OTHER EVENTS CALL FOR NYS UNSUNG HEROES Submit written statement ...
Submit written statement (max. 300 words) or poem w/photo about your unsung hero by Nov. 1 to Facing History & Ourselves, New York Stories, 225 W. 34th St., #1416, NY 10122-1499 or call 212-868-6544, ext.25 for possible submission in NY Historical Society's upcoming NY Stories: A Gallery of Unsung Heroes exhibit opening Feb. 27.
FREE TREES
Ten trees to be given away to anyone joining the National Arbor Foundation during month of Oct. Send $10 contrib. to Ten Trees, National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410 by Oct. 31.
POETRY CONTEST
The International Library of Poetry will award $58,000 in prizes. Contest is free, deadline is Nov. 30; Send one original poem to The International Library of Poetry, #19909, 1 Poetry Plaza, Owings Mills, MD, 2117 or www.poetry.com for info.
MARILYN SCHWARTZ
NYC artist exhibits b&w photographs & collage of NYC in 60s & 70s; Westbeth Gallery, 155 Bank St. (betw. Washington & West Sts.), 212-989-4650; Thurs.-Sun. 1-6, free [through 11/5].
WIN A MUSIC STORE
The catch is its in California, but you can always get some Gen-Xer to run it for you. Essay must begin with phrase "I've always wanted to own a music store" & most importantly be accompanied by a check for $100 which benefits VH1 Save the Music Foundation. Visit www.bigvalleymusiccontest.com or call 818-594-7475 for more details. All entries must be postmarked by Feb. 2001.
YEATS POETRY COMPETITION
Submit unpublished poems of any style up to 50 lines without author's name to 2001 Poetry Contest, c/o National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park S., NYC 10003 by Feb. 15. All entries must incl. 3x5 card w/title, poet's name, telephone number, address & email address. Visit www.YeatsSociety.org for more info.
Wednesday 10/25
HUNTER COLLEGE FALL CELEBRATION
Food festival, music performances, health screenings, dancing & more; Hunter College, E. 68th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-650-3737; call for times, free [through Sat.].
ISRAELI FOLK DANCE
Weekly social function for singles; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; 6:45-12 a.m., $9.
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION
Audition to receive 10 free classes at Broadway Dance Center, bring picture, resume & application?must be 16 or older; 212-582-9304, ext.30 for more info; 9-12.
TAKE A FISH TO WORK DAY
The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association distributes goldfish to folks working in the Empire State Bldg. to help reiterate that a happy fish means a happy worker; Empire State Bldg., 350 5th Ave. (34th St.), 6:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m., free.
Thursday 10/26
CELEBRATION OF THE AUTUMN MOON TEA CEREMONY
Japanese master pres. "Chado" w/step by step demonstration; Felissimo, 10 W. 56th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), RSVP 212-247-5656; 4 & 6, free [through 11/9].
THE JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
Meeting & report on Jewish Genealogy 2000 conference held this past summer in Salt Lake City; Family History Library, Church of Latter Day Saints, 125 Columbus Ave. (65th St.), 212-330-8257; 6:30, call for price.
MODERN SPIRITUAL ART
Derrick Little curates art opening feat. works by Richard Bailey, Eva, William George Stamos & Heidi Sieglecki; Max Fish, 178 Ludlow St. (Betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-243-9373; 8:30, free.
SHOPPING FOR A CAUSE
Fifty dollar contribution entitles shoppers to 20% off merchandise along w/hors d'oeuvres & cocktails while benefiting The Center for Children & Families; Anthropologie, 375 W. B'way (betw. Spring & Broome Sts.), 212-226-3536, ext. 226; 6-9.
SOCIAL DISCUSSION
Dinner & socializing for bisexuals & their supporters; NY Spaces, 131 W. 72nd St. (betw. B'way & Columbus Ave.), 212-714-7714; 6-8, $3-$5.
NY YOUTH AT RISK
Annual fundraiser w/silent auction; Tavern on the Green, 212-714-0444, ext.308 for info; 6:30-10:30.
Friday 10/27
NEW BEAVER MOON DRUMMING CIRCLE
Urban shaman Donna Henes leads ceremony at Mama Donna's Tea Garden & Healing Haven, 279 Sterling Pl. (Vanderbilt Ave.), Bklyn., 718-857-2247, res. req.; 7:30, $15.
SINGLES UPBEAT SOIREE
Introductions, buffet, conversation & drinks; Penthouse at Sutton Pl. Suites, 300 E. 58th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 718-875-3878, res. req.; 9:30, $38 [repeats Sat.].
SIX AT THE SALON
Weekly samplings of at least 12 wines. Today, port wine, cheese & dessert tips w/Adrian Bridge; Union Sq. Wine & Spirits, 33 Union Sq. W. (betw. 16th & 17th Sts.), 212-675-8100; 6-8, free.
Saturday 10/28
ANTI-GENTRIFICATION MARCH & RALLY
Assembles at Mt. Morris Park in Harlem, 125th St.; 212-316-2240; 12:30, call for info.
CONTRA & SQUARE DANCE
Beginners welcome, no partner needed, live music, wear soft-soled nonstreet shoes; Metropolitan Duane Church, 201 W. 13th St. (7th Ave.), 212-459-4080; 7:45, $11.
IN-STORE COOKING DEMONSTRATION
Chef & owner of Good Enough to Eat, Carrie Levin prepares "comfort fare" at Broadway Panhandler, 477 Broome St. (betw. Greene & Wooster Sts.), 212-966-0121; 2-3:15, free to watch.
PORTUGUESE FOOD & WINE
Astor Wines & Spirits, 12 Astor Pl. (Lafayette St.), 212-674-7500; 1-6, free.
SATURDAY EVENINGS AT THE GUGGENHEIM
Tour & sneak preview of new exhibit while socializing over a glass or two of wine, 92nd St. Y hosts; Guggenheim Museum, 1071 5th Ave. (89th St.), 212-996-1100; 6:30, $25.
Sunday 10/29
FOOD NOT BOMBS
Meet to cook at ABC No Rio & serve at Tompkins Sq. Park; 156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-254-3697; 3:30 [repeats Mon. & Fri.].
Tuesday 10/31
BREAKING WALLS, BUILDING BRIDGES
Discussion group for young people questioning their sexuality; Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center, 1 Little W. 12th St. (Hudson St.), 212-620-7310; 6-8 [through 10/31].
ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE
Beginners welcome, no partner needed, live music, wear soft-soled nonstreet shoes; Metropolitan Duane Church, 201 W. 13th St. (7th Ave.), 212-459-4080; 7, $10.