“La Noche Cubana”: UWS Cuban Fiesta On Thursday Night To Celebrate/Benefit Landmark West!

If you’re looking for something to do on Thursday evening, Landmark West! is hosting a great event in the neighborhood.
“La Noche Cubana,” a Cuba-inspired fiesta to celebrate the birthday of LW! founder and president Arlene Simon, will take place from 8:00 - 10:00 pm.
As an added bonus, MyUpperWest readers are eligible for a 10% discount [...]

“Spin For Hunger” Fundraiser This Weekend — Still Time To Donate

Wanted to give another plug to the Spin For Hunger event that I mentioned a couple of weeks ago.
The event takes place this Saturday from 1:30 - 3:30 pm and there’s still time to donate.
If you’re interested in actually participating in the event, there are a few last-minute openings. The minimum fundraising commitment to participate [...]

Holiday Toy Drive At Upper West Side JCC

Just a quick note that the JCC (334 Amsterdam, at 76th) is participating in a holiday toy drive. If you’re looking to spread some cheer to underprivileged kids, this is a great opportunity to do so.

“Spin For Hunger” Fundraising Event — Help Raise Money For St. Francis Food Pantries & Shelters

Wanted to give mention to Spin For Hunger, a great fundraising event taking place next month.
While it’s not technically on the Upper West Side, my girlfriend is involved with the planning and organizing efforts, so it’s getting a special dispensation.
As winter approaches, it’s important to remember that many New Yorkers will spend the holiday [...]

West Side Campaign Against Hunger Fundraising Lunch Tomorrow (5/24/11)

The West Side Campaign Against Hunger is hosting a lunch tomorrow in order to raise funds to help keep their emergency food pantry shelves full of healthy food.
Attendees will enjoy a lunch prepared by WSCA chef-trainees, dessert from Shake Shack, and coffee from Joe: The Art Of Coffee.
It’s a great cause and tickets start as [...]