Free Computer Tutoring
The Mosholu Preservation Corporation is offering free computer tutorials to anyone interested. Lessons will cover topics ranging from basic computer skills to Internet navigation. Lessons are offered on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., and on Wednesdays from 2 to 4:30 p.m. The Mosholu Preservation Corporation is located at 3400 Reservoir Oval East. For an appointment, call Brenda Lucio or Jennifer Mitchell, (718) 324-4461.

Block Party
The PS/MS 20 PTA 52nd Precinct NYPD Explorers Community Awareness Day Block Party will be held on May 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mosholu Parkway North between Webster and Decatur Ave. The event is co-sponsored by the Mosholu Preservation Corporation and will include guest speakers, live salsa dancers, the PS/MS 20 cheerleaders, music, and vendors.

Free Tennis Programs
The New York Junior Tennis League (NYJTL) offers a spring and summer tennis program providing free tennis to children ages 6 to 18 at various locations around the Bronx and New York City. The spring session began April 28 and will run through June 20. Parents must register their children in person at a NYJTL site. The summer program will be held at the Bronx International Youth Tennis Center, 754 Thieriot Ave.; Co-OP City, 800 Baychester Ave; Crotona Park, East 173rd St.; and CS 214, 1970 West Farms Rd. For more information call (212) 685-4600.

HIV Rapid Testing
The North Bronx Healthcare Network will offer an “HIV Rapid Testing Day” on Thursday, May 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jacobi Medical Center, 1400 Pelham Parkway South and North Central Bronx Hospital, 3424 Kossuth Ave. The oral rapid HIV test is a simple swab of the gums, and no blood test is required. For more information, call Mike Heller at (347) 992-0862.

Art Near the Park
The Friends of Van Cortlandt Park will host “Art Near the Park,” a series of art classes where art teacher Lucy Degidon will instruct participants of all levels on various methods of art inspired by nature. All sessions will be held on Mondays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Building 9 Community Room, Gale Place off of Orloff Ave. The remaining four sessions will be Still Life on May 5, Clay on May 12, Craypas on May 19, and Wrap Up on June 2. A small material fee will be charged to non-members of the Friends of Van Cortlandt Park. Pre-registration is required. To register or for more information, call Christina at (718) 601-1460 or e-mail info@vancortlandt.org.

Financial Education Seminars
The Ridgewood Savings Bank will host financial education seminars in the next two months from 6:15 to 8 p.m. at various bank branch locations. Topics covered will include the benefits of savings and checking accounts, mortgages, saving for emergencies, financial goals, and retirement. The free seminars, entitled “Money Matters,” will be held on May 6 at 711 Allerton Ave., May 30 at 3824 White Plains Rd., and June 10 at 1626 Bruckner Blvd. For more information or to reserve a seat at a session, call (718) 881-3430 or (718) 882-2220.

Free Asthma Screenings
The 12th Annual Nationwide Asthma Screening Program will offer free screenings to children and adults in the Bronx on May 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center, 600 E. 233rd St. New York-area asthma specialists will help find out if breathing problems might be asthma and will help diagnosed-asthmatics take control of their disease. For a list of additional screening locations or for more information, visit www.acaai.org.

Disease Management Workshops
CMO, the care management company of Montefiore Medical Center, is offering a health education workshop on chronic health issues such as diabetes and hypertension on May 19 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Montefiore Medical Group Bronx location, E. 2300 Westchester Ave. To register for the program or for more information, call 1-800-MD- MONTE (1-800-636-6683).  

Health Fair
PS 33 and the Youth Development Program will host the 16th Annual Health Fair on Wednesday, May 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at P.S. 33, 2424 Jerome Ave. The event will include clowns, robo media, health and educational agencies, and free giveaways. For more information call Helson Santiago or Vilma Pagain at (718) 584-3922 ext. 2035, via fax at (718) 584-7004, or by e-mail at HSantia2@schools.nyc.gov or vtores-pagan@schools.nyc.gov.

Summer Youth Employment
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) applications are now available at the Mosholu-Montefiore Community Center, 3450 DeKalb Ave., for 14-21 year olds. Applications can be picked up and dropped off Mondays through Fridays from 2:30 to 6 p.m. or candidates can apply online at www.nyc.gov/dycd. For more information call (718) 882-4000 ext. 279

Park Stewards
At Van Cortlandt Park, the Southeast Forest Restoration Initiative (SEFRI) Stewards help maintain and inspect newly-planted trees and are given the skills and supplies necessary to adopt a small section of the Southeast Forest for two hours each month. Those interested in becoming a SEFRI Steward must attend a training session on Saturday, May 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Southwest Corner of the Shandler Recreation Area Parking Lot. For more information or to register, contact Christina at (718) 601-1460 or Christina@vancortlandt.org.

