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SUMMARY:Starlight Cinema: Enchanted Forest
DESCRIPTION:Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Horace Mann School Present:\nStarlight Cinema: Enchanted Forest\nFREE! Movies in the Park FREE!\nTuesday Nights\nVan Cortlandt Park Parade Ground \n8:30-ish • Movies Begin at Last Light\n7 PM • Music of 1939\, 1987\, 2001\, 2014\n7:30 PM • Movie-themed Crafts \nJuly 9: The Wizard of Oz (1939)\nJuly 16: The Princess Bride (1987)\nJuly 23: Shrek (2001)\nJuly 30: Into the Woods (2014)\nAugust 6: Official Rain Date
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/starlight-cinema-enchanted-forest/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T100000
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SUMMARY:New Date: Family Fridays in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Please Note: Our last Family Friday will be moved from August 9th to August 16th. \nCome spend some time in Van Cortlandt Park Alliance’s Education Garden this Summer! \nYour family is invited to spend time in Van Cortlandt Park Alliance’s Education Garden this Summer! Come out to dig for compost critters\, water the plants\, explore nature\, and more! \nThis is a FREE drop-in program. \nFor children ages 2 to 12 years old accompanied by an adult(s). \n📅 Dates: \n\nFriday\, July 12th\nFriday\, July 19th\nFriday\, August 2nd\nFriday\, August 16th\n\n🕐 Time: 10 AM – 12 PM \n📍 Location: The VCPA Compost Site and Education Garden is located at: Mosholu Avenue and Broadway (next to the Horse Stables). \nDrop-ins are welcome\, but advance registration is preferred. \nPlease e-mail us with any questions at gardening@vancortlandt.org
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/family-fridays-at-the-garden/2024-07-12/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T140000
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DTSTAMP:20260413T120142
CREATED:20240704T195802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T130015Z
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SUMMARY:New Location! Bronx Arts Ensemble and Composers Now Collaboration: Dialogues
DESCRIPTION:NEW LOCATION! \nJoin Bronx Arts Ensemble and Composer Now for a FREE collaborative concert in the “Dialogues” series at the Van Cortlandt Golf House. \nVisit Bronx Arts Ensemble website for more information.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/bronx-arts-ensemble-and-composers-now-collaboration-dialogues/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T150000
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CREATED:20240704T200751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T200751Z
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SUMMARY:Bronx Arts Ensemble Woodwind Quintet
DESCRIPTION:A FREE concert called Symbiosis by Bronx Art Ensemble’s Woodwind Quintet on the Van Cortlandt House Museum Lawn. Interaction between nature and humans\, meditations on animals and the environment\, these themes have long been subjects of profound reflection and artistic expression. \nVisit Bronx Arts Ensemble’s website for more information.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/bronx-arts-ensemble-woodwind-quintet/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120142
CREATED:20240704T201236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T201236Z
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SUMMARY:50s to 80s Pop Hits with Odane Whilby & Band
DESCRIPTION:Come join Bronx Arts Ensemble on the Van Cortlandt House Museum Lawn for an electrifying FREE performance featuring BAE teaching artist Odane Whilby and his band. Get set to sway to the timeless tunes of the 50s to the 80s. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable musical experience in the park! \nVisit Bronx Arts Ensemble website for more information.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/50s-to-80s-pop-hits-with-odane-whilby-band/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120142
CREATED:20240704T201619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T184711Z
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SUMMARY:NEW LOCATION: Respect|Extract BAE String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Due to this weekend’s forecast for heavy rains\, the concert has been moved to an indoor location:\nParish Hall at Christ Church Riverdale\n5040 Henry Hudson Parkway East\, Bronx\, NY 10471 \nA FREE Concert by the Bronx Arts Ensemble String Quartet. Respect|Extract explores human interaction between land/air/sea and our various interpretations. \nVisit the Bronx Arts Ensemble website for more information.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/respectextract-bae-string-quartet/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T120000
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CREATED:20240630T012111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T223912Z
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SUMMARY:Fairy Garden Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, August 12th –  10-12 pm\nDo you believe in magic? Do you believe in fairies and other enchanted creatures? You can invite them into your home with a magical fairy garden!\nIn this workshop\, a child and accompanying adult will create a fairy terrarium garden with a live plant to take home. All materials will be provided.\nGet Your Tickets!
