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Venezuelan Adventure

Feb 21 at 6 pm then Feb 22 at 2 pm, Loisaida Center, 710 East 9th St—learn and enjoy more about Venezuelan “Joropos.” The word means “dance” but is used to describe the South American country’s far broader, richer traditional culture of dance, music, and more. The colorful “Pipiris Nights Fest” includes Venezuelan books and movies, too! Register here

Learn Event and Theater Production—for Free!

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 9 am to 6 pm, at Performance Space New York, 150 First Ave., 4th Floor….Alternative Education is running a free, day-long “Black Tech Camp” to teach basic technical skills in event and theater production to young Black adults. Participants will gain practical knowledge in lighting and carpentry, and learn to troubleshoot key stagecraft workflows in audio, lighting, and video. Not only is there no charge—no prior experience is necessary either! Info here: https://performancespacenewyork.org/shows/alternative-education/

Bring Us Your Warmth!

With the cold weather still upon us, the Center for Wellbeing and Happiness aims to collect at least 100 scarves, gloves, and hats to donate to new neighbors. Drop off at 101 Avenue D at the following times: Tues, 9:30-2:30; Wed,12-7; Thurs, 12-8; Sat, 10:30-3:30.

Donate Your Extra Legos™

The District One Community Education Council is collecting gently used, cleaned Lego™ bricks to package and pass on to others. Drop off between 9 am and 6 pm, Monday thru Friday, at PS 20 Anna Silver School, 166 Essex St. Let others build, open up some floorspace—and save your poor feet!

Calling All Dads and Daughters!

Feb. 14, 4-6 pm, Loisaida Center, 710 E 9th St.: The 1st Annual Daddy-Daughter Day! Sponsored by Loisaida Inc., the New Leaders Council, and the Center for Wellbeing, this Valentine’s Day gathering will allow daughters to participate in various programs while their fathers connect with agencies and services that help New Yorkers thrive, and also draw advice and support from local fathers. Come enjoy this family event that features food, giveaways, arts & crafts, entertainment, and more! Details here:

GrowNYC Is Hiring

GrowNYC, perhaps best known for operating Greenmarket farmers markets but which also supports community and school gardens and connects more than 70,000 children with their natural environment, has several open positions. If you’re a motivated individual who is passionate about building a stronger, greener, and more sustainable New York, apply here!

Fresh Air?

An introduction to Community-Led Air Quality Monitoring! Noon to 1:30 pm Sat Feb 1 at Sixth Street Community Center, 638 East 6th Street, 1st floor. Please RSVP here!

Calling All Moms

Sat Feb 1 from 1:30-3 pm, the first of three “MAMAhood Meetups” takes place at the Center for Wellbeing and Happiness, 101 Avenue D. First-time moms and those with a more maternal experience will exchange wisdom and resources! More info: 212 297-WELL. Future Meetups: same times, Mar 1 and April 5.

Monday Open Mic Nights 8pm at KGB Bar Redroom!

Check out open mic night at KGB Bar Redroom, 85 East 4th Street! dm @easyparadisemag on Instagram to sign up!