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NYC Parks presents the “Everything Hip-Hop Art Showcase” at Poe Park Visitor Center from Aug. 2 to 27. See attached flier below for more details.

EVENTS

NYC Parks is hosting an Annual Family Day in the Williamsbridge Oval in Norwood on Friday, Aug. 26. See attached flier below for more information.

 

NYC Parks is hosting an Aqua Adventures event at the Williamsbridge Oval in Norwood on Wednesday, Aug. 24. See attached flier below for more information.

 

 

From Sept. 17 through Oct. 30, the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), located at 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10458-5126, will present NYBG Fall-O-Ween, a celebration of the autumn season with an array of attractions and activities for all ages. Visitors can experience pumpkins and gourds galore, an NYBG Beer Garden, and a self-guided tour of disappearing plants. Special weekends during Fall-O-Ween provide even more to see and do, beginning at the start of the fall season with Bales & Ales, a day of brews, music, lawn games, and hands-on gardening and craft-making, and culminating at the end of October with the return of the Giant Pumpkins! On select evenings, Spooky Nights offers Halloween-themed entertainment for adults and children alike, such as live music dance parties, a trick-or-treat trail, and a shadow puppet show. Tickets for NYBG Fall-O-Ween, for all the special weekends, and for Spooky Nights are on sale now. Click here for more information.

 

The Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice is calling on NYC artists to apply to work on the @stophatenyc campaign and design creative solutions that help reduce hate violence in priority communities. See attached tweet for more information.

📣Calling all NYC artists!
The deadline to join #PAIRnyc is fast approaching. Apply to work with @stophatenyc to design creative solutions that help reduce hate violence in priority communities. Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/ysm1dEopsL pic.twitter.com/uWFCuvRmWn

— MOCJ NYC (@CrimJusticeNYC) July 19, 2022

 

A number of citywide events highlighting Black Excellence can be found on eventbrite.

 

New York Botanical Garden (NYBG)’s Bronx Neighbors Program is now offering free Grounds-Only Admission to Bronx Residents Tuesday to Sunday and Monday federal holidays, offering the local community access to nature in their backyard, programs for the whole family, and more. Get your tickets online now, or learn more about other ways to receive your FREE Bronx Resident Grounds-Only admission ticket. Up to 6 tickets per transaction.

• 250 acres to explore year-round
• The largest surviving old-growth forest in New York City
• Two family gardens for hands-on exploration
• Free mobile guides with audio tours, videos, and special content!

 

The annual Parkerfest is underway with the Dorothy Parker Society and Woodlawn Cemetery, located at 4199 Webster Avenue in Woodlawn Heights, is part of it! Join others on Sunday, Aug. 21, at 3 p.m. in celebration of the newest boldface name to join the pantheon of great New Yorkers of Woodlawn Cemetery: Dorothy Parker, author, poet and crusader. This tour will be presented by Kevin Fitzpatrick, president of the Dorothy Parker Society. After an odyssey beginning with her death in 1967, Parker’s remains were interred beside her parents in August 2020. Woodlawn welcomes residents to come on this new walking tour that will visit her gravesite, along with notable artists, captains of industry, explorers, performers, and writers. In the spirit of Mrs. Parker, the group will visit those with ties to Broadway, speakeasies, and the arts. To join, please click here.

 

Join Bronx Fashion Week in an all-inclusive, Diverse Fashion Celebration of Unity at the Mall at Bay Plaza on Sept. 10. Enter and experience the wonderment of the New York Fashion Week world, powered by Bronx Fashion NYC! Celebrate beauty in all! See attached flier below for more information.

BronxWorks and Twin Parks West Older Adult Center invites residents to come join some fun classes Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. See attached flier below for details.

 

 

New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) hosts Around the Table: Stories of the Foods We Love, A Celebration of the Art and Science of Edible Plants from Saturday June 4 to Sunday, September 11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Food is at the center of many of life’s most important events. When we gather together for a meal, the dishes we share often tell a story—and we share a bit of ourselves. Explore the rich cultural history of what we eat throughout this multifaceted, engaging exhibition that examines the art and science of foodways and food traditions, many dating back thousands of years. For more information, visit NYBG’s website.

