Civic Engagement New York

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Founding Picnic

Sun, Aug 23, 8:30 PM

From NYC Civic Girlies

Hi! I just started NYC Civic Girlies, and this picnic is the very first event. Welcome! Here's the idea: Civic engagement in this city can feel like a lot to figure out on your own; where do you start, what does being civically engaged mean, which meetings should you attend, where do we find information, etc. I want this group to make it easier to be connected to our community and get involved. I'm imagining us going to community boards and city council meetings together to not make it seem super intimidating, and have peers to go with. I also envision partnering with local nonprofits to help us get plugged into causes we care about such as food access, housing stability, etc. But before any of that, I want to hear from you; what issues you're interested in, what's held us back from getting involved, and what would make this group genuinely useful to you. No experience needed, nothing to prepare. Just come hang out on the Central Park Great Lawn, meet other civic-minded girlies, and help shape what this group becomes! Light charcuterie, snackage, and picnic punch will be provided. And please come wearing cute picnic wear if you can for cutsie vibes lol. Super excited to see you there!

5 attendees

BRONX volunteers needed

Thu, Aug 27, 11:00 PM

From NYC Non-Profit Meetup (nonprofit volunteers)

4.8

Desert and food events for low income families in the Bronx, and other recipients that need help throughout NY. Every Thursday - Saturday during January and February. Welcome Tasters and Admin assistance. For your help, you will be treated too! RSVP via meetup for location and further information before spots fill up!

1 attendee

Bi-weekly Salon

Sat, Aug 29, 8:30 PM

From NYC Civic Girlies

Bi-weekly salon discussing NYC events, issues, or other intellectual topic of our choice. Expect warm ambiance, aesthetic food, and perhaps a featured speaker from time to time.

2 attendees

Volunteers - Help with our public program! - Free Kayaking for everyone!

Mon, Aug 17, 10:00 PM

From Hoboken Cove Community Boathouse

4.9

**If you want to kayak/paddle board without volunteering just show up between 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM!** Our full schedule and details can be found [HERE](https://sites.google.com/hobokencoveboathouse.org/hccb/free-paddle-days) *** This meetup is for volunteers to run our public program. This program exists only because of you! We can always use the help. No experience is necessary to volunteer. We'll show you the ropes on the spot :) Let us know if you would like to assist with **desk/beach/patrol** (Desk and patrol requires previous training)**.** The lead will do their best to give you your prefer choice but it'll depend on experience and where help is needed. *If you can, please sign up for both morning and afternoon!* **Overall Lead: Andrea** **Desk Primary: Joe** Desk: Pam Marcott **Life Jackets**: Mayank **Beach Primary: Manoj Sadanala** Beach: Anagha Beach: Zee Beach: Ash Beach: Mayan Beach: Lobna Allam Beach: Gretchen Goldsworthy Beach: Yuvika Beach: Jonathan **Cove Patrol Primary: Ella** Cove Patrol: Rajiv Cove Patrol: Karissa Eng

16 attendees

Victory Pints at Wild East Brewing

Mon, Aug 17, 10:00 PM

From Victory Pints: Board Games and Beer

4.8

WEBSITE (http://www.victorypints.com/) TWITTER (https://twitter.com/victory_pints) FACEBOOK (https://www.facebook.com/victorypints) Every Monday we bring some serious board game madness to Wild East Brewing from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. They like board games; we like board games... it's a match made in heaven! WHAT TYPE OF GAMES ARE PLAYED? All types. Real short bluffing games decorated with skulls and flowers. Cooperative games fighting horrible diseases. Classic euro games where you haggle over sheep and wheat. Whether you want to fight unspeakable horrors in Arkham or build railroads across America or rebuild your farm after the black plague (more fun than it sounds) you can probably find a game you would like. Some games you might see are 7 Wonders, Settlers of Catan, Pandemic, Dominion, Dixit, Puerto Rico, Eldritch Horror, Ticket to Ride, Carcasonne among many others. You're also welcome to bring any game you want to play! I DON'T KNOW THESE GAMES? IS IT COOL IF I COME? We're very friendly and if you have no idea what the hell we're talking about just trust us when we say it's ton of fun. We'll have tons of games and we're very happy to show you the rules. Hang out, haves some drinks, and learn a new game. Questions? Comments? Contact us at info@victorypints.com

