GET INVOLVED IN HISTORIC HARLEM PARKS
The Historic Harlem Catalyst Project and its
partners are involved in many ongoing activities, which support local
parks and their users. For information on how to get involved, click on
any of the
following:
Grants
Partnership for Parks offers a mini-grant program, to help local groups
grow and support their parks.
Workshops
Public workshops on the topics of leadership, fundraising and group
development are available through Partnerships for Parks.
"Friends
of Parks" Groups
Catalyst provides technical assistance to volunteer groups dedicated to
caring for their parks. These groups discuss goals for their parks,
plan events and advocate for their park. Contact your local group to volunteer.
Public
Programs in Parks
Programs in are a great way to reach a wider audience and build
awareness of your organization. For more information contact the
Partnerships for Parks Outreach Coordinator at 212-408-0214.
Farmers'
Markets
The Morningside Park Community Market provides fresh fruit and
vegetables from New York State farms at reasonable prices. Residents
around Jackie Robinson Park are organizing Grassroots Market, a community market for their park. Volunteers are needed for both efforts.
Free
Concerts, Puppet Shows and Arts Programming
Programs sponsored by City Parks Foundation include concerts, dance,
and basketball tournaments. Other events are sponsored through our
partners and can be found on their websites.Find out more from the Historic Harlem Parks Summer Calendar
Summer
Calendar
The Historic Harlem Parks Summer Calendar of events lists all upcoming
park events and programs. Contact Becky Scott if you would like to be
listed on next year's calendar or help with distribution.
Harlem
Happenings Newsletters
"Harlem Happenings," a newsletter released several times a year,
highlights community involvement in the Historic Harlem Parks. For past issues, download PDFs here:
1) Email version, December 2006,
2) Email version, November 2006,
3) Spring 2006,
4) May 2006,
5) July 2005,
6) Fall 2005.
Contact Becky Scott to submit
articles or ideas.
Park
Recreation Centers
Jackie Robinson, Marcus Garvey and Morningside Parks Recreation Centers
offer classes, Afterschool programs and recreational activities for all
ages. Activities include quilting classes for seniors, African Dance
and computer classes for youth. Classes are low-cost or free. Contact
your local recreation center to find out more.
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