Word Up welcomes visiting author Walter Feshold Rodriguez for story time!
The author of the Magical Cemí was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and raised in the town of Trujillo Alto. He attended the Colegio San Antonio in Río Piedras for twelve years and then completed a bachelor’s degree in Political Science at the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) in Río Piedras. Years later, he returned to the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) and completed a second bachelor’s degree in Education. Since 2004, he has worked as a history teacher, and in 2015, he moved with his wife and two of his daughters to Indiana, where he works as a Spanish teacher. His idea for the Magical Cemí arose from his concern about seeing so many Puerto Rican families moving away from the island and the negative impact this could have on Puerto Rican cultural heritage.
In accordance with Word Up community safety guidelines, all attendees of this event are required to wear a mask in the store.
Word Up Community Bookshop is located at 2113 Amsterdam Ave. (and 165th St.) in Washington Heights, NYC. You can take the 1 train to 168th St. and the A/C train to 163rd or 168th St.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Carmen De La Rosa for a fun skate event in the park! Dance and enjoy an outdoor roller-skating event with music, jumbo games, and much more!
Friday, May 23, 2025
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Family Session
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Adult Session
Anne Loftus Playground
Broadway, Riverside Dr. & Dyckman St., New York, N.Y. 10040
This event is sponsored by Council Member Carmen De La Rosa.
This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or email
Saudia.Thompson@parks.nyc.gov. Contact accessibility@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-1430 for more
information regarding accessibility.
Join volunteer Madeline Byrne for a guided tour of the world-famous Heather Garden at Fort Tryon Park! Explore the vibrant seasonal blooms, learn about the garden’s history and design, and discover the legacy of the Olmsted Brothers in this stunning urban oasis.
Join us this July at Morris-Jumel Mansion for Family & Community Day and create a festive folk art paper star banner! In Colonial America, stars were popular motifs in folk art, symbolizing guidance, hope, and patriotism, and were often crafted from simple materials to decorate homes and celebrations. Perfect for friends and family, come enjoy a fun afternoon exploring this historic craft. Materials are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
¡Únase a nosotros este julio en Morris-Jumel Mansion para el Día de la Familia y la Comunidad y cree un festivo cartel de estrellas de papel con arte popular! En la América colonial, las estrellas eran motivos populares en el arte popular, que simbolizaban guía, esperanza y patriotismo, y a menudo se elaboraban con materiales simples para decorar hogares y celebraciones. Perfecto para amigos y familiares, venga a disfrutar de una tarde divertida explorando esta artesanía histórica. Los materiales están disponibles por orden de llegada.
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