“Save Half for Later” Logo & Poster Contest, Sponsored by: The East Harlem Diabetes Center of Excellence

• Are you in grades 4 to 8?
• Do you like to draw?
• Do you want to make East Harlem healthier?

Enter the “Save Half for Later” Contest! Be creative and win prizes! Deadline: Friday, August 29, 2008. Logos and posters may be mailed to: Mount Sinai School of Medicine Department of Health Policy Attn: Kasey Coyne One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1077 New York, NY 10029. If you have questions, call 212-659-9567 and mention the “Save Half for Later” Campaign. Click here for more information.

Heat-related mortality is preventable, yet on average more Americans die from heat waves than all other natural disasters combined. Extreme heat can cause heat stroke and hyperthermia, and also exacerbate existing medical conditions possibly leading to death. Staying in a cool, air-conditioned environment is the best prevention. Click here to learn more.

Relay For Life Cancer Walk, Saturday, July 12th, from 10 am - 10 pm, Jefferson Park, First Avenue near 114th Street

Each year, across the nation, one event brings together entire communities to take part in the fight against cancer. That event is the American Cancer Society Relay For Life®. It’s a time and place where people come to celebrate those who have survived cancer, remember those we've lost, and fight back against a disease that touches too many lives. Click here to view flyer. If you’re interested in learning more or receiving an invitation, email lisa.berrios@cancer.org or call 212-283-4125 ext. 3950.

Free or low-cost Pet Services at Jefferson Park, Saturday, July 12th. Neutering-Spaying Services & Intake from 7:00-9:00 AM. Free Pet Care & Grooming Workshop, from 10:00—11:30 AM

The ASPCA's Mobile Clinic will be parked in front of Jefferson Park Recreation Center at 112th Street & First Avenue. For Spay/Neuter Surgery -The mobile clinic will only see dogs and cats older than 2 months or heavier than 2 lbs and younger than 5 years; Only healthy animals will be spayed or neutered; Only animals receiving spay/neuter surgery will be
vaccinated; Clients must arrive before 7:00 AM; Clients must return for pick up at designated time provided by staff on day of clinic, generally between 2:00—4:00 PM. Click here for more information.

Advancing Climate Justice: Transforming the Economy, Public Health and our Environment, December 11-12, 2008, Location TBA

Save the date for a national conference sponsored by WE ACT for Environmental Justice, examining the economic and public health impacts of climate change on environmental justice communities
throughout the United States. Click here to view flyer. For more information, contact Stephanie Tyree at stephanie@weact.org or call (212) 961-1000 ext. 317.

Monday, July 7th, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Women and investing
Information on key investment issues facing women, including longer life expectancies and a traditionally more conservative investment outlook.

Monday, July 14th, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Preventing and Combating Identity Theft
This overview provides information on preventing identity theft – and what to do if you fall victim to it.

Workshops are Free. Please RSVP with Brodie Enoch at Hope Community Inc. at 212-860-8821 ext. 143 or Benoch@hopeci.org.

Community Presentation on New York Main Street Program, July 8 at 4:00 PM at Hope Community, Inc, 174 East 104th Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room

You May Be Eligible for a Matching Grant of Up to $10,000 for:

• New Signage
• New Awning
• Exterior Painting
• Handicapped Access
• Other Commercial Facade Improvements

To learn more about how to improve your business with the New York Main Street program, contact Julie Caracino at (212) 860-8821 ext. 144. Click here to view flyer.

Join host Roger Cabán as he kicks off another edition of Poetas Con Cafe, featuring Playwright Eugene Rodriguez. Produced by Hope Community, Inc., the program is free and open to the general public, with complimentary snacks provided. Click here to view flyer. For Information call Marina Ortiz at (212) 860-8821, Ext. 111.

Come Out To Get Some Answers And Solution To Your Housing Problems. Invited Guests Include: UHAB, Tenants & Neighbors, Housing Here & Now, Legal Aid, DHCR, HPD, NYCHA, CUCS, and others!! Click here to view flyer. For more information call (212) 831-8929.

Newly Constructed Apartments for Rent

The Casablanca is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for 47 rental apartments now under construction at 121-125 East 110th Street in the East Harlem section of Manhattan. Qualified applicants will be required to meet income and family size guidelines and additional selection criteria. Click here to download an application and instructions. Applications may also be requested by mail from: The Casablanca c/o Lemle & Wolff, Inc. 5925 Broadway, Bronx, NY 10463 (be sure to include a self-addressed, stamped envelope).