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BRONX FATHERHOOD PROGRAM

April 3, 2012
By BronxMama
BRONX FATHERHOOD PROGRAM

We are really happy to see a program like this! The program’s mission is to ensure that all fathers who wish to be actively involved in their child’s life get the chance to do so. Here is a description directly from their website: We work with young fathers to show them that they are not...

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Moms Night Out

March 8, 2012
By BronxMama
Moms Night Out

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Pitch and Pass Wine Education: Group Matchmaking

February 6, 2012
By BronxMama
Pitch and Pass Wine Education: Group Matchmaking

The Wine Cellarage Bronx, NY WINE TASTING FROM APPETIZERS TO DESSERT, WITH A FOCUS ON DESSERT WINES Pitch and Pass was imagined to be a low pressure way for single people to meet new people. SINGLES  are introduced to other not directly but through recommendations of friends, family, co-workers, etc. ,folks known as Pitchers....

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Saint Clare’s Parenting Center

August 25, 2011
By BronxMama

The Parenting Center is a Parenting Enrichment group, focused on imparting relevant information for parents, helping with child-raising issues, sharing Catholic faith, and providing a fun peer group for the little ones. The group is open to all parents and caregivers of 0-4 years old. For more info, visit http://scparentingcenter.weebly.com/index.html Digg this post Recommend on Facebook...

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BARTOW-PELL MANSION MUSEUM OFFERS SHUTTER SHOP ON SHORE ROAD RESTORATION WORKSHOP

July 20, 2011
By BronxMama
BARTOW-PELL MANSION MUSEUM OFFERS  SHUTTER SHOP ON SHORE ROAD RESTORATION WORKSHOP

Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, in partnership with Adventures in Preservation and Historic House Trust of New York City, will offer a one-week restoration workshop from Monday, August 1 through Friday, August 5, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  A National Historic Landmark and part of New York City’s largest park, Bartow-Pell, an 1840s Greek Revival...

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FREE Construction Management Certificate Program

July 15, 2011
By BronxMama
FREE Construction Management Certificate Program

The South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Turner Construction are pleased to announce an innovative partnership that will bring the Turner School of Construction Management Certificate Program to the Bronx. It is the first time in 4 years and...

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We Are The Bronx – Call for 2011-2012 Fellows!

June 8, 2011
By BronxMama
We Are The Bronx – Call for 2011-2012 Fellows!

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Department of Education to Re-Open Parent Voting in the 2011 Community and Citywide Education Council Elections

May 24, 2011
By BronxMama
Department of Education to Re-Open Parent Voting in the 2011 Community and Citywide Education Council Elections

Check out the parent voter guide! HERE. Your vote is important! You can cast your vote ONLINE from May 18th – May 25th, 2011 at www.powertotheparents.org. Vote anytime, day or night from any computer with internet access. It tells your PA/PTA Officers who you believe will best represent you! May 27th through June 3rd,...

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2011 Community and Citywide Education Council Elections

April 3, 2011
By BronxMama
2011 Community and Citywide Education Council Elections

The New York City Department of Education launched the 2011 Community and Citywide Education Council Elections which provides parents with an opportunity to support their community’s public schools and help shape educational policy. CEC applications are being accepted now through April 22nd, and for the first time, parents can text “APPLY” to 877877 to receive...

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BronxMamas Blog about Bronx Children’s Museum

November 21, 2010
By BronxMama
BronxMamas Blog about Bronx Children’s Museum

BronxMama isn’t the only one blogging about the Bronx Children’s Museum and yesterday’s community forum-which by the way, was awesome! BronxMama writers Amy Vega Guobadia and Lisa Quinones-Fontanez also posted about the forum on their own blogs-check out their posts below! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Tweet about it Print for later Tell...

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BRONX MUSEUM PRESENTS NEW WORK BY MEXICAN ARTIST BOSCO SODI

October 15, 2010
By BronxMama
BRONX MUSEUM PRESENTS NEW WORK BY MEXICAN ARTIST BOSCO SODI

On October 28, The Bronx Museum of the Arts will unveil a new large-scale painting created by Mexican artist Bosco Sodi for the Museum’s exhibition Pangaea. The title of both the new work and the exhibition, Pangaea refers to the single landmass that existed 250 million years ago before the earth’s present-day continents formed....

