Wednesday, May 15, 2013




Have YOUR say in YOUR park's redesign!  Don't miss this important opportunity.  

Please help spread the word.

ALL AGES - adults, seniors, kids.....Everyone's input wanted!

IT'S MY PARK DAY (DESIGN YOUR PARK DAY!)- Saturday, May 18, 11am - 3pm  - Have your say in the redesign of Mathews Palmer Park.  With special thanks to our Council Member Christine Quinn, $1.8 million has been allocated for park renovations - and YOU get to share your dreams and vision for YOUR community space!   Want more green space?  adult fitness equipment?  tire swings?  game tables?  a super cool slide?   PLEASE COME SHARE YOUR ideas! flyer attached.

ALL AGES - we want to hear from everyone!   This is YOUR park! 

Also featuring:
Live performances by Rosies Theater Kids at 12 and 2pm (opportunities for audience participation and performance)
Interactive games
Music, sweets, pottery demos, gardening tips, raffles and more!

Saturday, May 18, 11am - 3pm
Mathews Palmer Park
45th/46th between 9th and 10th Avenues

 Click here to take our park survey!

A live performance you will not forget! 


ROLLING OUT - OUTDOOR EVE OF LIVE PERFORMANCE
Monday, May 20, 8pm 
(come earlier to enjoy the park - and share your thoughts for it's redesign)

From rock 'n' roll to rolling dance to Hell's Kitchen on the screen!   
Amy Meisner-Threet & Co.
wheelchair dance

The Todd Henry Movement
contemporary dance

Forrest Simmons
photography and short films

Aiden Moore, Stuart Ransom, Christopher temple & other special guests
live music and more

Mathews Palmer Park
45th/46th between 9th and 10th Avenues



YOGA!
YOGA IN THE KITCHEN IS BACK! - Saturday, May 18, 10 -11am

Liberate and calm your mind, strengthen your body - and enjoy the Hell's Kitchen morning sun with Victoria Wells, instructor of the renowned Hell's Kitchen Candlelight Yoga!

Bring a mat.  Bring a friend.  Bring a mat for a friend!

All are welcome. 

Saturday, May 18, 10am 
(please come early to save a spot and sign in)

Mathews Palmer Park
45th/46th between 9th and 10th Avenues


Saturday, May 26, 2012

MOVIE IN THE PLAYGROUND - WEDS MAY 30 BIKE SHARE DEMO, LIVE PERFORMANCE, GIVE-AWAYS and more...


Join us for our 2nd annual Ride-In Movie in honor of Bike Month NYC.

Come out and watch PEE WEE'S GREAT ADVENTURE under the Hell's Kitchen stars

Weds., May 30, 2012
(45th/46th between 9th/10th Ave)
7:15pm
(movie starts when dark (8pm)

Live opening act

Sponsored by West 45th Street Block Association (9th to the River) and CHEKPEDS (Clinton Hell's Kitchen Coalition for Pedestrian Safety)

Bring blankets, chairs, snacks and friends!

Friday, May 11, 2012


Spring 2012 is in the air - and West 45th Street Block Association invites you to embrace your Hell's Kitchen spirit and join us for some neighborhood fun!   


SPRING GATHERING AT PIER 84 - Monday, May 14, 7:00pm
Join us this Monday, May 14th at 7pm for our annual Spring Gathering with West 46th BA and other neighborhood groups.   Meet neighbors, hear and share stories (including the case for restoring the fabulous waters of our treasured fountain), and enjoy some complimentary snacks and drink specials!  



PD O'Hurleys at .Pier 84.  12th Avenue at 44th Street.  Invite your neighbors!  

FREE YOGA - Saturday, May 19

YOGA IN THE KITCHEN!   

Grab a friend.  Bring a mat.  Bring a mat for a friend!
Our second season of Free Vinyasa Flow Yoga.
Mathews Palmer Playground (45th/46th between 9th/10th)
Saturday, May 19, 10am - 11:30am
Class taught by Victoria Wells.  Free.   All levels welcome.

IT'S MY PARK DAY - MATHEWS PALMER PLAYGROUND - MAY 19
Check out our local stars on video.   Our stellar "outdoor community center"  was selected as Partnership for Parks' Manhattan promo video!

Please email west45thstreet@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering - or please feel free to come on by on the 19th.    Start  your day with some morning yoga at 10 - and join the volunteer team to paint, garden and shmooze at 11:30.  Finish up with some tasty treats at the 9th Avenue International Food Festival!  



ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING DAY IN HELL'S KITCHEN - MAY 12
May 12th, 10am - 4pm, Manhattan Plaza, south side of 43rd between 9th and 10th.  More info here.

FREE BIKE MONTH FILM -  MAY 30
West 45th Street Block Association is thrilled to once again partner with CHEKPEDS for our 2nd annual RIDE-IN MOVIE!  Come on out to watch PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE under the Hell's Kitchen stars.   
Weds, May 30, 2012, 8pm

MAKE MUSIC NEW YORK - JUNE 21
West 45th Street Block Association is thrilled to participate in MAKE MUSIC NY, transforming Mathews Palmer Playground into an impromptu stage for performances including the Todd Henry Movement.  If you missed this stellar dance/movement/musical production in the playground last year, this is a must see!   


SAD NEWS
ALICE LUPINSKY
We are sad to share the news that long-time 45th street resident (since the 1940's) Alice Lupinsky,age 89 has passed away.  Alice was an active member of the block association, bringing coffee to meetings for many years (and attending more recently with her great hell's kitchen spirit, apologizing for no longer doing so).    One neighbor reminisced Alice's stories about when the Westies would go around selling little items they'd stolen (like gloves) and folks would purchase them (for a nickel or so) to stay on good terms.  Our heartfelt condolences to John and all others in her immediate and Hell's Kitchen family.  Donations in Alice's memory can be made to St. Judes Children's Hospital.

PEDESTRIAN KILLED ON 45th/10th


We are saddened to hear of this tragic loss of life, right here on our block.   As far as we know, no charges have been filed. 

This is a reminder for us all - as pedestrians, bikers, bladers, drivers - and all else - TO TRAVEL SAFELY!  9th Avenue is all dug up getting ready for a newly extended bike lane.  CitiBikes are on their way to stations all around the City.   If you're interested in safe, efficient streets, make sure to join us for our May 30 bike film, together with CHEKPEDS.

OTHER NEIGHBORHOOD HAPPENINGS
New Orleans Style Second Line Parade and HKNA's Spring Gathering - 35th St - May 12
44th Street Garage Sale - June 2
55th Street Tag Sale - May 19

MORE MOVIES AND EVENTS COMING UP!    Get involved.   Lots of requests for Star Wars.   What would YOU like to see?   Have ideas?  talent?  a little time to share? just want to be involved but not sure how? 

Email us at west45thstreet@gmail.com or call 347-460-1818

REMINDER - UPDATE/NOTICE RE:  GOTHAM 44/45th CONSTRUCTION  - 
www.550W45.com  Message from 44th Street Development LLC 

In order to construct the platform over the Amtrak rail road tracks, our construction teams need to work at night between the hours of 11 pm and 7 am.  This work will begin on April 23rd and continue for up to four weeks.  There will be no additional street closures while this activity takes place. Please check the construction website for the most up to date information. Thank you for your understanding during this time. 


Any questions, thoughts, concerns, hopes, visions?   Feel free to be in touch.  west45thstreet@gmail.com or 347-460-1818.   Hope to see you soon!


-Team 45