••• From OpenTable: $25 for $50 “exuberant” (?) food and drink at Ponte’s.

••• From Mehtaphor: “The much awaited Gastro Kids After School program starts on Friday, March 18, from 4 to 5 p.m. and is open to children between 4 and 16. Due to the high number of requests received, we inaugurate the program with a Gastro cooking class with me. To sign up please call 212-542-9440. The cost is $60 per child.”

••• “On March 9, 2011, in observation of Ash Wednesday, historic Trinity Church and St. Paul’s Chapel will offer the Imposition of the Ashes throughout the day.  At 12:05 PM at Trinity Church, there will be a celebration of the Eucharist featuring music sung by the Trinity Choir and congregational hymns; The Rt. Rev. Mark Sisk, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New York, will preach.” For us non-worshippers, this is a reminder not to point out the smudges on others’ foreheads.

••• From Tippr: $15 for $30 food and drink at Salume, the sandwich shop on W. Broadway in Soho.

••• From Grandaisy Bakery: “Today is Mardi Gras and we’re helping you celebrate with 50% OFF our Filone or get 2 brioche buns FREE! Just say code ‘nawlins’ and enjoy 1 offer/person, while supplies last, today only.” From Tribeca Treats: “Laissez les bon temps rouler! Find a jelly bean in your cupcake at Tribeca Treats today, and you’ll win a prize!”

••• Note: The Tribeca Citizen newsletter was sent out again this morning for no reason I can determine. Sorry about that! If it happens again tomorrow, get your weapons: We’re going to war against the machines.