Dates To Know In Harlem This Week
HARLEM, NY — Most meetings and events may be virtual these days, but there's still plenty going on in Harlem.
Patch has compiled a list of events for neighbors to mark on their calendars. From community meetings to family events, here are the dates to know for the week of Jan. 24.
Monday, Jan. 25
Free coronavirus testing at Abyssinian Baptist Church
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 132 West 138th St.
Organized in partnership with United Way of NYC and Choose Healthy Life campaign
NYC Test and Trace free mask giveaway and information about COVID-19 testing:
11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Harlem Salvation Army (540 Lenox Ave.)
Community Board 10 (Central Harlem) housing committee meeting:
Tuesday, Jan. 26
Free walk-in coronavirus testing at Lakeview Apartments
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1590 Madison Ave.
No appointment needed
Organized by U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat and Dr. Karen Thornton
NYC Test and Trace free mask giveaway and information about COVID-19 testing:
Noon – 2 p.m., Melba's (300 West 114th St.)
Community Board 9 (West Harlem) strategic planning committee meeting:
Community Board 11 (East Harlem) full board meeting:
Wednesday, Jan. 27
NYC Test and Trace free mask giveaway and information about COVID-19 testing:
Noon – 2 p.m., Sapoara (2262 1st Ave.)
3 – 5 p.m., Melba's (300 West 114th St.)
Community Board 10 (Central Harlem) executive committee meeting:
Manhattan COVID-19 Town Hall – Borough President Gale Brewer:
Discussing and dispelling misinformation about coronavirus testing and the vaccine
Featuring Harlem Hospital CEO Eboné Carrington and other city health experts
Virtual, 6:30 p.m. on Facebook live or on MNN1 (Spectrum channels 34, 1993, or 1995; RCN channel 82; or FiOS channel 33).
Some events courtesy of Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer's weekly newsletter.
Thursday, Jan. 28
Community Boards 9, 10, 11 host panel discussion: "The Economic Impact of Changing Market Conditions in Housing":
Ongoing
East Harlem's Pleasant Village Community Garden is seeking volunteers — email pleasantvillagegarden@gmail.com to volunteer.
Submissions for "Consequences," a writers' development and digital programming series for BIPOC creatives, opened on Jan. 6 with a deadline of Feb. 8. The series is co-produced by Harlem9, Harlem Stage, and The Lucille Lortel Theatre — read more and learn how to apply here.
Applications are open to join a Manhattan community board. The deadline is Feb. 1 — to learn more and apply, visit the Manhattan Borough President's website or print and mail this PDF version.
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