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Still Working: KidLit TV
An online television channel that celebrates reading, writing and the art of children's books -- filmed out of a Franklin Street loft -- is expertly poised for this moment. / 1 comment
Local Business Update: Downtown Dance Factory
The dance studio has 85 classes running live on Zoom, with hundreds of dancers participating, but summer enrollment could determine its future in the neighborhood. / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: Art lessons for parents and teachers
Plus Duane Park joins in the 7p #clapbecausewecare effort; NYCxDesign will have some things online this spring; alternate side parking suspended till April 17.
Local Expert: Book Nook and its young readers
The literacy experts at Book Nook have some tips to make reading at home more fun for kids. NB: some of these might work for your own reading schedule as well.
Fashion Squad School owner sewing masks for hospitals
Working with a Brooklyn upholsterer called Stichroom, a local resident is fulfilling orders for masks that then are distributed to city hospitals.
Seen & Heard: What’s open in Chinatown
The Chinatown BID is keeping a couple of lists updated. Plus Zoom playwriting classes for kids; deliveries from Luv Michael granola; and some words for spring.
Local Non-Profit Update: Church Street School
The school for music and art, which has been in the neighborhood for three decades, relies on events and grants to augment tuition revenue. Those are now gone.
A little sunshine to cheer you up in these dark days
Choreographers Tracie Stanfield and Eric John Campros recruited some Downtown Dance Factory kids to make this infectious video that is joy in a bottle.
Local Expert: HRP Mamas and its network of neighborhood mothers
In a time when people are not just feeling isolated but actually *are* isolated, HRP Mamas is trying to fill the gaps for young and expectant mothers.
Seen & Heard: Fundraiser started for Edward’s staff
Plus some after school activity providers band together; dining bond initiative started; snow on Greenwich Street; virus PSAs, in art. / 1 comment
Downtown Little League postponed until May 11
A determination for the rest of the season will be made at a later date.
If you are desperate for fresh air…
The parks are open and one of this neighborhood's great resources in times of crisis. Plus this may be your only chance to find some free space at the fields. / 12 comments
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