☞ REVIVE: Morningside Park Fundraiser 2010

Fundraiser for Morningside Park: Wednesday, May 12, 6:30 - 8:30 PM at St. John the Divine. Morningside Park has come such a long way in the past few years but with potential city and state cuts to parks budgets looming, the Friends of Morningside Park organization is rallying together for a fundraiser this week. The Friends are an all volunteer organization, which means that 100% of donations goes directly into the park.

In the past year, the organization contributed over $25K to the Parks Department for gardening supplies and maintenance equipment including the first two solar powered compacting trash receptacles in Harlem. Other planning and advocacy by the Friends of Morningside Park led to the realization of the new playground at 116th Street, the seasonal Saturday farmers market at 110th Street and upgrading of the new historic lamp post around Morningside Park.

The reception event will be joined by Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe and will be honoring Assembly Member O'Donnell. The event will be held in Cathedral House on the grounds of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Tickets prices are $75 for single tickets or $125 per pair - much less than you'd pay at many similar events and you'll be supporting your local park! Both tickets to the Morningside Park fundraiser, or making a donation, can be bought through the Friends of Morningside Park web site: LINK