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/summer-blooms-craft-series/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120142
CREATED:20240813T164903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T164903Z
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SUMMARY:Chalk Art Fest
DESCRIPTION:FREE street chalk drawing event led by Ghana-born\, Bronx artist Tijay Mohammed.  \nCreate temporary art inspired by Adinkra and Uli symbols of West Africa\, which adopt the spirit of the human body using basic geometric and abstract shapes\, animals\, and floral designs. Adinkra and Uli symbols promote healing while capturing joy\, love\, freedom\, hope\, pride\, beauty\, wisdom\, strength\, leadership\, womanhood\, and power. \nIn honor of the ancestors\, the event will be held in front of the Enslaved African & Kingsbridge Burial Grounds\, located behind the Tennis Courts. Parking is available in the Van Cortlandt Golf Lot and Broadway. 
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/chalk-art-fest/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120142
CREATED:20240810T184645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T185215Z
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SUMMARY:Caribeando Music and Dance Workshops with Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe
DESCRIPTION:This community interactive workshop series featuring Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe introduces the traditional genres of Bomba and Plena.  Participants will learn Bomba and Plena dances\, drum patterns\, piquetes (dance improvisation)\, and songs. \nWorkshops will be held on Saturdays\, September 7 and 21st from 1 to 3pm  next to the Enslaved African & Kingsbridge Burial Ground behind the Tennis Courts. \nParking is available in the Van Cortlandt Golf Lot. No driving inside the park allowed. \nThis project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program\, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. \nThis program is supported\, in part\, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council. \n 
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/caribeando-music-and-dance-workshops-with-juan-usera-and-the-sambuco-tribe/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120142
CREATED:20240802T155257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T221318Z
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SUMMARY:The Aeolian Trio Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Aeolian Trio Concert\nSaturday\, September 14\, 2024\n2pm to 3:30pm\nVan Cortlandt House Museum Lawn \nVan Cortlandt Park Alliance presents The Aeolian Trio as part of their 3-week US tour.\nOriginal compositions for shakuhachi flute\, acoustic guitar\, and Uduboo drum\, an African Ud made from bamboo. \nThe shakuhachi\, a Japanese traditional bamboo flute that is rooted in Zen Buddhism\, meets the guitar\, a Spanish folk instrument that became a giant of jazz\, rock\, and pop. In ancient times\, the shakuhachi was carried from the Middle East to Japan on the fabled Silk Road. Meanwhile\, the guitar springs from flamenco and Renaissance traditions\, and has antecedents in the Middle Eastern Oud. These seemingly disparate traditions separated by two continents spring from the same cradle of civilization. \nNow\, centuries later\, in California\, Tokyo\, and New York\, Japanese guitarist Kôfû Suwa and shakuhachi master Bruce Huebner join New York-based percussionist Todd Isler to reunite these ancient traditions and bring them into the 21st century. In their concert\, we hear how the melisma and phrygian Spanish mode is answered by the nuances of the Japanese miyako mode of the Zen bamboo flute\, and how the rich rhythmic traditions of South and Central Asia underpin the fusion.\n \nRSVP Suggested. \n 
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/the-aeolian-trio-concert/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120142
CREATED:20240828T152300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T152333Z
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SUMMARY:Pathways to the Past: Enslaved African Legacy Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join VCPA’s Arts Integration Strategist\, Ashley Hart Adams\, on a guided walk that will enlighten participants on the true history that shaped Van Cortlandt Park. \nFor approximately 200 years\, the Van Cortlandt family plantation relied upon the labor of enslaved people\, as did many plantations and farms in the north. Enslaved Africans\, their descendants\, and Indigenous people were vital to colonial New York’s economy–growing\, harvesting\, milling\, packing\, and shipping the wheat that would be a staple export out of New York harbor. This tour will stop at several sites within the park that are daily reminders of their labor and lasting legacy. \nThis walk will be approximately 1 hour long and will include uneven surfaces so please wear appropriate shoes. \nRSVP Required.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/pathways-to-the-past-enslaved-african-legacy-tour/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120142
