Looking to make a difference this weekend?
From a coastal clean-up to a community street fest, complete with a pizza-eating contest, there's plenty to do when it comes to good causes coming up in New York City this week. Read on for a rundown.
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International Coastal Clean-Up Day 2019
From the event description:
Join NYC Audubon, Sadhana: Coalition of Progressive Hindus, Wild Bird Fund and The Linnaean Society of New York at North Channel Bridge to take part in a multi-state effort to improve coastline habitat.
When: Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Crossbay Bridge North Channel Bridge Kayak Launch, Cross Bay Boulevard
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
Book launch party for 'Tough: Women Who Survived Cancer'
From the event description:
Celebrate the book launch for 'Tough: Women Who Survived Cancer," an essay collection featuring 37 stories from young women diagnosed with different types of cancer.
When: Saturday, Sept. 21, 4-6 p.m.
Where: Automatic Studios, 52 Bridge St.
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
Die Jim Crow Kickstarter launch party
From the event description:
Die Jim Crow is transitioning into the first U.S. record label dedicated to recording formerly and currently incarcerated musicians, and we need your help. In celebration of our $50,000 Kickstarter campaign launch that day, we're hosting an epic evening of live music, artwork from prisons and delicious Jamaican food.
When: Saturday, Sept. 21, 7-11 p.m.
Where: Sets & Effects, 1239 Dekalb Ave.
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
44th annual Flatbush Frolic
From the event description:
The Flatbush Frolic is an all-day local street fair on Cortelyou Road (between Coney Island and Ocean Avenue) in the Ditmas Park neighborhood of Brooklyn. There will be live music, rides and games, kids activities, a pizza-eating contest and dance performances.
When: Sunday, Sept. 22, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Flatbush - Ditmas Park, Cortelyou Road
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
Parking in NYC can be tough, especially during popular events. To find free or cheap parking and to book parking in advance, see this map of NYC parking from SpotAngels. And to get there by public transportation, see MTA's website for nearby subway stations and schedules.
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