Join the East Bronx History Forum and American Legion Post 1065 for a co-naming of Newbold Avenue between Castle Hill and Havemeyer for WWII Army pilot, 2nd Lt. John N. Sekul. This Newbold Avenue resident was shot down and crash-landed behind enemy lines; he was captured, became a POW, and then executed.

The procession begins at 11:30am, and the ceremony begins at 12pm, where the location will be named 2nd Lt. John N. Sekul Place.

Attend Canine Companions' DogFest Long Island on September 21, 11:15am-3pm. This is a community-based walk and festival that brings dog lovers together for a cause. All funds raised benefit Canine Companions for Independence and their mission of matching assistance dogs with children, adults and veterans with disabilities, free of charge. These expertly trained assistance dogs make a profound impact through the jobs they do like opening doors, picking up dropped items, alerting to sounds and much more.

Enjoy human/canine costume contest, demonstrations, vendors, dog house photo booth, food trucks, apple bobbing for dogs and many more pet- and family- friendly activities. 

10:30am - Registration opens 
11:15am - Welcome ceremony 
12:00pm - Walk begins 
12:30pm - Program and demonstration 
1:30pm - Costume contest 
3:00pm - DogFest ends 

Click here for more information.

The Mission Continues is deploying to Ellis Island on September 7, 8am - 2pm. 

Join us as we go to Ellis Island once again for an impactful service project on Ellis Island in honor of the events that happened on 9/11/01.

Ferry tickets will be provided. Detailed project information, ferry departure times and ferry ticket pick up information to come.

Register here.