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Schools & Parks
Friends of St. Catherine's Park
P.O. Box 1835 Lenox Hill Station
212-642-5202
The Friends of St. Catherine's Park (FSCP) is a volunteer neighborhood organization dedicated to the maintenance, security and beautification of St. Catherine's Park, located on 1st Avenue between 67th and 68th Streets, which was completely renovated in 1999. Recent FSCP improvements include the installation of an in-ground automated sprinkler system, and the development and planting of a master landscaping plan, featuring butterfly-friendly plants around the entire park perimeter. In 2005 the ball field was resurfaced and patterned for a variety of activities.
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Manhattan Center for Early Learning and Early Intervention
328 East 62nd Street (1st-2nd Ave.)
212-752-7575; Fax: 212-752-7564
Manhattan Center for Early Learning and Early Intervention is a dynamic and growing Preschool and Early Intervention Program committed to excellence in the education and treatment of young children with special needs and their families. Center and home-based related services are offered with the purpose of providing each child with the individual care and attention required to foster his/her maximum potential. For more information, please call 212-752-7575.
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The Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance
316 East 63rd Street (1st-2nd Ave.)
212-838-5886; Fax: 212-838-0339
Daily classes at all levels-for adult beginners taking classes purely for pleasure, for children as young as four, and for dance students interested in pursuing a professional career.
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P.S. 183 PTA
419 East 66th Street (York-1st Ave.)
PTA: 212-717-8005; Flea Market: 718-482-7262
e-mail: ps183pta@mailsnare.net
School: www.ps183.org
P.S. 183 educates more than 500 children in Kindergarten through Grade 5. The PTA funds many school programs, including the library, guidance program, science, music, art, physical education, computer room, and after school program. It holds fund-raisers, charity drives, educational workshops, and special events for its diverse, international parent community. A principle means of support is an Antiques Flea and Farmers' Market. The market is open every Saturday from 9 am - 5:30 pm. Enter from 66th or 67th Streets between First and York Avenues.
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