Come outdoors on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for Family Day – Discover and Create to Andrew Freedman Home, located at 1125 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10452, across the street from The Bronx Museum of the Arts. Join others outdoors for a day of art-making, music, and the debut of Abigail DeVille’s traveling sculpture, taking the form of a space capsule that will record personal stories and unearth forgotten narratives of the Bronx community. This program is a partnership between the Andrew Freedman Home, Festival of New York, and artist, Abigail DeVille, for the upcoming Bronx Museum exhibition Abigail DeVille: Bronx Heavens showing from Oct. 12. Register for the free Family Day here.

 

The Bronx Native Festival will take place on Sunday, Sept. 25, at Pelham Bay Park from noon to 4 p.m., with free admission. Performers include The Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, Tchin and Higuayagua. The MC for the event is Bobby Gonzalez.

The Bronx Native Festival will take place on Sunday, September 25 at Pelham Bay Park from 12 to 4 PM. FREE ADMISSION. Performers include The Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, Tchin and Higuayagua, MC: Bobby Gonzalez pic.twitter.com/m1enYHh3q8

— Bobby Gonzalez (@BronxTaino) August 10, 2022

 

Bridgefield Civic League Inc. is hosting a Family Fun Back-to-School event on Sunday, Aug. 14. See attached flier below for more information.

 

 

Bronx Fashion Week is hosting a National Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Event at Bronx Library Center on Sept. 17, 2022. See attached flier below for more information.

 

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce will be holding its Annual Gala on Thursday, Sept. 29. At this year’s gala, officials said the Chamber will celebrate its resilient business members, with whom the Chamber has worked in close partnership with to foster economic growth by expanding mutual networks and creating a stronger Bronx business community. Save the date for the event which will be held at the Marina Del Rey for a night of networking, dancing, and live music.

 

Win Free Yankee Tickets through community service by helping to clean up the community. See attached flier below for more information.

 

Want to work with other writers? Commit to a writing schedule? Practice your craft through writing prompts? Receive and discuss information and tips on writing, reading, editing, and revising? Join the weekly meetings of the Kingsbridge Writing Circle, held online at the Kingsbridge Library every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. Share your unpublished drafts in an intimate setting. Get and give feedback. Writers of all genres and styles are welcome to participate. The program is for those aged 18 and up. You must register to receive the Google Meet meeting code which will be emailed the day before. Register here.

 

INCLUDEnyc fosters positive futures and enhances the quality of life for young people with any disability from birth to age 26 and their families in New York City. The organization promotes access to educational, employment, and independent living opportunities for young people, and advocate with families for meaningful inclusion in the broader community. Share your experiences, struggles, and successes as parents of children with disabilities. For a list of upcoming workshops and events, both online and in person, click here.

 

Norwood Community Library is a mobile library that arranges pop-up library booths around The Bronx. It also has a permanent library box located in front of the Keeper’s House at 3440 Reservoir Oval East, Bronx, NY 10467. For more details, check out our previous story on the group.

 

Grow NYC hosts a greenmarket at Bronx Borough Hall on Tuesdays from June 7 to November 22, 2022 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
See below flier for more details.

 

 

Norwood Farmstand Compost sessions will be held in conjunction with Grow NYC on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at E Gun Hill Rd & Dekalb Avenue. See attached flier for details.

 

 

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance have a Youth Run Farmstand on Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. from July 6 to Oct. 26 at Gale Place and Orloff Avenue in See attached flier below for more details.

 

Follow the Spring Bloom Trackers at New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), located at 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10458. Spring at NYBG is a time of abundant color and life, when the green of the trees returns to our 250 acres and thousands upon thousands of flowers burst into bloom in celebration of the returning warmth. Follow along with the bloom progress of some of the most beloved spring collections including cherry blossoms, magnolias, daffodils, azaleas, herbaceous peonies, lilacs, and roses, informed by our horticultural experts, and keep track of peak color. For more information on this and a host of other classes and programs for kids and adults, click here.

 

Save the date for the Bronx Annual Halloween parade. See attached flier below for details.

MUSIC

Bronx Arts Ensemble presents North American Redux, a free concert of works by historic and living North American composers, from Scott Joplin’s opera, Treemonisha, to works by living Canadian and Mexican composers, at Van Cortlandt House Museum on Sat, Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair and spend an afternoon with the Bronx Arts Ensemble Woodwind Quintet, enjoying music on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum.

