Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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Sage Fitness: Workout for PUERTO RICO

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Sage Fitness: Workout for PUERTO RICO

New Yorkers and all downtowners are invited to join the team from Sage Fitness to raise money for the people of Puerto Rico. All levels of yogis are invited to workout at the Sage Fitness studio, to help support our friends and family in Puerto Rico in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria and Hurricane Irma. 

Sage Fitness has partnered with Common Sense CPR founders Goeff Gohacki and Vanessa Anton to help raise funds for supplies for Puerto Rico. They are focusing on bringing diapers, portable solar chargers, and water filtration, although the list may include other items.  They plan to visit and drop off supplies, monthly. Their first trip to Puerto Rico is October 9th. 

Date: Monday October 2nd

Time(s): 6 pm – 6:45pm OR 7 pm – 7:45pm

Location: 139 Fulton Street, #809

FiDi Families Insiders: Pilates Mat & Indian Club Swinging in each class.

RSVP: Please email info@sagefitness.com to reserve your spot as space is limited.

Cost: Pay as you wish. Suggested donation $40 per class.

Please Note: 100% of the proceeds will go to purchase supplies for Puerto Rico, being transported by Common Sense CPR.

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Charity Event at the Gaga Center

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Charity Event at the Gaga Center

 

We hope to see all of our FiDi Families at this special charity event even if it is out of the hood! During this event kids will have fun running around playing the game of gaga and all money will benefit the Ronald McDonald House of NYC. 

What is gaga? Gaga is a fast paced, high energy sport played in an octagonal pit. The more players the better! Somewhat like dodgeball, the game is played with a soft foam ball, and combines the skills of dodging, striking, running, and jumping, while trying to hit opponents with a ball below the knees. Players need to keep moving to avoid getting hit by the ball. Fun and easy, everyone gets a serious workout.

Date: Saturday, April 8th [Read more…]

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The Salvation Army Toy Drive at 28 Liberty with Fosun + FiDi Families

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EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 19th!!!

28 Liberty Plaza in Partnership with The Salvation Army Host a Toy Drive

 

The management team at Fosun at 28 Liberty Plaza (formerly known as Chase Manhattan Plaza) is co-hosting a holiday toy drive with FiDi Families in partnership with The Salvation Army. Residents are encouraged to donate new and unwrapped toys which will be distributed by the Salvation Army, in time for the holidays. This is a great opportunity to share the giving spirit of the holidays with your own kids and encourage everyone to participate in this worthwhile cause. Kids of all ages will benefit from this toy drive, from infant to teen. 

Date: Tuesday, December 6th – Friday, December 16th

Location: 28 Liberty Street

FiDi Families Insiders: Please drop off toys in both the plaza level and lower level lobbies. 

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FDNY and AccuWeather Ready Launches!

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FiDi Families was recently invited to the kick off event for the partnership between AccuWeather and the FDNY Foundation.  The AccuWeather team is helping spread awareness of both winter cold and fire safety during these chilly months. The AccuWeather team was on hand to share weather tips and to educate children. The Chief Executive Officer, of AccuWeather, Barry Lee Myers was on hand to present a check for $25,000 to the FDNY Foundation, in order to support their efforts in fire safety and winter preparedness.  The AccuWeather Ready program is a new year-round weather preparedness program that focuses on keeping people safe and informed. So, we were thrilled to be a part of this new and important initiative. 

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A number of FDNY dignitaries were on hand to celebrate this new program, including the 35th Chief of Department, James E. Leonard, the highest ranking uniformed member of the FDNY, overseeing 15,000 uniformed Firefighters and EMS personnel.

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AccuWeather, the global leader in weather information and digital media, has extended its continued mission to save lives, protect property and help people prosper with its new severe weather preparedness program, AccuWeather Ready. It focuses on keeping consumers safe and informed. It’s an incredible program that is available to all New Yorkers. We attended the kickoff event and it was a chance to educate local school students on how to be ready for winter weather, with both being prepared and informed and with fire safety.

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As part of this fantastic initiative, more than 80 local 1st grade students from the Bronx were taken through an interactive demonstration on the top causes of fires and how to learn about winter weather affects the dynamics of the cause for fire. 

