Wednesday, March 28, 2012

High Speed Networking Event


High Speed Networking™
New York  ·  Tuesday 10th April 2012 

Time:6.00pm to 8.00pm
Place:Public House
140 East 41st Street
(Between Lexington and 3rd Avenue)
New York, NY 10017
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Includes:Light hors d'oeuvres. Cash bar.
Cost:SPECIAL OFFER - SIGN UP ONLINE AND BRING A FRIEND FOR FREE! (Click "Show More" for details.) In advance online: $20 NFP members, $30 non-members. At the door: $35 
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OVERVIEW

6.00pm - 6.25pm Registration and mingling. Light hors d'oeuvres served.
6.25pm - 8.00pm Introduction and High Speed Networking.


* With HIGH SPEED NETWORKING you can make more new business contacts in one evening than most people will make in 6 months!

* Network with other professionals, one on one, a few minutes at a time.

* Leave with a pocket full of business cards and a ton of new business connections!

* Chances are you'll meet lots of people you wish you had more time with. After the event we will email you the list of attendees and what they're looking for so that you can follow up with your new contacts.

NYC's Annual Pillow Fight Day


NYC's Annual Pillow Fight Day

NYC's Annual Pillow Fight Day

The 7th Annual New York City Pillow Fight In Washington Square Park

When:
Sat, Apr 07 at 3:00PM -
Sat, Apr 07 at 5:00PM
Where:
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Washington Square Park
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NYC's 7th Annual Pillow Fight is here and its going to take place in Washington Square Park. Pillows fly and bunnies ears soar as you converge for a giant urban pillow fight with thousands upon thousands of New Yorkers! Swing and whack as you evade pillow-wielding assailants wearing bunny ears and toting chocolate eggs. Bring a soft pillow and wait for the signal. Pillow fight!

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Free bar food


Alligator Lounge (Daily)
Ask for any drink at this no-frills watering hole at any time before last call and you’re entitled to a freshly made personal pizza. But you already know this, thanks to numerous 3:30am drunken meals, don’t you? Here’s a new trick: Save even more dough by opting for a Yuengling or Bud Light, the cheapest brews on tap ($4). 600 Metropolitan Ave between Leonard and Lorimer Sts, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-599-4440)


Anfora (Mondays)
Between 5 and 7pm, enjoy a plate of charcuterie, pickles and bread covered in melted raclette cheese (after 7pm $15). The West Village wine bar’s beverage director, Joe Campanale, suggests pairing the gratis snack with a glass of beaujolais villages ($11). 34 Eighth Ave between Jane and W 12th Sts (212-518-2722), anforanyc.com)


Blind Tiger Ale House (Wednesdays)
On hump days at 6pm, this haven for serious brewheads offers an assortment of cheeses (two pounds’ worth) from nearby Murray’s Cheese, as well as baguettes from Tom Cat Bakery. Ask the barkeep which draft will best complement your snack. 281 Bleecker St at Jones St (212-462-4682 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            212-462-4682      end_of_the_skype_highlightingblindtigeralehouse.com)


The Brazen Head (Mondays)
At 5pm, bartenders at this friendly suds mecca set out 30 pounds of hot wings. To partake in the feasting, simply purchase a brew (normally $5.50–$8), which is a buck off during happy hour (4–8pm). 228 Atlantic Ave between Boerum Pl and Court St, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn             718-488-0430      end_of_the_skype_highlighting (brazenheadbrooklyn.com)


Centro Vinoteca (Daily)
Each afternoon (4–7pm), you can nibble on a sample plate of treats (a truffled deviled egg, bacon-wrapped date and zucchini-Parmesan fritter) in the restaurant’s lounge. Wash your snacks down with an $8 happy hour cocktail. 74 Seventh Ave South at Barrow St (212-367-7470 (centrovinoteca.com)



Gusto Ristorante e Bar Americano (Daily)
Ordering any happy hour drink (a cocktail, glass of wine or beer; $6) between 3 and 7pm gets you a complimentary personal pizza with the chef’s choice of primo toppings. One past combination has been Taleggio with speck, arugula and Parmesan. 60 Greenwich Ave at Perry St (212-924-8000      end_of_the_skype_highlightinggustonyc.com)