CREATED:20240810T185419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T234211Z
UID:10001010-1726923600-1726930800@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Caribeando Music and Dance Workshops with Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe
DESCRIPTION:This community interactive workshop series featuring Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe introduces the traditional genres of Bomba and Plena.  Participants will learn Bomba and Plena dances\, drum patterns\, piquetes (dance improvisation)\, and songs. \nWorkshops will be held on Saturdays\, September 7 and 21st from 1 to 3pm  next to the Enslaved African & Kingsbridge Burial Ground behind the Tennis Courts. \nParking is available in the Van Cortlandt Golf Lot. No driving inside the park allowed. \nThis project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program\, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. \nThis program is supported\, in part\, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council. \nRSVP Suggested.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/caribeando-music-and-dance-workshops-with-juan-usera-and-the-sambuco-tribe-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120142
CREATED:20240807T202805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T153732Z
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SUMMARY:Rising NYRR at the Cross Country Course #1
DESCRIPTION:Kids of all ages and abilities can experience the joys of cross country running in Van Cortlandt Park!\nRegistration for this event is FREE and open to participants ages 2 to 18 of all abilities.\nEvery finisher will receive a New Balance souvenir.\nHosted by VCPA supporter\, New York Road Runners.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/rising-nyrr-at-vcp1/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120142
CREATED:20240909T173354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T192010Z
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SUMMARY:Super Seedlings
DESCRIPTION:Super Seedlings is a FREE\, drop-in gardening program for kids ages 2-7 and their caregivers. \nEach session will have a fun seasonal theme to explore\, nature crafts\, garden produce to harvest\, soil digging\, and more! \nCome once\, twice\, or every week for some playing and planting! We hope to see you there! \n📅 Dates: \nCANCELED: Saturday\, September 28th \nSaturday\, October 5th \nSaturday\, October 12th \nSaturday\, October 26th \nSaturday\, November 2nd \n🕐 Time: 10 AM – 12 PM \n📍 Location: VCPA Educational Garden & Compost Site located at: Mosholu Avenue and Broadway (next to the Horse Stables). \nDrop-ins are welcome\, but advance registration is recommended. \nPlease e-mail us with any questions at gardening@vancortlandt.org
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/super-seedlings-3/2024-10-05/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120142
CREATED:20240807T205232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T154212Z
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SUMMARY:Rising NYRR at the Cross Country Course #2
DESCRIPTION:Kids of all ages and abilities can experience the joys of cross country running in Van Cortlandt Park!\nRegistration for this event is FREE and open to participants ages 2 to 18 of all abilities.\nEvery finisher will receive a New Balance souvenir.\nHosted by VCPA supporter\, New York Road Runners. \n 
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/rising-nyrr-at-vcp2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T183000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120142
CREATED:20240815T163947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T235052Z
UID:10001016-1728406800-1728412200@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Caribeando: Caribbean Folk and Traditional Music and Dance Performance
DESCRIPTION:This interactive performance with Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe will feature Bomba\, Plena\, Nengón\, and Changuí. Participants will learn stories\, songs\, dance steps\, rhythmic movements\, improvisations\, and drum rhythm patterns. \nCaribeando is part of the Caribbean Folk Songs for Kids of All Ages (CFSKAA) Project\, a multidisciplinary performance series\, workshop series\, and exhibition featuring dance\, music\, and storytelling. \nPerformance will be held on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum. \nThis program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. \nRSVP Suggested.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/caribeando-caribbean-folk-and-traditional-music-and-dance-performance/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T180000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120142
CREATED:20240823T121714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T191119Z
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SUMMARY:Hike-toberfest 2024
DESCRIPTION:Support the Park! Hike-then-sip at VCPA’s Annual Hike-toberfest! \nHike in the park followed by a classic Oktoberfest celebration\, complete with local beer\, German food\, live music\, lawn games\, and more. \nTickets on Sale! \nFor more information\, visit our Hike-toberfest page.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/hike-toberfest-2024/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120142
