Twenty-two years, and still plenty of treasure up for grabs: London Terrace’s annual street fair happens on Sat., Sept. 27.
THE LONDON TERRACE STREET FAIR
Board games with all of the pieces! Paintings you’d actually want to put on your wall! Clothes that are in style! The 22nd Annual London Terrace Street Fair has all of this, and more, culled largely from the stuffed closets and overflowing storage lockers of London Terrace residents. No tube socks, no funnel cakes, no attitude — just friendly vendors and reasonably priced treasures. Rain or shine on Sat., Sept. 27, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on 25th St., btw. Ninth & Tenth Aves. For a vendor application: LTTAstreetfair@aol.com.
THE FLATIRON BID HOSTS MANHATTAN BOROUGH PRESIDENT GALE A. BREWER
The Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership Business Improvement District’s fall Speaker Series welcomes former New York City Councilmember and current Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer. The event will give local business owners and residents an opportunity to voice their own concerns, and hear about how Brewer is advising the Mayor and City Council on borough concerns, land use matters and the municipal budget process.
RSVP required: 212-741-2323 or flatironfallspeakerseries.eventbrite.com. Tues., Sept. 16, 8:30–10 a.m. At TD Bank (260 Park Ave. S, at E. 21st St.). For BID info: FlatironDistrict.nyc & FlatironDistrict.nyc/facebook. Twitter & Instagram: @FlatironNY. For info on BP Brewer, visit manhattanbp.nyc.gov.
FREE FLU SHOTS
In partnership with Visiting Nurse Service of New York, NYS Senator Brad Hoylman’s office will be providing free flu shots to adults and kids nine years and older with parental consent. Thurs., Oct. 2, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at 322 Eighth Ave., Suite 1700. Space is limited and appointments are recommended. Call 212-633-8052 or email hoylman@nysenate.gov.
At The Penn South Ceramics Studio, Hanne Kjeldgaard prepares a slab of porcelain clay to hand-build bowls. Classes begin the week of Sept. 15.
PENN SOUTH CERAMICS STUDIO FALL CLASSES
Adam may have been molded from a lump of clay by someone who was a natural at it, but the rest of us need instruction. That’s where the Penn South Ceramics Studio comes into play — by offering all of the tools, tricks and techniques you’ll need. Beginning on Sept. 15, Intermediate Handbuilding explores Asian ceramics (prerequisite: Beginning Ceramics or prior handbuilding). Beginning Ceramics starts on Sept. 16, and teaches clay skills through handbuilding and wheel (no experience necessary). On Sept. 17, Intermediate/Advanced Wheel begins (prerequisite: Beginning Ceramics or prior wheel experience). All classes last for 10 weeks.
Tuition per class is $200 for Penn South residents, $260 for non-residents ($150 for Studio members, regardless of residency). A basic pottery tool set is required. Bring your own or purchase at the studio on your first day for $20. Clay ($25 for the first 25 lbs.) is purchased directly from the studio. Applications can be found in the Ceramics Studio & the Management (321 Eighth Ave.). For the fall schedule visit pennsouthceramics.com. For questions, email pennsouthceramics@gmail.com. The Ceramics Studio is located in Bldg. 6B, at the corner of 26th St. & Ninth Ave.
THE 100 W. 16th ST. BLOCK ASSOCIATION’S BLOCK PARTY
It’s the third time around for this charming side street’s family-friendly block party, which offers stoop sales, baked goods, kids’ activities, a raffle, badminton and music. Sat., Sept. 20, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. On W. 16th St., btw. Sixth & Seventh Aves.
Shout it so loud they can hear it at the UN: The People’s Climate March happens on Sun., Sept. 21.
THE PEOPLE’S CLIMATE MARCH
Vowing to “peacefully flood the streets in historic numbers,” an unprecedented coalition of businesses, unions, schools and social justice, faith and environmental groups will participate in what’s expected to be the largest march on climate change in history. With simultaneous events all over the world, New York City’s Sept. 21 headline demonstration is meant demand action from the delegates who will gather two days later, for the United Nations Climate Summit 2014. Add your voice to those demanding the adoption of an ambitious global agreement to dramatically reduce global warming pollution, protect natural resources and secure environmental justice.
The march begins at Columbus Circle, 11:30 a.m. on Sun., Sept. 21, then proceeds on 59th to Sixth Ave., right on 42nd St. to 11th Ave., concluding in the streets btw. 34th & 38th. For more info, visit peoplesclimate.org.
