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Saturday April 25, 2026

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3 – 4 pm

EVC Intergenerational Choir

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Union Theological SeminaryHarlem

Wednesday April 29

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3:30 – 4:30 pm

Paint Your heART Out! Painting Class for Kids

  • Ages: 5 – 12
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The Art Studio NYManhattan

Saturday May 2

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Union Theological SeminaryHarlem

Wednesday May 6

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3:30 – 4:30 pm

Paint Your heART Out! Painting Class for Kids

  • Ages: 5 – 12
  • Art
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The Art Studio NYManhattan

Saturday May 9

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EVC Intergenerational Choir

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Union Theological SeminaryHarlem

Wednesday May 13

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Wednesday May 20

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Wednesday May 27

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The Art Studio NYManhattan

Wednesday June 10

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