CREATED:20241015T193739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T180046Z
UID:10001142-1729951200-1729958400@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Garden Cover Crop Community Workshop with NYRP
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to prepare garden beds for the winter with cover crop! \nJoin New York Restoration Project’s Urban Agriculture Team to learn all about the process and benefits of covering your garden with cover crops in preparation for Winter. \nWhat are cover crops? Cover crops are close-growing plants sown to cover bare ground in between plantings of vegetables. They are planted to improve soil quality and to provide other benefits to the garden ecosystem. \nGardeners of all levels are welcome! \nWhen: October 26th\, 2 – 4 PM \nWhere: VCPA Garden & Compost Site\, Enter the park at Broadway & Mosholu Ave. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/garden-cover-crop-community-workshop-with-nyrp/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120142
CREATED:20240928T121546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T215533Z
UID:10001134-1730030400-1730044800@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Halloween: Wags to Witches
DESCRIPTION:Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Van Cortlandt House Museum invite you to a FREE fang-tastic afternoon of family and doggy fun. Get ready for creepy crafts\, face painting\, spine-chilling stories and more!  Event will be held on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum.\n\nJoin us at 2pm for our Second Annual Canine Costume Contest.\n$20 pre-registration; $25 day-of to enter the Canine Costume Contest for a chance to win fun prizes.  \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/halloween-wags-to-witches/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120142
CREATED:20241010T215251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T215251Z
UID:10001141-1730635200-1730638800@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Day Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Van Cortlandt Park Alliance & Bronx Community Board 8\nVeterans Day Ceremony\nMemorial Grove • Van Cortlandt Park\nSunday\, November 3\, 2024 • 12 PM \nThis year\, the program will include: \n\nProcession and posting of the American Flag\nPledge of Allegiance to the Flag and singing of the National Anthem\nRemarks by local War Veterans\nRemarks by local elected officials and Community Board 8
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/veterans-day-ceremony-3/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120142
CREATED:20241023T175303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T175642Z
UID:10001143-1731322800-1731333600@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Compost Sifter Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Bronx Green-Up to learn how to build your own compost sifter and use finished compost in your garden! \nParticipants can build sifters to take home\, or to donate to a local community garden. Gardeners of all levels are welcome! \nRSVP is required as materials are limited. \nWhen: November 11\, 11 AM – 2 PM \nWhere: VCPA Educational Garden & Compost Site\, Enter the Park at Broadway & Mosholu Ave. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/compost-sifter-building-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120142
CREATED:20241029T221101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T211802Z
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SUMMARY:Crunch and Munch - A Fall Garden Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a garden family event to celebrate a wonderful harvest season! \nFestivities will include: \n\nLeaf Crunch with Bronx Green-Up\nChildren’s Crafts and Activities\nGarlic Planting with New York Restoration Project\nGarden Harvesting\nSeasonal Snacks and Beverages\n& More!\n\nGrab your family and friends and enjoy a day full of garden fun\, celebration\, and community! \nVCPA Garden & Compost Site\, Enter the park at Broadway & Mosholu Ave. \nRSVP Now
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/crunch-and-munch-a-fall-garden-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120142
CREATED:20241029T165512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T165615Z
UID:10001206-1731754800-1731762000@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Discover VCP: An Autumn Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for an enriching hike and forest exploration experience in the Northwest Woods. Led by Trail Stewardship Coordinator Leslie Garcia\, this leisurely walk covers 2-3 miles and offers a fresh look at both native and invasive tree species in our Northwest forest. \nPets\, on leashes\, are welcome! The hike is suitable for all ages\, though keep in mind that there are moderate elevation changes. \nRSVP Now
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/discover-vcp-an-autumn-hike/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120142
