Fun Fair and Flea Market

The Bedford Park Congregational Church, located at 309 E. 201st St. on the corner of Bainbridge Avenue, will hold its Annual Fun Fair and Flea Market on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Congregation invites all to join them for bargains, food, fellowship, raffles and prizes. For more information, call Rev. Dr. Christopher Ponnuraj at (718) 367-8996.

Tour de Bronx

The 14th annual Tour de Bronx will be held Sunday, Oct. 19, which includes a 25-mile and 40-mile cycling ride with a grand finale festival at the New York Botanical Garden. This is a free event organized by Transportation Alternatives, Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion and Montefiore Medical Center. Rain date is Oct. 28. For more information or to register, visit www.tourdebronx.org or call Roberto Garcia at (718) 324-4946. On-line registration ends on Oct. 16.

Speech Program at Ursula  

The Mt. Saint Ursula Speech Center, 2885 Marion Ave., is now accepting applications for its fall program. The center has openings for children ages 2 to 5 who are in need of speech and language services. Medicaid and other insurances accepted. For more information, call (718) 584-7679.

Business Workshop at Lehman

The Small Business Development Center at Lehman College, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W., hosts a free workshop, “Writing a Successful Business Plan,” on Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For registration and more information, call (718) 960-8806.

Latino HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Montefiore Medical Center’s AIDS Center, along with the Bronx HIV CARE Network, will hold their 6th annual Latino HIV/AIDS Awareness Day event on Friday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free HIV counseling and testing, blood pressure screenings, and educational materials on HIV and disease prevention will be provided. Musical performances and special guest speakers will also be featured. The event takes place in the Cherkasky Auditorium of Montefiore Medical Center (enter at Gun Hill Road). For more information, call (718) 231-3296.

Teen Center

The Boys and Girls Club at the Fort Independence Houses of Mosholu Montefiore Community Center announced that memberships are being accepted for the Fall Teen Center program for boys and girls ages 12 to 16. The center is open Monday through Friday nights from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and offers a variety of teen activities. For more information and/or registration, call Israel Rosario at (646) 358-6096.

Free After School Program

Mosholu Montefiore Community Center is accepting applications for its free Fort Independence Site after-school program, which serves kids in kindergarten through sixth grade, Monday through Friday, 3 to 6 p.m. The program offers a variety of activities. For more information, call Israel Rosario, (646) 358-6096.  

Volunteers Needed

New York Cares gives Bronx residents hundreds of ways for residents to get involved in their community through volunteering. On Oct. 22 and 29 orientations will be held at the Bronx Library Center at 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd. from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.nycares.org or call (212) 228-5000.  

Youth/Health Panel Discussion at Hostos

The Bronx Forum will be holding a youth and health panel discussion on “Keeping Our Children Healthy,” Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at Hostos Community College, Savoy Building multi-purpose room, 2nd floor, 120 Walton Ave. at 149th Street. There is a $10 registration fee that can be paid the day of the event. Registration and breakfast is at 8:30 a.m. For reservations or more information, call Monica Merlis at (212) 983-4800 ext. 122.

Learn the Internet

St. James Recreation Center at 2530 Jerome Ave. offers free classes in Microsoft Office, Resume/Cover Letter Writing, Computer Basics, and much more. For more information, call Justin Young at (718) 367-3659.

Epilepsy Seminars

A series of free epilepsy seminars will be held the second Wednesday of every month: Nov. 12 from 3 to 4 p.m. “Epilepsy in the Classroom”; Dec. 10 from 3 to 4 p.m., “EEG Testing: Procedure & Outcomes.” The seminars will be held at the Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group; Medical Pavilion, 4256-1 Bronx Blvd. For more information, contact Dawn Brace at (718) 654-6184 or dbrace@epilepsygroup.com.

Quality of Life Screening

The Psychosocial Oncology Program of the Montefiore-Einstein Cancer Center is conducting a survey study in order to learn about the physical and emotional stresses faced by cancer survivors. Participants will have to fill out questionnaires and have the opportunity to participate in free/low-cost programs and support services within the program. For more information, call (718) 430-2380.

Free Civics Classes

Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Exam. Classes are free and limited to 20 people. Those interested must register in person and be able to speak English at an intermediate or higher level. Register at the Mosholu Library at 285 E. 205th St. (near Perry Avenue). Plan to attend all three classes on Saturdays, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, and Nov. 8. For more information, call (718) 882-8239.

Adult ESL and Computer Classes

PS 94 on Kings College Place will offer ESL levels 1 and 2 and Computer Skills classes through summer 2009. Both classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Computer classes will be taught in English and will include lessons on keyboarding, Microsoft Word and other programs. Registration is first come, first served. For more information, call Ms. Seminario, the parent coordinator, at (347) 563-4772 or (718) 405-6345.

