UFT Calendar

A listing of events sponsored by UFT-affiliated groups or of interest to UFT members. Events are listed by date and include the group sponsoring the event for easy searching (hit ctrl-F or the appropriate "find" command for your browser to search the page). Here are directions to UFT Headquarters and Borough Offices.

Registration required: events marked "CC" require an event registration coupon, which can be found in the paper version of the New York Teacher as part of the UFT Calendar.

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WTC Visitor Center volunteers
The Tribute WTC Visitor Center is looking for volunteers to conduct walking tours near the World Trade Center site. It is seeking teachers that worked in NYC on Sept. 11, 2001 and can share how they experienced and discussed the event with their students. Volunteers will be trained to provide an hour-long tour to visitors, adults and students from around the world. Training consists of one weekend session, followed by individually-scheduled training sessions. Volunteers work a minimum of 6 to 8 hours a month. Contact Rachael at 1-212-422-3520, ext. 118, or volunteer@tributewtc.org.

Through May 15, 2008

UFT Players
4 p.m., Rehearsals for Signature Performances at UFT headquarters.

Through May 18, 2008

NYCATA exhibition
Annual Spring Artist/Teacher Non Juried Exhibition, Broome Street Gallery, 498 Broome St., Manhattan. Artist reception, May 15, 5-7 p.m. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

May 13, 2008

NYCATA
4:30 p.m., Open executive board meeting at UFT headquarters.

May 14, 2008

DA
4 p.m., at UFT headquarters.

May 14, 2008

NYC Dance Educators
4:30 p.m., Membership meeting at UFT headquarters.

May 16, 2008

New Teacher Social
3:30–5:30 p.m., at T.G.I. Fridays, 7000 Austin Street, Forest Hills, Queens. For new teachers in District 28. RSVP to tdacruz@uft.org.

May 16, 2008

Meet the Author ... Michelle Bodden
4–6:30 p.m., at UFT headquarters. Michelle Bodden, UFT vice president of Elementary Schools will read and sign copies of her book, "Obara the Gatekeeper." A light dinner will be served. To register, go to http://uft.wufoo.com/forms/new-teachers/http/true or send an e-mail to jdownes@ufttc.org. To view the flyer go http://www.uft.org/chapter/teacher/elementary/events/obara_gatekeeper.pdf. RSVP by May 10.

May 17, 2008

AFT Black Caucus NYS Chapter
5–8 p.m., at the Bronx UFT Office, 2500 Halsey Street. Second Annual “Kids Who Cook” Scholarship Fundraiser. Kids ages 5–18 are needed to serve dishes prepared by them, parents, and grandparents and any family member willing to assist. Tickets are $20 and are available at UFT borough offices. Children under five are free. For more information, contact Zina Burton-Myrick at 1-347-351-2592 or Lisa Wilson at 1-347-821-7090.

May 18, 2008

Humane Education
12 noon, The Veggie Pride Parade aims to raise awareness of vegetarian/vegan lifestyes. Join the UFT Humane Education Committee as they co-sponsor the march from Greenwich Village to Washington Square Park for a festival of rock music, speakers and exhibitors. All are welcome. For more information about the event visit the Web site at http://www.veggieprideparade.org/. For more information about HEC participation, send an e-mail to HumaneEd@aol.com with “Veggie Pride” in the subject line; phone: 1-212-410-3095.

May 20, 2008

Jewish Heritage
4:30 p.m. at the Brooklyn UFT office, 335 Adams Street. The UFT Jewish Heritage Committee/JLC Educators’ Chapter is sponsoring this years Jewish Heritage event. Joseph Dorinson, LIU professor of history, author and lecturer will present a program, including vintage film clips on Vaudeville. It will be followed by a kosher dinner. Cost is $22 per person. Make checks payable to Educators’ Chapter JLC, and mail to: Joel Shiller, Staten Island UFT, 4456 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10312. No tickets will be mailed. For additional information call 1-718-605-1400.

May 21, 2008

Veterans
5 p.m., Wreath Laying at the Vietnam Memorial.

May 22, 2008

District 21 UFT Scholarship Dinner Dance
6 p.m., at El Caribe Country Club, 5945 Strickland Ave., Brooklyn. Tickets are $85 (tables of 12 or more $80 per ticket). Contact: Judy Gerowitz at 1-718-852-4900.

May 27, 2008

Social Workers & Psychologists
4:30–6 p.m., General membership meeting, 50 Broadway, Classroom B, 2nd Floor.

May 27, 2008

Bronx 55/25 borough informational meeting
4–6 p.m., Bronx UFT Office, 2500 Halsey Street, Bronx. Should I opt in? Get answers to your questions from UFT pension experts.

