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Tuesday, August 28, 2018
π Angelie Morre was at Ermida Da Penha Church δΈ»ζε±±ζε
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
(PLEASE LIST through 9/9/18) NYC PARKS’ COOL POOLS ARE HEATING UP TO END THE SUMMER
Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP Commissioner, NYC Parks www.nyc.gov/parks | Listing | PLEASE LIST through September 9, 2018 IMMEDIATE |
NYC PARKS' COOL POOLS ARE HEATING UP TO END THE SUMMER
Our Cool Pool sites have a host of free programs and activities for all ages
DATES
& LOCATION: BRONX
August 22 – August 29 (Wednesdays 11:00 – 3:00 p.m.)
Media Education Photography
Mapes Pool
East 180 Street (between Mapes Avenue and Prospect Avenue)
BROOKLYN
August 22 – September 9 (Daily 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
Kids in Motion
Douglass and DeGraw Pool
Third Avenue and Nevins Street
MANHATTAN
August 22 – September 1
(Tuesdays-Saturdays 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.)
On-Deck Games
Sheltering Arms Pool
West 129th Street and Amsterdam Avenue
STATEN ISLAND
August 23 at 2:00 p.m.
Urban Park Rangers On-Deck Activities
West Brighton Pool
Henderson Avenue (between Broadway and Chappel Street)
QUEENS
August 23 – August 31
(Mondays 9 a.m., Tuesdays 6 p.m., and Thursdays 9 a.m.)
Shape UP NYC
Fisher Pool
99th Street and 32nd Avenue
DETAILS: Media Education Photography- Mapes Pool
Snap some flicks with friends and learn some cool photography techniques before you splash into the pool. Every Wednesday between 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., we have photographers available to help you strike the right pose and learn more about our year round photography offerings. For our camera shy visitors, feel free to use this opportunity to learn about the technical features and functions of the cameras from expert photographers.
Kids in Motion- Douglass and DeGraw Pool
Children of all ages are welcome Monday-Saturday for a host of activities that include kids calisthenics, flag football, kickball, basketball, arts and crafts and more. This is a free drop-in program, and registration is not required. Activities are run throughout the day and begin at 9 a.m.
On-Deck Games- Sheltering Arms Pool
The fun and games aren't limited to the pool, join us on the deck where you can try your luck at corn-hole, jumbo Connect 4, and more! Tap into your competitive spirit and challenge a friend or one of our staff members. You could be a winner. On-deck games are free and are available Tuesday –Saturday from 11:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Urban Park Rangers On-Deck Activities- West Brighton Pool
Tap into your wild side, as our Urban Park Rangers lead environmental education activities on the pool deck. Learn about some of the wildlife you can find in our urban forest, try our mammal fur interactive activity, or test your bird knowledge with bird trivia. This activity is free and there is no required registration, feel free to join in the fray on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Shape UP NYC- Fisher Pool
Shape Up NYC is a free, drop-in fitness program. Offerings at Fisher Pool include yoga (Mondays 9 a.m.), Intensati (Tuesdays 6 p.m.), and dance fitness classes (Thursdays 9 a.m.). There is no class registration; simply show up and enjoy our twist on fitness! All ages and abilities are welcome.
Our cool pools and all other NYC Parks outdoor pools are open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. from Wednesday, June 27 through Sunday, September 9. Admission is free. For more information please visit our Outdoor Pools.
Media Contact:
Anessa Hodgson
(212) 360-1311
Monday, August 20, 2018
π· Ira Joy Solana shared a photo
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Tuesday, August 14, 2018
(PLEASE LIST through 8/25/18) JOIN NYC PARKS FOR ANNUAL B’ROOK’LYN CHESS FESTIVAL
Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP Commissioner, NYC Parks www.nyc.gov/parks | Listing | PLEASE LIST through August 25, 2018 IMMEDIATE |
JOIN NYC PARKS FOR ANNUAL B'ROOK'LYN CHESS FESTIVAL
The Brooklyn Chess Festival is open to all ages!
DATE: Saturday, August 25, 2018
TIMES: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Dr. Ronald McNair Park
Eastern Parkway between Washington and Classon avenues
BROOKLYN
DETAILS: NYC Parks hosts its annual Brooklyn Chess Festival, where participants of all ages can learn how to play chess, meet and play with a chess Grand Master, and much more! Sharpen your chess skills through pick-up chess games and learn-to-play clinics. Or enjoy Simul-play and a Blitz Tournament, as well as other board games.
This event is FREE and open to the public. Chess boards will be provided.
Registration is required to participate in some activities.
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Press Contact:
Maeri Ferguson
pressoffice@parks.nyc.gov
(212) 360-1311
(PLEASE LIST through 7/31/19) NEW PUBLIC ART EXHIBITION CELEBRATES BROOKLYN’S COMMUNITY HEROES IN FORT GREENE AND CLINTON HILL
Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP Commissioner, NYC Parks www.nyc.gov/parks | Listing | PLEASE LIST through July 31, 2019 IMMEDIATE |
NEW PUBLIC ART EXHIBITION CELEBRATES BROOKLYN's COMMUNITY HEROES IN FORT GREENE AND CLINTON HILL
DATES: August 17, 2018 – July 31, 2019
LOCATIONS: Fort Greene Park
Enter off DeKalb Ave
(fence along Brooklyn Hospital Center)
Commodore Barry Park
Enter off North Elliott Place
(fence between the fields and playground)
BROOKLYN
DETAILS: Organized by artist Jasmin Chang and Trellis, "Community Heroes" aims to bring together residents in the neighborhoods of Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, and Farragut, and celebrate those who empower and nourish these neighborhoods. Twenty individuals were selected as heroic representatives of the community from a pool of over 140 nominations collected during a seven-month outreach process. Each park will exhibit 10 portraits printed in large banners and shot by local photographers. "Community Heroes" seeks to tell the stories of the neighborhoods' unsung heroes through the collaboration of newer residents and long-time residents. "Community Heroes" continues to collect nominations for heroes and seeks photographers to take their portraits. Twenty more portraits will rotate into the exhibition until its final month.
This exhibition is FREE and open to the public. For more information, please call (212) 360-8163.
Press Contact:
Maeri Ferguson
pressoffice@parks.nyc.gov
(212) 360-1311
Image courtesy of Jasmin Chang
Monday, August 13, 2018
π Lleb L. Bell was at Tibagon, Davao, Philippines
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Saturday, August 11, 2018
▶ Angelie Morre added a new video
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Thursday, August 9, 2018
▶ Angelie Morre shared Must Do Travels Show's video
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