Proposal Writing Workshop

The Bronx Library Center and the Foundation Center will be hosting a Proposal Writing Workshop on Friday, June 27. The Workshop will be conducted in English from 10 to 11 a.m., and in Spanish from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The workshop will cover the basics of a traditional project proposal for foundations and corporations. The event will be held at the Bronx Library Center, 310 East Kingsbridge Road. For more information, call (718) 579-4257.

Housing Assistance Program

Community Board 7 and the West Bronx Housing and Neighborhood Resource Center are offering housing counseling services, every third Tuesday of the month, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., through September. For more information call (718) 933-5650.

Prenatal Care Assistance Program

The Prenatal Care Assistance Program (PCAP) is now available for pregnant Bronx women and teens who meet income guidelines. The program, offered by the Montefiore Medical Center and the 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 (FHC). 360 E. 193rd St.; Comprehensive Health Care Center (CHCC), 305 E. 161st St.; and Comprehensive Family Care Center (CFCC), 1621 Eastchester Rd. For more information, call (718) 933-2400, (718) 579-2500, or (718) 405-8040.

Youth Tennis Program

The New York Junior Tennis League will begin its free annual summer youth program for children and teenagers aged 6 to 18, on Monday, June, 30. All children are welcome, and tennis rackets and balls will be provided. The Program will be held Monday through Friday, (through August 22) at Crotona Park, East 173rd Street and Crotona Avenue, Co-op City Youth Tennis Center (Donizetti Place, near MS 181) and Kennedy High School, 99 Terrace View Ave., from 9 a.m. to noon. The program will also be held at the Bronx International Youth Tennis Center, 754 Thieriot Ave. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.nyjtl.org, or call (347) 417-8157.

Computer and Job Readiness Classes

Bronx Community College’s Displaced Homemaker Program will be offering free beginner/intermediate computer classes, job readiness workshops, and job placement assistance. Classes, which run Monday through Thurday, from June 30 through July 31, will be held at Bronx Community College, West 181st St. and University Ave., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students must be fluent in English and be able to provide a passport or birth certificate, social security card and proof of income. For more information or to register, call (718) 289-5828.

Free Computer Tutoring

Mosholu Preservation Corporation (MPC) is offering free computer tutorials for 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. MPC is located at 3400 Reservoir Oval East. For an appointment, call Brenda Lucio or Jennifer Mitchell at (718) 324-4461.

Couples Needed for Research

The Albert Einstein College of Medicine is looking for healthy, monogamous couples of at least six months to participate in a research study in preventing sexually transmitted infections. Males will have three visits, females on hormonal contraception will have four visits; there will be monetary reimbursement. For more information, call Julie at (718) 430-3253.

MetroCard Bus/Van Coming

MetroCard buses will be making stops in the west Bronx during June. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities may apply for the Reduced Fare MetroCard. Senior citizens must present valid photo I.D. proving that they are at least 65 years old, and persons with disabilities must present a U.S. Medicare Card and valid photo I.D. The buses will be at Fordham Road and the Grand Concourse on Friday, June 27, from noon to 2 p.m., and Van Cortlandt Village at 3880 Sedgwick Ave., on Friday, June 27, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. For more information, call (212) METROCARD.

Grading Bus Service

Bronx local bus customers can rate their rides by filling out Bus Rider Report Cards online at www.mta.info. Surveys are available in English, Chinese, and Spanish and must be submitted by June 27.

Teen Trailways Summer Camp

There are still openings for Teen Trailways, the largest teen camp in the Bronx. The camp for students entering seventh through 10th grades offers exciting daily day trips to amusement parks, beaches and sporting events, in addition to cross-country trips. The camp runs from June 30 to Aug. 27. A full session costs about $3000. For more information, call (718) 882-4000 ext. 0.

Fresh Air Camps Registration

The Fresh Air Fund is registering inner-city children ages 6 to 12 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.

Blood Donor Shortage

The New York Blood Center is seeking blood donors. The recent heat wave caused several blood drives to be cancelled just as hospital demand for blood has increased. As a result, the Blood Center is experiencing a shortage. To schedule an appointment at any of the New York Blood Center locations in the Bronx and Hudson Valley visit www.nybloodcenter.org, or call (800) 933-BLOOD (2566).

Emergency Responder Training

Community Board 7 is recruiting residents to become part of the NYC Office of Emergency Management Community Response Team. Members receive training in fire safety, light search and rescue, terrorism awareness, disaster medical operations and mental health education. To apply or for more information, call (718) 933-5650.

Finger Lakes Trip

St. Brendan’s Leisure Club has spaces available for a trip to the Finger Lakes from September 8-12. The deadline to sign up for the $655 (double occupancy) trip is June 30. Itineraries are available at the parish house at Perry Avenue and 206th Street. For more information, call Sister Catherine at (718) 547-6655.

Research Patients Needed

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, or Tara at (718) 430-3061 or e-mail Microbicide@aecom.yu.edu.

 

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.

Summer Camps at Community Center

The Mosholu Montefiore Community Center is offering summer sports day camps. The City Sports Camp teaches skills in baseball, soccer, field hockey, volleyball, kickball, flag football. 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. 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. Swim Camp for youth ages 5 to 16 takes place at Fordham University on Monday through Thursday mornings. For more information, call Fordham’s head swim coach Steve Plotsklan at (718) 817-4256.

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 to 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 kindergarten registration requirements, call Mrs. Ryan in the main office at (718) 515-9370.

Foster Parents Urgently Needed

The Foster Care Network urgently needs 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.

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 Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. GED classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. 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.

Free GED and Computer Classes

The State University of New York’s North Bronx Career Center located off of Eastchester Road is offering free day and evening classes for the GED and Business Office Technology to prepare for the GED exam or to 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.

GED Program for Out of School Youth

The New Options Program and Young Adult Internship Program are offering General Equivalency Diploma classes to 16-21-year-olds who are working and no longer in school. The program also offers vocational job training and full placements with stipends.

The program takes place at the Educational Counseling Center, 3512 DeKalb Ave. For more information, call (718) 652-0282.

Housing and Job Help

National Student Partnerships provides free help with job searches, housing searches, education, job training, resume-writing, childcare and legal services.  There are no eligibility requirements. 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.

 

Foreign Exchange Students Need Hosts

The Pacific Intercultural Exchange is seeking host families for foreign high school students who are arriving 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.

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 www.cabny.org, or call (718) 365-0910 ext. 122.

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.

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. Please leave only non-perishable 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. For more information, call (718) 548-4445.