Budgeting Workshops New York

Master the Art of Hand Stitching: A Beginner-Friendly Workshop

Learn 12 essential hand stitching techniques in this fun, beginner-friendly workshop. Create a unique stitched sampler to take home! Join us for a fun and interactive **3-hour Hand Stitching Workshop** for all skill levels! In this session, you'll master a range of essential hand-stitching techniques, including five foundational stitches, three couture stitches, and two creative novelty stitches that will bring your designs to life. Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop will teach you how to add professional, handcrafted details to your fashion projects. **Hand Stitching Workshop: Perfect for All LevelsDuration:** 3 Hours**Location:** D4D Studios ### What You'll Learn: * **Basic Stitches:** * Running Stitch * Backstitch * Whipstitch * Blanket Stitch * Overcast Stitch * **Couture Stitches:** * Catch Stitch * Slip Stitch * Pick Stitch * Invisible Hem Stitch * Ladder Stitch * **Novelty Stitches:** * French Knot * Chain Stitch ### Materials Needed: * Needle and thread (various colors) * Fabric or practice cloth (cotton or muslin recommended) * Scissors * Marking tools (fabric chalk or pens) * Optional: embroidery hoop ### Join Us! Dive into the art of hand stitching and discover how these techniques can enhance your designs. Perfect for beginners and seasoned stitchers alike! Don't miss out on this creative opportunity to elevate your sewing skills.

Family and Personal Finance Workshop

What you’ll learn: • Family Financial Planning • Tax Saving Strategies • Retirement Planning • Investment Options • College Education Fund & Financial Aid • Life Insurance & Family Protection • Long Term Care Solutions • Career Backup Plan All attendees will receive a complimentary financial and tax consultation from our licensed advisors. Address will be provided once you sign up for this event. Thank you for your interest!

New York Dodgeball Open Gym (UES)

This is a social event, so while some of us like to revel in being competitive, the goal is to meet people and have fun! That being said, headshots are **NOT ALLOWED**. We use cloth style dodgeballs. This provides a fun, friendly and competitive environment without any pain or bruising. The games are set to cool music. Basically, it’s one big party with dodgeball, music and friends. We’ll pick teams from people who show up each week. There will be no refs, but experienced New York Dodgeball players will oversee games. Co-ed, ages 21 and up. Please note we **always** have enough players for this event. Meetup is just one place we advertise, so if you only see one or two RSVPs please know that there will be others attending. We have a regular group of players who attend regularly and we would love for you to be part of this group. Wear athletic style clothing (work out clothes, basketball sneakers) and knee pads if you have them. If you wear glasses, we recommend wearing contacts or sports goggles. Event Details: Venue Address: 921 Madison Ave. New York, NY Date: Thursday July 9th Cost: $10 (Accepting Cash, Venmo or Zelle)

Sunday Drop-In Improv Class 4:30pm-6:30pm ($15)

**Improv for All: Drop-In Class** Join us for a fun and supportive improv class where you'll: * **Build Confidence:** Overcome stage fright and express yourself freely. * **Master Improv Basics:** Learn to set up scenes, listen actively, and build on each other's ideas. * **Have Fun:** Laugh, play, and connect with other creative people. **No experience necessary!** Just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to play. **Cost: $15**. Please have cash or Venmo/Zelle/CashApp

SUMMER STUDIO SHOOT #3! Sat. August 15, 2026 Model Photography Workshop

Friday Improv Jam 6:30-8:30pm ($10)

**Improv NOW! Jam: A Performance-Driven Lab** Ready for a night of unscripted discovery? Join us for the Improv NOW! Jam—an electric, collaborative performance space where improvisers and audience members alike come together to create something brand new. **This is a performance-driven event.** We are a community of performers taking risks, developing characters, and crafting stories in real-time. Whether you are hitting the stage to sharpen your instincts or sitting in the audience to enjoy the magic, you are an essential part of the night. **The Experience** We keep the format fluid to match the energy in the room, creating a fast-paced and engaging experience: * **The Scenework Hour:** We dive into grounded scenes. Expect everything from tight, 2-person beats to larger group dynamics that explore relationships and comedic character work. * **The Ensemble Hour:** We shift into longer, collaborative sets. We work together as an ensemble to weave characters and situations into cohesive, story-driven comedy. **Who Should Come?** * **Performers:** If you want to practice your craft, take risks, and perform for a live, supportive crowd, this is your lab. * **Audience:** If you love live, unscripted comedy, come watch the magic unfold! If you feel inspired, you're welcome to switch roles at any time. **Details** * **Time:** 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM * **Cost:** $10. Please pre-arrange electronic payment (Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, CashApp) with the host or handle it on-site when you arrive. * **The Vibe:** We play to the height of our intelligence. We bring the focus and intensity of a show to an intimate, supportive environment. **Questions?** Reach us at [nycimprovnow@gmail.com](http://nycimprovnow@gmail.com%2A%2A/) *Note: Photos may be taken for promotional purposes.*

JCW Writing Workshop Roundtable (In-Person Only)

