The Streets Where We Live

December Photo Challenge #12, ChocoSanta is Coming to Town

At the store.

At home.

In our bellies.

Sunday: Obama Democratic Club Holiday Party

From Mark Levine, Democratic District Leader and Obama Democratic Club member: 

I hope you will be able join us this coming Sunday afternoon, along with local elected officials and other neighborhood activists, at our club's first annual holiday party.   We will toast to our successes in helping to elect activist progressives to local offices this year, and will look forward to the exciting challenges of 2010.    Here are the details:

WHEN:  Sunday, Dec. 6th,  2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

WHERE:  565 W. 169th St., Apt. 6G (just east of Broadway)

If you haven't done so already, please let me know if you’ll be able to join us!

marklevinenyc@mac.com

December Photo Challenge #2, Park Terrace East Celebrates, Disco Style

The photo is frankly awful and does this blinky light extravaganza no justice.

The video on the other hand...absolutely hypnotic.

Santa Claus is Coming to Inwood's Homer Run

Inwoof, the dog-loving group that hangs out at Homer's Run in Inwood Hill Park, wil play host to Santa and his honorary reindeer (er, dogs) this Saturday afternoon. Santa Claus will have treats for two and four legged animals and children and promises to take photos with each and every good little boy or girl. Bring a camera if you want a shot for the family back at home. 

Saturday, Noon to 2 pm

For more information you can contact Deb Snyder: DogRunDeb@aol.com.

December Photo Challenge #1, Northern Manhattan Holiday Photos

After learning about Thoughts N'Stuff's "December Photo Challenge: 31 Pics in 31 Days" through Inwood's very own Jewyorican I knew I had to get in on the action. I love the holidays in Inwood and Washington Heights-- the madness of the lights, the bright colors peaking out under the snow, the buildings competing with one another to see who can get the best displays up--and I like the idea of bringing the images I see to you on these pages.

So, here we go, image number one, taken under the 1 train in Inwood.

Holiday Offerings of Svaroopa® Style and Embodyment® Yoga Therapy

Scott Holtzman of Subtle Spirit, which features Svaroopa® Style and Embodyment® Yoga Therapy, and Inwood's Bread and Yoga studio, sent over som eof his new offerings for this holiday season. Have a peaceful and relaxing holiday season by incorporating some yoga practice in your life.

Holiday Season Embodyment® Specials

Receive a first time Embodyment® yoga therapy session for half-price (just $25) between now and New Year's Eve. Already received an Embodyment® session, yet still want one for $25? Refer a friend and once they complete their session, you will get one for $25.

New Spinal Release for a Cause Donation Classes

October's Spinal Release For A Cause was a great success! Eight people participated, raising $66 that went to Habitat for Humanity. Let's make the next one an even bigger success!!! Details for the next event are below.

When: Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 / 3:00p - 5:00p

Where: Bread and Yoga (4951 Broadway, 2nd Floor (entrance next to Citibank))

What: A yoga class in the Svaroopa® style will be offered, focusing on lower spinal release. The cost of the class is donation (no minimum required). As a neat twist on the donation element, all participants will submit the name of a local or national charity or non-profit organization (or something of that nature) and we will draw one name from a hat during a short tea and cookie social. All the proceeds from the class will go to the chosen place in Bread and Yoga's name.

Cost: Donation only (no minimum required).

Scheduling Change

New class schedule.

Om Shanti

Saturday: Washington Heights Children's Halloween Parade

Come in costume and bring a Lit Jack-o-Lantern and bag of candy to a very special Washington Heights:

HALLOWEEN PARADE

SATURDAY, October 31, 2009 from 7 to 8 PM

6:30 pm: Gather at PS 187 on Cabrini Blvd

7:00 pm: Parade Begins

Follow the PATH to SOUTH ENTRANCE OF Bennett Park

PLACE JACK-O-LANTERNS ON BENCHES FOR TRICK-OR-TREATERS TO ENJOY
PRIZES FOR BEST COSTUMES & Float

FROM WANDERING JUDGES
8:00 pm: Disappear - Jack-o-Lanterns and all - into the Night.... Brought to you by The Leaderless Coalition

Happy St. Patty's Day Inwood

While coming home I ran into two characters outside of Liffy II Bar on Broadway and W. 214th. They were very serious about me going in and eating some corned beef and hash. If Ben hadn't been making me dinner, I would have had to oblige.

This gentleman's lady friend was very serious about her friend getting credit for the banner he strung up along the outside of the bar.

Apparently, he does not work at Liffy II, just a regular who knew what he had to do when the bartender told him to get to work.

Love the Irish accents all over the hood tonight.

Good Morning Northern Manhattan! I'm Working From Home Today.

It's downright blustery today which made me decide to stay home and work from under a blanket. Thought you would enjoy some of the sights from my windows.

Even Aesculapius is cold.

 

If it's Wednesday That Must Mean Saturday is Around the Corner - What to do in Washington Heights and Inwood this weekend

Image from Biking in Manhattan

Despite the snow falling right now, spring is just around the corner (our Inwood gardener said so!) and that means it's time to shape up. Start the season out right by pumping up your heartbeat with a brisk hike in Inwood Hill Park. Enter the park at W. 218th Street and Indian Road at 10 am.

Or...

Image from jag9889 on Flickr

Hoping to put off spring a little longer? How about a birthday party instead? Celebrate the birth of our first president George Washington at the Morris-Jumel Mansion where he once lived with a tour led by a docent, ballads about the Revolutionary War sung by Rich Bala (12:30 pm) and a lecture called "Washington and His Troops: Aides, Soldiers and Spies" led by historian Jim Napoli (2:00 pm). The event runs from 11 am to 4 pm at 65 Jumel Terrace. Call 212-923-8008 for more information.