Chorus Accepting New Members

The first rehearsal for the Lehman College Chorus, which meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m., will be held on Monday, Aug. 27. The Lehman College Community Chorus, which meets on Tuesdays from 7 to 9:30 p.m., will start Tuesday, Aug. 28. Community members are welcome to join either chorus. There is no course fee unless credit is desired. Previous choral experiences and note-reading ability are recommended. Both choruses rehearse in Room 330 of the Music Building on the Lehman campus at Bedford Park Boulevard West and Goulden Avenue. For more information, call the choral director at (718) 960-7795.  

Lehman College Open House

The Office of Continuing Education is holding open houses for non-credit career training certificate programs for fall 2007. Topics covered include business and finance programs, alcoholism and substance abuse counseling, and computer information technology programs. These open houses will be held Wednesday, Sept. 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 8, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the Lehman College campus. Open houses for small business development and childcare will take place Monday, Sept. 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at CUNY on the Concourse. For more information, course catalogs, and meeting room locations, call (718) 960-8512 or visit www.lehman.edu/ce.  

Writers’ Center Applications Available

The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) has applications available for the Bronx Writers’ Center 2007-08 Chapter One Competition and Writing Series, open to residents of New York City. Applications must be received by 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 1, at BCA’s main office at 1738 Hone Ave. in Morris Park. No entry fee. For more information, visit www.bronxarts.org or contact Lydia Clark at (718) 931-9500 ext. 35 or Lydia@bronxarts.org.

Mosholu Parkway 4 Station Closed for Rehabilitation

The 4 train’s Manhattan-bound Mosholu Pkwy station will be closed for rehabilitation until Nov. 12. To travel downtown from this station, take a Bronx-bound 4 to Woodlawn and transfer to a Manhattan-bound. As part of the rehab effort, there will be new canopies over the stairs and platforms; a renewal of stairs and railings; vandal-resistant fluorescent lighting, and painting of the walls. For more information, visit mta.info or pick up a flier in stations.

Career Info Sessions at BCC

Bronx Community College (BCC) is offering workshops on career options on Thursday, Sept. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in Continuing and Professional Studies (Philosophy Hall-Room 14) at BCC, West 181st Street. and University Avenue. Students receive a 10 percent discount. For more information, call (718) 289-5170.

Free Certified Nurse Aide Training Program

The Citizens Advice Bureau is offering a free training program for Certified Nurse Aides at the LaGuardia Community College at 29-10 Thomson Ave. in Queens. To qualify, you must have a high school diploma, a Home Health Aide certificate, be currently employed for at least six months in any field and be able to work evening and night shifts. The CNA program includes Nurse Aide technical skills, supervised clinical practice, career/employment prep and NYS exam prep sessions. For more information, contact Sophie Mabiala at (718) 993-8880 ext. 44 or Sara Farimani at (718) 993-8880 ext. 22.

Trojans Football League Seeks Players

The Trojans Football Association is looking for players ages 8 to 19 for the fall 2007 season. If you are interested and want information about practice times and location, call Coach Don at (347) 964-5050 or Coach Steve at (347) 934-2176.

Arts-in-Education Grants

The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) announces the availability of Arts-in-Education grants for Bronx schools. Applicants must be a school, an arts/cultural organization and/or an independent teaching artist. Applicants can apply online at www.bronxarts.org for projects during the 2007-2008 academic year. Deadline for applications is Oct. 11. For more information, call (718) 931-9500.

Bronx River Bike Ride

The Bronx River Alliance continues the Second Sunday Cycling campaign with two final rides on Sunday, Sept. 9, and Sunday, Oct. 14. The five-mile bike tours along the Bronx River Greenway are from 1 to 3 p.m. and meet at the park overlook at 204th Street, east of Webster Avenue. For more information, call (718) 430-4677 or visit www.bronxriver.org.

Elevator & Escalator Outage Updates

Beginning in August, subway riders who rely on MTA NYC Transit’s network of elevators and escalators will be able to view equipment outage information online at www.mta.info. The Elevator & Escalator page will be updated three times daily. In coming months, the page will receive 24-hour, 7-day-a-week updates on elevator availability and will offer riders subscriptions to e-mail advisories.

Adult Computer Class

Beginner computer classes in English will be offered for adults at PS 94, 3530 Kings College Pl., on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:50 to 8:30 p.m. To sign up for classes running from September 2007 to June 2008, contact Ms. Seminario at (347) 563-4772 or (718) 405-6345 ext. 1050.

MetroCard Bus/Van Service

MTA New York City Transit continues to provide MetroCard bus and van service in the Bronx throughout the month of August. Senior citizens at least 65 years of age and persons with disabilities may apply for the Reduced Fare MetroCard or obtain applications with photo identification and proof of age. Stops will take place on Fordham Road and the Grand Concourse on Aug. 24 from noon to 2:30 p.m.; at Scott Towers, 3400 Paul Ave. at West 205th Street on Aug. 27 from 1 to 3 p.m., and at Van Cortlandt Village, 3880 Sedgwick Ave. on Aug. 24 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.  For more information, visit the MTA website at www.mta.info.org, or call (212) METROCARD.

Cancer Research Program

Albert Einstein Cancer Center is offering two free research programs for patients with cancer, a Yoga-Based Cancer Rehabilitation Program, which includes 12 weeks of yoga classes, and a Mind-Body Cancer Program, which includes eight weeks of mind-body classes. Both are designed to help cancer patients cope emotionally, physically and spiritually. For more information, and to find out if you are eligible, call (718) 430-2380.

Tips for Seniors in the Heat

The Visiting Nurse Service of New York, a not-for-profit home health care agency, offers tips for the elderly to avoid serious heat-related illnesses like dehydration and stroke. Stay hydrated by drinking water and eating food containing water (fruit, Jell-o, popsicles); maintain a healthy appetite with small, frequent meals; take frequent cool baths to lower your body temperature; avoid cooking or spending time outside during the peak hours between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; consider a home health care aide for companionship and care; and spend time indoors, like the library, movie theater, shopping center or other places with air conditioning.