A fascinating evening with New Yorker magazine executive editor Dorothy Wickenden discussing her recently published book, Nothing Daunted: The Unexpected Education of Two Society Girls in the West.

The book presents the story of her grandmother's life-changing adventures teaching the children of homesteaders in the early 20th century. Susan Orlean, author of The Orchid Thief, calls it "A superb, stirring book. Through the eyes of two spirited and resourceful women from the civilized East, Wickenden makes the story of the American West engaging and personal. A delight to read."

SPECTACULAR 2011-12 SEASON ~ Featuring Pop and Latin Superstars

SMOKEY ROBINSON, BOBBY McFERRIN, THE O’JAYS, GLORIA GAYNOR, GILBERTO SANTA ROSA, SONORA PONCEÑA, GRUPO NICHE, TITO NIEVES, LA INDIA & DOMINGO QUIÑONES

City Island Historical Society and Nautical Museum - Sunday, September 25, at 2:00

East Bronx History Forum Member - Deborah Wye will make a presentation about the 1930's architecture of the classically inspired Art Deco Pavilion of Orchard Beach.

Deborah Wye will make a presentation at East Bronx History Forum - Wed. 7:30 Jan 18th 2012.

Orchard Beach talk, please bring a friend.

City Island Historical Society and Nautical Museum
190 Fordham Street
City Island, NY 10464

http://www.cityislandmuseum.org

2011 Social Good Summit
“Conversation Starter and Sneak Peek”

Conference Call Briefing and Q&A

A year ago, the first-ever Social Good Summit changed the global conversation about social media and global issues during UN Week in New York. The Social Good Summit brought together a worldwide audience to connect and discuss the power of innovative thinking, social media and technology to help solve our greatest challenges.