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SUMMARY:Volunteer Call
DESCRIPTION:Dig in for Our Parks!\n\n\n\nJoin the citywide initiative to beautify our parks and give back to your community. \n\n\n\nMeet at garden shed behind fountain near cafe. \n\n\n\nWear sturdy shoes\, no sandals!  \n\n\n\nBring beverage. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 6\, rain or shine10am to 1pm \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan’t make this event?\n\n\n\nSign up to receive the latest volunteer updates and connect with us! \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about volunteering
URL:https://hammarskjoldplaza.org/event/volunteer-call/
LOCATION:Dag Hammarskjold Plaza\, East 47th Street between First and Second Avenue\, New York\, New York\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,News,Volunteers
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SUMMARY:April 25: Earth Day celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the Earth Day celebration in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza\n\n\n\nFeaturing family-friendly arts and crafts\, recycling and educational\, interactive games. Sample Turkish treats from Taskin\, the park cafe. Sign up to volunteer for clean and green activities. Share your photos and selfies. \n\n\n\nDo you know that Hammarskjold Plaza boasts the largest urban forest and public garden in east midtown Manhattan? Giant lungs supply oxygen to keep you healthy. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, April 25th10am to 12pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan’t make this event?\n\n\n\nSign up to receive the latest volunteer updates and connect with us! \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about volunteering
URL:https://hammarskjoldplaza.org/event/earth-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Dag Hammarskjold Plaza\, East 47th Street between First and Second Avenue\, New York\, New York\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,News,Volunteers
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SUMMARY:Tree & Menorah Lighting / Dec 10th!
DESCRIPTION:Annual Tree & Menorah Lighting Celebration – FREE!\n\n\n\nOur annual Tree and Menorah Lighting returns to Dag Hammarskjold Plaza with Santa. and the Holiday Carolers. Clad in Victorian costume\, the carolers’ acapella harmonies lift our spirit with winter showtunes\, golden oldies\, hymns and Hannukah songs. Free cookies and hot cocoa. Kids join Santa for the count down. \n\n\n\nAs the winter solstice brings the longest night\, the Turtle Bay Association continues its long tradition of providing the wonderful lighted tree in the entrance dome while Friends of Dag adorn the Plaza with lighted trees in the six fountains and the big holiday wreath in the center colonnade. Many thanks to our friends at the Parks department for orchestrating the power supply and installations. We’re ready for the holidays! \n\n\n\nFriends of Dag Plaza and the Turtle Bay Association sponsor the event with support from the Vanderbilt YMCA and The Family School. Thanks also to Taskin Cafe and Bakery for contributing tasty treats! \n\n\n\nWednesday\, December 10th5:30pm to 7pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan’t make this event?\n\n\n\nSign up to receive the latest volunteer updates and connect with us! \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about volunteering
URL:https://hammarskjoldplaza.org/event/tree-menorah-lighting-free-dec-10th/
LOCATION:Dag Hammarskjold Plaza\, East 47th Street between First and Second Avenue\, New York\, New York\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,News
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SUMMARY:VOLUNTEERS: Friday at Noon
DESCRIPTION:Parks’ Daffodil Project℠ has planted 7.5 million daffodils bulbs across NYC as a living memorial to the victims of 9/11. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLend a hand!\n\n\n\nWHEN: \n\n\n\nFriday 11/21 at Noon until 2 PM for Flower bulb planting and Cleanup. \n\n\n\nWHERE: \n\n\n\nMeet behind Plaza cafe near garden shed. \n\n\n\nWHAT: \n\n\n\nWe will be planting a wide array of spring-blooming flower bulbs and raking leaves. We are planting flower bulbs in the front border behind seating wall and cleaning up the naturalized garden behind gate and low fence.  \n\n\n\nNo experience necessary. Tools and gloves supplied.  \n\n\n\nWHO: \n\n\n\nYOU\, Friends and Neighbors. \n\n\n\nHOW: \n\n\n\nRSVP to fdhp@hammarskjoldplaza.org with your contact info. If you decide last minute\, just show up–but it helps us plan if we know how many helping hands we can count on. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan’t make this event?\n\n\n\nSign up to receive the latest volunteer updates and connect with us! \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about volunteering
URL:https://hammarskjoldplaza.org/event/volunteers-friday-at-noon/
LOCATION:Dag Hammarskjold Plaza\, East 47th Street between First and Second Avenue\, New York\, New York\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,News,Volunteers
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SUMMARY:IT’S MY PARK / Volunteers Needed!
DESCRIPTION:Join this citywide initiative to beautify our parks.\n\n\n\nGive back to your community and enjoy making a difference. \n\n\n\nVisit us at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza\, where we’ll be: \n\n\n\n\nPlanting flower bulbs\n\n\n\nRaking\, sweeping\, pruning\, and having fun!\n\n\n\nTools supplied\n\n\n\nBring water or beverage\n\n\n\nWear sturdy shoes\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by The New York City Association of Hotel Concierges® \n\n\n\nThursday\, November 13th11am to 1pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan’t make this event?\n\n\n\nSign up to receive the latest volunteer updates and connect with us! \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about volunteering
URL:https://hammarskjoldplaza.org/event/its-my-park-volunteers-needed-2/
LOCATION:Dag Hammarskjold Plaza\, East 47th Street between First and Second Avenue\, New York\, New York\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,News,Volunteers
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SUMMARY:Street Fair- Eat\, Shop\, Explore
DESCRIPTION:Visit our table at the Grand Central Food & Craft Festival\, a one-block street fair on East 41st Street between Lexington and Third Avenue\, 11 AM until 6 PM. Meet our directors and get the scoop on Autumn events and volunteer opportunities.
URL:https://hammarskjoldplaza.org/event/street-fair-eat-shop-explore/
LOCATION:New York
CATEGORIES:Featured,News
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SUMMARY: FREE CONCERT: Latin Jazz Orchestra Aug 21
DESCRIPTION:(Rain date August 22) \n\n\n\nFREE Latin Jazz/World Music Concert & Tribute to Santana\n\n\n\nBliss out with Afro-Peruvian Jazz and new Latin trends. Musical Director and vocalist Corina Bartra pushes the boundaries with her full orchestra. A joyful musical adventure awaits you under the lush tree canopy of East Midtown’s largest park and greenspace. \n\n\n\nPresented by Friends of Dag Hammarskjold Plaza and the Vanderbilt YMCA in cooperation with NYC Parks & Recreation.
URL:https://hammarskjoldplaza.org/event/free-concert-latin-jazz-orchestra/
LOCATION:Dag Hammarskjold Plaza\, 47th and 2nd Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,News
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SUMMARY:FREE Latin Jazz/World Music Concert July 24
DESCRIPTION:(Rain date July 25) \n\n\n\nFREE Latin Jazz/World Music Concert & Tribute to Santana\n\n\n\nA pioneer of Afro-Peruvian Jazz and new Latin trends\, Corina Bartra pushes the boundaries of musical expression with her 6-piece ensemble. The perfect groove for a balmy summer evening with a 30-minute tribute to Santana. Bliss out to irresistible rhythms. A sultry\, joyful musical adventure awaits you! \n\n\n\nCheck back for weather updates if rain showers threaten! \n\n\n\nPresented by Friends of Dag Hammarskjold Plaza and the Vanderbilt YMCA in cooperation with NYC Parks & Recreation.
URL:https://hammarskjoldplaza.org/event/free-latin-jazz-world-music-concert/
LOCATION:Dag Hammarskjold Plaza\, 47th and 2nd Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,News
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
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URL:https://hammarskjoldplaza.org/event/board-meeting-8/
LOCATION:New York
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