May 27, 2008

Brooklyn 55/25 borough informational meeting
4–6 p.m., Lafayette HS, 2630 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn. Should I opt in? Get answers to your questions from UFT pension experts.

May 27, 2008

Queens 55/25 borough informational meeting
4–6 p.m., Long Island City HS, 14–30 Broadway, Long Island City. Should I opt in? Get answers to your questions from UFT pension experts.

May 27, 2008

Staten Island 55/25 borough informational meeting
4–6 p.m., IS 72, 33 Ferndale Avenue, Staten Island. Should I opt in? Get answers to your questions from UFT pension experts.

May 28, 2008

Brooklyn 55/25 borough informational meeting
4–6 p.m., Canarsie HS, 1600 Rockaway Pkwy, Brooklyn. Should I opt in? Get answers to your questions from UFT pension experts.

May 28, 2008

Queens 55/25 borough informational meeting
4–6 p.m., Francis Lewis HS, 58-20 Utopia Pkwy, Flushing. Should I opt in? Get answers to your questions from UFT pension experts.

May 28, 2008

ELAC
4:30–6:30 p.m., at UFT headquarters. “Stop Looking Out of the Window: Creative Techniques for Today’s Disaffected Youth.” Bring 10–15 copies of your plan for a creative lesson that worked. Handouts. Refreshments. Open to all teachers of language arts.

May 29, 2008

Bronx 55/25 borough informational meeting
4–6 p.m., Bronx UFT Office, 2500 Halsey Street, Bronx. Should I opt in? Get answers to your questions from UFT pension experts.

May 29, 2008

Queens 55/25 borough informational meeting
4–6 p.m., August Martin HS, 156-10 Baisley Blvd., Jamaica, Quens. Should I opt in? Get answers to your questions from UFT pension experts.

May 29, 2008

Italian-American
5 p.m., at UFT headquarters. The Committee Educators Chapter and the Italian-American Labor Council presents a reading of Mario Fratti’s one act play, “Garibaldi.” The program is free but because of space, attendance will be on a first come basis. A reception with light refreshments will follow. For more information and to register, contact George Altomare at 1-212-598-7771.

May 30, 2008

New Teacher Social
3:30–5:30 p.m., at Rollin' Green (Corner of Commonwealth Blvd. and Jericho Tpke.), Belrose, NY. For new teachers in District 26. RSVP to tdacruz@uft.org.

May 30, 2008

UFT Players
4 p.m., board meeting at UFT headquarters.

May 30, 2008

“Dancing With The Staff”
The Bronx Borough Office cordially invites you to our first charity event “Dancing With The Staff” to benefit the UFT Disaster Relief fund, 7–10 p.m., at the UFT Bronx Borough Office, 2500 Halsey Street, Bronx, NY 10461. Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased at any Borough Office. For more information or to RSVP, contact Lorieann Sanchez at 1-718-862-6055 or lsanchez@uft.org.

May 30, 2008

Camp scholarships
The 2008 UFT Summer Camp Program, conducted in cooperation with the NYC Central Labor Council, is offering children of UFT members a $100 scholarship to summer camps. The scholarships will be paid directly to the camps; members must separately register their children at a camp. Applications and more information are available at the Central Labor Council Web site: http://nycclc.org/?zone=view_page.cfm&page=Community20Services. Completed applications should be mailed by May 30 to Briget Anne Rein, Special Representative Legislation/ Political Action, UFT, 52 Broadway, New York, NY 10004. Additional information can be obtained by calling Pegg Ortega-Camacho at 1-212-604-9552.

May 30, 2008

District 20 Spring Fling
3–6 p.m., at Yellow Hook Grille, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Join District 20 for another Spring Fling. Special guests: Consultants from the UFT Pension Department. Questions will be answered, free food, drinks and a few surprises.

May 31, 2008

Hellenic-American Educators
8 p.m., at the Greek Cultural Center, 27-09 Crescent Street, Astoria, Queens. Theatre Party featuring “39 and Single.” Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the box office at 1-718-626-5111.

June 1, 2008

UFT Runners
10 a.m. in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. The 19th Annual Kenneth Dolan 5K Race (3.1 miles). Registration fee before May 31 is $15; on race day $20. Register at http://www.geocities.com/kennydolan5k. Send an e-mail to Kevin Miller to let him know that you’re joining the team kevinsmiller2002@yahoo.com.

June 2, 2008

Manhattan 55/25 borough informational meeting
4–6 p.m., Julia Richman Complex, 300 East 68th Street, Manhattan. Should I opt in? Get answers to your questions from UFT pension experts.

