Thursday, August 7th 9:00AM – 3:30PM NY City Economic Development Conference Theme:  The Economic Impact of: “Our Nation’s Health Crisis” With:  (1)  A Health Seminar  9:00AM – 11:30AM(2) A Indoor & Outdoor Health and Business Expo (10:00AM – 3:30PM) (3) A Awards Luncheon with themed keynote speakers (12Noon- 3:30PM) Indoor Expo features key Upper Manhattan Real Estate, Health and Educational developments. The outdoor expo will focus on “Healthy Eating.” For info call Barfield Public Relations at (212) 736-0404. Register Today  http://www.nyrr.org/races/2008/r0823x00.asp   Saturday, August 9th 12:00 Noon to 7:00 PM Arthur Mitchell’s Dance Theatre of Harlem’s 2008 Annual Street Festival Outdoor festival featuring arts & crafts, vending, food and entertainment West 152nd Street (between Amsterdam and St. Nicholas Avenues) Free and open to the public dancetheatreofharlem.org   Saturday, August 9th & Sunday, August 10th 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM A WEEKEND OF HEALTHY LIVING, WITH FAMILY   EXERCISE, SPORTS CLINICS, HEALTH SEMINARS  EXHIBITIONS & HEALTH RELATED VISITATIONS   Saturday is A Day of Special Health Open Houses At Selected Holistic, Dental, Medical Doctors, as well as at, Special Harlem Health Clubs and Recreational Centers. For listing of location & times harlemhealthyliving.com   Saturday, August 9th & Sunday, August 10th 9:00AM – 5:00PM GOLF & TENNIS SPORTS CLINICS Harlem Armory Center 143rd Street between Malcolm X Blvd. & 5th Avenue Two days of clinics for the entire family at the Harlem Armory Center. Learn and practice the sports, let your competitive golf juices flow and/or play one on one or doubles tennis. Free & Open to the public   For reservation and information call 212-281-5431   BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME RECEPTION Saturday, August 9th  2:00 PM The Rucker Professional basketball Hall of Fame Join with renowned basketball legends in the Induction of the Class of 2008. Followed by a Gala Reception at the A. C. Powell Jr. State Office Building By Invitation Only    For information please call: 212-348-3010   Sunday, August 10th ALL STAR BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT “Unity in our Community” All Star Games    1:00 PM – 7:00 PM 1. Biddy, 2. Girl’s & 3. Boy’s High School Games 4. The Dominican High School All Stars VS     Puerto Rican High School All Stars 5. The New York City Professional All Stars VS      The US Professional All Stars At Holcomb Rucker Park- West 155 Street & F. Douglass Blvd. For info call: 212-348-3010   From August 11th to August 20th The 21st Annual HARLEM WEEK Black Film Festival Showcasing the best, famous, historic, rare, independent and seldom screened cinema. This year’s program includes over 25 extraordinary films from across the globe. Various Times at A.C. Powell, Jr. State Office Building And Lincoln Ea st Senior Center For more info and reservations, call 212-749-5298 or visit the website at moaac.org   Tuesday, August 12th 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM NY City Senior Citizens Day “Elders Jubilee” “Elder’s Jubilee” is our tribute to and recognition of the contributions and legacies of “our elders”, featuring live music, a fashion show, Health Exhibits & Testing, a great luncheon, and much more. By Invitation Only at National Black Theater at Fifth Avenue & 125th Street For information please  call (212) 862-8477   Friday, 15th, Saturday, 16th and Sunday, 17th 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM The 3-Day HARLEM WEEK Tri-State Junior Tennis Classic (10th Anniversary) Presented By GHCC/Les Halles Cup In concert with the U. S. Tennis Association and The U.S. Open Showcasing the best up & coming boys & girls tennis talents in the region aged from 12 thru to 18. Fred Johnson Tennis Courts at 150th St. & Adam C. Powell, Jr. Blvd. Free to the general public. For more information call 212-491-3738     Saturday, 