Kingsbridge Heights Community Center, 3101 Kingsbridge Terrace, offers two free courses: English as a Second Language classes which run from Nov. 26 to June 8, 2013, Monday through Thursday, and Saturday mornings, as well as Tuesday and Thursday evenings; and Pathway to Citizenship workshops which begin January 2013. For more information and a detailed schedule, contact Christina Ventura at cventura@khcc-nyc.org or (718) 884-0700.
On Saturday, Dec. 15 from noon to 3 p.m., Santa will be giving small gifts away to all the good children from the area at Leroy Pharmacy, 314 E. 204th St. in Norwood. Leroy provided free food for 20-plus volunteers who helped wrap the gifts on Dec. 8. "I enjoy seeing families happy and sharing the spirit of the holidays,” says Jay Dhaduk, RPH, of Leroy Pharmacy. “We are proud to be in this neighborhood for over 20 years.”
Saint Ann's Church, 3519 Bainbridge Ave., will be holding its 7th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony tonight, Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. in the church garden. There will be Christmas carols and hot chocolate for everyone.
The Bedford Mosholu Community Association will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 8 p.m. at 400 E. Mosholu Pkwy. So., apt. B1 (lobby floor). All are welcome.
Kingsbridge Heights Community Center, 3101 Kingsbridge Terrace, offers two free courses: English as a Second Language classes which run from Nov. 26 to June 8, 2013, Monday through Thursday, and Saturday mornings, as well as Tuesday and Thursday evenings; and Pathway to Citizenship workshops which begin January 2013. For more information and a detailed schedule, contact Christina Ventura at cventura@khcc-nyc.org or (718) 884-0700.
Those wishing to donate goods to help with the ongoing storm relief effort caused by Hurricane Sandy can bring non-perishable food, bottled water, blankets, batteries and clothing to the Kingsbridge Armory, west entrance on Reservoir Avenue between West Kingsbridge Road and West 195th Street. If you want to volunteer, call (718) 473-6993.
The King of Glory Tabernacle and The Groundswell Group are holding a “Call for Peace” walk on Wednesday, Nov. 28, departing from Olive Branch Hall, 2019 Grand Ave., at 6 p.m. The walk will proceed down Burnside Avenue to the Grand Concourse, then up Tremont Avenue, down Harrison Avenue, back to Burnside Avenue, and return to Olive Branch Hall. For more information, call (917) 660-4216, (718) 294-7280, or (718) 585-1190.
Per Scholas, 804 E. 138th St., offers free 15-week technology training, Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (high school diploma or GED is required), and includes free tuition, books and exam materials, and free career counseling and job placement assistance. Earn up to 10 college credits. For more information or to register, stop by the office Monday through Thursday, at 9 a.m. or call (718) 991-8400.
NYS Senator Gustavo Rivera and Assembly Member Nelson Castro will host a job fair, “Let’s Get Bronxites Back to Work,” Nov. 16 from noon to 4 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church Hall, 1948 Washington Ave. (178th Street). Dress professionally and bring your resume. For more information, call (718) 933-2034.
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