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Dyckman Farmhouse: WHINFEST 2026

A 10 year anniversary variety show fundraiser

Washington Heights and Inwood (WHIN) Food Council is a grassroots, majority volunteer-led Food Justice oriented 501(c)(3) that has been active since 2016. Their work involves food distributions for Domestic Violence survivors, community fridge support, identifying areas of food insecurity in Northern Manhattan, and so much more. They champion a long legacy of food access advocacy and (formerly) urban gardening in Washington Heights and Inwood. More about the event on Instagram

To celebrate this landmark achievement, we are throwing a variety show to not only celebrate the occasion, but as a love letter to the Washington Heights and Inwood neighborhoods. Proceeds will go towards WHIN Food Council’s operating and administrative costs , which support our programming. As we serve a lot of families, this event is all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a LGBTQ safe space, and any bigotry present at the event will result in an immediate removal from the event.

Lineup:
Drag: Baby Ruth
Puppetry by Boa Sorte
Mexican Folk Dance by Ballet de Tonantzin
Taino music by Luis Sanakori Ramos
Spoken word by La Sala Collective, Erik Maldonado (Uptown Stories), Taylor Stout
— And more:

Mexican hair braiding stations, collage and writing workshops will be at the event!

We will be raffling giftcards to WordUp Community Bookstore, Workshop certificates to Uptown Stories, art from New York based artists, and more! Online ticket entry grants 1-3 raffle tickets.

We have a select amount of tickets for those experiencing financial hardship, so email whinfoodcouncil@gmail.com to inquire for those. ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT!

Risa Hirsch Ehrlich: Legacy Exhibit & Sale, A Fundraiser for NoMAA

Risa HIrsch Ehrlich: Legacy Exhibit & Sale, A Fundraiser for NoMAA

Risa Ehrlich, a cherished member of the Uptown Manhattan arts community, passed away in December 2025.

A gifted ceramic artist, her work was at once delicate and bold, always evolving.

Risa bequeathed a collection of her work to NoMAA to support the community she loved.

Come experience her work.

Acquire one of the last available pieces.

Celebrate her legacy while supporting the future of the arts.

TUESDAY
JUNE 16, 2026
5:00 – 8:00 PM

NoMAA GALLERY
United Palace Theater
4140 Broadway & 176th St
New York,

To see more of Risa’s work and learn more about her life in art, please see her website:

www.legacyrisa.com

Exhibit and sale benefits NoMAA, supporting local artists, community initiatives and the Subway Elevator Poster Project.  www.nomaanyc.org

Cabrini Immigrant Services of NYC Annual Fundraiser – “Rooted in Dignity”

Cabrini Immigrant Services of New York City (CIS-NYC), a nonprofit organization supporting immigrant New Yorkers, will host its annual fundraiser on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at the St. Frances Cabrini Shrine Lawn, 701 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10040.

The evening, themed “Rooted in Dignity,” will celebrate the resilience of immigrants across New York City’s diverse communities, honor those who champion immigrant rights, and reaffirm CIS-NYC’s commitment to fostering justice, dignity, and respect for all.

Attendees will enjoy performances by the award-winning Ivalas Quartet and the Afro-Indigenous-Colombian Cumbia ensemble, La Cumbiamba eNeYé, returning for their fourth year at this event. Delicious food and drinks will be provided by local street vendors.

Join us for a fun, family friendly evening, all for a great cause!

“Neighbors Helping Neighbors” – All You Can Eat Taco Night Fundraiser to benefit the Cabrini Immigrant Services Inwood Food Pantry

What & Who:

“Neighbors Helping Neighbors” – All You Can Eat Taco Night Fundraiser to benefit the Cabrini Immigrant Services Inwood Food Pantry.

Cabrini Immigrant Services of NYC (CIS-NYC) partners with the Church of Good Shepherd to operate the CIS-NYC Food Pantry, located at 630 Isham Street. Since relocating to Inwood, the CIS-NYC Food Pantry has distributed 1.5 million meals to Inwood and northern Manhattan residents.

Money raised through the fundraiser will be used to offset the loss of an estimated $100,000 of funding and resources the pantry previously received from federal and state sources.

To learn more about CIS-NYC Food Pantry please see the link
https://cis-nyc.org/our-programs/food-pantry

When:
Saturday, May 16, 2026: 5:30 – 8PM

Where:
Good Shepherd School Auditorium, 620 Isham Street

 MUSIC:  Live Music from 6-8pm by

     Dafina Roots Band

https://dafinarootsband.com/

Cost:
$20 if pre-register; $25 at the door; $10 children under 10 yrs

Pre-Registration and donation Link & QR Code:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/neighbors-helping-neighbors-2

Heights Mediation & Yoga: 2025 Closing Ceremony – Affirmations

2025 Closing Ceremony at Heights Meditation & Yoga: Join us for a Sound Bath, Land Offering, and Affirmation Integration to close out the year with Love & Intention.

This Unique HMY Ceremonial Fundraiser is our way of integrating the collective intention to both give to oneself while helping to raise funds for others. Every dollar beyond the base fee goes to support HMY’s scholarship fund so that everyone, regardless of financial status, are able to attend our classes.

Thanks to you, we have never turned anyone away.   Selfcare has been rebranded time and time again. This unique fundraiser is a reminder that investing in yourself is not selfish — investing in yourself is never selfish — and in this case your investments also support your local contemplative community center while nourishing your own mind, body and heart.

During this Ceremony you will be guided in:   Grounding Meditation A Communal Land Offering Sound Bath Integration Circle Affirmation   Join us to release what has been weighing on you, to make space in your body, mind, and heart for your inner peace and light that will ripple throughout your interactions with others in every corner of your life. We look forward to meeting you!