Looking to fund a summer dream project at WHEELS? The deadline is for applying is May 1, 2015

I'm writing to let you know about two funding opportunities for WHEELS students who are interested and/or need help funding an extracurricular programs or internships. 

Please note, funds are available based on how many students apply and students must already have been accepted to a program or internship prior to applying. 

The deadline is for applying is May 1, 2015. 

Extracurricular Program Scholarships: Friends of WHEELS offers partial scholarships for weekend, school break and summer programs for WHEELS high school students, which includes rising 9th graders. Programs must be affiliated with an accredited organization, college or university and approved by WHEELS. Scholarships available will depend on the number of applications received and cost of programs. Please note that full funding can not be provided. Students can apply here.

Internship Stipends: Friends of WHEELS offers stipends for students completing unpaid internships only. Stipends are provided to cover expenses such as daily transportation and meals during the course of the internship. Internships must be approved by WHEELS and are available to WHEELS high school students and alumni. Students and alumni can apply here.

Curious?  Want help?  See your crew leader or Ms. MacNeil ASAhumanlyP.  :)

AMAZING FREE CODING SCHOLARSHIP. Girls ages 13-18 are eligible. DUE FRIDAY MAY 1, 2015.

This is a really amazing opportunity for our young women. It is a scholarship at the flatiron school here in NYC for female students ages 13 to 18 to attend a two week computer programming course for free. A computer will also be provided for student use during the course, zero barriers! See the link for the video and application.

http://precollege.flatironschool.com/kode-with-karlie

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

In this two-week, full-time course, students will explore concepts in back-end software engineering through Ruby-a powerful, yet accessible programming language used to power apps like Twitter.

WHAT YOU'LL BUILD

Students will learn how to create an app using the same languages and tools that help people in our adult courses kickoff new careers in code at companies like The New York Times, Kickstarter, and Etsy.

The Possibility Project announces, "Our Foster Care Film “Know How” Opens in Theaters in NYC & LA May 15..."

Our Foster Care Film “Know How” Opens in Theaters in NYC & LA May 15

Your chance to see “Know How,” the award-winning film written by and starring our foster care youth, is here! We are thrilled to announce that “Know How” will open in theaters in NYC and LA on May 15 and will premiere nationally on Participant Media's television network, Pivot, on May 27, at11PM EST.

Social Justice Intensive at Sarah Lawrence College. Scholarships available. See Ms. MacNeil or Mr Fox for more information.

https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/ce/summer/social-justice-intensive.html

Social Justice Intensive

Sunday, July 12 - Saturday, August 1, 2015

Tuition: $2,550
Housing & Meal Plan: $2,100
Optional Field Trips: $40-$180 (depending on choices)
Optional Lunch-only meal plan for commuter students: $270

Registration for the 2015 summer session is now open!

Please click here to access the online registration page. Alternately, you may register over the phone at 914-395-2205.

Please email specialprograms@sarahlawrence.edu or call 914-395-2205 if you have questions, trouble with the online registration form, or need further information about anything. We look forward to hearing from you!

We welcome students entering the 10th, 11th or 12th grade in the fall of 2015.

This summer, immerse yourself in the study of social justice at Sarah Lawrence College! Designed to give high school students an immersive experience of the unique pedagogy of SLC, the social justice intensive provides students theoretical, historical, and present day perspectives on issues such as economics, gender, sexuality, and race. This non-credit interdisciplinary intensive will give students a chance to learn, discuss, and then apply their knowledge of the issues in a project of their own conception and design, guided by members of Sarah Lawrence’s award winning faculty. Students will have a chance to develop their academic skills in a rigorous intellectual environment by focusing on the social justice issues that matter most to them.  The three week session will culminate in public presentations of each student’s work. Commuter and residential options are both available for this program.

School Crossing Guard

School Crossing Guard School Crossing Guard applications available at the 34th Precinct. $9.88 to start, $12.90/hour after 3 years of service. Health benefits (with 20+ hours worked per week.) No formal education but candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English. Please call 212-927-0287for more information

Apply now to be a TEP Reading Buddy TEP reading buddy is a new after school program designed for TEP 5th grader

Apply now to be a TEP Reading Buddy TEP reading buddy is a new after school program designed for TEP 5th graders. The reading buddies will be matched with a 5th grade student and read together from 4-5pm, 2 afternoons each week at TEP. Washington Heights community members are strongly encouraged to apply!! English Fluency is required. The Reading buddies will be paid $15/hour. Strong and Enthusiastic readers who can commit 2 days per week for the entire school year are encouraged to apply. You can apply here: http://www.tepcharter.org/readingbuddies.php .