Free Composting Events
The Bronx Compost Project at the New York Botanical Garden (Bronx River Parkway at Fordham Road) will be hosting two free composting events in the next month. “Wild, Wiggly Worms!” is currently running through June 1 on Tuesdays through Sundays at the Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden. The “Worm Bins Made Easy” workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Watson Education Building, Room 102. All participants will receive the book Worms Eat My Garbage. RSVP is required for the workshops. To register or for more information, call the Compost Helpline at (718) 817-8543 or e-mail bronxgreenup@nybg.org.

Free GED and Computer Classes
The State University of New York’s North Bronx Career Center located off of Eastchester Road is currently offering free day and evening classes for the GED and Business Office Technology to prepare for the GED exam or learn basic to advanced skills in Windows XO, Vista, Word, Excel, and Power Point. Job readiness training is also available. All students must meet state income and academic guidelines. Classes began on April 28. For more information, call (718) 547-1001.

Prenatal Care Assistance Program
The Prenatal Care Assistance Program (PCAP) is now available for women and teens in the Bronx who are pregnant and meet certain income guidelines. The program, offered by the Montefiore Medical Center and New York State Department of Health, provides medical care during pregnancy, delivery, and for at least two months after delivery. The program is available at the Family Health Center, 360 E. 193rd St.; Comprehensive Health Care Center, 305 E. 161st St.; and Comprehensive Family Care Center, 1621 Eastchester Rd. For more information call (718) 933-2400, (718) 579-2500, or (718) 405-8040.

Registration Open for Annual 10k and 5k Runs
The Bronx Community College (BCC) “Run for Fun, Fitness and Health” 10k (6.2 miles) and 5k (3.1 miles) runs, for ages seven to 80, will be on Saturday, May 3 at 10 a.m. at BCC, West 181st Street and University Avenue. To get an entry form, call (718) 289-5989, or download a form at www.bcc.cuny.edu/10krace. Registration can also be completed online with a credit card at www.active.com. Runners should check in from 8 to 9:30 a.m.

FTC Materials Available
The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) has Federal Trade Commission (FTC) materials on credit acquisition and protection available to the public or for groups. To obtain copies of any of these materials, call Mr. Kathryn Speller at (718) 365-0910, ext. 133. Materials may be picked up at the CAB office, 2054 Morris Ave., Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call to schedule a pick-up. Materials may also be sent by mail upon request. For more information, visit cabny.org, or call (718) 365-0910 ext. 122.

Methodist Home Art Classes
The Methodist Home will offer art classes every Monday night at 6:30 p.m. The classes will focus on abstract landscape art, and will be suitable for a wide range of artistic abilities. A fee of $5 per class will be charged at the door. To register, call (718) 548-5100 ext. 231. The Methodist Home is located at 4499 Manhattan College Parkway, Riverdale.

Foreign Exchange Students Need Hosts
The Pacific Intercultural Exchange is seeking local host families for foreign high school students who are scheduled to arrive soon. Prospective host families can review student applications and select the perfect match. Interested parties should contact the program immediately. Call toll-free, (866) 546-1402.
AFS, the leading international high school student exchange program, also needs local families to host high school students for an academic year or six months. Students arrive in August. AFS is also looking for volunteer liaisons to work locally with families and their hosted students. Anyone interested in hosting or volunteering should visit www.afs.org/usa/hostfamily or call 1-800-AFS-INFO.

Summer Camps at MMCC
The Mosholu Montefiore Community Center is offering sports day camps this summer. The City Sports Camp teaches skills in baseball, soccer, field hockey, volleyball, kickball, flag football, and other organized games. Boys and girls entering 3rd through 8th grades in September can sign up for a 2-week session, a 4-week session, or a 6-week session. Swim Camp takes place at Fordham University on Monday through Thursday mornings, under Steve Plotsklan, the Head Swim Coach of Fordham. Ages are 5 through 16; for information call Mr. Plotsklan at (718) 817-4256. Karate Camp, taught by Luis Morales, head Sensei at the Center, takes place on Mondays through Wednesdays and Fridays from 12 to 5 p.m. for boys and girls entering 1st through 8th grades. For more information and free brochures, call the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center at (718) 882-4000.     

Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration
Registration for Pre-K and kindergarten at PS/MS 20 is currently underway. To pick up an application for Pre-K or register for kindergarten, go to the school’s main office from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Mondays through Thursdays. For more information and a list of what is required for kindergarten registration, call Mrs. Ryan in the main office at (718) 515-9370.

Research Patients Needed
Doctors at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center are looking for women ages 18 to 50 with a vaginal herpes blister or sore to undergo a gynecologic exam for a research study. A free, confidential screening will determine eligibility. Participants need to attend 3 visits in 2 weeks, and monetary reimbursement will be given for each visit. For more information, contact Julie at (718) 430-3253, Tara at (718) 430-3061 or e-mail Microbicide@aecom.yu.edu.

Fresh Air Camps Registration
The Fresh Air Fund is currently registering New York City boys and girls, ages 6 to 12, for free vacations in country and small-town communities. The program gives inner-city children from low-income communities a chance to experience the country at one of five Fresh Air camps or with a volunteer host family. For a referral to a participating agency or for more information about the program, call (212) 897-8900 or (800) 367-0003, or visit www.freshair.org.

Food Drive
The Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture is seeking canned food donations to benefit the Kingsbridge-Riverdale-Marble Hill Food and Hunger Project, Inc. The food drive is ongoing. Please leave food donations at the Society, 4450 Fieldston Road, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. No perishable foods accepted. For more information, call (718) 548-4445.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
The Alzheimer’s Association’s New York City chapter provides a support group for Spanish and English speaking caregivers who have relatives with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia in Norwood. The support group meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 5 to 6:15 p.m. For exact location or more information, call Mark Goodwin at (718) 920- 7377.

Free Programs for Cancer Patients
The Albert Einstein Cancer Center is offering two free research programs for patients with cancer. The Yoga-Based Cancer Rehabilitation Program includes 12 weeks of yoga classes as part of a research study to see if yoga can help patients with breast, lung and colorectal cancer. The Mind-Body Cancer Program includes eight weeks of mind-body groups as a part of a research study for patients with most types of cancer. Some restrictions may apply and both programs are taking place in the Bronx. For more information or to find out if you are eligible, call (718)-430-2380.

English, Civics and Computer Classes
Mosholu Montefiore Community Center offers free English as a Second Language classes (ESL), and 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.

ESL and GED Classes
Fordham Manor Reformed Church is offering free ESL and GED classes at its building on 2705 Reservoir Ave. The ESL classes will be held on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the GED classes are on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The ESL class requires a 15-minute test for enrollment. A longer three-hour test is necessary to take part in the GED class. For more information, call (718) 796-4980 ext. 16.

Citizenship Test Preparation Course
Two Bronx High School of Science seniors and a student in the Macaulay Honors Program at Lehman College are offering a free Citizenship Test preparation course. The course will be held in Room 131 of the Bronx High School of Science, 75 W. 205th St. on Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Andrew Levin at (917) 532-7727.

Adult ESL and Computer Classes
Now through June, PS 94 at 3530 Kings College Place is offering beginning and intermediate ESL classes as well as beginner computer classes. All classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information or to sign up, go to room 105 or call the parent coordinator, Ms. Seminario, at (347) 563-4772, (718) 405-6345 ext. 1050 or (718) 863-4057.  

Housing and Job Help
National Student Partnerships provides no-cost help with job searches, housing searches, education, job training, resume-writing, childcare, legal services and much more.  There are no eligibility requirements, and all services are completely free.  NSP is located at 2715 Bainbridge Ave. at East 196th Street. Call (718) 733-3897 to set up an appointment. You do not need to be a student to obtain services. Se habla espanol.

Foster Parents Needed
The Foster Care Network currently has an urgent need for adults who want to become foster parents for the hundreds of area children who need a home. For more information, call (800) 454-3727 ext. 110.

PRIDE Health Fair
Montefiore Medical Center’s AIDS Center, together with the Bronx HIV CARE Network, will be hosting their 6th Annual PRIDE Health Fair to promote health awareness in the community on Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Gun Hill Road between Bainbridge and DeKalb Avenue, rain or shine. The event will include educational materials on HIV and prevention, blood pressure screenings, musical performances, guest speakers, and free raffle drawings. For more information, call Liz Ruffin at (718) 231-3296 ext. 24.