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Salvation Army Angle Tree – Clothing and Toy Drive in FiDi

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Salvation Army Angle Tree - Clothing and Toy Drive in FiDi

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Join FiDi Families in supporting this great charity and give back to families in need with the Angel Tree Toy Drive! 

The Salvation Army Angel Tree holiday program provides new clothing and toys for local children in need. Specifically, we are supporting the 14th Street Salvation Army location, which serves children and families from 23rd Street to South Ferry. After a child has been registered as an Angel, The Salvation Army makes a promise to provide Christmas for them by fulfilling their wish list. This year, no individual gifts on the wish list should exceed $30. Please note this change in Salvation Army policy from previous years when some gift requests could be lofty. 
 
Once you contact us, you will be assigned a child, along with their wish list. Please adhere to this list as these may be the only gifts the Angel children receive this year. We want every child to have what they’re hoping for on Christmas morning so if for any reason you cannot complete their entire request, please let us know. Conversely, If you want to send extra new toys or clothes please feel free, as there is no shortage of need.
 
Last year we supported over 100 children; we are the #1 contributor of Christmas list sponsorships at the 14th Street Salvation Army and we want to make sure we better ourselves and raise the bar every year! 
 
All gifts are due by December 11 at 15 Broad Street!
 
To learn more and to join this great cause, please send an email to 15BroadAngelTree@gmail.com 
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Taste of the Seaport at Pier 16 and Pier 17

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Taste of the Seaport at Pier 16 and Pier 17

 

Join FiDi Families at the 9th annual event at the Seaport District. The Taste of the Seaport helps raise funds for students at the Spruce Street School as well as Peck Slip School, for much-needed enrichment programs for these wonderful neighborhood schools. Enjoy great food, live music, and family-friendly activities on the cobblestone streets of New York City’s historic  Seaport neighborhood.  Not only are there more than 40 local restaurants and vendors on hand to sample amazing food and treats for attendees but children’s activities and musical entertainment will also be available.

Date: Saturday, October 20th

Time: 11:30am – 3p (event ends at 4pm; food ends at 3pm)

Location: Pier 16 and Pier 17

Age(s): All ages welcome

FiDi Families Insider: $40/5 tastes or a family pack $125/20 tastes. Tickets can be purchased at the event. 

To learn more and purchase tickets, please visit their website HERE.

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Taste of Tribeca 2018

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Taste of Tribeca 2018

Lower Manhattan’s premier outdoor food festival and public school fundraiser kicks off its 24th year on May 19th. 

This year’s restaurants include Bouley, Bubby’s, Duane Park Patisserie, Gigino Trattoria, The Odeon, Tribeca Grill and Walker’s , 1803, L’Angolo; Greca, Love Bug Café Play, and Tetsu.

For the adults, the 2018 Beer & Cider Tour will feature a line-up of New York State brewers such as Catskill Brewery, SingleCut Beersmiths, The Bronx Brewery and Brooklyn Cider House, poured at watering-holes Edward’s, Tribeca Tap House, Woodrow’s, Reade Street Pub, The Hideaway, Warren 77and Mudville 9. Wine shops Chambers Street Wines, Frankly Wines, Tribeca Wine Merchants, Verve Wine and Broadway Spirits will be hosting complimentary tastings of specially-selected wines all afternoon.

The General Tasting Cards provide six tastes from any of the participating restaurants. Premium seating includes includes reserved VIP seating for the duration of the event, personal food runners staffed by students from local high schools, and a gift bag from Taste of Tribeca sponsors. All tickets include wine and beer tours of neighborhood shops and pubs, live entertainment, and entry into the Kids’ Zone and a Sports Zone run by Manhattan Youth.

Join the Tribeca community and explore all of its delicacies.

Date: Saturday, May 19th

Time: 11:30a – 3:30p

Location: On Duane Street between Greenwich and Hudson Streets

Fee: General Tasting Cards $45 early bird, $55 day of event/$160 4-pack or Premium Seating for $700 and $1000 for tables of 4 and 6

Click here for more information 

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3rd Annual Taste of Battery Park City

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3rd Annual Taste of Battery Park City

Taste of Battery Park City promotes a community relationship while showcasing the restaurants in Battery Park, Westfield World Trade Center and Hudson River Park.

Hosted by PS89 they will host the 3rd annual Taste of Battery Park City on April 21st along Lower Manhattan’s marina-front promenade. They are planning for another fantastic turnout and overall fantastic event full of fun, delicious food, and community spirit. So stop on by and eat some delicious food with us!

Some of the restaurants include: Eataly, Le District, Le Pain Quotidien, Naya Express, Northern Tiger, Amada, Blue Ribbon Sushi, Del Frisco’s Grille, Elvez, Financier, Grom, Harry’s, ICE, Inatteso, Parm, PJ Clarkes, Pick a Bagel, and Danny Meyer’s Shake Shack, Blue Smoke, and North End Grill.

Date: Saturday, April 21st [Read more…]

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EscapeMaker’s Local Food & Wine Eve – Fulton Stall Market Fundraiser

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EscapeMaker's Local Food & Wine Eve - Fulton Stall Market Fundraiser

EscapeMaker is hosting a series of local food and craft beverage tasting showcases inside Fulton Stall Market as a fundraiser to benefit the shop and invite the Seaport District community to discover the market open daily (11am-6:00pm), and its CSA. 

To celebrate their Plate & Escape blog series, which launched in the fall of 2017, the EscapeMaker team is bringing together local farmers and producers, along with their artisanal sips and bites, to inspire guests to visit these hard-working and impressive artisans in action at their farms and destinations upstate and around the Northeast region. We look forward to seeing you there!

Date: Thursday, February 8th

Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Location: Seaport – Fulton Stall Market

Age: All ages, 21+ to drink

Fee: Free to enter!

For more information please visit their site HERE.

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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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Old Seaport Alliance Gala and Fundraiser Aboard the Historic Wavertree

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Join us in a celebration of one of the oldest neighborhoods in NYC…the Old Seaport. The non-profit Old Seaport Alliance is hosting its 2nd annual gala and fundraiser aboard the beautiful Wavertree tall ship at Pier 16. Food, music and mingling will be on the bill and it is a great night out, aboard this historic vessel. 

Date: Tuesday, June 6th

Time: 7p – 10p

Location: Pier 16 on the East River

For more information and tickets, please visit their website HERE

Old Seaport Alliance Gala and Fundraiser on the Wavertree June 6th

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