College Fair
SUNY Bronx Educational Opportunity Center, 1666 Bathgate Ave., hosts a free college fair on Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors can speak with college reps and learn about scholarships, financial aid and admission requirements. For more information, call (718) 530-7017.

Grant Campaign
NYC Service and Citizens Committee for New York City launched the 2019 “Love Your Block” grant campaign to support communities making local change in transforming public spaces. Resident-led volunteer groups should submit project proposals that address community concerns and highlight how the project will transform public spaces. Twenty-five community group winners will receive a $1,000 grant, project management support, and City agency services to improve their neighborhood. Interested participants can attend an information session on Oct. 16 or Oct. 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Applications can be found at nyc.gov/loveyourblock. For more information and to RSVP, call (212) 822-9579. Applications are open through Nov. 7.

Scholarship Competition
NYC Bronx Community Board 6 which covers the neighborhoods of Bathgate, Belmont, East Tremont, and West Farms Square will hold a scholarship contest to support high school graduates who seek higher education and who have financial need. Five students will be selected and winners will be notified on May 1, 2019. Requirements include graduating senior living in CB 6, resume, and video submission. For more information and detailed information, call (718) 579-6990.

Bird Walks
Free bird walk tours with guides provided by the New York City Audubon Society and Van Cortlandt Park Conservancy, are scheduled for every Saturday through Nov. 24 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Van Cortlandt Park Conservancy. Meet at the VC Nature Center. For more information, contact Joseph McManus at mcmanus638@aol.com. The walks are made possible through a grant by Councilman Andrew Cohen.

Personal Finance Workshop
University Neighborhood Housing Program is sponsoring a free personal finance course dubbed “Getting Ahead Financial Education Workshop” on Sept. 27, Oct. 4 and 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Concourse House, 2751 Grand Concourse. Topics include wage garnishment, debt collectors, credit cards, student loans, banking products, retirement, savings and more. For more information and to RSVP, call (718) 933-2359. 

Prostate Exam
Montefiore offers prostate exam to men 40 and older regardless of insurance or immigration status at The Tower at Montefiore Medical Park, 1695 Eastchester Rd., Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information and to register, call (718) 405-8076.

IDNYC Expansion
Children as young as age 10 can now apply for an IDNYC, which grants them free one-year memberships at museums, zoos, and theatres, along with discounts on movie tickets, entertainment options, and more. For more information on eligibility criteria, benefits, enrollment centers, and more, visit NYC.gov/IDNYC or call 311.