Hosted by LaGuardia Community College/CUNY, the <a href="https://tinyurl.com/LaGuardia5K" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">2026 LaGuardia Community 5K Run/Walk</a>&nbsp;welcomes runners and walkers of all fitness levels, ages 7 and older. It will take place on Sunday, October 18. Race begins at 9 a.m.The <a href="https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&amp;id=4928" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">USATF-certified course</a> begins and ends at the corner of 47th Avenue and 29th Street in Long Island City, at the entrance to the <a href="https://www.laguardia.edu/about/greenway/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">LaGuardia Community Greenway</a>, a pedestrian-only block known as LaGuardia Community College Way and home to New York City's largest street mural, designed by Fernanda Contreras (LaGuardia’26, Fine Arts). Participants will run to the Long Island City waterfront and back.
 Registration is $28.63 for adults and $13.10 for students and children. Pricing includes processing fees. <a href="https://events.elitefeats.com/26laguardia" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Early registration is encouraged.</a>Racers can join a team or create a team on the <a href="https://events.elitefeats.com/26laguardia" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">registration page.</a>
An Activities Plaza adjacent to the Greenway will feature music, raffles, and information tables hosted by local businesses, sponsors, and College departments. Organizations hosting tables include <a href="https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-new-york" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Planned Parenthood of Greater New York</a>, <a href="https://www.ridgewoodbank.com/home/home" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ridgewood Savings Bank</a>, <a href="https://www.liveonny.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">LiveOnNY</a>, <a href="https://www.primerica.com/public/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Primerica</a>, and <a href="https://campusmesh.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CampusMesh</a>.
Participants will receive a race T-shirt, while supplies last, and an electronic finisher certificate with their photo and race time.
Medals will be awarded to the top three male, female, and nonbinary finishers overall, as well as the top three finishers in each age category. Race results, photos, and finish-line videos will be available online following the event.
Register here: <a href="https://events.elitefeats.com/26laguardia" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">events.elitefeats.com/26laguardia</a>
Read more here: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/LaGuardia5K" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/LaGuardia5K</a>

The event raises funds for the college’s <a href="https://www.laguardia.edu/students/immigrant-student-empowerment/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Office of Immigrant Student Empowerment</a>, which supports immigrant and immigration-impacted students through individualized guidance, advocacy, referrals, leadership development opportunities, and community-building programs.“The LaGuardia Community Run/Walk has become a wonderful tradition that brings together students, alumni, employees, neighbors, and friends in support of an important cause,” said <a href="https://www.laguardia.edu/president" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">President Kenneth Adams</a>. “As we celebrate the event’s fifth year, we’re proud to strengthen community connections while raising support for immigrant students.”The race’s principal sponsor is <a href="https://www.boycetechnologies.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Boyce Technologies, Inc</a>., a Long Island City-based company whose CEO, Charles Boyce, serves as Chair of the LaGuardia Community College Foundation Board of Directors.
The LaGuardia Community College Select Vocal Ensemble will perform the national anthem at the race under the direction of <a href="https://www.laguardia.edu/academic-departments/humanities/faculty-and-staff/lisa-despain/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Professor Lisa DeSpain</a>.

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2026 LaGuardia Community 5K Run/Walk

Hosted by LaGuardia Community College/CUNY, the 2026 LaGuardia Community 5K Run/Walk welcomes runners and walkers of all...

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<a href="https://www.inmymindconference.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">In My Mind</a>‘s&nbsp;(IMM26) 12th
Annual Conference, with the title,"In My Mind: Collective Care; A Climate Solution” with the theme, “Organizing Change with Visible and Invisible Communities for Mental Health and Environmental Justice
will be held on Thursday,October 8 from 9:00am to 6:00pm at the LGBT Center, 207 West 13th St., NYC. With global partners, the planning team’s collective efforts for this one-day conference will focus on climate change’s impacts on 2SLGBTQIA+Black and Peoples of Color communities’ mental health. It will gather the collective strengths and wisdom shared by clinicians, academics, advocates, and community members, who will raise, examine, and discuss climate change’s many intersecting and overlapping aspects and its impact on their mental health - particularly, preparing, enduring, and surviving; efforts will be made to provide policy recommendations for international, national and local governments to include and enact changes for these communities. Register for IMM26 at https://tinyurl.com/IMM26-SReg

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In My Mind - Collective Care; A Climate...

In My Mind‘s (IMM26) 12th
Annual Conference, with the title,"In My Mind: Collective Care; A Climate Solution” with the theme,...

In My Mind - Collective Care; A Climate Solution  Organizing Change with Visible and Invisible Commu

1 West 29th Street

Blessing of the Animals, a beloved Marble Collegiate Church tradition, is back on Sunday, Oct. 11, at noon on the Fifth Avenue steps of the historic Sanctuary at 1 W. 29th Street. Marble ministers will be on hand to bless all kinds of animals, including plush toy animals. For pets that don’t travel well, attendees are encouraged to bring photographs of their pets for a blessing. This festive, community-oriented event will take place immediately after the 11 a.m. service. 
NOTE: The Sanctuary will be animal-free. All pet lovers are welcome to watch the 11:00 a.m. service with their animals in the lower level Labyrinth Room.
About Marble Church: Marble Collegiate Church has stood on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 29th Street since 1854, with its ministry dating back to 1628. This vibrant, Protestant church (affiliations with The Reformed Church in America and The United Church of Christ) is a community where all of us are encouraged to become our best selves and serve New York City and the world.

Local Event: Blessing of the Animals: A Marble Collegiate Church Tradition

Blessing of the Animals: A Marble Collegiate...

Blessing of the Animals, a beloved Marble Collegiate Church tradition, is back on Sunday, Oct. 11, at noon on the Fifth Avenue...

Blessing of the Animals: A Marble Collegiate Church Tradition

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