The Mark Bar (Daily)
Stuff yourself silly with free pizza at this laid-back joint, every day at 6pm. On Sundays, shake off your hangover with complimentary coffee and bagels at noon. 1025 Manhattan Ave at Green St, Greenpoint, Brooklyn (718-349-2340 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            718-349-2340      end_of_the_skype_highlighting themarkbar.com)


Vero (Mondays)
Down a cocktail ($11–$12), martini ($12) or glass of wine ($10–$14) between 4pm and midnight at either of this bustling restaurant and wine bar’s locales and a hot panino is yours for the taking. Choose from varieties such as mozzarella, prosciutto and basil aioli, or sopressata, roasted red pepper, watercress and asiago. 1004 Second Ave at 53rd St (212-935-3530 • 1483 Second Ave between 77th and 78th Sts (212-452-3354) • veronyc.com

The Watering Hole (Weekdays)
Pop out of work early and overload your plate at this buffet, which serves a rotating selection of everything from pasta to quesadillas (5:30–6:30pm). The free-for-all overlaps with happy hour (3–7pm), when all drafts are $4. 106 E 19th St between Park Ave South and Irving Pl (212-674-5783 wateringholenyc.com)





Easter Events for the kids


10. Easter Eggs: A Family Eggstravaganza. Cathedral of St John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue. Children will build a nest with twigs, feathers and clay for the eggs they decorate, along with a reading of the children’s book Rechenka’s Eggs. $8 for each child and adult pair. Bring two hard-boiled eggs to decorate. Two workshops on Saturday, March 27th, 10 am – 12pm and 2 pm – 4 pm.


9. Annual Easter Festival at St. Nicholas Park. 135th Street Plaza in St. Nicholas Park. Join the Easter Festival on Saturday, April 3rd from 11 am to 2 pm in its NYC Easter egg hunt, egg and cupcake decorating and a visit from the Easter Bunny. This event is free. See: NYC Parks & Recreation

8. Easter at Bohemian Hall. Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden, 29-19 24th Avenue, Queens. Yes, we said it, take your kids to a beer garden. On Sunday, April 4th, starting at noon, this Czech beer garden will host an Easter egg hunt at 2 pm, egg decorating, and a special kid-friendly menu, and to top it off they will have live entertainment by the Slovak music group Pajtasi from 1 pm. The event is free, food must be purchased, and donations are welcome for the Czech and Slovak School. This event is sure to please children and adults.

7. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. The Cellar Grill at Macy’s Herald Square, Sixth Avenue between 34th and 35th Streets. Join the Easter bunny for breakfast, face painting, photos and more at Macy’s. Kids over 2 are $25.95, and kids under are free. Occurs Saturday, March 27th at 9 am. See: NYC’s 10 Best Department Stores & Shopping

6. Easter Celebration in Carl Schurz Park. East End Avenue and 84th Street. Celebrate the 5th Annual Egg Hunt at Carl Schurz Park on Saturday, March 27th. Come at 11 am to decorate your egg bag for the 11:30 Easter egg hunt and Easter rabbit visit. At noon, enjoy a concert with Moe’s Music Party. A free event for all ages. See: NYC Parks & Recreation 


5. Holiday Easter Eggs and Easter Egg Collage at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan. 212 West 83rd Street. This event will teach your children the meanings of Easter symbols. Children also get a chance to decorate a papier-mâché egg or an egg collage for Easter. General museum admission of $10 is due for this all day event on Sunday, April 4, 10 am to 5 pm. See: NYC’s Best Museums

4. Brooklyn Heights Easter Egg Hunt. On the Brooklyn Heights Promenade – Pierrepont Playground, Columbia Heights and Pierrepont Streets. This free event in Brooklyn has been an annual tradition for the neighborhood, with their fun Easter egg hunt, treats, candy, balloons and a bake sale to benefit the playground. Begins Saturday, April 3rd at 10 am.

3. Easter Weekend Greenwich Village History and Dessert Tour. Join this walking tour around Greenwich Village. Learn the history of Washington Square Arch, St. Luke in the Fields Church, Bob Dylan, Minetta Lane, Patchin Place while stopping by dessert shops along the way. This fun, unique Easter events occurs on Saturday, April 3rd and Sunday, April 4th at 2 pm for $22 per person, which includes the sweets. Call 212-465-3331 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            212-465-3331      end_of_the_skype_highlightingfor more information and to make reservations. See: NYC’s 10 Best Sweets & Desserts

2. Annual Easter Festival at St. Nicholas Park. 135th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue. This annual NYC Easter festival features a visit from the Easter bunny, face-painting, Easter egg decorating, an Easter egg hunt, arts and crafts, and more. This is a free event on Saturday, April 3rd, 11 am – 2 pm. See: NYC Parks & Recreation

1. Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival. Fifth Avenue from 49th Street to 57th Street. This is the main adult Easter event in New York City, full of colorful spring costumes and bonnets. There are no floats at this festival, it is simply a walking parade of festive, extravagant, pastel, flowery costumes along fifth avenue. A fun, unique and free event on Sunday, April 4th at 10 am. Fun for all ages.


