Constitution Day - On September 17, 1787 the delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the document they had created. Every year, on the anniversary of this date observed on Friday, September 16 this year folks all around the country observe the holiday by studying and learning about the U.S. Constitution.
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."
BCA adds Additional “How to Apply” Session for 2011-2012 Community Arts Grant Thursday, 9/15/11 @ 5:00P
Bronx Council on the Arts Main Office - Guidelines and Application are available online
The Bronx Council on the Arts has added an additional "How to Apply" session for eligible Bronx-based non-profits. The session will take place on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 5:00pm, at the Bronx Council on the Arts Main Office at 1738 Hone Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461, between Morris Park & Van Nest Avenues.
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
US EMBASSY UNDER SIEGE. By Taliban in Afghanistan.
AMERICANS FREED IN IRAN. One Million Dollar Ransom.
GOP DEBATE. Republican Social Insecurity Scare.
WEINER SEAT UP FOR GRABS. Election Outcome?
IRENE IS GONE. Not Those Mosquito.
International Day of Peace September 21, 2011
Teachers Without Borders is encouraging all educators to use the International Day of Peace as inspiration to begin an ongoing peace education initiative in their classrooms, schools, or communities. WOW!!
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
The Chinese Zhongqiujie (Moon Festival or Mid-Autumn Festival), Korean Ch'usok (Harvest Moon Festival), and the Vietnamese Têt-Trung-Thu (Mid-Autumn Festival) will be celebrated by many Asian Americans beginning tonight, September 12, 2011.
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.
9/11 DAY AFTER. Memorial Opens to Public.
SECURITY MEASURES CONTINUE. 2 Suspicious Flights.
OBAMA JOBS BILL GOES TO CONGRESS. Hard Sell Ahead.
EUROPEAN DEBT CRISIS. Central Bank Fears Greek Default.
TEXAS WILDFIRES. Nearly 2000 Homes Burned To The Ground.
BEWARE OF SPONGE BOB. Children May May Develop Attention Deficit.