2 attendees

Meet for a Spiritual Beach Clean up (Biking) Field Trip

Sat, Aug 22, 6:00 PM

From The New York Permaculture Meetup

4.7

Come join me at the Mickenly Public Library for a Beach Clean up talk. We will 1\. Hear a little share about beach clean up experiences and why it is important to care the environment around us\, bring an item you have at home and talk about its story\. 2\. We have a little table to have easy\, middle and high level of questions connected to plastic pollutions/trash\. If you answered it well\. You may receive a **free gift**. (First try first get). You will learn little more about sustainable lifestyle and action you can take. 3\. We will organize/plan a bike trip to do a beach clean up on 08/23/2026, Sunday,field trip. Where and when we will meet, what to bring, and what are going to do with the materials we picked up, an art show host in the library on Sept? In this clean up event we will: 1\. Before we start\, we will have a trash talk\. For example\, we will understand trashing the earth is a problem\, and learn tips to reduce trash in your daily life\. 2\. As we picking it up\, we can sort\, we can store some materials to make art\, we can take picture\, share your awareness\. 3\. Lastly\, after we bring the materials to recycling location\. We will find a location do a earth breathing movements have a forest bath with tea you bring on your own\, and we will debrief in pop corn style talk about what you pick up and what you left behind\. For example\, through doing more than 10 times trash pick up\, I pick up kindness\, gentle and left ignorance behind\. A little background about Antterly. \* has 13 years of guiding Stress Relief Yoga classes. \*got BA in Sustainable Architectural Design \* Interested in talking, sharing Sustainable lifestyle and practicing for more than 13 years.

1 attendee

Casual Drinks, Conversations, and Trivia

Thu, Aug 20, 11:00 PM

From Casual Drinks, Conversations, and Trivia in Fort Greene

4.9

Join me for casual drinks and conversations, and a couple rounds of trivia. This is an event where people from around the neighborhood just meet and talk. Talk about your day, talk about your life, talk about the weather, talk about your hobbies. Anything and everything is welcome! Then, at 8pm, we can join the rest of the bar in a round of Trivia where we can test our repitoire of all-important knowledge. Hopefully we can make meaningful connections and turn strangers into friends.

5 attendees

Speed Friending (Expand Your Social Network)

Thu, Aug 27, 11:00 PM

From Crazy Fun Stuff To Do In NYC

4.1

\*GET TICKETS AT - [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-friending-tickets-1131156542669](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-friending-tickets-1131156542669) *(\*Our events are co-organized by multiple groups so don't pay attention to the RSVPs. They are consistently well attended. Must prepay to attend.)* Summer is a great time to meet new people and make new friends! Come expand your social circle at this fun and friendly event! Prior to the event, we will provide you with some ice breaker questions that you can use, or you can make up your own. At the event, participants will be broken up into groups of 3-4 people. The group will stay together for about 5-10 minutes and at the end of the round, half of the participants will move to a new station and start a new round, meeting new people. \*\*\*\*\*1 item minimum purchase (drinks, non alcoholic is ok, and/or food) FAQs: **How many will attend?** This is a MULTI-GROUP partner Meetup. We will have a good number of members attending. **Can I come alone?** Yes. 95% of those attending will be coming on their own. This is a great way to network, connect and make new friends! **Is this age-specific?** 20s, 30s, 40s. We usually get a good mix of ages. **Do I need to get ticket in advance?** Yes. Prepay only event. $19-$25 depending upon available spaces/how early you purchase ticket

16 attendees

Paint In Central Park (Bucket List Event)

Sun, Aug 30, 5:00 PM

From Mature Social Professionals (40s & 50s+)

4.5

**\*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-in-the-park-tickets-1984990444855](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-in-the-park-tickets-1984990444855) *(This is a prepay event and only way to attend is to get ticket in advance at link above. Our events are co-organized by multiple groups so don't pay attention to the RSVPs. These events are consistently well attended.)* CELEBRATE SPRING AT ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR MEETUPS - A PICNIC 'N PAINT IN CENTRAL PARK! Come join us in a relaxed, creative and social setting. No experience necessary. So grab your picnic basket and enjoy wonderful paint event in Central Park! Included: a pre-sketched canvas, unlimited painting materials (brushes, acrylic paints etc.) and a take home bag. No smocks so please dress appropriately. Please bring something to sit on. What to expect: **• Step-by-step, group-oriented painting instruction, which is designed to simultaneously entertain and enlighten our members.** **• We'll have a professional artist guide you through a featured painting that is yours to keep and proudly display. And don’t worry — no experience is necessary.** **• 2 hour course lead that teaches you the art of mixing colors, blending and painting techniques.** **• All supplies provided - 12x16 pre-sketched canvas, unlimited acrylic paint (water based), brushes, and aprons.** DIRECTIONS TO FIND GROUP: We are located in a cul-de-sac at PINETUM EAST. We will be behind this row of benches (right under the trees). If you are coming from the east side you can find us by entering Central Park on East 84th street. Walk up the ramp, cross over the road and head west. If you are traveling from the west side we are east of the basketball courts. FAQs: What if it rains? We will email attendees a rain date. Can I still attend If I don't know how to paint? Yes, there's no experience necessary. Can I come alone? Yes, about 80% come on their own. Is this age specific? No, all are welcome. Cost? $35-$45, price goes up as the event date gets closer. This event will sell out. Can't purchase at the door. For more fun events follow: [https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283)

