GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY AT CITY HALL PARK
The City Hall Park Conservancy is starting a new series of Saturday morning volunteering in the park every second Saturday of the month as of Oct. 14. The first one will begin at 9a meeting at the Warren Street gate and the ongoing free t’ai chi will take place later that morning at 11a. There is also a new map on the website that will eventually be printed and posted at the entry gates.

DONATION DRIVE AT COCOON
Cocoon will host a Community Market & Donation Drive on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10a to 1p on their patio on Greenwich and Duane. The non-profit organization Room to Grow will be collecting gently used clothes and toys (for newborns to age 5) while Cocoon members and small businesses will showcase unique goods like handmade necklaces, sustainable knitwear, curated gift boxes and homemade mochi. No RSVP required and the event is open to the public.

COMMUNITY CONVENTION WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS
State Senator Brian Kavanagh will host the District 27 Community Convention on Sunday, Oct. 15, from 12-5:30p at MS 131 (100 Hester Street). Kavanagh and other local elected officials will speak and attendees can participate in breakout rooms to discuss pressing issues and meet local organizations and government agencies. If you have questions or concerns, you can also call 212-298-5565 or email kavanagh@nysenate.gov. Register for the event here.

FREE ASPHALT GREEN FOR 65+ IN BPC
This is only for Battery Park City residents, but in case you are reading: Asphalt Green has free daytime memberships for folks 65 and up! That’s a deal. (Also, I got the senior discount at Core Power Yoga: a senior there is 53!!) Your primary residence has to be in zip code 10280 or 10282. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through December 31, 2023.