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Bronx Notes: Free Personal Finance Course

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The Concourse House, 2751 Grand Concourse (entrance on East 196th Street), presents The Getting Ahead Program, a free 5-week personal finance course offering workshops in money management, credit building, debt reduction, budget creation and long term saving and planning (such as retirement, homeownership). In addition to new financial tools, graduates receive free credit report and analysis and completion certificate, which can be used at local credit unions for innovate products. Next course starts Sept. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information or to register, call Jumelia at (718) 933-2539.

Bronx Notes: Opportunities for Young Adults

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F.E.G.S. Health and Human Services System is hosting a Project Rise program at the Bronx Youth Center, 412-424 E. 147th St., 4th floor, that will offer free GED classes, paid internships and career advisement to young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 who are out of school and work. For more information, call Jordana Kerschner at (718) 742-3576.

Bronx Notes: Training for Displaced Homemakers

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Bronx Community College offers men and women who meet eligibility requirements under the Displaced Homemakers Act, a free four-week Excel training course as a part of the Displaced Homemakers Program. Classes start the second week of August at BCC’s Gould Residence Hall, room 309, 2155 University Ave. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive further assistance in their job search. For more information call (718) 289-5828/5824.

Bronx Notes: Free Health Training for Teens

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The Youth Advisory Board of the Bronx District Public Health Office, 1826 Arthur Ave., is offering free public health training for teens on Fridays in July and August from noon to 4 p.m., including sexual health, physical activity, and nutrition. For more information, contact Candida A. Bido at cbido@health.nyc.gov or call (718) 299-7376.

Bronx Notes: National Night Out at Oval Park (and Elsewhere)

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The 52nd Precinct Community Council will celebrate its 29th annual National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 7, at the Williamsbridge Oval, from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring free entertainment, music, games, face painting, and refreshments. The event is dedicated to strengthening the relationship between police officers and the community. For more information, call (718) 220-5811. Below are the other Night Out locations in the Bronx.

Bronx Notes: Training for Nonprofit Pros

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The Bronx Fellowship is recruiting Bronx mid- to senior-level non-profit professionals for a free nine-month training and networking program to strengthen their professional skills and help them build partnerships and expand their networks. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, July 31. For more information, contact Ariel Ennis at ennisa@jcrcny.org or call (212) 983-4800 ext. 157.

Bronx Notes: Street Dedication for Late Five-Two Officer

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The 52nd Precinct invites the public to its street renaming dedication in tribute to Police Officer Eric Hernandez, who was killed in 2006 by fellow officers during a fight at a White Castle restaurant. The street sign, which will read “The P.O. Eric Hernandez Memorial Corner,” will be placed on Webster Avenue and Mosholu Parkway North, on Saturday, July 28 at 11 a.m. across the street from the precinct which is located at 3016 Webster Ave. Lunch follows the ceremony. For more information, call (718) 220-5811.