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6/24: Preserving Local, Independent Retail Roundtable

In June 2015 the East Village Community Coalition released Preserving Local, Independent Retail: Recommendations for Formula Retail Zoning in the East Village, an analysis of the the growing presence of chain stores in the lower Manhattan neighborhood. These stores are changing the landscape of the neighborhood by altering the shopping choices from independent to mass-market […]

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6/16: East Village Tuesdays

East Village Tuesdays: Networking Event Cafe Silan, 280 East 10th Street June 16th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Step in to a friendly neighborhood cafe and network with neighbors and business owners in the area. Small bites and light refreshments will be served. RSVP   About East Village Tuesdays The East Village Tuesdays meetup series is designed […]

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3/5: Solutions to Save Small Businesses: A Community Forum

Judson Memorial Church 55 Washington Square South Thursday March 5th, 7pm – 9pm; Doors open 6:30pm Join neighbors, local business people, and a panel of experts to save and protect the small businesses that are the lifeblood of our community.  The City Council on January 22, introduced a new resolution calling upon Albany to pass legislation establishing […]

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Holiday Card Campaign: Ask for the return of our community center

HOLIDAY CARD CAMPAIGN DELIVERY! SOCCC-64 (SAVE OUR COMMUNITY CENTER former CHARAS/El BOHIO P.S. 64) is writing & collecting personalized holiday cards to ask Mayor De Blasio to return our community center! Make your own card or use the downloadable template — just add your name and address! Then… JOIN US with the Three Kings and their camels TO […]

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12/18 East Village Holiday Shopping Night

Thursday, December 18th, 6-9pm Join the East Village Independent Merchant Association for an evening of special offers. Stop by EVCC from 6-10pm to meet neighbors, participate in our toy drive to benefit the Women’s Prison Association and enjoy holiday treats. Participating East Village Merchants   Butter Lane Bakery 123 E 7th St (212) 677-2880 www.butterlane.com […]

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11/17: TOWN HALL to Save our Community Center

TOWN HALL Save Our Community Center November 17, 2014 6:30pm-8:30pm Casa Victoria, 308 East 8th Street (between Avenues B & C) Join Council Member Rosie Mendez and elected officials, neighbors, and community organizations in an important discussion about the status of former P.S. 64 at 605 East 9th Street. Organize to return the building to […]

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10 Year Anniversary Party

Thursday, Oct. 9th marks the 10th anniversary of the East Village Community Coalition’s founding. Help us reflect on past accomplishments, current and ongoing work to protect the architectural and cultural heritage of our historic neighborhood. Join us for an evening of music, drinks, small bites and to: Honor Michael Rosen, founder and president of EVCC […]

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Third Annual Harvest Arts Festival

The Third Annual LUNGS Harvest Arts Festival 2014 is taking place in more than 30 community gardens on the Lower East Side on Saturday, September 20 & Sunday, September 21. This year, the Festival coincides with the People’s Climate March. In support of the March, many gardens will host workshops and teach-ins on a wide range of environmental […]

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