CHESS TOURNAMENT

6 River Terrace 6 River Terrace, New York

Join us for a Swiss-style chess tournament where each participant will have the opportunity to compete, learn, and develop their interest in chess.  An awards ceremony  will follow the matches. For ages 5-12. This is a drop-off program. Registration required, please email: registration@bpca.ny.gov

PARADOX DOCS: DAGUERRÉOTYPES

6 River Terrace 6 River Terrace, New York

The Paradox Docs series features contradictory yet fascinating stories from unlikely sources. Daguerréotypes (1976), directed by Agnès Varda, is a portrait of the stores and shopkeepers of the Rue Daguerre in Paris. Between the everyday rituals of their work, they talk of their lives, relationships, and dreams. Free popcorn will be served, and a discussion will follow the screenings.

MEET THE BEEKEEPER

Rockefeller Park New York, NY

Join a presentation and talk led by Alveole beekeepers at the Battery Park City hive located at the Chambers St. entrance to Rockefeller Park. Learn about the importance of urban beekeeping and its benefit to sustainability efforts in BPC and throughout the city.

TUESDAY TALK: LOCAL HONEY

6 River Terrace 6 River Terrace, New York

Join us for a cooking demonstration and talk on the wonders of locally sourced honey. Chef Chayanin "Nin" Pornsriniyom from the Institute of Culinary Education will offer a small taste and share tips on how to incorporate this natural sweetener into everyday meals. A sample jar of BPC Honey will be given to participants to try out at home. Click into the event to RSVP

EARTH WEEK BLOOD DRIVE

6 River Terrace 6 River Terrace, New York

Help replenish dwindling supplies in the tri-state area. The whole process takes less than an hour and one donation can save multiple lives! Sign up today at: nybloodcenter.org

EARTH DAY: S.T.E.A.M. DREAM

Rockefeller Park Basketball Court River Terrace & Murray Street, New York, NY

Kids are invited to pick up S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) at this special Earth Day themed open air fair featuring engaging activities and a live performance from Mad Science.