CREATED:20240807T205640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T153910Z
UID:10001008-1732442400-1732446000@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Rising NYRR at the Cross Country Course #3
DESCRIPTION:Kids of all ages and abilities can experience the joys of cross country running in Van Cortlandt Park!\nRegistration for this event is FREE and open to participants ages 2 to 18 of all abilities.\nEvery finisher will receive a New Balance souvenir.\nHosted by VCPA supporter\, New York Road Runners. \n 
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/rising-nyrr-at-vcp3/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241128T100000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120142
CREATED:20241115T181724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T181856Z
UID:10001209-1732784400-1732788000@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:VCTC's Lettuce Run Turkey Trot
DESCRIPTION:A Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving! \nOrganized by the Van Cortlandt Track Club\, this fun run will benefit the Friendly Fridge BX Community Food Hub at 242nd Street. \nBring your whole family and get some exercise before your big meal. \nRegister Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/vctcs-lettuce-run-turkey-trot/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120142
CREATED:20241114T204837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T195150Z
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SUMMARY:DIY Wreath Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a fun and creative wreath making workshop where you’ll learn to make your own beautiful wreath….from harvest to finish!  \nAfter a short hike in the park to pull and collect invasive bittersweet\, learn how to mold the twisted woody vine into a wreath\, ready to decorate with a mix of festive natural and artificial materials. This DIY workshop is perfect for environmental enthusiasts\, craft-lovers\, and anyone who wants to spread festive cheer! \nEveryone will get to go home with their own unique holiday wreath. \nNo prior experience or knowledge required. \nWorkshop takes place outside\, please dress for the weather. \nAll supplies (including hot cocoa and cookies!) will be provided…you provide the creativity! \nGet Your Tickets! \nPlease purchase 1 ticket for every person attending. Each person will take home a wreath. Space is limited and tickets are required. Ticket price includes materials fee. \n\nGeneral Admission (age 17+): $25\nJunior Admission (age 10 -16): $15\nJunior Admission ticket holders must be accompanied by an adult with a GA ticket.\n\nRaindate and Cancellation Policy: \n\nTicket sales will not be refunded and will be considered a donation to Van Cortlandt Park Alliance if you cannot attend the workshop on December 14th. (If your fee is converted to a donation\, it will be considered fully tax-deductible.)\nIn the event of rain\, the workshop will be moved to Sunday\, December 15th and attendees will be notified by Friday\, December 13th.\nIf VCPA changes the date due to rain\, you will have the option of a refund if you are unable to attend on December 15th.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/diy-wreath-making-workshop-4/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120142
CREATED:20241122T174023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T174023Z
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SUMMARY:How the Earth Answers
DESCRIPTION:Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Van Cortlandt House Museum present a poetry reading by poet and Bronx byproduct David Mills. \nDavid Mills will read from a new\, yet-to-be-published poetry collection\, How the Earth Answers\, focused on slavery in the Bronx.The reading will be held on the third floor (accessible via stairs only) of the Van Cortlandt House Museum\, adjacent to an area identified as the quarters inhabited by the enslaved people who toiled and lived on the plantation. \nRSVP Now. \nThe Enslaved People Project\nThis reading is part of a series of Van Cortlandt Park Alliance’s ongoing programs and continued efforts to educate the community about the Enslaved People of the Van Cortlandt Plantation. \nThe Story Behind How the Earth Answers\nMost folks who live in the Bronx—and maybe in all five boroughs—have heard of Van Cortlandt Park\, Hunts Point\, Pelham Parkway\, and Morrisania. But how many know that slavery took place in each of these neighborhoods\, all in the name of families like Van Cortlandt\, Hunt\, Pell\, Morris\, and Berrian? The Morrises and Van Cortlandts owned large plantations worked by people they had enslaved. In fact\, New York’s plantations were part of the larger\, hideous slavery ecosystem\, providing provisions for sugar\, cotton\, and tobacco operations in the southern states and Caribbean. \nAll combined\, Manhattan\, the Bronx\, and modern-day Westchester served as the “breadbasket” for the American colonies throughout the 1700s. For a long time\, David Mills wondered if there had been slavery in the Bronx\, the borough of his