**NO ENTRY AFTER 7:15 PM!** *At the in-person JCW workshop, we read the submitted work aloud then give the writer constructive feedback.* **GUIDELINES FOR WRITING WORKSHOP:** * To have your writing scheduled for a Tuesday workshop you must attend at least one Tuesday workshop first * Workshop pieces will be provided to workshop attendees via hard copy and this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YuXf45CBDnblQmTJlx-edcwqCowN8s4u?usp=sharing * We will read the pieces during workshop, so no need to read them beforehand Questions? Reach out to **Kevin.Singer21@gmail.com** **Monthly Schedule for Tuesday:** 1st Tuesday of the Month: **JCW Short Story Salon**. We give the salon treatment to a famous, not-so-famous, or even notorious short work of fiction every month. 2nd Tuesday of the Month: **Writers’ Workshop**. Constructive criticism of unpublished work from JCW members. MUST SUBMIT IN ADVANCE. 3rd Tuesday of the Month: **Power Prompts.** Constrained writing at its quirkiest. 4th Tuesday of the Month: **Writers’ Workshop**. Constructive criticism of unpublished work from JCW members. MUST SUBMIT IN ADVANCE. ***Supported by public funds from the Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund.***

Sunday Drop-in Improv Class - 4:30-6:30pm ($15)

**Improv for All: Sunday Drop-In Class** Join us for a fun and supportive improv class where you'll: * **Build Confidence:** Overcome stage fright and express yourself freely. * **Master Improv Basics:** Learn to set up scenes, listen actively, and build on each other's ideas. * **Have Fun:** Laugh, play, and connect with other creative people. **No experience necessary!** Just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to play. **Cost: $15**. Please have cash or Venmo/Zelle/CashApp **Ready to take your improv skills to the next level?** Join us for a fun and supportive learning environment. This event is hosted by the Improv NOW meetup group. If possible please RSVP for this class at: [www.meetup.com/improvnow](www.meetup.com/improvnow). Also, you'll find details of other improv events!

Speed Dating NYC : 58-72 Women 49-66

**Prepay repay required at** [https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13595](https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13595) (This is NOT a pay at the door event. Ignore anything that says you can rsvp and pay organizer directly) Two item minimum purchase at this venue: food or drink) SPACE IS EXTREMELY LIMITED DETAILS Up to 10 dates in one night! Proof of age required. 85+ engagements ,a few kids and a lot of other happy couples! Men and women sit together for about 5 minutes, and then the guys rotate over partners. After the event you let us know who you are interested in and the results (both mutual matches and one way matches) are provided the next day. **Prepay repay required at** [https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13595](https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13595) (This is NOT a pay at the door event. Ignore anything that says otherwise) **Rsvps on here do not reflect actual attendance as this is a multi group event.**

*In Person* Practice and improve your public speaking skills!

New location! Meeting at Berkeley College, 3 E. 43 St. in room 402. We are moving the start up up a bit to avoid running up against the building close time (21:00) and potentially allow for more socializing. We are one of few Toastmasters clubs in NYC offering in-person meetings and we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity for in-person communication and networking. Interested in improving your public speaking skills? Want to meet new people and engage in interesting discussions? Hoping to make new business and life connections? If so we welcome you to attend the next Greenspeakers meeting. Greenspeakers is a Toastmasters club that was founded by Green Party members to provide a forum for engaged progressive activists and professionals to improve their public speaking skills. Guests of all political persuasions are welcome and we have no official connection to any political party. All attendees will have a chance to practice public speaking and will learn helpful tricks to become a more confident public speaker and communicator. Hope to see you there! Please note that our meetings require active listening and it's expected all in attendance will be respectful to each speaker by giving them your attention and refrain from making noise during speaking roles. Any who are disruptive or do not follow the behavioral guidelines of Toastmasters may be asked not to return.

Shots,Shop,Slots&Sips

🔥 **SHOTS, SHOP, SLOTS & SIPS is coming!** 🔥 🎯 Gun Range 🛍️ Shopping 🎰 Casino 🍷 Wine Tasting 🗓️ Saturday, August 15, 2026 📍 Leaving from Harlem to the Poconos 💲 $190 per person 💳 Payment plans available with Affirm 💰 $95 Deposit Due July 10 💰 Final Payment Due August 1 ⚠️ No Refunds Tag your travel crew below! 👇🏾 📞 Kaisha: 646-844-5009 📞 Toya: 917-451-1150

New York Profit from Prediction Markets

**Build a Systematic Edge on Polymarket – Masterclass for Entrepreneurs** Polymarket is one of the most underused income opportunities available to analytical thinkers right now. This masterclass breaks down how to approach it as a business, not a gamble. Everyone here is thinking about markets and money differently. The conversations you will have are as valuable as the content. Complete registration below — RSVP alone does not reserve your spot. ### [LOCK IN YOUR SEAT](https://aiventurelab.org/product/Polymarket?city=New%20York&groupurlname=collaborative-self-development-squad&startgmtdatetime=2026-08-16T22:00:00Z) --- What you'll learn: - How to read market signals others miss and capitalise on them - The analytical frameworks that separate profitable traders from everyone else - A systematic approach to prediction markets that generates repeatable profit This is not a gamble. It is a skill. This session shows you how to build it.