1 attendee

Volunteer SUP training - All Levels

Wed, Aug 19, 10:00 PM

From Hoboken Cove Community Boathouse

4.9

Active volunteers who have volunteered for embayments (at least 1 shift) please join us for a SUP training! **PREREQUISITES TO RSVP** 1. You have volunteered at least one shift in 2026 2. You are ok getting wet in case you fall in! Remember that a waiver is required every year. [Click here to complete it.](https://app.waiversign.com/e/5c01c8bb33b77b2595e6fdfa/doc/695a606c38aa3d0012b5747c?event=none) I'll check your email confirmation that day **COME PREPARED** * Quick drying clothes * Change of clothes * Towel * Sunscreen, hat * Water in a reusable bottle **TIMELINE** * 6:00 PM - Meet at HCCB. Prepare equipment. Safety briefing * 6:15pm - cut off to arrive * 6:20 PM - Move SUPs to beach * 6:30 PM - Practice in the cove. Depending on the group maybe take a little trip * 8:15 PM - Return to boathouse * 8:30 PM - clean and debrief * 8:45 PM -Training ends

10 attendees

Volunteers - 10am Help with our public program! - Free Kayaking for everyone!

Sun, Aug 23, 2:00 PM

From Hoboken Cove Community Boathouse

4.9

**If you want to kayak/paddle board without volunteering just show up anytime on this date between 11 am - 3 pm!** Our full schedule and details can be found [HERE](https://sites.google.com/hobokencoveboathouse.org/hccb/free-paddle-days) *** This meetup is for volunteers to run our public program. This program exists only because of you! We can always use the help. No experience is necessary to volunteer. We'll show you the ropes on the spot :) Let us know if you would like to assist with **desk/beach/patrol** (Desk and patrol requires previous training)**.** The lead will do their best to give you your prefer choice but it'll depend on experience and where help is needed. *If you can, please sign up for both morning and afternoon!* **Overall Lead:** Desk Primary: Desk: Life jackets: Beach Primary: Lead in training: Beach: Cove Patrol Primary: Cove Patrol: Cove Patrol: SUP: Float:

6 attendees

50s & Over Central Park Social Walk

Sun, Aug 23, 4:00 PM

From Crazy Fun Stuff To Do In NYC

4.1

**\*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT -** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-park-social-walk-50s-over-tickets-1307309892079](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-park-social-walk-50s-over-tickets-1307309892079) (\*Limited 5 save $5 by using discount code "5" at checkout. Multiple groups are co-organizing so RSVP's shown are just a very small portion attending. Based on previous walks, we'll have around 20.) Our Winter Walks offer invigorating, scenic, and a healthy outdoor activity, at one of our most popular NY locations - Central Park! Plus, it's a great and different way to meet others and make new friends of the same age! You will randomly be paired with others in the beginning then rotate at designated times so that you get to meet everyone participating. This event very casual and non-awkward + our host will help to make introductions. We will casually walk a 1.5-2 mile stretch through Central Park. You will also have the option to hang out afterwards where you can exchange contact info with others. Reminder, this is a a "social" walk and gender ratios may not be even. FAQs: **Where to meet?** Exact meeting location with host contact info will be sent to all paid attendees day of the event. **How many will attend?** We limit the # of attendees to a max of 20 so everyone has enough time to get to know each other. **What if rains?** We will email attendees a new date. **Can I come alone?** Yes, about 90% come on their own. **How much?** $15-$20 depending upon when you get ticket and spots left. P.S. We also do this Central Park Walk fo 20s-40s - [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-park-sunset-singles-stroll-tickets-1981450525862](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-park-sunset-singles-stroll-tickets-1981450525862)

16 attendees

Bi-weekly salon discussing NYC events, issues, or other intellectual topic of our choice. Expect warm ambiance, aesthetic food, and perhaps a featured speaker from time to time.

2 attendees

Volunteers - Help with our public program! - Free Kayaking for everyone!

Mon, Aug 17, 10:00 PM

From Hoboken Cove Community Boathouse

4.9

16 attendees

Victory Pints at Wild East Brewing

Mon, Aug 17, 10:00 PM

From Victory Pints: Board Games and Beer

4.8

2 attendees

Meet for a Spiritual Beach Clean up (Biking) Field Trip

Sat, Aug 22, 6:00 PM

From The New York Permaculture Meetup

4.7

1 attendee

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