Saturday, March 10, 2012

Egg Extravaganza

THE ANNUAL EGGSTAVAGANZAHow many games, crafts and activities do you think you can do with an egg? In celebration of Spring-time and the Easter Holiday the West Side YMCA will host an Egg-Stravaganza that includes Easter Egg Dyeing, an Egg Hunt and much more!

DATE: Sat. March 31
TIME: 2 - 3:30PM
LOCATION: WSY 
FEE: $10/ Members
$15/Non-members

For more information contactArobarge@ymcanyc.org or call            212-912-2651      

Guest of a Guest are looking for Editorial Interns


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Like going to parties and brushing elbows with celebs? Want to use your writing skills for Guest of a Guest?
Come and intern with us! GofG internships are set up to give you a solid learning structure of the NYC cultural landscape in fields including but not limited to: Online Media, PR, Fashion, Marketing, Tech, Social Media, etc.
Our goal is to provide you with the most integrated experience possible to help you find future paid work in your area of interest. Interns must be able to come into the office at least three days a week.
To apply, email chelsea.burcz@guestofaguest.comwith EDITORIAL INTERN in the subject line.

Bobby Flay and Food Network are Looking for Food Entrepreneurs

Bobby Flay and Food Network are Looking for Food Entrepreneursby  in Community, March 7th, 2012

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Think you’ve got what it takes to open a restaurant? Food Network’s own Bobby Flay is lending a helping hand to first-time restaurateurs. In an exciting new series, Bobby helps people with no previous culinary experience overcome the obstacles and inherent pitfalls in opening a successful eatery.
Are you a passionate self-starter who has dropped everything, traded careers or invested it all in the cutthroat restaurant industry? Do you want Bobby Flay to help make sure the doors don’t close before they even open?
Series starts shooting soon: March 25.
Email FNDish@foodnetwork.com now with your story.

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Clark County School District are coming to NY

Recruiters are coming to New York, NY
Interviews for all subjects areas will be held Friday, March 9, 2012
Applicants must have completed an approved teacher education program

Competitive Compensation Package
-Competitive Salaries
-Excellent Retirement Benefits

Las Vegas: A Family Community
-New Schools, award-winning parks, recreation and cultural activities
 (golfing, hiking, skiing, boating, museums, art, fairs, community theatre, and more)
-Proximity to major cities in the Southwest

Unique teaching opportunities are available for individuals with bachelor's degree(s) in mathematics, science, or related fields and five years of related successful employment history.

To schedule an interview contact 702-855-5414
Http://www.ccsd.net/jobs

Prom Jam

Saturday, March 10th
12pm-6pm
Fashion Shows
1pm and 4pm

Free Giveaways
DJ & Entertainment

Live Performances
Special Surprise Guests

Staten Island Mall
2655 Richmond Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314

For more information visit www.statenisland-mall.com

High Speed Networking-Fasten Your Seatbelts!


Time:6.00pm to 8.00pm
Place:Houndstooth Pub (Downstairs room) 520 8th Avenue @ 37th Street 10018

Visit them online at Houndstooth Pub
Includes:Light hors d'oeuvres. Cash bar. Drink Specials.
Cost:SPECIAL OFFER - SIGN UP ONLINE AND BRING A FRIEND FOR FREE! (Click "Show More" for details.) Online In Advance: Members: $20, Non-Members $30.
At the door: $35, cash only.
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OVERVIEW

6.00pm - 6.30pm Registration and mingling. Light hors d'oeuvres served.
6.30pm - 6.36pm Introduction and High Speed Networking.
6.35pm - 8.00pm Informal networking.

* With HIGH SPEED NETWORKING you can make more new business contacts in one evening than most people will make in 6 months!

* Network with other professionals, one on one, a few minutes at a time.

