Early Voting
Early voting is now in effect for the Nov. 5 election, allowing voters to cast their ballots beginning Oct. 26 through Nov. 3. Voters must already be registered to vote. A full list of locations can be found at https://www.vote.nyc.ny.us/html/voters/earlyVoting.shtml. For more information, call 311.

 

Financial Empowerment
Part of the Solution (POTS) will host a series of personal finance workshops at 2759 Webster Ave., second floor, at the 2 p.m. on the following dates: starting a budget workshop on Oct. 11; dealing with debt workshop on Oct. 25; how credit works on Nov. 8; and banking on emergency savings and connecting food and finances workshop on Nov. 15. Sessions include free drinks and snacks. For more information, contact hesteban@potsbronx.org and (718) 220-4892 ext. 135.

 

Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit
The Tenant Support Unit, offering tenant protection help, will be available in the Bronx at various dates and times: the Office of State Senator Gustavo Rivera at 2432 Grand Concourse from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 15, 22, and 29; Office of Assemblyman Michael Blake, 780 Concourse Village West, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 15, 22, and 29; and University Neighborhood Housing Program at 2715 Bainbridge Ave. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 17. For more information, call 311.

 

Book Sale
Sistas & Brothas United and Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition host a book sale at 103 E. 196th St. on the following days: Thursdays and Fridays from 4 to 6 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 4 p.m. Book genres will range from short stories, dramas, fiction, horror, kids’ books, and more. For more information, call (718) 584-0515.

 

Bronxtober Resource Fest!
Free resources in housing and financial services will be held on Oct. 19 for University Neighborhood Housing Program’s annual “Bronxtober” Resource Fest at 2751 Grand Concourse from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Other resources include Housing Preservation and Development-led workshops, housing lottery enrollment, homeowner help, eviction prevention, SNAP and NYC Rent Freeze services. For more information, and to RSVP, call (718) 933-2539.

 

Love Your Block
Applications for neighborhood improvement grants through Citizens Committee for New York City and New York City Service are now open to New York City resident-led groups that have a membership roster of 20 or more. Projects that could be funded include tree stewardship training, tree planting or removal, graffiti removal, bicycle rack installation, or a speed bump installation. The deadline to apply is Nov. 12. To learn more and to apply, visit nyc.gov/loveyourblock.

 

Cleanup Volunteers Wanted
The Bedford Mosholu Community Association seeks volunteers for its park cleanup and beautification event on Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Webster Avenue Comfort Station on Webster Avenue between East Mosholu Parkway North and South. For more information, contact the association at bedfordmosh@verizon.net.

 

Crib Bumper Exchange
Parents and caregivers can dispose of their crib bumper pads—known to cause injury to infants or possibly death—in exchange for a baby sleep sack at the Administration for Children’s Services’ (ACS) Bronx office at 2501 Grand Concourse, fourth floor. It’s recommended to call the Bronx ACS office at (718) 933-1212 ahead of receiving the sleep sack. For more information, go to www.nyc.gov/safesleep.

 

Pre-apprenticeship Training Course
A free pre-apprenticeship training course for those interested in the construction trade will be held exclusively for those identifying as women ages 18 to 24 from Oct. 21-25. To apply and for more information, email Alessandra Eraifej of Nontraditional Employment for Women, at aeraifej@new-nyc.org.