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Monarchs & Milkweed: Creating and Connecting Habitat for Monarch Butterflies

The NYC Parks GreenThumb Monarchs & Milkweed workshop will teach attendees about the monarch’s life cycle, the generational 3,000 mile migration, and how we can create habitat for them here. Saturday, Sept 12 from 11am – 1pm – Green Oasis Community Garden, 372 E 8th St. (btw Ave C and D) RSVP HERE: https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/greenthumb-workshops/20288/register […]

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The O’Rourkestra Concert

Presented by the Lupine series, enjoy a free live musical performance in the garden by Ken O’Rourke, featuring double neck guitar, vibraphone and vocals, accompanied by a 10-piece chamber ensemble. Opening set by vocalist Caroline Kuhn and closing techno performance by Sunshine at Night. 5pm Sunday, September 6 – 6th St & Ave B Community […]

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From Village to Village

Painting of turn of the 20th century travelers sail approaching the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor

Our neighborhoods offer a unique microcosm of the numerous overlapping, side-by-side, interconnected, and hamlet-like immigrant communities that existed across New York and the United States at the dawn of the twentieth century. Explore these connections with William Roka, the Director of Programs at Village Preservation and an independent historian and writer! From Village to Village: […]

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Summer on the Avenue

Event Flyer with pictures of community members at a block party

Join Avenues for Justice for the “Summer on the Avenue” Thu Aug 20 from 12-4pm! The street fair will feature a vibrant lineup of activities—from live music, free food, back-to-school supplies to wellness resources, games, face-painting, and hair-braiding stations. On Avenue B (Avenues For Justice Way) between E 6th & E 7th Streets. […]

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