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Summer on the Avenue!

Flyer for Summer on the Avenue

Join Avenues for Justice for the “Summer on the Avenue” on Thu Aug 21 from 1 PM to 4:30 PM! The street fair will feature a vibrant lineup of activities—from live music, hip-hop dancers, free food, back-to-school supplies and wellness resources, as well as games, face-painting, and hair-braiding stations. On Avenue B (Avenues For Justice Way) […]

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Save the Historic Most Holy Redeemer Church!

Image of the Holy Redeemer Church

Village Preservation, LESPI, and the EVCC are working with parishioners to preserve the Most Holy Redeemer Church, located at 173 E 3rd Street. Built for German immigrants in the 1840s, the church was once the largest in the city and one of its tallest structures. We have called on the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission to landmark […]

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Seeding For The Future!

Seeding for the future plant exchange flyer.

Join PlantxChange at First Street Garden for “Seeding for the Future,” where you can learn about the foundations of growing from seed! Whether you’re a first-time grower or looking to deepen your skills, this session will guide you through the basics of seed starting, collecting, and the importance of proper storage for future harvests! Free […]

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Mushroom Magic!

Upcycling mushrooms event flyer.

Join LES Ecology Center and @kali_mushrooms in creating your own take-home mushroom grow kit using compostable and recyclable materials over some homemade coffee and chaga tea! Learn additional ways to give food scraps, paper, and other compostable or recyclable materials a second life before disposing of them through composting or other means. Sign up here! […]

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Whimsical Art Unveiling Thu Jul 10!

Flyer for Art Opening at The Rainbow Play Space

You’re invited to an evening of art and community at The Rainbow Play Space as they unveil Tom Manco’s largest architectural replicas to date: Ray’s Candy Store, Ms. Thea’s Ottendorfer Library, Sunny and Annie’s Deli. Tom Manco transforms everyday cardboard into whimsical works of art using boundless imagination, challenging what is real and what is […]

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Avenue B Redesign at CB 3 Tue Jul 8!

Avenue B Project Proposal Survey Flyer

Transportation, Public Safety, Sanitation & Environment Committee Tuesday, July 8 at 6:30pm — Community Board 3 Office – 59 East 4th Street (between 2nd Ave and Bowery)This is a Hybrid Meeting. Members of the public can attend in person or by Zoom.Online:  https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1600080327By Phone:  +1 646 828 7666, +1 551 285 1373 – Webinar ID: […]

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