In today’s world, technology is key and AccuWeather is leading the charge with weather preparedness tips and tools including in-app push notifications when bad weather is approaching, personalized weather preparedness plans and so much more.  All of the AccuWeather Ready information is available on the 24/7 AccuWeather Network, AccuWeather.com/Ready and the AccuWeather app.

Check out their user-friendly website  www.AccuWeather.com/Ready to get more information and stay informed.

FTC Disclosure: AccuWeather has sponsored this content. #AD

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Little Water Radio Show Welcomes Habitat for Humanity & Kids In The Game

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Little Water Radio Show Welcomes Habitat for Humanity & Kids In The Game

The Downtowner radio show welcomes Sabrina Lippman of Habitat for Humanity to the program on Thursday. This incredible organization has built homes throughout NY to help families that would not otherwise have the chance to own a home. The not-for-profit organization is based in the Financial District and is launching some great programs in Manhattan and Brooklyn, including a “Gingerbread Build” in SoHo, hosting the very successful “Women Build” event and many other fun and creative programs to help support the families that Habitat for Humanity supports. Their mission is to transform lives by building quality homes with families in need and by uniting all New Yorkers around the cause of affordable housing.

 

The 2nd half of our show will include a visit from Sheryl Katz, of Kids in the Game. This great organization is dedicated to developing New York City’s youth by providing opportunities through sports and fitness to the schools and communities they serve. Their goal is to encourage the next generation of leaders by instilling healthy habits, practicing an active lifestyle, and promoting personal growth through play and competition. 

Little Water Radio Show Welcomes Habitat for Humanity & Kids In The Game

 

Date: Thursday, December 1st

Time: 10am – 11am

Tune in: HERE

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Musical Performance at Bogardus Plaza (CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER)

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Musical Performance at Bogardus Plaza

 

Musical Afternoon at Bogardus Plaza (FREE). Make your way to Bogardus Plaza for a free musical performance hosted by the Friends of Bogardus Garden. This is a chance to share music with the kids and grown ups. Attendees will here a selection of genres including jazz, classical and pop. 

Date: Sunday, October 9th

Time: 2pm – 3pm

Location: Hudson Street between Chambers and Reade (Bogardus Plaza)

Ages: all ages welcome

Fee: Free

Visit their website HERE for details

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Coalition For the Homeless Winter Coat & Food Drive in FiDi

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Coalition For the Homeless Winter Coat and Food Drive in FiDi
SPONSORED

 

Bright Beginnings NYC Preschool Launches a Winter Drive for Coalition For The Homeless located in FiDi. 

In recent years, homelessness in New York City has reached the highest levels since the Great Depression of the 1930s. In July 2016, there were 60,456 homeless people, including 15,156 homeless families with 23,425 homeless children, sleeping each night in the New York City municipal shelter system. Families comprise just over three-quarters of the homeless shelter population.

Bright Beginnings NYC will be collecting the following:

 Hygiene Items such as Bar Soap, Body Wash (Regular or travel size), Comb/Hair Brush, Conditioner, Dental Floss, Deodorant , Shampoo/Baby Shampoo, Toothpaste, 
Toothbrush, 
Mouth Wash (Regular or travel size),Baby Wipes/Baby Powder.

Food Items such as Canned Fruit/Apple Sauce, Canned Vegetables, Cereal/Cereal Bars Crackers Granola Bars, Jelly/Jam, Macaroni and Cheese (single serve),Trail Mixes, Oatmeal
, Peanut Butter, 
Pasta and Pasta Meals, Rice and Rice Meals, Soups, Sauces
, Tuna cans, 
Baby Food,
Boxed Drinks and Juices. 

Fall/ Winter Clothing such as  Jeans in Large Sizes, Sweat Pants, Sweaters, Sweatshirt, T-Shirts, Hats, Socks, Gloves, 
Scarfs
Kids Coats/Jackets, Adult Coats/Jackets 

Please bring any items you wish to donate to Bright Beginnings NYC preschool between October 3rd through October 28th. The Bright Beginnings preschool classes will be decorating donation boxes and will be actively learning about community service and community support as a part of their current neighborhood curriculum. 

Thank you for all your support and we are excited to undertake this community building project with our little ones. 

Date(s): October 3rd through October 28th

Drop off Location: 80 Beekman (Bright Beginnings Preschool)

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