16th “UPTOWN SATURDAY NITE” An Outdoor Festival honoring The grand Village of Harlem! Free to the general public Rain Date: Saturday, August 23rd   From ll:00 AM to 7:00 PM International Vendors, Exhibits, Foods, Art, Fun & Games W. 135th St. from Malcolm X Blvd to St. Nicholas Avenue   Free to the general public   12 Noon to 6:00 PM The National Historic Black College Fair & Expo Saluting the contributions of our nation’s Black Colleges to our Health, Education, Religious, Civil Rights and Political growth and development with focus on the Great Medical Schools of Howard University; Xavier University and Meharry Medical College. W. 135th St. (Btwn. Malcolm X & A.C. Powell Jr. Blvds.)   Free to the general public For info and registration  call 212 862-8477.   11:00 AM to 6:00 PM “The N.Y. City Children’s Festival” (Part I) Theme: “Back to School” With a special focus on the health of our children and their families Highlighting Oral Health, Diabetes, Obesity, Asthma and Dietary Health and Exercising Health Testing, Sports, Recreation, Educational Information and Training, Family Information W. 135th Street (Btwn. Malcolm X and A.C.P. Jr. Blvds.) A Free event (but Tickets are required) to secure tickets and to get additional information on participation in and exhibit registration for The Children’s Festival For more information call (212) 862-8477.   9:00 AM to 4:00 PM The Harlem Honeys & Bears NYC Senior Citizens Enjoy a Day of Swimming, Water Exercise, Demonstrations & Health Information The most perfect form of exercise available to all ages at all times and it can also be life saving. Hansborough Swimming Pool at W. 134th St. (Btwn. 5th Ave. & Malcolm X Blvd.) For more info, call 646-302-3487   harlemhoneysandbears.org   3:00 PM to 6:00 PM “Dancing In The Street” All are invited to join in any or all of the dance segments: Featuring: Swing Jazz, Latin/Salsa, Cupid Shuffle, Electric Slide, Black College Step Show W. 135th St. (Btwn. Frederick Douglass Blvd. & St. Nicholas Ave.)   6:00 PM to 8:00 PM “The Quiet Storm” Honoring: Teddy Pendergrass A live Concert featuring the legendary Chuck Jackson, “Any Day Now” &  “I Don’t Want to Cry” and other R&B Greats hosted by Vaughn Harper, WBLS-FM On W. 135TH Street between Frederick Douglass Blvd. and St. Nicholas Avenue. For more information call (212) 862-8477. Saturday, August 16th and Sunday, August 17th 7:30PM - 9:30PM IMAGENATION/HARLEM WEEK OUTDOOR FILM SERIES St. Nicholas Park Plaza at West 135th Street & St. Nicholas Avenue   Saturday’s Featured Film is “Sicko” Filmmaker Michael Moore explores the topic of the poor state of America’s  Healthcare. Sunday’s Featured Film is “Letter to the President” Filmmaker Thomas Gibson discloses the tie between hip hop music and America’s social and political policy. For more information visit our website at imagenation.us   Sunday, 17th HARLEM DAY Our biggest Day! THEME: “A FAMILY REUNION” Part I: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM N.Y. City Health Fair & Expo Theme: The Health of Our Communities “Is Our Top Priority” Health Exams, Education, Information, Health Testing, Material Distribution, Holistic Medicine, Oral Health, Acupuncture, Healthy Eating, Q & A for the entire family.   Hospitals featured for the day are: Harlem Hospital, Mt. Sinai Hospital, St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital, Ralph Lauren Cancer Center, Hospital of Podiatric Medicine and many more.   In the Lenox Terrace Cove      “The Harlem Healthy Living Village” For Info on exhibits & co-sponsorship call (212) 862-8477 2 Blocks on W. 135th St. between 5th Ave. & A. C. Powell Jr. Blvd.   Part II: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM The Upper Manhattan Auto Show    Saluting the future of our environment, with Hybrid, Fuel Efficient Cars, Motorcycles as well as unique antiques, collectibles and the latest in new models. Howard Bennett Playground on W. 135th St. (Btwn. 5th Ave. & Malcolm X Blvd.)   