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Founding Picnic

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!

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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!

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1 attendee
Bi-weekly Salon

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.

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

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:** **Desk Primary:** Desk: **Life Jackets**: **Beach Primary:** Beach: Beach: Beach: Beach: **Cove Patrol Primary:** Cove Patrol: Cove Patrol: Cove Patrol:

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Trivia Meetup - Sat. Aug. 15

Trivia Meetup - Sat. Aug. 15

Sat, Aug 15, 6:00 PM
From NYC Trivia Board Games
4.7

A Saturday afternoon of trivia at this location. This Whole Foods is at 450 West 33 Street in lManhattan. The IRT and IND trains stop a couple of blocks away. The seating area is upstairs. Turn left after getting off the escalator. A large food and beverage selection. Cashiers on the main and lower levels. MAKE A PURCHASE and hold on to the receipt in case they ask. If you find you cannot attend, change your RSVP to NO. Okay, let's see how this works out.

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Volunteers - 8am  Help with our public program!  - Free Kayaking for everyone!

Volunteers - 8am Help with our public program! - Free Kayaking for everyone!

Sat, Aug 15, 12:00 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 9 am - 4 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: Daniel** Desk Primary: Daniel Desk: Yvonne Life jackets: Jingwei Beach Primary: Ella Beach: Rajiv Beach: Jose Beach: Mike Beach: Karissa Cove Patrol Primary: Harshal Cove Patrol: Zane Cove Patrol: Danny SUP: Charlotte

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Meetup is a valuable tool for building a network within civic communities. However, the reach and success of advocacy efforts largely depend on active participation and dedication.

Not every interest may be represented everywhere in NYC due to varying group formation rates. However, you can create a new group if not currently available.