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Macy’s Culinary Council Chef Todd English at the New York Botanical Garden

October 12, 2010
By BronxMama
Macy’s Culinary Council Chef Todd English at the New York Botanical Garden

Macy’s Culinary Council Chef Todd English is making a special appearance at the New York Botanical Garden this Sunday at 1pm. He’ll be doing a cooking demonstration and sharing his tips for cooking fresh and fabulous fall meals. The cost of admission is $20 for Adults, $18 for 
Students/Seniors, and $8 for Children 2–12. NYBG...

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Another Green Cart Workshop!

September 27, 2010
By BronxMama
Another Green Cart Workshop!

Photo courtesy of Karp Resources WHAT: Free NYC Green Carts Open House WHO: – Current NYC Green Carts permit holder who have not yet purchased their first cart - Individuals who are prepared to apply for the Fall 2010 NYC Green Carts waitlist Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Tweet about...

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Celebrity Chefs at NYBG This Weekend

September 21, 2010
By BronxMama
Celebrity Chefs at NYBG This Weekend

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BronxMamas: Champagne Cocktail Party at NYBG with Martha Stewart

September 21, 2010
By BronxMama
BronxMamas: Champagne Cocktail Party at NYBG with Martha Stewart

From 5:30 to 7 p.m. mingle with Garden curators in the Martha Stewart Culinary Herb Garden and enjoy your complimentary champagne cocktail and herbal appetizer. Still hungry? Still thirsty? An exclusive menu of garden-inspired bites, a Champagne cocktail and other beverages will be available for purchase. At 7 p.m. join Martha Stewart as she...

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BronxMamas and Papas: The Mexican Portfolio opens at the Bronx Museum of the Arts

September 3, 2010
By BronxMama
BronxMamas and Papas: The Mexican Portfolio opens at the Bronx Museum of the Arts

On September 9, Paul Strand: The Mexican Portfolio opens at the Bronx Museum of the Arts. On view through January 2, 2011, the exhibition will feature twenty striking images of the people, landscape, architecture and religious objects that photographer Paul Strand encountered when visiting Mexico in 1932-33. One of the most highly acclaimed photographers of...

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Teen College Awareness

June 23, 2010
By BronxMama

The process of getting your children into kindergarten is hard enough, so when it comes to college we often feel clueless. Parents with prospective college students can learn how to file college applications, apply for financial aid, participate in college tours/trips when available, and obtain college scholarships and grants every week on Tuesday, Wednesday...

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BronxMamas and Papas: Outside the Bronx

June 1, 2010
By BronxMama

Everyone needs a break sometimes! Find a babysitter and head over to Solar One for free beer, wine, food and music by Keepaway! DETAILS: June 2nd SPECIAL SNEAK PREVIEW: NEISTAT BROTHERS Join us Wednesday, June 2nd, for an exclusive sneak preview of The Neistat Brothers, a genre-busting, eight-episode series consisting of experimental short films...

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BronxMamas and Papas: Outside the Bronx

May 26, 2010
By BronxMama
BronxMamas and Papas: Outside the Bronx

BronxMama was recently invited to see Cirque Du Soleil’s Banana Shpeel at the Beacon Theater. This show is the latest  from producer extraordinaire “Marty Schmelky” and features a colorful array of slapstick comedy, eclectic dance and unique acrobatic acts. The larger-than-life personality presents the diverse talent he has gathered from around the world, as...

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Assurance Wireless at Grand Opening of Shops at Gateway

May 16, 2010
By BronxMama
Assurance Wireless at Grand Opening of Shops at Gateway

Assurance Wireless offers a FREE wireless phone and 200 FREE minutes of wireless service to eligible customers each month. There are no bills, long-term contracts, activation fees, recurring fees, or surcharges for Assurance Wireless customers. Call 1-888-898-4888 now to apply for your free phone and free service. Assurance Wireless (operating under the Sprint Prepaid...

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