Dates To Know In Harlem This Week

Harlem NY

28 May, 2021

3:24 PM

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HARLEM, NY — Most meetings and events may be virtual these days, but there's still plenty going on in Harlem. Patch has compiled a list of events for neighbors to mark on their calendars. From community meetings to family events, here are the dates to know for the week of May 30. Monday, May 31 Deadline to apply for West Harlem Development Corporation's logo design contest Winner receives $1,250; smaller prizes for second and third placesMore informationApply here Tuesday, June 1 Community Board 9 (West Harlem) senior issues, economic development/Harlem piers committee meetings: Virtual, 11 a.m. (senior issues); 6:30 p.m. (economic development) Community Board 11 (East Harlem) housing committee meeting: Virtual, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 2 Community Board 9 (West Harlem) landmarks preservation/parks committee meeting: Virtual, 6:30 p.m. Community Board 10 (Central Harlem) general board meeting: Virtual, 6 p.m. Community Board 11 (East Harlem) licenses & permits meeting: Virtual, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 3 Community Board 9 (West Harlem) uniformed services & transportation committee meeting: Virtual, 6:30 p.m. Community Board 11 (East Harlem) environment, open space & parks meeting: Virtual, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 5 College fair for Historically Black Colleges and Universities 12 p.m.–4 p.m. outside NYPD's 28th Precinct (St. Nicholas Ave. between 122nd–123rd streets)Free fair to learn about different programs at HBCUs Movement Speaks: free on-street, in-person dance classes for older adults West Harlem: West 122nd Street and Riverside Drive Grants Tomb PlazaOngoing until July 30 Ongoing The Langston Hughes House is seeking neighbors' feedback The neighborhood survey seeks to gather input about "new uses and activities with an arts and culture focus" at Hughes's former house at 20 East 127th St. The Parks Department is seeking Litter Ambassadors to promote trash disposal on busy summer days in the Historic Harlem Parks (Jackie Robinson, Morningside, Marcus Garvey and St. Nicholas) Families can volunteer as a unit or people can sign up individually: learn more by contacting Jana Lasorte at [email protected]. Harlem residents — especially NYCHA residents and Spanish-speakers — can receive a $20 Amazon gift card for completing the Harlem Community Health Needs Assessment survey from the Harlem Health Initiative at CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy. Community Board 10 is asking people to donate personal care and toiletry items for seniors — learn more here East Harlem's Pleasant Village Community Garden is seeking volunteers — email [email protected] to volunteer. Some events via Harlem One Stop and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer's weekly newsletter. Know an event Patch should add for next week? Send an email to [email protected] or tell us in the comments below. Subscribe to Harlem Patch to get your weekly calendar, and other neighborhood news.