 

 

Founded by local Bronx entrepreneurs, Da’ Block Music & Arts Festival will kick off its inaugural showcase at The Bronx Brewery on Saturday, Aug. 27. The festival will help to empower local music, create a space for culture and provide an artistic platform for the local Bronx community. A collaboration between Bryan Durieux, Uptown Melody and The Fox & King, Da’ Block Fest is a unified artistic front showcasing the reach and ability of music and arts in the Bronx; with an emerging all-star line-up of local Bronx music artists.

District 12 City Council Member Kevin Riley is hosting a series of concerts in Co-op City from July 19 to Aug. 30. See attached flier below for more details.

 

 

The Office of the Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson presents the Bronx Summer Concert Series each Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. during the summer months at Orchard Beach. See attached example flier below for details.

 

NYC’s African Heritage Celebration and Festival takes place on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. See attached flier below for more information.

 

The Revolution of Hip Hop exhibit at Bronx Terminal Market remains open Tuesday to Saturday from noon to 7 p.m., and on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. See attached flier, courtesy of the Universal Hip Hop Museum, below for more information. For more information on the latest developments on the Universal Hip Hop museum, check out our latest story.

 

The Bronx Music Heritage Center (BMHC) is proud to announce the latest slate of “Rock the Bronx” summer concerts on the plaza outside the Bronx Music Hall (438 East 163rd Street). The series features emerging artists from the borough and the surrounding area that span various genres bringing a variety of new sounds to the South Bronx throughout the summer.

 

The series will be emceed by Marco Soccoli, a New York City music mainstay who played drums for the band, the Roxx, and managed the drum departments at Sam Ash Music and Manny’s Music on 48th street’s legendary music row. Soccolli also has deep roots in the music industry as he has worked as a representative for Vic Firth Drumsticks, D’Addario Strings, Regal Tip Drumsticks and Evans Drumheads providing gear for many musicians in the jazz, rock and Latin music scenes.

 

On Sunday, August 21, at 3 p.m., singer-songwriter and performer, Duriex, will close the series. They will be joined by other performers to be announced later in the summer. Each performance is presented in partnership with The Underground FLC and The Fox and King. Seating in the plaza is limited, so attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs. In the event of inclement weather, the performances will move inside the Bronx Music Heritage Center, located at 1303 Louis Nine Blvd, at 4:30 p.m.

 

Events on the Bronx Music Hall plaza are free. For those unable to attend in person, a livestream will be available on the BMHC’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/bxmusic/.  For more information, call (917) 557-2354.

 

Cuando el Rio Suena, es Porque Piedras Trae (When the River Rumbles, Stones Flow in its Currents) is showing on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Bronx Museum of the Arts, located at 1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10456. In conjunction with Medicina de Amor (Love Medicine), a solo exhibition of recent work by Gerardo Dexter Ciprian, “Cuando el Rio Suena, es Porque Piedras Trae” features an extended version of the eponymous short film featured in the exhibition and a live performance by the artist. The film draws on Ciprian’s family VHS records and other archival footage to unearth the ephemera of the Dominican diaspora and broader immigrant imaginary.

The live performance borrows its title from one of the most recognizable bachatas from the Dominican Republic by Raulin Rodriguez. Inspired by the prevalent blackouts during Ciprian’s childhood in the Dominican Republic, Cuando el Rio Suena, es Porque Piedras Trae recreates the sense of intimacy and closeness they experienced when the family would gather around the flame of a candle to share stories of wisdom, mystery and resilience. RSVP for the free performance here. For more information, call (718) 681-6000 or email  info@bronxmuseum.org.

 

Downtown Jazz takes place uptown in the Church of the Mediator 888, in The Bronx on Aug. 20. See attached flier below for more details.

 

PHOTOGRAPHY

En Foco, Inc., located at 15 Canal Pl, The Bronx, NY 10451, is a non-profit that supports U.S.-based photographers of African, Asian, Latino, Native American, and Pacific Islander heritage. Night Vision, an outdoor exhibition by photographer, Marisol Diaz-Gordon, is on view on the bright yellow fire escapes at Bronx Kreate Hub, also located at 15 Canal Pl, The Bronx, NY 10451, until Oct. 1. The exhibit is also available to view online at Night Vision – Enfoco.