Breast Oncology Program

The Breast Oncology Living Daily Program also known as BOLD Living, offers a variety of free educational, support, and mind-body workshops. They are designed to empower and nurture breast cancer patients, survivors, and loved ones, but are open to all. For more information or to register, call (718) 430-3613 or visit outreach@aecom.yu.edu.

MetroCard Bus/Van

MTA New York City Transit has announced that MetroCard buses and vans will make scheduled stops in the Bronx during the month of October. Stops will be at Fordham Road and the Grand Concourse on Oct. 24 from noon to 2 p.m.; Scott Tower, 3400 Paul Ave. at West 205th Street on Oct. 27 from 1 to 3 p.m.; and Van Cortlandt Village, 3880 Sedgwick Ave. on Oct. 24 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Persons with disability and senior citizens with proper ID can apply for a reduced fare MetroCard. For more information, visit www.mta.info or call (212) METROCARD.

Tree Planting Day

MillionTreesNYC will have a volunteer planting day, Nov. 8, to plant over 15,000 trees in several forest restoration projects in parks citywide. In the Bronx area, the MillionTrees team will be planting in Pelham Parkway at Burr Aveue. For other locations or more information, visit the MillionTreesNYC website at www.milliontreesnyc.org.

English Classes

The New York Public Library is offering free classes in English for speakers of other languages at the Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd. (off Fordham Road). For more information on other locations, call the Library’s Office of Community Outreach Services at (212) 340-0918 or visit www.nypl.org/calendar.esol.html.

Alzheimer’s Support Group

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

Farmers Market

The North Central Bronx Hospital and Harvest Home Farmers Market, Inc. have opened a farmers market on the east side of the park below the Mosholu Parkway Station on the No. 4 line on Jerome Avenue. The market operates every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., through mid-November. Vendors will feature fresh produce from regional farmers, as well as baked goods and specialty items. For more information, call Mike Heller at (718) 918-3826.

Seeking Artists for Aging Project

The Bronx Council on the Arts is seeking artists who are interested in exploring the link between creative expression and the quality of life of older people. BCA is offering unique opportunities in the field of Creative Aging. If interested, send resume and letter of interest to Ed Friedman, Bronx Council on the Arts, 1738 Hone Ave., Bronx, NY 10461 or email info@bronxarts.org.

Karate Classes at MMCC

Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, located on Gun Hill Road and DeKalb Avenue, will be offering a wide selection of Karate classes for elementary school students, teens, and adults starting in the next few weeks. The classes are offered for all levels on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Classes are affordable and discounts are available. To register or for more information, call Luis Morales weekdays at (718) 944-3290 or MMCC at (718) 882-4000 ext. 0.

After School Child Care

Registration is now taking place for the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center’s after-school child care programs at 3450 DeKalb Ave., for children in kindergarten through 6th grade. The Discovery Club is offering staff escort from PS 94, PS 280, St. Ann’s, MS 80 and van service from PS 8, PS 94 Annex, PS 56 and 56 Annex, St. Brendan’s, St. Philip Neri, PS 41, Visitation, and PS 95. For complete information or to register, call Ruth Moore weekdays at (718) 944-3207.

Free GED and Business Courses

The State University of New York’s North Bronx Career Center located at 3950 Laconia Ave., at East 224th Street, is now accepting applications for the fall semester. Classes offered are GED Prep and basic to advanced MOS Certification Computer classes, free training in Business Office Technology (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Job Readiness (Resume, Cover Letter, Interview Skills) and Pre-Certification Training in various careers (Child Care, Security and more). All students wishing to apply must meet state income and academic guidelines. This is an HRA-approved program. Classes began in September. To begin the application process or for more information, call (718) 547-1001.

Aphasia Clinic Accepting Clients

The Lehman College Speech and Hearing Center, which provides therapy on a sliding scale payment schedule, is now accepting new clients in its recently expanded aphasia clinic. The clinic will provide individual and group therapy sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. and 2 to 3 p.m.; group therapy sessions also take place on Tuesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. Diagnostic and therapeutic sessions will be supervised by faculty members who are licensed by the NYS Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and certified by ASHA (American Speech Language Hearing Association). For more information, call Wanda Adams at (718) 960-8138.

Identity Theft Awareness Day

Ridgewood Savings Bank at 1770 E. Gun Hill Rd. will host “Identity Theft Awareness Day” on Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The community program will offer free shredding of documents as a way to help bank customers as well as the community to avoid identity theft. For more information on Identity Theft prevention, visit www.USAShred.info or call 888-SHRED77.