OTHER EVENTS CALL FOR NYS UNSUNG HEROES Submit written statement ...
Submit written statement (max. 300 words) or poem w/photo about your unsung hero by Nov. 1 to Facing History & Ourselves, New York Stories, 225 W. 34th St., #1416, NY 10122-1499 or call 212-868-6544, ext.25 for possible submission in NY Historical Society's upcoming NY Stories: A Gallery of Unsung Heroes exhibit opening Feb. 27.
FREE TREES
Ten trees to be given away to anyone joining the National Arbor Foundation during month of Oct. Send $10 contrib. to Ten Trees, National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410 by Oct. 31.
NY LITERACY WEEK
Volunteer to help those who can't read at NY Public Libraries throughout the city; 212-576-0071 or www.nypl.org/branch/literacy for info [through 10/20].
POETRY CONTEST
The International Library of Poetry will award $58,000 in prizes. Contest is free, deadline is Nov. 30; Send one original poem to The International Library of Poetry, #19909, 1 Poetry Plaza, Owings Mills, MD, 2117 or www.poetry.com for info.
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION
Audition to receive 10 free classes at Broadway Dance Center, bring picture, resume & application?must be 16 or older; 212-582-9304, ext.30 for more info.
MARILYN SCHWARTZ
NYC artist exhibits b&w photographs & collage of NYC in 60s & 70s; Westbeth Gallery, 155 Bank St. (betw. Washington & West Sts.), 212-989-4650; Thurs.-Sun. 1-6, free [through 11/5].
WIN A MUSIC STORE
The catch is its in California, but you can always get some Gen-Xer to run it for you. Essay must begin with phrase "I've always wanted to own a music store" & most importantly be accompanied by a check for $100 which benefits VH1 Save the Music Foundation. Visit www.bigvalleymusiccontest.com or call 818-594-7475 for more details. All entries must be postmarked by Feb. 2001.
YEATS POETRY COMPETITION
Submit unpublished poems of any style up to 50 lines without author's name to 2001 Poetry Contest, c/o National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park S., NYC 10003 by Feb. 15. All entries must incl. 3x5 card w/title, poet's name, telephone number, address & email address. Visit www.YeatsSociety.org for more info.
Wednesday 10/18
ISRAELI FOLK DANCE
Weekly social function for singles; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; 6:45-12 a.m., $9.
Thursday 10/19
CELEBRATION OF THE AUTUMN MOON TEA CEREMONY
Japanese master pres. "Chado" w/step by step demonstration; Felissimo, 10 W. 56th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), RSVP 212-247-5656; 4 & 6, free [through 11/9].
SOCIAL DISCUSSION
Dinner & socializing for bisexuals & their supporters; NY Spaces, 131 W. 72nd St. (betw. B'way & Columbus Ave.), 212-714-7714; 6-8, $3-$5.
2000 HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD DINNER
Lawyers Committee for Human Rights honors three outstanding human rights activists, cocktail reception at 6; Chelsea Piers, Pier 60, 12th Ave. (20th St.), 877-565-1804; 7:30, $500-$25,000.
Friday 10/20
ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP
Bi-monthly meeting at Cabrini Medical Center, 227 E. 19th St., #335 (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-995-7017; 10 a.m., free.
SINGLES UPBEAT SOIREE
Introductions, buffet, conversation & drinks; Penthouse at Sutton Pl. Suites, 300 E. 58th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 718-875-3878, res. req.; 9:30, $38 [repeats Sat.].
SIX AT THE SALON
Weekly samplings of at least 12 wines. Today, winemaker Len Evans & Penfolds' John Duval share tips; Union Sq. Wine & Spirits, 33 Union Sq. W. (betw. 16th & 17th Sts.), 212-675-8100; 6-8, free.
TASTING W/ETIENNE HUGEL
Winemaker pres. a tasting of his wines at Astor Wines & Spirits, 12 Astor Pl. (Lafayette St.), 212-674-7500; 5-8, free.
Saturday 10/21
BOOK SALE
Books, records, CDs & videos; Riverside Branch Library, 127 Amsterdam Ave. (betw. 65th & 66th Sts.), 212-870-1810; 10-4:30 [repeats Mon. 10-5:30].
CONTRA & SQUARE DANCE
Beginners welcome, no partner needed, live music, wear soft-soled nonstreet shoes; Metropolitan Duane Church, 201 W. 13th St. (7th Ave.), 212-459-4080; 7:45, $11.
45 RECORD EXPO
New, used & rare 45s, EPs & 78s; Embassy Ballrooms, Holiday Inn, 440 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 973-773-6067; 10-4, $6.
IN-STORE COOKING DEMONSTRATION
Chef Patrick Fromm prepares Italian cuisine at Broadway Panhandler, 477 Broome St. (betw. Greene & Wooster Sts.), 212-966-0121; 2-3:15, free to watch.
MARCH FOR PEACE IN VIEQUES
Meet at Columbus Circle, 59th St. (Central Park), 212-591-1103; 12, free.
Sunday 10/22
DAIT BAIT
Socializing event for singles in their 20s & 30s at the Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center, One Little West 12th St. (betw. Hudson St. & 9th Ave.), 212-971-1084 or www.daitbait.com; 6:30, $30.
FOOD NOT BOMBS
Meet to cook at ABC No Rio & serve at Tompkins Sq. Park; 156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-254-3697; 3:30 [repeats Mon. & Fri.].
FRIEND OF THE ARTS' AWARDS
Benefit gala & awards ceremony showcases talents from the 13th annual cabaret convention; Town Hall, 123 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-997-1003; 3, $50 for two people.
NYC CAMERA SHOW & SALE
New & used cameras, darkroom equipment & accessories; Embassy Ballrooms, Holiday Inn, 440 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 973-472-5460; 10-3, $6.
PROTEST
To stop police brutality & the repression & criminalization of a generation; meet at Union Sq., 14th St. (B'way), 888-NO-BRUTALITY; 12, free.
VEGOUT
Monthly potluck for lesbians, gay, bi & transgender vegetarians?bring a vegan dish to share; Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center, 1 Little W. 12th St. (Hudson St.), 212-802-8655; 5-7, $5.
Tuesday 10/24
AUTO-FREE NEW YORK
"Pedestrian Planning for Lower Manhattan"; 103 Washington St. (Rector St.), 212-475-3394; 6-8, free.
BREAKING WALLS, BUILDING BRIDGES
Discussion group for young people questioning their sexuality; Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center, 1 Little W. 12th St. (Hudson St.), 212-620-7310; 6-8 [through 10/31].
CHILDREN'S HOPE FOUNDATION GALA
Today Show's Matt Lauer & his wife Annette Roque Lauer host annual fund-raiser for this non-profit organization; Bridgewaters, South St. Seaport, 11 Fulton St. (South St.), 212-979-9206 or www.childrenshope.org; 7-11, $120, $95 adv.
ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE
Beginners welcome, no partner needed, live music, wear soft-soled nonstreet shoes; Metropolitan Duane Church, 201 W. 13th St. (7th Ave.), 212-459-4080; 7, $10.
SENIOR WELLNESS
Free screenings, lectures, brochures & lunch, The Hospital for Joint Diseases sponsors; E. 17th St. (2nd Ave.), RSVP 212-598-6016; 10-3, free.