* Leave with a pocket full of business cards and a ton of new business connections!

* Chances are you'll meet lots of people you wish you had more time with. After the event we will email you the list of attendees and what they're looking for so that you can follow up with your new contacts.


This event is Sponsored by Laser Cosmetica.



Laser Cosmetica is the leading provider of laser aesthetic services in New York. We have six locations, and we have been in practice for over eight years. With over 250,000 clients nationwide, Laser Cosmetica is your first choice for an experienced laser hair removal provider. We have a wide array of state of the art technologies, and multiple modalities for each service provided. Our laser hair removal NYC facilities are cutting edge, our staff consists of highly trained licensed estheticians, electrologists, nurse practitioners and medical doctors. We work closely with our nationally renowned plastic surgeons and medical consultants so that we can provide the best possible laser hair removal NYC treatments obtainable. You will not meet with a more highly educated laser hair removal New York staff anywhere. We provide the safest, most effective, most comfortable results in laser today. We have been featured in Vogue, Life & Style, and 944 Magazine. LaserCosmetica.com


Would your company like to sponsor an NFP event? Sponsorship opportunities are now available. Please contact us at Sponsorship@NetworkingForProfessionals.com for more information. Include the location and type (if known) of the event your company is interested in sponsoring.




Our High Speed Networking Event was featured on ABC NEWS. View video at Click Here.

To view photos from our previous High Speed Networking events Click Here.


This event is hosted by NFP Co-Founder Amanda Nissman.


*Please note that network marketing and recruitment for MLM programs are not permitted at NFP.

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Would your company like to sponsor an NFP event? Sponsorship opportunities are now available. Please contact us at Sponsorship@NetworkingForProfessionals.com for more information. Include the location and type (if known) of the event your company is interested in sponsoring.


About the venue: A Galway Hooker is a traditional sailing boat used in Galway Bay off the coast of Ireland. The hooker was developed for the strong seas there. It is identified by the sail formation, which is extremely distinctive and quite beautiful.
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Confirmed & Interested Professionals:
Adisa "AJA" Andwele #8011
Profession: 1. Events Producer & Consultant 2. Performance Poet
Company: EventsbyAJA
Seeking: 1. Contacts in the sphere of Events Planning and Management
2. Contacts within the Arts & Culture community

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Ermine M McLawrence #8010
Profession: Director of Human Resources.
Company: ELA Resources/eaudioexpress.com
Seeking: Online Marketing persons/website developers
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Mendy Lipsker #7981
Profession: Real Estate Broker
Company: Mendy Realty
Seeking: No Preference
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Jane Berman
Profession: Executive Assistant
Seeking: All professionals
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Aisha Elezi
Profession: Financial Advisor
Seeking: No Preference
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Alex Shurchin
Profession: COO
Company: LIS Translations
Seeking: No Preference
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Alexandra Gerenburd
Profession: CEO
Company: LIS Translations
Seeking: No Preference
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Alison Anthoine
Profession: Founder of Paperlex, a tech startup
Seeking: All professionals
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Amanda Edmonds
Profession: Wardrobe Consultant
Company: Jakob Custom Clothiers
Seeking: All
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anita golden
Profession: Business Development
Company: Greater New York Chamber
Seeking: all
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Christine Malfitano
Profession: Business Developer
Company: LIS Translations
Seeking: No Preference
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Dana Price
Profession: Consulting
Company: Price Advisory Services
Seeking: No Preference
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Denise Filice
Profession: Independent Clothing Consultant
Company: CAbi www.denisefilice.cabionline.com
Seeking: women
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Gail Myers
Profession: Accounting/Finance
Seeking: Women interested in fashion
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Hilary McLemore
Profession: personal trainer
Seeking: ALl professionals
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Lisa Bonk
Profession: Accountant
Seeking: No Preference
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Michael Bayan
Profession: Computer Repair
Company: PC Mac Express
Seeking: Small Business Owners
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Nancy Fried
Profession: Executive Assistant
Seeking: No Preference
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Rachel Fritz
Profession: Health coach/ personal chef
Company: Reclaim
Seeking: No Preference
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Sarah McCollum
Profession: Communications Associate
Company: Group 113 LLC
Seeking: No Preference
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Profession: Account Executive
Company: AMC Group
Seeking: No Preference
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Profession: Account Executive
Company: AMC Group
Seeking: No Preference
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