– on Saturday, August 29, 2009

Join the Downtown Boathouse for 20-minute instructional paddles, and explore the Hudson River first hand. Participants are required to wear a bathing suit, or shorts and a t-shirt, and you must know how to swim. Downtown Boathouse volunteers will supply life jackets, kayaks, paddles, and some tips on paddling. Weather permitting only. For daily weather status: (646) 613-0740.

Categories: Wellness Event Summer on the Hudson

09:00 AM– on Saturday, August 29, 2009

If life is a race, some children start last. Underprivileged and marginalized, millions of India’s children are deprived of their basic human rights – to food, water, shelter, healthcare and education. Join CRY America (Child Rights and You) and be a part of this unique opportunity to create a lasting change in the lives of millions of marginalized children in India, living thousands of miles away from you. We need your support – register for the event, donate, become a fundraiser, help with event sponsorships or become a team captain!

A variety of skill levels are invited to participate in this year’s New York City Walk event, including a 5k competitive Run for sports enthusiasts starting at 9:00 am and a non competitive 5k Walk for families starting at 9:30 am. Top finishers will receive special recognition and all participants will receive an attractive CRY T-shirt and CRY memorabilia.

Categories: Fund-raising Event

06:30 PM– on Saturday, August 29, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a popular Shakespeare comedy.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream tells the tale of the strange events that occur when mischievous forest fairies magically transform the romantic fate of two young couples.

Categories: Movie/Theater Event