Tony, Elizabeth and Sky (with Alice), during the Fulton Youth Reading Circle’s recent trip to “The ABC of It: Why Children’s Books Matter” (an exhibit on display at the 42nd St. New York Public Library, through March 23, 2014).
FULTON YOUTH READING CIRCLE
Now that kids are back in school, it’s time for adults to hit the books — as part of the volunteer force that keeps The Fulton Youth Reading Circle’s pages turning. Founded in 2011 by the nondenominational Chelsea Community Church, with support from Chelsea children’s book publisher Kathleen Doherty and Miguel Acevedo, the Reading Circle meets Tuesdays, from 6-7pm, at Fulton Houses. Volunteers are needed to help expand this reading program, currently focused on ages 6-10. To participate, email info@chelseachurch.org.
FRACKONOMICS LECTURE
So, you drill deep into the ground using pressurized liquid to fracture the rock and extract natural gas. What can possibly go wrong? New York State Senator Brad Hoylman, no fan of the process, invites you to “get expert facts on why hydrofracking isn’t a silver bullet for the New York State economy” — when you attend a presentation whose title tells you exactly what side of the fence the speaker and host are on. Deborah Rogers, founder of the Energy Policy Forum, will present “Frackonomics: Debunking the Financial Myths of Fracking.” Over a dozen elected officials and advocacy organizations are co-sponsoring the event (including State Assemblymember Dick Gottfried, Congressman Jerry Nadler, the Sane Energy Project and Environmental Advocates of New York).
Thurs., Oct. 3, from 6-8pm. At the SVA Theatre (333 W. 23rd St., btw. 8th & 9th Aves.). This event is free and open to the public. For more info or to RSVP (reservations recommended, but not required), call Senator Hoylman’s office at 212-633-8052 or email hoylman@nysenate.gov.
PENN SOUTH CERAMICS: MEXICAN TREE OF LIFE WORKSHOP
This five-week workshop gives participants the opportunity to create one-of-a-kind candelabras, hanging wall pieces or incense burners. By coiling and galvanizing wire (and using press molds of animals, flowers, leaves and figures), students will create their own symbolic Mexican folk art in clay based on the Tree of Life designs closely associated with Biblical stories, but also used to depict images associated with harvest and Day of the Dead celebrations.
From 10am-1pm, Sundays: Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20 & 27. At the Penn South Ceramics Studio (276 9th Ave., at W. 26th St.). Cost: $130 for Studio members, $140 for Penn South non-resident members, $150 for non-Penn South residents. For more info, visit pennsouthceramics.com or email pennsouthceramics@gmail.com.
— BY SCOTT STIFFLER