Hey Knitters (or Crocheters) Come to the library on Tuesday mornings and join our new knitting circle! A great way to meet your neighbors! At the Inwood Branch Public Library, 4790 Broadway. Every Tuesday at 11:30am.

Hey Knitters (or Crocheters) Come to the library on Tuesday mornings and join our new knitting circle! A great way to meet your neighbors! At the Inwood Branch Public Library, 4790 Broadway. Every Tuesday at 11:30am.

Hey Knitters (or Crocheters) Come to the library on Tuesday mornings and join our new knitting circle! A great way to meet your neighbors! At the Inwood Branch Public Library, 4790 Broadway. Every Tuesday at 11:30am.

Hey Knitters (or Crocheters) Come to the library on Tuesday mornings and join our new knitting circle! A great way to meet your neighbors! At the Inwood Branch Public Library, 4790 Broadway. Every Tuesday at 11:30am.

Looking For Something To Do? Apply For GLU! GLU is a service -learning program for youth in the NYC area

Looking For Something To Do? Apply For GLU! GLU is a service -learning program for youth in the NYC area. Glu's goal is to empower youth in the community to be compassionate, confident and involved in the community . Service sites are in Washignton Heights and Inwood. To apply for GLU please visitwww.centroaltagracia.org.

Live Music at Guadalupe's! Obrien Luna singer & songwriter at Guadalupe Mexican Grill, 597 West 207th Street near Broadway.Tuesdays & Fridays 9pm

Live Music at Guadalupe's! Obrien Luna singer & songwriter at Guadalupe Mexican Grill, 597 West 207th Street near Broadway.Tuesdays & Fridays 9pm

No Name @ Word Up Hosted by Eric Vetter, No Name is a "workout show," for new comics and storytellers. Organizada por Eric Vetter, No Name es un "show de entrenamiento," por el nueva materia cómica o narración de cuentos. Tuesdays 7-9pm

No Name @ Word Up Hosted by Eric Vetter, No Name is a "workout show," for new comics and storytellers. Organizada por Eric Vetter, No Name es un "show de entrenamiento," por el nueva materia cómica o narración de cuentos. Tuesdays 7-9pm

Live Music Saturdays at The Pipers Kilt!

Live Music Saturdays! Live Music at Piper's Kilt located at 4944 Broadway near West 207th St. Saturdays at 10pm.

Comedy Show with John Moses at Park View. Saturdays at 10 PM.

Comedy Show with John Moses Comedy Shows at Park View Restaurant, 219 Dyckman Street near Broadway. Laugh it up to a slew of comedians and headliner John Moses. Saturdays 10pm

Free Health Certification Courses at HOSTOS. Starts June 2015. Apply ASAP.

Free Health Certification Courses Hostos community college is now offering free health Certification Courses. The Classes are set to begin in March 2015 and a second class begins in June 2015. Seats are limited. Anyone interested in applying must provide the following requirements: Proof of unemployment, termination or being laid off for more than 20 weeks. For more information please call 718-664-2532 or email dlennon@hostos.cuny.edu

Coro's Immigrant Civic Leadership Program (ICLP)

Coro's Immigrant Civic Leadership Program (ICLP)   A program/project that supports working with immigrant communities across New York City. Coro's Immigrant Civic Leadership Program (ICLP) enhances the capacity of people working to lead change in immigrant communities across the five boroughs. Participants develop a Community Change Project that seeks to strengthen their immigrant community so that the impact from their participation goes beyond the training room. Please visit http://www.tfaforms.com/362566 to apply.

Got game? Drill & Play- Free Basketball Training Every Saturday uptown

Drill & Play- Free Basketball Training Every Saturday First session: 5-7 PM / Ages 11-14 Second Session: 7-9 PM / Ages 15-19 FREE REGISTRATION Location: George Washington High School 549 Audubon Avenue New York, NY 10040 (Between 192nd Street and Audubon Avenue) Information: Hosted by Saturday Night Lights

Interested in food justice? Free Cooking Demos with City Harvest uptown. Wednesday May 6, 2015 at 7 pm

Free Cooking Demonstrations Free Cooking Demos with City Harvest are hosted the first Wednesday of the month at the NMIC office at 45 Wadsworth Avenue (between 175th and 176th St). Demos share tips and ideas for healthy, tasty, and affordable meals with an emphasis on fruits and vegetables. Attendees also sample a tasty recipe that's healthy too. The next demo is Wednesday May 6, 2015 at 7 pm *sharp*. It will explore the MyPlate approach to the food groups for healthy eating. Please register in advance online at: http://emblemhealthlivehealthy.com/upcoming-events.

