A quick heads-up that the River Park Nursery School is holding their 44th Annual Bazaar tomorrow (Saturday, 12/1). There will be bargains on household items and furniture, toys,  and winter coats/clothing, as well as food, cookies, and games for kids. The bazaar also features the “Famous $5 Clothing In A Bag” sale — they provide [...]

If you’re out and about near Broadway during the 2 o’clock hour, you might notice a group of cyclists making their way south with a police escort. They’re part of the Warrior Ride Across America — a nine-day, 3,200 mile cross-country bike trek to raise money to assist veterans and their families. The trip down [...]

P.S. 84 is holding their annual International Spring Fair tomorrow. The action goes down at the P.S. 84 playground from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm on Saturday (32 W. 92nd, between Central Park West & Columbus).

More UWS shopping stuff today — this one is a fundraiser for a local school: The P.S. 199 PTA is holding a “stoop sale” today to raise money for a variety of initiatives they’re working on.

Slightly short notice, but this just came to my attention (thanks to MUW reader Karen). TaROO is hosting a “Mom’s Night Out” this evening, featuring wine, champagne, food, and complementary makeovers.

I apologize for the short notice, but this got lost in the shuffle over the past few days. There’s a fundraiser tonight at The Cathedral Church Of St. John The Divine (Amsterdam & 112th) to benefit Morningside Park. The event is being co-sponsored by the Columbus/Amsterdam Business Improvement District.

Happy birthday, mom! Free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Wednesday, August 10th, 2011… Lunch Time Concert In Richard Tucker Park: Reeds, Oboes & Magnificants (Double Entendre Music Ensemble & Renaissance Street Singers) Richard Tucker Park (Broadway & 66th) 12:00 – 2:00 pm FREE Special Fundraising Event: Summer Wine Tasting To Support Bideawee 67 [...]

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 [...]

There’s a TON of stuff going on in the neighborhood today, much of it free! Events in the neighborhood on Saturday, May 7th, 2011… 32nd Annual Spring Crafts On Columbus Columbus Avenue, between 77th & 81st 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Free admission Click here for more information Children’s Story Time Borders Books (Time Warner [...]

If you’re looking for some family fun tomorrow, or to simply support some of the schools in the neighborhood, there are a bunch of events that might be of interest. I believe all of these have free admission, with varying prices for food, games, raffle tickets, rides, etc. 48th Annual Calhoun Carnival and Raffle (81st [...]

With the news of the Osama in Laden’s demise, there has been an outpouring of support for America’s armed forces this week. Seems like a great time to mention the very worthy benefit for the Wounded Warriors Family Support Initiative on June 16th. The benefit will take place at the Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space [...]

It’s a little short notice, but there are two benefits taking place today on the Upper West Side that I wanted to point out. They were mentioned in the “Today On The UWS” post, but it was so long this morning that I’m afraid they may have gotten overlooked. 25CPW (Central Park West & 62nd), [...]