A listing of community events and programs in the northwest Bronx

The Citizens Committee for New York City is sponsoring the fifth annual Quality of Life Survey Saturday, Sept. 8 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Bronx Library Center at 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd. off Fordham Road. Residents will be polled about their top concerns to guide government officials as they work to improve quality of life in the area. For more information, call (646) 262-0484.

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.

St. Brendan’s Flea MarketA flea market will be held in the yard at St. Brendan’s at Gun Hill Road and Bainbridge Avenue, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through mid-August. Computer Training at BCCBronx Community College’s displaced homemaker program is offering a basic/intermediate level Microsoft Word and Internet training at BCC, West […]

There are spots available at Bronx Community College's Project Hire, a 20-week program that prepares people to enter construction unions. Candidates must be between 18 and 60, low-income and a citizen or resident alien. No construction experience is necessary. There's also a free GED preparation class beginning in June, for which citizenship is not a requirement. Sign up for one or both at the Department of Environmental Protection office at 3660 Jerome Ave., Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (718) 231-8470.

Business and Credit Workshops All State Foundation and ACCION New York are sponsoring two free upcoming seminars: “Marketing Your Business to Make More Money” will be held June 20 at 2:30 p.m. at SoBRO, 555 Bergen St., and “Maxed Out! Take Control of Your Credit Card Debt” will take place June 27 at 6 p.m. […]

Register your child for a free summer program, courtesy of the Fresh Air Fund. There will be free registration for children ages 6 to 12 on Friday, June 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. at PS 93, at 1535 Story Ave. Registration is free.

Kids Health Fair Mosholu Montefiore Community Center is sponsoring the Children’s Health Fair 2007 on Sunday, May 20, from noon to 3 p.m. There will be health screenings and education, as well as giveaways, refreshments and entertainment. Admission is free and open to children ages 12 and under when accompanied by an adult. Come rain […]