Naturalization Application Assistance
Council Member Oliver Koppell and the CUNY Citizenship and Immigration Project are hosting a Free Naturalization Application Assistance program on Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sister Annunciata Bethell Senior Center, 243 E. 204th St. For more information about naturalization requirements and what to bring to the event, call (718) 549-7300 or visit www.cuny.edu/citizenshipnow.  

Free Tax Prep
Signature Bank, Mosholu Preservation Corporation, West Bronx Housing and Ariva present a free tax preparation weekend for low-income Bronx residents on Saturday, Feb. 2 and Sunday, Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 3400 Reservoir Oval (between Putnam Place and Reservoir Place). Senior citizens, disabled and special needs residents, and those who have earned less than $40,000 are eligible. To make an appointment, call (718) 324-4461.

Jonas Bronck Academy Tours
Through Jan. 29, MS 228, the Jonas Bronck Academy, will offer school tours for those interested in applying to the school for September 2008. The academy is a small school of choice located on the Manhattan College Campus in Riverdale. They serve students in sixth through eighth grades who reside in District 10. Those interested in applying must attend a tour in order to do so.. Those interested should contact Mrs. Torres, parent coordinator, at (718) 884-6673 or (347) 563-4833.

Join Your Local Community Board
Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion, Jr. is urging residents to join their local community boards to help make important decisions about their neighborhoods. Applications for membership are currently being accepted. The deadline for submission is Friday, Feb. 1. For more information, call the Borough President’s Community Boards Office at (718) 590-3914 or visit bronxboropres.nyc.gov.

College Workshop
The Educational Counseling Center of the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center offers a free workshop called, “It’s Never Too Early to Think of College,” on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the MMCC main office, 3450 DeKalb Ave. The workshop will explore the possibility of applying for college early. For more information, call (718) 652-0282.  

College Financial Aid Help
On Sunday, Feb. 10, New York’s College Goal Sunday will be offering a free program to help students who will be attending college in the fall of 2008. The program will help students file for financial aid using a FAFSA form online. Those interested should go to Herbert H. Lehman High School, 3000 East Tremont Ave., between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.  There will also be drawings for hundreds of dollars in scholarship awards, and refreshments will be served.  To register for the event, visit www.collegegoalsundayny.com.

BRIO Awards Info
Applications and guidelines for the 2008 Bronx Recognizes Its Own (BRIO) Awards are currently available online. The BRIO awards support to artists creating work in literary, media, performing, and visual arts. This year, 25 grants of $3,000 each will be given out at the awards ceremony in June 2008. The application deadline is Jan. 25 at 5 p.m. For an online application, visit www.bronxarts.org. For more information, call (718) 931-9500.

Lehman Choruses Accepting New Members
The Lehman College Chorus and the Lehman College Community Chorus are both looking for new community members to join their groups. The first rehearsal for the Chorus, which meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m., will be held on Monday, Jan. 28. The Community Chorus, which meets Tuesdays from 7 to 9:30 p.m., will start rehearsals on Jan. 29. There is no course fee required to participate unless college credit is desired. Both choruses rehearse in Room 330 of the Music Building of Lehman College on Bedford Park Blvd. West and Goulden Ave., and will perform with the Lehman Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, May 4.  For more information, call (718) 960-7795.

Parole Department Jobs Available
The New York State Division of Parole is now recruiting for several open positions. The filing deadline is Feb. 4 and the written portion for each exam will be on March 8. Applications and information on qualifications and responsibilities of each position are available at www.cs.state.ny.us or by calling (518) 473-9919. For additional questions, call Assemblyman Michael Benjamin’s district office at (718) 589-6324.

Free English Classes
The Bronx Library Center is offering free English classes. Registration began on Jan. 9. Classes run from Jan. 16 to March 31 and meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The classes will be offered at beginning and low intermediate levels for adults ages 16 and over. English proficiency tests will be given at the time of registration to determine class placement. For more information, call (718) 579-4244.

MetroCard Van Coming
MTA MetroCard buses will make scheduled stops in the Bronx during January, including Fordham Road and the Grand Concourse on Jan. 25 from noon to 2 p.m.; Scott Tower (3400 Paul Ave., corner of East 205th Street) on Jan. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m.; and in Van Cortlandt Village at 3880 Sedgwick Ave. on Jan. 25 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities may apply for the Reduced Fare MetroCard and obtain applications from the vans. Senior Citizens must present photo I.D. proving they are at least 65. For more information, call (212) METROCARD or visit MTA’s Web site, www.mta.info.

English, Civics and Computer Classes
Mosholu Montefiore Community Center offers free English as a Second Language classes (ESL), civics and computer classes Monday through Saturdays. To apply, visit the Center at 3450 DeKalb Ave. (corner of Gun Hill Road). For more information, call (718) 882-4000, ext. 216.

Free Computer Tutoring
Mosholu Preservation Corporation, 3400 Reservoir Oval East, is hosting free computer tutoring from 2 to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays.. Tutoring ranges from basic computer skills to navigating the Internet. All are welcome. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Jennifer Mitchell at (718) 324-4461.