CONTACTS: Andrea Kotuk / Andrea & Associates / (212) 353-9585
Felix A. Urrutia, Jr. / Police Athletic League / (212) 477-9450
INVITATION TO COVER
EVENT: POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE YOUNGSTERS
CELEBRATE “THE CARIBBEAN” ON CULTURAL DAY
Over 1000 PAL children, ages eight and nine, unite to celebrate and learn about the cultures of Native American nations throughout the United States with a colorful parade, interactive exhibits, Knowledge Bowl competition and interactive performances.
During the summer, youngsters from 14 PAL centers throughout the five boroughs have studied the cultures and lifestyles of their assigned tribes, as well as the unique contributions that they made to our country. Tribes featured include: Apache, Blackfoot, Cherokee, Cheyenne, Cree, Inuit, Iroquois, Mohegan, Shawnee, Nez Perce, Ojibwe, Pueblo, Seminole and Shoshone.
Join PAL youngsters for exhibits, performances and a lesson on the history, key facts and figures of the different tribes that make up our country!
DATE: Wednesday, August 13, 2008
TIME: 10:30 a.m./ Kick-off parade with children in homemade costumes from all 14 PAL centers
10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. / Cultural Day Fun!
Interactive Exhibits
Knowledge Bowl Competition
Dramatic and Musical Performances
PLACE: Pelham Bay Park
Middletown Road Entrance
Bronx
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CONTACTS: Andrea Kotuk / Andrea & Associates / (212) 353-9585
Felix A. Urrutia, Jr. / Police Athletic League / (212) 477-9450
INVITATION TO COVER
EVENT: Borough Days
PAL children enjoy a kick-off parade, hands-on arts and crafts, storytelling, face painting, street games, carnival games and a talent show with hundreds of young New Yorkers.
DATE/PLACE :
Mon, Aug 11th - Queens
Tues, Aug 12th - Brooklyn
Wed, Aug 13 - Staten Island
Thurs, Aug 14, - Manhattan
Friday, August 15, Bronx
TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. / Kick-off parade of thousands of children with hand-made Play Street Banners
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. / CARNIVAL FUN!
• Street Games
• Educational Activities
• Arts & Crafts
• Non-stop Youth Talent Show
On-site contact: Richard Guevara / Police Athletic League/ (917) 553-7151
Police Athletic League summer programs provide children with safe and organized recreation in neighborhoods with few resources. Play Streets give children the opportunity to play sports and games, participate in arts and crafts, and enjoy cultural activities.
The Police Athletic League, founded in 1914, has been serving New York City’s young people for more than 90 years.
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CONTACTS: Andrea Kotuk / Andrea & Associates / (212) 353-9585
Felix A. Urrutia, Jr. / Police Athletic League / (212) 477-9450
INVITATION TO COVER
EVENT: SPORTS DAY
DATE: Thursday, July 31, 2008
TIME:
PLACE: Riverbank State Park
The Police Athletic League, founded in 1914, has been serving New York City's young people for over 90 years. PAL provided recreational, educational, cultural and social activities to 70,000 boys and girls in 2006. It is the city's largest, independent, nonprofit youth organization. For more information, please visit www.palnyc.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contacts: Angela Williams (212) 477-9450x 333
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CONTACTS: Andrea Kotuk / Andrea & Associates / (212) 353-9585
Felix A. Urrutia, Jr. / Police Athletic League / (212) 477-9450
INVITATION TO COVER
PlayStreets Openning Celebration
DATE: Tuesday, July 8, 2008
TIME: 11am
PLACE: PAL Harlem Center
441 Manhattan Avenue at 119th Street
Manhattan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contacts: Richard Guevara / Police Athletic League/ (917) 553-7151
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