express “We all know that reading on your own, especially when school’s out, is one of the best habits to get into, and that reading can enrich our lives at any age,” said Kavanagh in a statement. “But many families cannot afford to supply their young readers with books ofINSERTION their own, so we’re ORDER counting on our community to help.” From now until Monday, June 20, Ainsworth donate new or gently Ceil used books suitable Manhattan Media for children or young teens to Kavanagh’s office, 237 First Ave., Suite 407. To arrange 63 West 38th St.
KAVANAGH LAUNCHES BOOK DRIVE—
State Assembly Member Brian Kavanagh and P.S. 34 Principal Joyce Stallings Harte announced a drive for book donations from community residents to encourage summer reading. The drive will allow each of the 400 children from P.S. 34, the Franklin D. Roosevelt School, to take several books home to read while out of school on vacation. Over 99 percent of the students come from low-income families.
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meeting Calendar
• Community Board 8 Street Fair Committee, 7 p.m., Stanley Isaacs Neighborhood Center, 415 4.917”W x 2.687”H, E. 93rd St., Room 6.
Monday, June 13 • Community Board 8 Landmarks Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Hunter College, 695 Park Ave., West Bldg., West Lobby.
• Community Board 8 Full Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Memorial Sloan-Kettering, 430 E. 67th St., Auditorium.
Tuesday, June 14
This schedule is current as of Tuesday, June 7. For more information, including full agendas, please contact the community boards directly.
• Community Board 8 Health, Seniors & Social Services Committee Meeting, 6:30
Community Board 8: 212-758-4349, cb8.com.
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• Community Board 8 Youth & Education Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., New York Blood Center, 310 E. 67th St., Auditorium.
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designed in the Late Gothic Revival/Beaux Arts style. Spiral staircases in the corners lead up six stories to apartments designed to house the working poor. The building was landmarked in 1985, as much for its social mission and history as its architecture. Meet at 515 E. 78th St., at 1 p.m. —Molly Blayney
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