The following virtual En Foco exhibits are also on view online:

• Reveal: 2022 Fellowship Exhibition
• Reflejos: Adeline Lulo and Erika Morillo is an exhibit with a focus on the Dominican experience featuring the photography of Adeline Lulo and Erika Morillo

 

ART 

En Foco is proud to announce the launch of its new virtual summer workshop series, Immersive Technology: Art, Activism, and Community, hosted in collaboration with BronxNet, Pregones PRTT, and the Bronx Council of the Arts. The sessions and panels will focus on sharing valuable informational tools and promoting community engagement and accessibility to immersive technology resources. To RSVP, for the Introduction to Immersive Technology Informational session, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/393285436327.

Join the Public Gallery Tour at Wave Hill public garden and cultural center, located at 675 West 252nd Street, Bronx, NY 10471-2899 on Sat, Aug. 27, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., to view the exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery and explore the dynamic relationship between nature, culture and site. When exhibitions are open, public gallery tours of the exhibitions are led by Gallery Greeters on Thursdays and Saturdays. Visitors can expect an in-depth look at artworks on view in Glyndor Gallery and in the Sunroom Project Space, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in a unique environment. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes, with free admission to the grounds also. Meet at Greeter Desk in Glyndor Gallery. Reservations not required.

 

Creative Art: Family Edition takes place at Williamsbridge Oval Park Recreation Center, located at 3225 Reservoir Oval East, Bronx, NY, from July 25 to September 30 on Saturdays at noon. See attached flier below for more information.

 

 

Stephanie Vidal & Fernando Leon, Feeding Your Soul and Finding Your Zen is showing through Oct.16 at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx. This mural is inspired by Concrete Plant Park and the wealth of activities and opportunities it gives the community to connect with nature. The imagery walks you through the park trail, navigating through the food forest, neighboring plants, and the Bronx River. The exhibition is presented by the Bronx River Alliance and Bronx Health REACH.

 

Local Bronx artist, James Sexer Rodriguez, is showing a solo exhibition in Katonah, NY from July 20-Aug, 20, 2022. See attached flier below for details.

 

Museum Day, Sept. 17, is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people. Learn more ➜ smithsonianmag.com/museumday/search.

 

KIDS 

The Bronx Children’s Museum currently offers limited programming. For more information, visit the museum’s website here.

 

Scroll down to the “MOVEMENT” section further below also for a host of upcoming events for kids and adults in The Bronx hosted by NYC Parks.

 

The Natural Classroom is an unforgettable outdoor learning experience for students, held in conjunction with NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. See attached flier below for more information.

 

 

The Nest Music Conservatory, a non-profit organization providing music education to youths in the Bronx through out-of-school programs, has reopened. The organization is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that contributes to the social and emotional growth of students, their families, and our communities through classes, events, and concert series. The center suffered severe damages due to the recent hurricane, and had intended to be open for regular after school programs in time for the beginning of the school year but was delayed during repairs. The center, located at 3636 Holland Ave, The Bronx, NY 10467, USA is open daily, Monday to Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Call 718-994-6378 for more information. 

 

Two Lehman College Choruses are accepting new members for the Fall 2022 semester. The first rehearsal for the Lehman College Chorus, which meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00 p.m., will be held on Monday, Aug. 29. The Lehman College Community Chorus, which meets on Tuesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. will begin rehearsals on Tuesday, Aug. 30. Community members may join either chorus. There is no course fee required to participate unless college credit is desired. Previous choral experience and note reading ability are recommended. Vocal technique and reading enrichment are included in every rehearsal.

 

Each chorus will prepare Schubert’s Mass in B flat Major, excerpts from Haydn’s Creation and shorter works by Faure, Handel, and multicultural selections for a joint concert with the Lehman College Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts. Both choruses rehearse in Room 330 of the Music Building on the Lehman Campus, located at Bedford Park Boulevard West and Goulden Avenue in the northwest Bronx. The campus is accessible by either subway or bus. Metered and attended parking is also available. Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is required for campus access. Call (718) 960 7795 or email diana.battipaglia@lehman.cuny.edu for more information.

 

Join free summer classes at Mind Builders. See attached flier below for more information. In addition, Mind Builders will be hosting the Annual Open House Street Festival on Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Mind–Builders Creative Arts Center, located at 3415 Olinville Avenue. Click here for more information.

