Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

Hurricane Sandy Fundraising

The Spirit Project Fundraiser for the South Street Seaport on Thursday!

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Join the Spruce Street School and PTA as they help promote and raise awareness for the still suffering businesses that makeup the wonderful South Street Seaport and Front Street establishments.

Funds raised will be donated directly to the much loved businesses and is a great chance to offer your support.

Date: Thursday, April 18th

Time: 5pm – 9pm

Location: Front Street between Beekman & Front Streets

Enjoy live music by Jeff Tuohy, The Hollows and The Crusty Gentlemen. Beer, wine and food trucks galore.

Learn more and donate to the Spirit Project, simply log onto:  http://www.nycharities.org/events/EventLevels.aspx?ETID=6035

 

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9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk

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Join FiDi Families for a family friendly 5k Run/Walk along the Hudson River to help support the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. All are invited to participate in Family Day which will include activities for kids of all ages.

Register under FidiFamilies/Southstar and help support the September 11 Memorial & Museum. Please enter edie7818 for the password.

Date: Saturday, April 21st.

Team FiDi Families meeting place will be on the corner of John Street and William Street in front of Citibank.

For more information on how to register, please log onto: 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk.

 

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FiDi Association Celebrates the Holidays

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Join the FiDi Assocation, as it kicks off the holiday season at the Leman Prep School in their beautiful ballroom. Enjoy drinks and snacks and activities for the kids and a silent auction, benefitting the Downtown Alliance’s “Back to Business” grant program which helps small business in Lower Manhattan in their recovery efforts. The night will be capped off at the W Hotel with 2 for 1 drinks at the Living Room Bar and Terrace.

Date: Tuesday, December 4th

Time: 5pm – 7pm

Location: 41 Broad Street (Leman Ballroom)

Join holiday revelers post the tree lighting at the W Hotel at 123 Washington Street.

For more information, check out the fabulous site at www.fidiny.org

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Holiday Portraits Hurricane Sandy Fundraiser…

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The awesome folks at Mommy Poppins have organized a super fun event for the whole family. Join them at the Holiday Portrait Hurricane Sandy Fundraiser and it will help you check one of the toughest seasonal tasks off your list: holiday cards. You’ll get cool portraits, discounted holiday cards and gift shopping, fun holiday activities all in one—and 100% of the proceeds go to Hurricane Sandy relief. That’s a true win-win-win. Read on for all the details about their Holiday Portrait Hurricane Sandy Fundraiser.

Date: Sunday, December 2nd

Time: Reserve your time via the website https://bookwhen.com/holiday-event

For more information, log onto: http://mommypoppins.com/kids/join-us-for-a-holiday-portrait-hurricane-sandy-fundraiser-event

See you there!

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Hurricane Sandy Fundraising Updates

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Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on many beloved businesses throughout Lower Manhattan and in particular, FiDi. There are many opportunities to help rebuild and fundraise and a great chance to teach your children about community involvement and rebuilding.

Manhattan Youth Downtown Community Center suffered severe flooding. Join the bucket brigade to help rebuild. Volunteers will have to clean out activity rooms, computer  rooms, sheetrock walls, art rooms and more before Manhattan Youth can rebuild.  Volunteers  must be at least 18 years of  age and able to lift 35 pounds. Bring gloves, a hat, appropriate shoes  or boots and old clothes – it is dirty. They will provide dust masks.

Please RSVP on Eventbrite if you plan to attend. If you plan to attend please be on time for coordination purposes. For further information go to www.manhattanyouth.org or call 212.766.1104.

Date: Sunday, November 11th

Time: 11:30am

Location: 120 Warren Street

New Amsterdam Market – Pickle Fundraiser to help raise funds to rebuild the South Street Seaport neighborhood. To learn more, log onto http://www.newamsterdammarket.org/

Date: Sunday, November 11th

Time: 11am – 5pm

121 Fulton Street Bar (sister to the Ainsworth bar family http://121fultonstreet.com/)

When: Sunday November 11th at 1pm

What: Drink Specials and Football: $20 cover collected (cash please) that will be used to fund the purchase of supplies to be delivered to Staten Island.

$5 Drafts and $7 Well Drinks from 1PM – 3PM and the Giants vs. Bengals.

Trinity Wall Street is hosting a benefit concert performed by the Trinity Choir & Baroque Orchestra. One hundred percent of funds raised will go directly to providing basic supplies to those most deeply affected by the hurricane in our great city via the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City.

When: Saturday, November 10th, at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Trinity Church (Broadway and Wall Street)

What: Bach’s Mass in B Minor, performed by The Trinity Choir & Baroque Orchestra; conducted by Julian Wachner

Online Fundraising:

Cowgirl Seahorse is one of many local restaurants in the neighborhood conducting fundraising online. Log onto to learn more at http://www.gofundme.com/1g8ta0?pc=fb_cr

Aqua Restaurant is soliciting donations online as well. Log onto their site to learn more at http://fundly.com/help-us-rebuild-acqua-after-hurricane-sandy

 

 

 

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