Next month (April) is Autism Awareness Month and I’m so happy that there are so many amazing events in my borough of The Bronx. And I’m so happy that 3 of the 4 major events have been organized by women I call friends.
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Get your Zumba and sweat for a cause with fitness instructor Melissa Bowman!
Thursday April 3, 2014 | 6:30pm until 8:30pm
Asmara Ballroom | 2165 Powell Ave
$10.00 in advance – $15.00 at the door
Tickets Available Here: Eventbrite.com/e/zumba-fitness-for-autism-tickets
Registration begins at 6:30 pm and Zumba Fitness starts at 7pm and end at 8:15 pm
There will be raffles at the end – you won’t want to miss it!
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Eat. Sing. And be HAPPY while raising money for autism!
Friday, April 4, 2014 | 5:00pm until 12:00am
Ralph’s Salsa Soul Lounge | 1315 Commerce Avenue
Order tickets via Eventbrite:
Now accepting online donations via paypal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=HKWF7K8SCXXLC
All Donations and proceeds collected will benefit the Bronxchester’s new Challenger League for Children on the Spectrum ages 4-13 years old. We hope to raise enough funds to cover all costs of equipment, uniforms and fees.
Entrance is FREE, but donations are greatly appreciated. There will be a complimentary latin buffet, great happy hour specials, and amazing prizes will be raffled off throughout the evening.
Note: Tickets are not required for entry.
For more information on the event, sponsors, and/or in-kind donations, contact Lizette Hernandez BronxchesterChallengerLeague@gmail.com
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Bronx Walk Now for Autism Speaks
Sunday, April 6th, 2014, 9:00AM
Sunday, April 6th, 2014, 9:00AM
Orchard Beach, Bronx, NY
Yes, I know. Autism Speaks. I’m not always in agreement with their philosophy – BUT, this is the first time the walk has been organized in The Bronx. The Bronx is grossly underserved and lacking when it comes to resources, services and appropriate schools. So if people don’t show up to this event simply because they do not agree with Autism Speaks, think about the optics. People won’t see a low attendance number as a protest against the organization. They will simply think that the residents of The Bronx do not care about autism.
www.walknowforautismspeaks.org
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ROBERTO CLEMENTE PARK | NYSParks.com – Roberto Clemente State Park
301 West Tremont Avenue | Bronx, NY 10453
Saturday, April 12, 2014
12 – 4
Bring the kids out for games, arts & crafts and giveaways for a day of family fun and lots of helpful information. The event is FREE and open to all.
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Do you know of an autism awareness event in The Bronx? Please share in the comments!
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