(past event) April 21: Car Free Earth Day

Times Square to Union Square
Saturday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
DEADLINE to sign up is Friday, April 20 at 8 p.m.

Car Free Earth Day is an annual car-free event, which will be held this year on Saturday, April 21, the day before Earth Day. The Event opens thirty blocks of Broadway from Times Square to Union Square for people to explore on foot during event hours. Programming is presented at five rest stops: Times Square (42nd Street and Broadway), Herald Square (34th Street and Broadway), Garment (39th Street and Broadway), Flatiron (23rd Street and Broadway), and Union Square (17th Street and Broadway). Environmental programming is offered by City agencies and nonprofit organizations along the route to promote activism and education surrounding climate change, sustainability and other relevant topics. 

June 27: Intro to Civic Engagement

Atwood Sports Bar & Lounge, 986 2nd Ave (btw 52nd & 53rd)
Wednesday, June 27 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

One way to better know, love and serve our neighbors is to participate in our community through civic engagement. Join us to explore how we can engage with local municipalities for the common good. We'll discuss the basics of local civics and present opportunities for involvement.  Registration below is encouraged but walk-ins are welcome, too!

(past event) May 16: CB8 Community Board Meeting

Memorial Sloan Kettering – RRL 117
430 East 67th Street (btw 1st & York)
Wednesday, May 16 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

CB8 represents the Upper East Side of Manhattan, from the north side of East 59th Street to the south side of East 96th Street, Fifth Avenue to the East River, and Roosevelt Island. The Full Board of CB8 meets monthly on the third Wednesday of each month, reviewing recommendations made by committees and voted on for final approval. Each meeting starts with public session, where constituents have 3 minutes to comment on issues coming to the board or express any issues or concerns effecting the community. Also at the Full Board meeting, reports are made by elected officials, the District Manager, and the Chair of CB8. Attending Full Board is an easy way to learn more about what is happening in the Upper East Side and Roosevelt Island.

(past event) May 9: CB6 Community Board Meeting

Location TBD
Wednesday, May 9 at 7 p.m.

CB6 represents the area on the east side of Manhattan from 14th to 59th Streets, from the East River to Lexington Avenue, and extending west to Madison Avenue between 34th and 40th Streets. The Full Board meets monthly every second Wednesday at 7 p.m. At these meetings you will learn what is happening in your community and be able to offer your input. Topics range from proposed liquor licenses to new schools, from parks to health issues, and many other issues.