 

DANCE

Julliard Dance is calling on all dancers aged 10 to 18 to join a one-day, free dance workshop here for more details.

 

The New York International Salsa Congress (NYISC) announces its 20^th Anniversary return, from Sept. 1 to Sept. 5, 2022. The premiere Latin culture, dance, and music festival will shine with a dynamic slate of immersive programming starring vibrant dancers, instructors, and musicians, from around the world. For more information, visit www.newyorksalsacongress.com.

 

As part of the Festival of New York, Wave Hill is bringing the Citywide Dance Party to the Bronx. On the same day, at dozens of locations across all five boroughs, simultaneous dance parties will bring thousands of New Yorkers out for an afternoon of shared joy.
August 6. Click here for more information.

 

Bronx Music Heritage Center is sending out a hipness alert for Saturday, Aug. 6, 3 p.m. Stop by the Bronx Music Heritage Plaza, 438 E. 163rd St. (at Washington Avenue) Bronx, NY and get down with the Morrisania Dance Project for a free event. Listen and dance to the music of Stevie Wonder, James Brown and more! The even is hosted by Bronx Music Heritage Center co-artistic directors, Elena Martinez and Bobby Sanabria!

 

 

SPOKEN WORD & STORY TELLING 

Five award-winning Bronx artists are conducting workshops and activities at the waterfront in Soundview Park. Inspired by sounds of nature, write and perform monologues, poetry, and stories, take nature photographs, listen to readings, join their open mic, and create art from July 3 to Aug. 21. Click here for more information.

 

Neighborhood Stories is a storytelling initiative by the NYC Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS) to gather and preserve the stories of NYC neighborhoods. Learn more about the project, and how to share memories of your neighborhood and community here.

 

NYC Veterans launched the Veteran Voices Project to record the stories of NYC’s veterans and preserve their legacy. Learn more at nyc.gov/vetvoices.

DYK? @nycveterans launched the Veteran Voices Project (VVP) to record the stories of NYC's veterans and preserve their legacy.
🎙️ Learn more about this oral history initiative at https://t.co/k6d4WfIHIW#VeteransDay #NYCVeteransDay21 pic.twitter.com/FTKKjI2R0Z

— NYC Consumer and Worker Protection (@helloDCWP) November 11, 2021

 

FOOD

Bronx Night Market is free for the public, 100 percent local & diverse, and truly supportive of the micro-business community. Bronx Night Market takes place at Fordham Plaza every month from June 25 to Nov. 19 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. MASC Hospitality ensures the community can enjoy a full season of food and festivities with vendors and performances from local organizations and talented artists. R.S.V.P. here for a chance to win prizes. In addition, if you are looking to get involved in a love-to-eat community, while also enjoying delicious food, MASC Hospitality is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help out at Bronx Night Market. If you want to try a variety of foods from vendors from around the city or get involved with the artisanal creators, click here to sign up and volunteer. A roster of pop-up live performances and art installations will also take place on their large stage. Click here for more information.

 

MOVEMENT

Join the Youth Soccer League at Williamsbridge Oval Park, located at 3225 Reservoir Oval East, in Norwood from July 5 to September 30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m. and on Saturdays at noon. See attached flier below for more information.

 

 

Elected officials, City agency partners, community-based organizations and foundations relaunched the citywide “Saturday Night Lights” program on Saturday, March 26 in Mott Haven. The groups work together to keep 100 gyms across the City open for free, high-quality sports programs for kids on Saturday nights, ensuring no indoor gyms are closed on these nights – the time when they are needed most by kids in city communities. Click on the following link to watch a video extract of the Saturday Night Lights Relaunch, where Mayor Eric Adams can be seen observing some of the kids in action.

 

Each Saturday evening, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., children and youth, aged 11 to 18, are able to enjoy an array of indoor sports, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, dance, martial arts and more. According to the organizers, a key component of the program is bringing cops and kids together. Teams of youth coordination officers from NYPD precincts are at each of the 100 gymnasiums every Saturday night, helping to coach, and joining members of various community based organizations to interact with young people and help make a lasting and positive impact in their lives.

 

Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, located at 3450 Dekalb Avenue, is the local venue for the program in Norwood, while the Fordham Heights program is run at 2255 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457. For a list of all venues, scan the QR code in the below flier. (If you cannot access the QR code from the attached flyer, click on this pdf link SNL QR Palm Card v1 revised.)

