MulchFest
Bring your holiday tree to a designated City park to be recycled into mulch that will nourish plantings across the City. Remember to remove all lights and ornaments before bringing the tree to a MulchFest site. You are also invited to bring bags to take advantage of the free mulch at selected sites. Visit the Web site for the complete list of locations. The Fest will occur on January 10 and 11 in all five boroughs.
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HOPE 2009
On January 26, 2009, the NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) will conduct the Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE). DHS need thousands of volunteers to canvass parks, subways, and other public spaces to count the number of people living unsheltered in the City.
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Young Filmmakers Called on to Submit Work
Some exciting festivals are looking for work created by young people showcasing the City and the world. The Tribeca Film Institute is currently accepting submissions for their program Our City, My Story, and The Human Rights Watch International Film seeks youth-produced media works on human rights issues.
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Free Car Seat Check
Is your child car seat installed properly? Nine out of ten car seats are not. Find out if yours is. Come to a free car seat check on Saturday, January 10, at Chevrolet-Saturn of Harlem, 2485 Second Avenue at 127th Street, Manhattan, between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. A trained car seat technician will check your seat and demonstrate correct installation.
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Digital TV Transition
If you watch free TV through a roof-top antenna or rabbit ears, your analog TV set will not work after February 17, 2009 when the nation's broadcasters will broadcast only digital TV signals. Find out how to keep getting free TV after that date.
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