Here are the first two Community Day Compassion Stories, recorded in our storytelling booth (aka the little room off the library). The audio producer said she was honored to hear our stories, and they were beautiful! Stay tuned for several more.

Compassion Story #1. “Hold My Hand,” by a parent who wishes to remain anonymous. In this story, one panicky New Yorker learns that her fellow subway riders have untold depths of kindness and sympathy.

Compassion Story #2. “Drawing,” by Laura, 1st-2nd grade teacher. In this story, the teacher becomes the student.

Please SAVE THE DATE — April 23, 2010 6:30pm!

We are fortunate to have a new TNS parent, Carla (a comedian herself!) — who has arranged for an amazing evening of comedy and drinks at the Laugh Lounge on Essex Street [map]. It’s a great opportunity to have a grown-up night out with friends AND raise money for our kids school!

Tickets are $20.00, plus a 2 drink minimum.

The event will feature the following A-list comedians:
Poppi Kramer (Biggest Loser, Larry King Live)
Nancy Witter (Funniest Mom in America)
Bill McCarty (Conan O’Brien)
Cory Kahaney (Last Comic Standing)

So get a sitter now and plan for a great night out!
Any questions, just contact me at frankenval@verizon.net.

Cheers,
Valerie (Tucker & Cooper’s Mama)

Saturday March 20th 2pm Roulette 20 Greene St. Bet Canal and Grand. $5 David Grollman-Drums, Brad Henkel-Trumpet and Valerie Kuehne-Cello.

Come see “What’s On Your Plate?” featuring the Neighborhood School in the film about kids and food.

Friday, March 5 - at the Neighborhood School Auditorium. Doors open at 5pm, movie at 6pm. Food for sale before and after - PTA fundraiser! $3 each, (kids 3 and under are free).

For more about the film: trailers, clips, games, info, etc, check out the website:
www.whatsonyourplateproject.org

See you there!

Check out the brainchild of two East Village moms. nycgreenschools.org It’s a new blog dedicated to serving as a “central online meeting place where New York City parents can learn how to make their schools more green, from changing the food on their lunch menus to getting rid of Styrofoam trays to recycling and more.”