June 4, 2008

Library Media
4–6 p.m., 50 Broadway, Classroom C, 2nd Floor. Open to all library teachers. Participants are asked to bring their favorite adult book to discuss with colleagues. Light refreshments. RSVP to June Schwarz at jschwarz@uft.org or Christine Hatami at chatami@uft.org.

June 4, 2008

Lesbian & Gay Teachers
6–8 p.m., at the LGBT Center, 208 West 13th St., Manhattan. E-mail: lgta@aol.com; phone: 1-212-239-4885; 1212-933-4544; or 1-646-660-3303.

June 4, 2008

Manhattan 55/25 borough informational meeting
4–6 p.m., High School Fashion Industries, 225 West 24th Street, Manhattan. Should I opt in? Get answers to your questions from UFT pension experts.

June 5, 2008

Brooklyn 55/25 borough informational meeting
4–6 p.m., Brooklyn Tech HS, 29 Fort Greene Place, Brooklyn. Should I opt in? Get answers to your questions from UFT pension experts.

June 6, 2008

NYCATA
4:30–6 p.m., at the Museum of Modern Art, The Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Education and Research Building, 4 West 54 Street (off 5th Ave.), Manhattan. End Year Celebration. Plan for 2008–2000, recognize ARTWORKS 2008 awardees, visit the museum galleries. Join the committee for dinner at Pergola Des Artiste’s French Restaurant, 252 West 46 Street (between Broadway and 8th Ave.), Manhattan. Participants can meet at 8 p.m. at the Membership Desk in the main lobby of the museum at 8 p.m. or meet at the restaurant at 8:15 p.m. The cost of dinner is $30 and includes appetizer, entree, one glass of wine/beer or soft drink, dessert, tea or coffee. Gratuity and tip included. RSVP to Mario Asaro at mariobro4@nyc.rr.com, subject “NYCATA dinner."

June 7, 2008

ATSS
7 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Join the Teachers of Social Studies for a full day bus tour of Wilmington, Delaware. Featuring: Delaware Art Museum with a guided tour of “The Baroque World of Fernando Botero;” lunch at the museum; a tour of Winterthur, the Dupont Family Estate (a tram tour of the gardens and a guided tour of the mansion); and dinner at the Mendenhall Inn. The cost of $140 includes lunch and dinner, all admissions, tours and tips. Bus departs from UFT headquarters. Make checks payable to ATSS/UFT. Information: Carolyn Herbst at 1-212-510-6389 or 1-646-258-1942. CC

June 10, 2008

Social Workers & Psychologists
4:30–6 p.m., 50 Broadway, Classroom B, 2nd Floor.

June 11, 2008

NYC Dance Educators
4:30 p.m., Membership meeting at UFT headquarters.

June 13, 2008

Humane Education
Join the committee along with representatives of the New York Bird Club, In Defense of Animals and United Poultry Concerns for National Pigeon Day Celebration in Central Park, 4–8 p.m., enter at 72nd Street & Fifth Ave. Learn how carrier pigeons Cher Ami and GI Joe saved the lives of more than 1,000 men in wartime. Become part of Project Pigeon Watch and have fun with your class learning about these fascinating NYC residents. For more information, visit the Web site http://www.nationalpigeonday.blogspot.com/.

June 14, 2008

Second Annual AFT/Latino Caucus Scholarship Brunch
10 a.m., at the UFT Bronx Borough Office, 2500 Halsey Street, Bronx, NY 10461. Tickets are $25 per person. For more information or to RSVP, contact Sally Morales at 1-718-862-6027 or smorales@uft.org.

June 14, 2008

“Gospel Fest”
6–10 p.m., at the UFT Bronx Borough Offic, 2500 Halsey Street, Bronx, NY 10461. For more information or to RSVP, contact Nanette Rosario-Sanchez at 1-718-862-6087 or nrosario@uft.org.

June 17, 2008

NYCATA
4:30 p.m., Artworks ‘08 Planning meeting at UFT headquarters.

June 18, 2008

Lab Specialists
4–5:30 p.m., 50 Broadway, Classroom A, 2nd Floor.

June 20, 2008

UFT Players
4 p.m., board meeting at UFT headquarters.

June 20, 2008

New Teachers
Attention new members (0–5 years), you are invited to see the Staten Island Yankees play at Richmond County Ballpark, 75 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island. Celebrate the end of a productive school year with fireworks, food and a baseball game overlooking the Manhattan skyline. RSVP by May 16 to agerard@ufttc.org or sleary@ufttc.org. Reserve a ticket for you and a guest. Hold the spot with $5 for each ticket requested. Tickets are limited so sign up early. All you can eat hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, salad, soda, water, chips and dessert are included. Bring a glove to catch the foul balls because seats are close to the field.