Friends Annual Tree Lighting this Thursday 5:30-7pm

This Thursday Dec. 6th from 5:30-7pm the Friends will be hosting our Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at the 135th Street Plaza in St. Nicholas Park. This year, Tamara Tunie - star of TV's Law and Order SVU will recite 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (also known as "A Visit from St. Nicholas"). Also performing will be a choir from the Harlem School for the Arts and a Chorus from St. Mark's United Methodist Church.

Thursday, December 6th marks St. Nicholas Day. This day marks a popular day in Germany where children had left a boot or stockings out for St. Nick to fill with goodies. The day is still practiced among German neighborhoods in the US.

Hot Chocolate and Apple Cider will be served at the event.

This year the Friends are also giving everyone who donates $10 or more to the group an opportunity to have a personalized message written on an ornament and hung on their tree. For more information click here.

Friends Announce Personalized Ornaments for 2007 Holiday Tree!

For the 2007 Holidays, the Friends of St. Nicholas will create a personalized tree ornaments to hang on their tree in the 135th Street Plaza for a donation as little as $10 to their group.

To participate, click below to download the PDF. Fill it in with all the information and send to the Friends of St. Nicholas Park and we'll get your ornament up on our tree.

The tree will be up until just after the New Year, so New Year's wishes are welcomed as well.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PDF OR ORNAMENT DONATION FORM

This form requires Adobe Acrobat Reader - a free program. Click to download it.

If you have any questions please contact us at info@stnicholaspark.org

Harlem River Boat Club Learn How To Row Classes to Begin!

So you wanna learn how to row? Now's your chance!

The Harlem River Boat Club is taking advantage of the gorgeous fall season by rolling out its learn-to-row program with a limited number of spots for new rowers. We have the boats, the coaches, the equipment...all we need is you. New rowers will get 20+ hours of training in the following fundamentals:


· basic understanding of boating rules and safety procedures

· working knowledge of rowing commands

· basic proficiency in sculling with some sweep rowing

· essential river etiquette and rules

· steering commands for bowing and coxing


You don't need to be an athlete, tall, or extraordinarily fit to participate. Classes accommodate people at most fitness levels and ages. It's mandatory for safety reasons, however, that you are a strong swimmer.


WHEN?

There are two sessions available, both running concurrently from October 6 through November 3.


Session 1: Saturdays (8–11 am) and Tuesday evenings (5:30–7:30 pm)

*first weekend is both Saturday AND Sunday

Session 2: Sundays (8–11 am) and Thursday evenings (5:30–7:30 pm)

*first weekend is both Saturday AND Sunday, last class is a Saturday

It's extremely important that you're available for ALL classes in your session, as skills are cumulative. Please contact us with scheduling concerns. Weekday evening classes may be pushed back to 6pm if there is sufficient demand.


HOW?

Calendar clear? Reserve your spot in class by emailing Kate, the LTR coordinator, at kate@harlemriverboatclub.org to indicate your interest in session 1 or 2. A signed waiver and payment must be received before your place in class is confirmed. It's first come, first served, but if you don't nab a spot, we'll put you on the wait list in case someone drops out before class begins. After that, we'll keep you posted on next season's learn-to-row schedule.


COST?

$150 (reduced fees are available for participants who qualify) Sorry, no refunds once classes start!


WHERE?

Practice takes place on the Harlem River at Roberto Clemente State Park, Bronx. The Park is accessible by the 4 Train, MetroNorth (Morris Heights station) and the Bx40, Bx42 and Bx 18 buses.

Questions?

Email Kate at kate@harlemriverboatclub.org