 

As reported, an additional 25 city gyms and an additional $1.25 million investment in the Saturday Night Lights program was announced on July 9 to ensure public gyms will continue to remain open Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. through Aug. 20, and during the school year from September 10, 2022 through June 24, 2023. To find a gym near you, visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/safestbigcity/keep-nyc-safe/saturday-night-lights.page.

 

 

Bronx Buccaneers football club meet on Saturdays in the Williamsbridge Oval, located at 3225 Reservoir Oval East, in Norwood from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Monday to Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Understanding there is more to football, the Buccaneers strive to develop the students/athletes, and the hope is that the players will use the program not only as a stepping stone to advance to upper level sports in High School and college, but also as a means to engage in positive behavior and as a healthy distraction from idleness which the group says can lead to poor decisions. The Buccaneers accept kids from any community, boys or girls, ages 6 to 14. Contact Tasha Andrews at (917) 662-3632 for further information.

 

NYC Parks free, outdoor public pools have reopened on June 28, as reported. NYC Parks’ outdoor pools will remain open through Sunday, Sept. 11. Daily hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Operations will be adjusted as needed, based on daily lifeguard coverage to keep swimmers safe. NYC Parks officials said the agency has also, once again, installed sunscreen dispensers to provide free SPF 30 sun protection at outdoor pools and beaches.

 

Additionally, as reported, NYC Parks is also providing free breakfast and lunch at sites across the City, including schools, parks, pools and food trucks for all eligible children under the age of 18 via the Free Summer Meals program in conjunction with NYC Department of Education. No ID or registration is required. Visit Parks’ Outdoor Pools page for more information, and check out the Cool It! NYC map for cooling features in every neighborhood – including pools, spray showers, drinking fountains, and more.

 

Residents are reminded that sprinklers are also available from FDNY for street fire hydrants to allow some water to be sprayed onto the street, a practice which is legal, as confirmed to Norwood News by NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). However, leaving a fire hydrant open “full throttle” is illegal, since it may result in the FDNY being unable to respond to a fire if a fire hydrant is emptied. Blocking a fire hydrant is also illegal.

 

Bronx Panthers Youth Football & Cheer save lives through football, and are recruiting all age groups. Call the numbers in the attached flier, above, for more information.

 

Gotham City Panthers is a new amateur basketball team founded by Eric King. Click on the link for more information.

 

NYC DOT has provided information to New Yorkers on riding E-bikes in NYC.  Click here to learn more about riding an e-bike and other micromobility options in NYC.

 

Come and enjoy some Outdoor Fun and Fitness at St. James Park, 2530 Jerome Avenue at East 192 Street, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., from June 1 to Sept. 30. This program includes spin classes, stretching, sports activities and games. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, visit: nyc.gov/parks.

 

The Bronx County Historical Society will host the 21st Annual Golf Tournament on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. See attached flier below for more information.

 

Come and enjoy some Outdoor Fun and Fitness at St. James Park, 2530 Jerome Avenue at East 192 Street, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., from June 1 to Sept. 30. This program includes spin classes, stretching, sports activities and games. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, visit: nyc.gov/parks.

 

Upcoming Events in Bronx by NYC Parks

 

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Learn to Play Cricket 3:00 p.m.–3:45 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Summertime Techies 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Intermediate Audio and Video Production 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Youth Open Access 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Intro to Audio Production 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Skills & Drills Basketball 3:00 p.m.–6:15 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Upcycling Transforming Art 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Flag Football 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Intermediate Audio and Video Production 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Basketball Drills 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Recreation Center, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

All Ages Open Access 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Basketball Skills Academy 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx

Adult Open Access 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Open Access- Media Lab 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx

Open Access- Gym Basketball Court 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx

Youth Fitness 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Strength Room, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Adult Open Gym 6:30 p.m.–8:15 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Movies Under the Stars: Encanto 8:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Park Playground West, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Open Access Cardio/ Track 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx

Open Access- Fitness Center 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx

Adult Open Access 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Cardio Kickboxing 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. at Seton Park, Bronx

Adult Open Access 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

KIM Basil Behagen Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Behagen playground, Behagen Playground, Bronx

