May 2010
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Larks & Japes - 3 days to go! →
Let’s help fellow NY skillsharers, Larks & Japes, reach their goal! They only have 3 days left, so if you’d like to make a donation, please visit their Kickstarter page!
WatchWilliamsburg Walks is an event on a car-free Bedford Avenue intended to make attendees rethink their public space and to offer a space to celebrate the neighborhood. The event is organized by Neighbors Allied for Good Growth and the L Magazine with the support of Project for the Public Spaces and of the New York City Department of Transportation Weekend Walks Program.
The 2010 edition will happen...
Building the School of the Future →
“School is on this July in Sgt. Dougherty Park (Greenpoint, Brooklyn) for one month of unschool-programming organized by local artists. Classes, events, and experiments in the park all discuss and experiment with ideas about what school CAN and SHOULD be. The location of the school will be in a built structure that signifies a transformation in the park from ‘public space’ to...
Larks & Japes - 5 days to go! →
Just a reminder:
Fellow NY Skillsharers, Larks and Japes only have 5 more days to reach their $750 goal. Thus far they’ve raised $520, so if you’d like to help them get a little closer to their goal, check out their page on Kickstarter.
And if you can’t donate and live in the NY•CT•MA area, you should still check out their skillshare, held on June 5th, in Millerton, NY!
Free class tomorrow: Bike Commuting 101 →
Tomorrow evening, Bike New York is offering a free one hour class - Bike Commuting 101 - which covers topics like appropriate clothing and gear, as well as how to determine the best riding route. The class takes place at Eastern Mountain Sports (530 Broadway at Spring Street) at 6:30PM. Classes are offered once a month. Click here for more details.
Via NYC Daily Deals
Friday is National Bike to work day!
Join thousands of New Yorkers in solidarity of biking in a metropolis on this Friday, May 21st for National Bike to Work Day! Be sure to check out these FREE morning pit-stops and special offers from local cafes to help fuel your ride!
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The Bronx Borough President’s Pit StopFri, May 21 7:00 amPoe Cottage (Grand Concourse and Kingsbridge Rd.), Bronx, NY Queens...
What to do before attending Score! Pop Up Swap
Getting antsy for the Score! Pop Up Swap? Here’s a few things to do before the big event…
STEP 1: RSVP Admission is $3 with RSVP, and $5 without! STEP 2: DANCE PARTY Ian Urgo (aka DJ Half Sour) created a custom Spring mix for Score! So now you can enjoy jams from Aloe Blacc, Floating Points, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Spec Boogie, D’Angelo, Metro Area, etc, while you clean out...
WEEKLY BIKE REPAIR WORKSHOPS
** In NYC and Brooklyn! **
Held by the lovely folks at TIME’S UP! a New York City-based not-for-profit direct-action environmental group that uses events and educational programs to promote a more sustainable, less toxic city.
Classes are held:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday Workshops will be held at ABC No Rio in Manhattan (156 Rivington Street between Suffolk and Clinton Streets).
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Foraging with the "Wildman" →
(photo by mecredis on flickr)
Learn about edible & medicinal wild plants and mushrooms, nature, and ecology with ”Wildman” Steve Brill!
THE PURPOSE of this hands-on program is to learn about the environment and get back in touch with nature. By studying foraging and nature, we enjoy our renewable resources and reaffirm our commitment to preserving and rebuilding our ecological...
Help Save Brooklyn Public Libraries! →
Brooklyn Public Library faces a $20.6 million cut in city funding.
As a result of this cut:
BPL would close 16 libraries.
Weekend hours would be severely limited.
Hundreds of staff members would be laid off.
Essential materials and important services would be drastically cut.
From March 1 through May 31, please donate to your local library or any branch you choose in the amount that is...
Score! Pop Up Swap →
The famous mega-swap is back at BKLYN Yard on May 29th from 12-6!
In case you missed that last two swaps (that drew over 1,000 each!), this is how Score! works: Attendees bring their old clothes, music, books, etc, to the event and drop them at the door. Volunteers sort and distribute these items to themed departments where professional curators organize them into boutique-like displays....
Call for submissions: DIY or Don't We?
DIY or Don’t We? is a zine about doing things together as friends, families, collectives and communities. Planning is underway for the second issue. Would you like to contribute? The deadline is June 30, 2010. Ideas for contributions include stories about what community means to you, skill-sharing/how-to guides for collaborative activities, experiences with solidarity and ally-ship in...