OTHER EVENTS FREE TREES Ten trees to be given away ...
Ten trees to be given away to anyone joining the National Arbor Foundation during September. Send $10 contrib. to Ten Trees, National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410 by Sept. 30.
ILLUSTRATORS 43
The Society of Illustrators seeks submissions for their 43rd annual exhibition. Categories incl. editorial, advertising, book, institutional & uncommissioned, deadline is Oct. 2. 212-838-2560 for entry info & submission cost.
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.
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.
Wednesday 9/20
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS
Cabrini Medical Center, 227 E. 19th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-995-7017 to reg.; 2:30-4:30, free.
Thursday 9/21
ARTS OF PACIFIC ASIA SHOW
69th Regiment Armory, Lexington Ave. (26th St.), 212-757-0915; 11-8, $15 [repeats Fri. & Sat. 11-7 & Sun. 11-5].
BUDDHA
Brian English's b&w photography exhibit which concentrates on ancient objects & artifacts relating to, you guessed it?Buddha; E3 Gallery, 47 E. 3rd St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-982-0882; 2-6, free [repeats Fri. & Sat., through 10/15].
GOLF IN THE CITY
Maximum Golf magazine hosts golf social w/four instruction classes & mingling; Chelsea Piers Golf Club, 12th Ave. (18th St.), 212-336-6400 or www.chelseapiers.com for info; 6:30-9:30, $150.
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.
Friday 9/22
AUTUMN EQUINOX CELEBRATION
Donna Henes leads ceremony?bring kids, drums & spirit; Mama Donna's Tea Garden & Healing Haven, 279 Sterling Pl. (Vanderbilt Ave.), Bklyn., 718-857-2247; 6, free.
THE BEST OF NEW YORK
Fund raising event for Cancer Cares feat. food, desserts & assorted beverages from NYC restaurants; Altman Bldg., 135 W. 18th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-712-8330; 8-12 a.m., $70, $60 adv.
TOM CHURCH MEMORIAL
Eulogized through slides, films, drawings & stories; Riverside Church, 490 Riverside Dr. (122nd St.), 212-870-6784; 3, 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.].
THE LOUIS VUITTON CLASSIC
Fifth annual rare & expensive car & motorcycle show; Rockefeller Plaza, Channel Gardens, 48th-51st Sts. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-931-2000; 9 a.m.-10 p.m., free [repeats Sat. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. & Sun. 9-4].
Saturday 9/23
FASHIONLAB 2000
Mulitmedia installment feat. work by designers, artists & architects, part of Downtown Arts Festival; Eyebeam Atelier, 540-48 W. 21st St. (betw. 10th Ave. & West St.), 212-243-5050; 5, free.
FRENCH RENDEZVOUS
Monthly conversation group for advanced speakers; Oxford Cafe, 375 5th Ave. (betw. 35th & 36th Sts.), 212-744-5235; 4, free.
SOPHIE SPAR SALE
Sophie Spar artists sell their tchotchkies in front of Printed Matter, 77 Wooster St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts.), 212-925-0325; 12-6.
SWING CLUB
Dance lessons & socializing; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; 7-1 a.m., $15.
Sunday 9/24
B'WAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS
Costumes, backstage memorabilia, autographed posters, playbills & more are auctioned off to raise money for BC/EFA; Shubert Alley, 44th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), www.bcefa.com for info; 10-7.
DIABETES EDUCATION AWARENESS
Free screenings & info at St. Cecelia's Catholic Church, 106th St. (betw. Lexington & Park Aves.), 212-241-9200; 1-4.
PAPERBACK & PULP FICTION EXPO
New & used paperbacks, books, comics, magazines & more; Holiday Inn, 440 W. 57th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 718-646-6126; 8-5, $5-$10, free after 3.
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.
Monday 9/25
FRIENDLY FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP
Moderate & advanced French speakers gather to read & chat every Monday night at The Magic Carpet, 54 Carmine St. (betw. Bedford & Bleecker Sts.), 914-776-7723; 7:30-9:30, free.
Tuesday 9/26
AUTO-FREE NEW YORK
"Traffic Calming: What It Can Do & What It Cannot Do"; 103 Washington St. (Rector St.), 212-475-3394; 6-8, free.
FACTORY FARMING
Slide show previews Marjorie Spiegel's upcoming book Them; Downstairs Lounge at Wetlands Preserve, 161 Hudson St. (Laight St.), 212-966-4225; 7, free.