10/27/2017
Thanks for coming to our second meeting! Our next meeting will be just as eventful!
We have some upcoming events for you to attend! As usual, you'll get hours and points for your attendance.
Room To Grow Drive: Bring items to room 236 (or our next meeting) like baby and toddler clothing, toys (not stuffed animals!), board or picture books, and blankets to help and enrich children born into poverty
UPCOMING EVENTS:
ConSERVE NYC 11/4
When: Saturday, November 4th, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Where: Morningside Park, Manhattan Ave & 112th Street, New York, NY 10026
Description: Volunteers will help to plant tree seedlings, remove brush and invasive species in preparation for a new garden site, and plant 1000 ๏ฌower bulbs to brighten the park next spring. Projects will be appropriate for all ages and abilities. Breakfast and lunch included!!
Sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuVJe1ZPzNGNen5xI3MoiXx9dSZGTYaVIUOPD836X-drFQmg/viewform
Community Volunteer Day 11/5
When: Sunday, November 5th, 9:45am โ 1:00pm
Where: Queens Botanical Garden (entrance on 43-50 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11355)
Description: Roll up your sleeves and keep QBG clean and green! Volunteers will participate in a variety of gardening activities. Includes bagel breakfast. Bring comfortable clothes that you donโt mind getting dirty. Volunteers must be 16 years or older.
Sign up https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJ2FcXKyBb7X2uOVSwkNJllGOI6qP5MNstxUc_4EPcW6j_Gg/viewform
BT5K New York City Run & Walk 11/12
When: Sunday, November 12th, 7:00am - 11:30am (hours subject to change)
Where: Hudson River Park Pier 84 (between 12th Avenue and 44th Street, New York, NY 10014)
Description: BT5K is an annual walk dedicated to spreading awareness of brain tumors in addition to raising money for brain tumor patients. Volunteers will be helping with set-up, take-down, managing tents, cheering, and distributing snacks.
Sign up https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNzmI7nr5mUtXlhQ0WmzvojS9Mm0DC67M_H37q5jLg_eraTg/viewform
Volunteer Day at The Youth Farm 11/18
When: Saturday, November 18th, 10:00am-1:00pm
Where: The Youth Farm (600 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203)
Description: Expect to get your hands dirty pitching in on a variety of organic farming activities: composting, seed starting, irrigation, building projects, harvests, weeding and more. Note: please bring lunch, a water bottle and appropriate clothing; no sandals or open toed shoes.
Sign up https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBLVHvAMRFZ3aMgBAikigxCTt7UAVzopII1lw1Wdn4x5vnuA/viewform
Can't wait to see you all next week!