Part III: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM “The N.Y. City Children’s Festival” (Part II) “Back to School” (See Part I on Sat.)                       With a special focus on the health of our children and their families   Part IV: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM The Harlem Honeys & Bears  (Photo) NYC Children & Youth Enjoy a Day of Swimming, Water Exercise, Demonstrations & Health Information The most perfect form of exercise available to all ages at all times and it can also be life saving. Hansborough Swimming Pool W. 134th St. (Btwn. 5th Ave. & Malcolm X Blvd.) For more info, call 646-302-3487  harlemhoneysandbears.org   PART V “A Celebration of R&B, Rock, Hip Hop, Gospel and Jazz” The Core of “Our Musical Roots” The 2 Main Stages go from 2:00PM until 7:00PM:  Stage I - St. Nicholas Ave. Stage – R & B / Hip Hop Theme: “Creating Unity in Our Communities” On W. 135th St. (Btwn. Frederick Douglass Blvd. & St. Nicholas Ave.) Hot 97, Hip Hop & R&B performers pay tribute to 25 years of the greatness of DJ Red Alert on radio and Video Music Box, founder Ralph McDaniels.  Featured performers include KRS-One and others.   Stage II - 5th Ave. Stage – Rock, Gospel & Soul Theme:  “Harlem Rocks” W. 135th St. (Btwn. 5th Ave. & Malcolm X Blvd.) With special tribute from RXP-FM, the  Black Rock Coalition and to the musical greatness and history of the legendary Jimi Hendrix     YMCA Stage Theme:  “Open Line” Radio Talk Show Recorded Live Also featuring Various Community Based performances of dance/fashion/poetry/music On W. 135th St. (Btwn Malcolm X & A. C. Powell Jr. Blvds.)   11:00AM to 8:00PM International Vendors, Exhibits, Foods, Art, Fun & Games W. 135th St. (Btwn. Fifth and St. Nicholas Aves.)  Free to the general public Rain Date: Sunday, August 24th  For more info call (212) 862-8477   Saturday, 23rd  8:00 AM to 4:00 PM 1st (Annual) Harlem: 5K “Health Walk-A-Thon” REGISTER TODAY: HARLEM 5K Health Walk - A - thon Congressman Charles B. Rangel along with The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce, The New York Road Runners, NY City Department of Parks & Recreation and NYC & Company in concert with our major local Hospitals and Colleges invite you, your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and fellow New Yorkers to join with us in our mission to promote the health of our communities, to combat obesity & diabetes and support Organ Donation by taking a health walk with your loved ones through Historic Harlem.  We will visit three (3) of Harlem’s Historic Parks, beginning at Morningside Park, going to St. Nicholas Park, ending at Jackie Robinson Park. Please register and as you do, also please make any additional comfortable contribution to support our Health Initiative.   For info on the initiative, registration and contributions please visit our Website: harlemhealthyliving.com or call (212) 862- 8477   Time:  6:30 PM “Stomping at the Savoy”   A Swing, Latin & Jazz Outdoor Dance NYC Department of Parks and Recreation and the Harlem Jazz & Music Festival in conjunction with HARLEM WEEK invite all New Yorkers to “swing” at a Jazz /Latin Outdoor Dance Under the Stars with a live performance by the National Jazz Museum in Harlem Big Band featuring the Legendary Christian McBride. At Jackie Robinson Park, 151st St. & Bradhurst Ave. For info Visit nycgovparks.org   Wednesday, 27th At 5:30 PM & 7:30 PM ”The Joints Are Jumpin” At nine (9) of Upper Manhattan’s Most Outstanding & Premiere Night Clubs, Restaurants and Cultural Centers featuring various genre’s of live entertainment (Jazz, R&B, Latin, Blues, etc. and sampling of foods and beverages). This year honoring The Famous Harlem musical legacies of: Jimmy “Preacher” Robins and Irene Reid By Invitation Only. For info on co-sponsorship or partnership call (212) 862-8477

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