SAVE THE DATE! FREE SUMMER MOVIE NIGHT! August 25, 2015 8:00pm.

Summer Movie Night: E.T. The Extra Terrestrial (PG), 115 minutes Intersection 10th Ave., Dyckman Street, and Harlem River Drive; Inwood Swindler Cove at Sherman Creek Park. August 25, 2015 8:00pm.

Save the date!Summer movie night! July 28, 8:35pm.

Summer Movie Night: How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG), 102 minutes Intersection of 10th Ave., Dyckman Street, and Harlem River Drive; Inwood Swindler Cove at Sherman Creek Park. July 28, 8:35pm.

Drumming on the Hudson in Inwood Hill Park on Saturday June 14th from 11am-6pm.

Drums Along the Hudson Lotus music and dance presents, Drums Along the Hudson, a native American Festival and multicultural Celebration.  The festival will be held at Inwood Hill Park which is located at 218th Street and Indian Road, 4 blocks west of Broadway.  Admission is free. Saturday June 14th from 11am-6pm.

a native American Festival and multicultural Celebration.  The festival will be held at Inwood Hill Park which is located at 218th Street and Indian road, 4 blocks west of Broadway.  Admission is free. Saturday June 14th from 11am-6pm.

Art Making for Social Change on June 6th, 2015 11AM-1PM

Art Making for Social Change How can art be used to spark positive social change in our communities & beyond? Artist Andrea Arroyo leads an art-making workshop where participants will discuss issues relevant to the community and create an artwork in response to societal concerns, such as the environment, social justice and children's rights. Participants will create an artwork inspired by the beauty of Inwood Hill Park and in response to environmental concerns in the community and beyond. Materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your favourite materials to work with (including art supplies, photos, newspaper clippings, small family heirlooms, etc.) This workshop is appropriate for artists, families, children and all community members. Taller para crear arte abierto a toda la comunidad. FREE! The workshop will be held at Payson Center Inwood Park(Dyckman Street & Payson Ave.) on Saturday, June 6th, 2015 11AM-1PM

get down in the dirt and get in touch with the earth of Fort Tryon Park on Sunday April, 26th from 10:00 am to 2pm.

Friends Committee Beautification Day Roll up your sleeves, get down in the dirt and get in touch with the earth of Fort Tryon Park. Help us plant new shrubs for Earth Day in Fort Washington Terrace, care for plants in Javits Playground and paint and spruce up the Heather Garden's fence posts. Check in at the Heather Garden entrance at Margaret Corbin Circle. Children under 16 must be accompanied by the adult. Sunday April, 26th from 10:00 am to 2pm.

Explore Outside your Door Join Dr. A of Storefront Science for an afternoon of investigation in Fort Tryon Park April 25, 2015

Explore Outside your Door Join Dr. A of Storefront Science for an afternoon of investigation in Fort Tryon Park to honor Earth Day! Each participant (ages 5-11) will receive one of Dr. A's signature "Explore Outside Your Door" kits courtesy of the Fort Tryon Park Trust, to continue your exploration of all the wonders of nature." Rsvp to info@FortTryonParkTrust.org. Children must be accompanied by an adult For inquiries call 212.795.1388 www.FortTryonParkTrust.org. Saturday April 25th at 4pm

Harlem Holistic Wellness Week Ending week of May 2, 2015

Harlem Holistic Wellness Week Harlem Holistic Wellness Week is a seven day celebration highlighting the many alternative natural health and wellness options available in the greater Harlem community. Harlem Holistic Wellness Week starts Saturday April 25th in Harlem's St. Nicholas Park and will end on May 2nd.

Shakespeare's Macbeth at Highbridge

Shakespeare's Macbeth at Highbridge NYC Parks, in conjunction with the Public Theatre, is bringing Macbeth directed by Edward Torres to the Highbridge Recreation Center. The Public Theater, in partnership with NYC Parks' Arts, Culture & Fun series, performs a contemporary rendition of Macbeth. These performances are exclusive to NYC Parks' Recreation Centers, and form The Public Theater's Mobile Unit program. The renditions tend to be very modern, plain clothes, and seem more improvised than traditional Shakespeare performances. Come have fun for free Saturday April 25, 2015 at 3 pm at the Highbridge Recreation Center located at 2301 Amsterdam Avenue (@173rdStreet) Rsvp to centralrec@parks.nyc.gov