youth. With grant funding\, he conducted considerable research and wrote a number of poems about slavery in the Bronx during this last year. Now he no longer wonders. \nStill\, he questions how he grew up in the Bronx and never heard about its slaving past. He played sandlot football in Van Cortlandt Park and baseball for the Pelham Park Sox as a teenager\, frequently visited an aunt in Morrisania\, and dated a woman from Hunts Point. Yet he only discovered\, in his late 30s\, that the borough that shaped him played such a significant role in our country’s slaving past. \nThrough his evocative writing and passionate reading\, David Mills will share his Bronx slavery poems with you. Thoughtful conversation follows the reading. \nAbout David Mills\nDavid Mills holds an M.F.A. from Warren Wilson College and an M.A. from New York University in creative writing. He has published four poetry collections: Boneyarn (Manhattan slavery poems); After Mistic (Massachusetts slavery poems); The Sudden Country; and The Dream Detective. His poems have appeared in Ploughshares\, Colorado Review\, Fence\, Crab Orchard Review\, Jubilat\, Callaloo\, Brooklyn Rail\, and Obsidian. \nSpace is limited so advance registration is required. \nThis program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/how-the-earth-answers/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120142
CREATED:20241115T182615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T185543Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED Welcoming Winter: A Family Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Due to the very cold real feel temperatures and high winds forecasted for Saturday we have cancelled this event. \nIn this free guided hike\, families can hit the trails while learning about amazing local plants and animals\, and how the park changes in the colder weather. \nAfterwards\, join us for a nature craft and themed activities! \nMeet at VCPA’s Garden and Compost Site – enter the park at Broadway and Mosholu Avenue. \n\nWe’ll be outside the whole time; dress appropriately for the weather\nAll children must be accompanied by an adult\nRecommended for ages 3+\nParticipants must be able to travel on unpaved\, uneven trails for up to a mile\nStrollers/bikes/scooters can be left at our garden space during the duration of our hike\nFriendly and well-behaved pets on leashes are welcome!\n\n 
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/welcoming-winter-a-family-nature-walk/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241223T123000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120142
CREATED:20241115T211211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T211211Z
UID:10001211-1734948000-1734957000@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Cozy Craft-ernoon - Family Winter Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Come lean into the Winter season with Van Cortlandt Park Alliance! \nCreate whimsical seasonal crafts\, or just color and warm up with some hot chocolate and sweets! \nThis program is open to children of ages 3-11 and their parents/caregivers. \nFREE drop-in event\, all materials will be provided. \nRSVP is encouraged\, but not required. \nEvent will be held in 100 Van Cortlandt Park S. (Community Room 9 on Gale Place in Amalgamated Houses.)
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/cozy-craft-ernoon-family-winter-crafts/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T083000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120142
CREATED:20241219T180528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T181103Z
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SUMMARY:Hatsuhinode (初日の出): New Year’s Day Sunrise Hike and Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Start 2025 with intention and tranquility. Join us on January 1st for a peaceful sunrise hike in Van Cortlandt Park. Let nature inspire you. \nBegin the New Year with a moment of beauty and connection. Join us for Hatsuhinode—the Japanese tradition of welcoming the first sunrise—on a peaceful hike through Van Cortlandt Park. \nLed by Yoshiko Mori and Noel Hefele\, this event offers space to reflect\, connect with nature\, and celebrate fresh beginnings. Starting at VCPA’s Garden\, we’ll hike to a scenic overlook to watch the sunrise. Yoshiko will share insights about the cultural meaning of Hatsuhinode\, and together we’ll embrace the day’s first light as it transforms the park and paints the horizon. \nAfterward\, enjoy an optional walk along the Cass Gallagher trail\, soaking in the fresh morning air and the hope of the year ahead. \nDetails \n\nDate: January 1\, 2024\nTime: 6:45 AM – 8:30 AM (approx.)\nLocation: VCPA’s Educational Garden & Compost Site\nCost: Free (RSVP required)\n\nWhat to Bring \n\nDress warmly in layers\nBring a hot drink (BYOHB)\nWear sturdy shoes for a steep hike\n\nRSVP Required.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/hatsuhinode-%e5%88%9d%e6%97%a5%e3%81%ae%e5%87%ba-new-years-day-sunrise-hike-and-meditation-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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