E-News: September, 2011

September 2011

In This Issue:

Labor Day in the Park
Tennis Tournament
Walk-a-thon
Tie the Knot and Toast

Food Truck Rally
Sunday, September 18

Head down to Grand Army Plaza from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. to enjoy the delicious offerings of the City's best food trucks at this month’s Food Truck Rally. Enter your email in the Rally Raffle for a chance to win a collection of Prospect Park Alliance goodies or the grand prize: a new iPad!

Call for quilts!

In honor of its 20th anniversary, this year's Lefferts Quilt Show theme is "Turning Twenty." Find out how to enter your quilt by clicking here.

International Coastal Cleanup

International Coastal Cleanup day is Saturday, September 17th. Join Nature lovers around the world for this great day of volunteering!

Fall Hours

After Labor Day on September 5, Audubon Center hours will be Thursday – Sunday and holidays, 12 to 4 p.m. Lefferts and Carousel hours will be Thursday – Sunday and holidays, 12 to 5 p.m. Electric boat tours will be available on Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30 to 4 p.m.

Thanks to this month's sponsor:

Support our business members

Spend Labor Day in the Park!
Monday, September 5

We've got great activities and destinations all day long at the Audubon Center, Lefferts Historic House, and the Carousel. If you plan to barbeque, please be advised that it is permitted only in the Park’s designated BBQ areas. For parties of more than 25 people, you must get a permit in advance.

Prospect Park Tennis Center
Annual Tournament
Beginning September 10

This popular community event brings together players of all skill levels to compete for fun and glory. Open registration for men’s and women’s singles and doubles, and mixed doubles draws. Call (718) 436-2500 or e-mail aedelstein@prospectpark.org for more information. And don’t forget you can also enjoy outdoor tennis all month, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

Prospect Park Alliance
Walk-a-thon
Sunday, September 18

Join us for the Alliance's second annual walk-a-thon, and raise money to help keep Prospect Park beautiful and safe. This year’s walk will help us fund emergency tree care after Hurricane Irene uprooted or severely damaged more than 150 trees. To show your support, donate now or sign up, ask your friends to sponsor you, and then take a walk around the 5K loop in one of New York City's most beautiful parks. Registration for this event is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12.

Tie the Knot and Toast

Looking for a simple but elegant wedding ceremony? “Tie the Knot and Toast” package is easy and affordable. A Saturday morning ceremony at the Picnic House may be just what you’re looking for. In honor of the marriage equality law, you can also receive 10% off new bookings for all events at the Picnic House taking place before December 31st, 2011.

Help keep the Park green! Become a volunteer.