KIM Playground 52 LII 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

KIM Dawson Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Dawson Playground, Bronx

KIM Lozada Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Lozada Playground, Bronx

KIM Hunts Point Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Playground, Bronx

KIM Slattery Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Slattery Playground, Bronx

KIM St. Mary’s Park West 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Park Playground West, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

KIM Bathgate Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Bathgate Playground, Bronx

Kripalu Yoga 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

KIM Captain Rivera Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Captain Rivera Playground, Bronx

Weight Room 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. at Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Gardening Thursday at Starlight Park 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Bronx River House, Starlight Park, Bronx

Pickleball 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Youth 5 on 5 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Gymnasium (Part B), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Learn to Play Pickleball 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Adult Open Access 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Intro to Podcasting 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Big Games Adaptive Games 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Game Room, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Youth Open Gym 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. at Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Creative Arts 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Poe Park Visitor Center, Poe Park, Bronx

Summer Fun Experience 11:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx

Intro to Computers 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

NYC Parks Girls Flag Football Clinic 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Garden Kitchen Lab 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Adult Open Access 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Art in the Park 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx

Adult 5 on 5 Basketball 1:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Adult Open Gym 1:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Youth Sports: Flag Football 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Recreation Center, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Public Gallery Tour 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Glyndor Gallery, Wave Hill, Bronx

Adult Open Access 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Learn to Play Track and Field 3:00 p.m.–3:45 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Summertime Techies 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

CANCELED: Intermediate Audio and Video Production 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Girls Basketball 3:00 p.m.–6:15 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Summertime Techies 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Intermediate Audio and Video Production 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Learn to play Soccer 3:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. at Track & Field, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Young Adult Circuit Training 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Soccer 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Game Room, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

CANCELED: Canvas art 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. at Game Room, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

All Ages Open Access 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Basketball Skills Academy 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx

Adult Open Access 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Open Access- Gym Basketball Court 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx

Youth Fitness 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Strength Room, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Open Access- Media Lab 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx

Hip Hop Spin 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Adult Open Gym 6:30 p.m.–8:15 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Movies Under the Stars: Encanto 8:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. at Aileen Ryan Rec. Complex, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx

Friday, August 19, 2022

Open Access Cardio/ Track 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx

Open Access- Fitness Center 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx

Adult Open Access 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Adult Open Access 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

KIM Basil Behagen Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Behagen playground, Behagen Playground, Bronx

KIM St. Mary’s Park West 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Park Playground West, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

KIM Dawson Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Dawson Playground, Bronx

KIM Slattery Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Slattery Playground, Bronx

KIM Hunts Point Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Playground, Bronx

KIM Lozada Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Lozada Playground, Bronx

KIM Playground 52 LII 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

KIM Bathgate Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Bathgate Playground, Bronx

KIM Captain Rivera Playground 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Captain Rivera Playground, Bronx

Weight Room 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. at Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Learn to play : Volleyball 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Youth 5 on 5 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Gymnasium (Part B), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Learn to Play Volleyball 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Adult Open Access 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Film-making 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Youth Open Gym 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. at Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Summer Fun Experience 11:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx

NYC Parks Girls Flag Football Clinic 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Intro to Digital Photography 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Family Day at St. Mary’s Park 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Recreation Center, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Art in the Park 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx

Adult Open Gym 1:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Youth Sports: Flag Football 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Recreation Center, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Walk 2 Run 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Recreation Center, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

CANCELED: Sneaker Art 2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. at Game Room, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

One-on-One Help 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Basketball 3×3 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Summertime Techies 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Youth Open Access 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

CANCELED: Intermediate Audio and Video Production 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Intro to Photography 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Skills & Drills Basketball 3:00 p.m.–6:15 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Intermediate Audio and Video Production 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Learn to play Soccer 3:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. at Track & Field, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Upcycling Transforming Art 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Flag Football 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Youth Sports: Socccer 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Recreation Center, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

All Ages Open Access 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Basketball Skills Academy 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx

Adult Open Access 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Open Access- Gym Basketball Court 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx

Open Access- Media Lab 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx

Youth Fitness 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Strength Room, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Adult Open Gym 6:30 p.m.–8:15 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx

Movies Under the Stars: Spider-Man: No Way Home 8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. at Crotona Tennis House, Crotona Park, Bronx

 

Editor’s Note: We will update this feature article as more events become available.