Citizenship Prep New York

Jersey City Herp Keepers Inaugural Meet Up

We'll meet at Starbucks, talk about our herps, and decide when we want to meet again.

*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.

The Venture Garden, Jersey City (Entrepreneurs Welcome!)

Build ideas. Share tea. Turn conversations into real businesses. Join us every other week in Jersey City for a relaxed but intentional gathering of entrepreneurs, builders, and curious minds. This is not a pitch event. This is not a lecture. This is a space to think, connect, and actually move forward. We bring together people who are: * Starting or growing a business * Exploring new ideas or income streams * Looking to connect with other serious, thoughtful builders * Interested in tea, wellness, and intentional living Over tea, we create space for: * Real conversations about business and life * Sharing ideas, challenges, and opportunities * Meeting potential collaborators, partners, and friends * Gaining clarity on your next step What to Expect Each session is lightly structured: 1\. Welcome \+ Tea \(10–15 min\) Settle in, pour tea, meet the group 2\. Introductions \(15–20 min\) Who you are, what you're building (or thinking about), and what you need 3\. Open Discussion/Brainstorm \(30–45 min\) What's working & what's not Pricing and positioning Finding customers Turning ideas into action 4\. Connections \+ Next Steps \(15–20 min\) Connect, exchange info, and identify opportunities to collaborate Who This Is For Early-stage founders. Side hustlers. Creatives and operators. People serious about building something real. Anyone who values thoughtful conversation and community A Note on the Community This meetup is the foundation of a growing local network supporting entrepreneurship in Jersey City. For those who want to go deeper, there are opportunities to: * Join smaller working groups * Get hands-on support building your business * Access a broader venture support network * No pressure—just come, connect, and see where it leads. What to Bring: An idea, a business, or just curiosity. A willingness to share and listen. Come for the tea. Stay for the ideas. Leave with momentum.

SpeakIt Language Exchange: Meet friends, practice, and share a language!

SpeakIt is a group where the goal is to **practice and learn languages** naturally: By talking and meeting new people! 🥳 this, of course, includes English learners 😍. [Traducción](https://www-meetup-com.translate.goog/speakit-nyc/events/299532447/?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=es&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp&_x_tr_hist=true) We hope to have all the cultures that New York City represents, so we welcome **any language and all language levels**. Here's how it works: 1. 👨‍🎓You spend part of your time practicing a language you are learning; 2. 🧑🏻‍🏫You spend the other part of your time speaking in your native language, helping others! *(even if you only speak one language, that's fine)* When you arrive at the venue, we will have flag stickers 🇺🇳 representing any country of your choosing. Put your most fluent language on top and any language(s) you are learning or already know below. Then find someone else wearing a flag and say hi in your preferred language 👋🏼. **FAQ's** * 💰**Event is $2 (suggested, cash or Venmo)** to help cover the cost for the flags and the meetup subscription. * 🍻Please support the venue that hosts us by ordering something from the bar. 😎 * ***Will there be speakers of (my language) here?*** That depends! We don't organize who comes to the event, so we can't be 100% sure your language will be there. You may want to invite a practice buddy, or message us in advance and we can try to find you one. Otherwise come say Hi and find out! * **Can I show up late?** Show up any time during the event. * Coming alone? Welcome! Just bring a friendly face and some words. * Or feel free to bring along some friends, too. **When and Where:** * [Heart of Gold Bar](https://goo.gl/maps/csmu6MycKxirFvYv9), Astoria * Get off at Broadway on the N/W train or Steinway M/R. * Look for the flag table out back and say hi!

Venture Garden for Entrepreneurs

A biweekly gathering in Jersey City where founders, creatives, and operators connect over tea to share ideas, solve problems, and turn conversations into real businesses.

Urban Swim Support - Liberty Island Circumnavigation - 10 mile trip

**\*\*\*TIMELINE MAY CHANGE\*\*\*** *** **Advanced/Elite Level Paddlers - 12 mile trip** We will assist with Urban Swim open water swim providing 1-1 coverage to swimmers going around the Statue of Liberty When you RSVP you will be placed on a waitlist until the host reviews that you pass the prerequisites. Please do not RSVP if you do not. **PREREQUISITES TO RSVP:** * Volunteered in 2025 - 2026 * Completed 2 trainings with our boathouse in 2025 - 2026 * You can self rescue with whatever craft you are using * You received an invitation from Urban Swim or host to participate **Craft:** * Sea Kayak - or SUP if approved by Urban Swim. **Come prepared:** * Sunscreen * Hat * Water in a reusable bottle. Lots of water * FOOD! You'll be hungry when we land and there is no food to purchase at LSP * Anything else need to spend hours on the water **Timeline:** * 5:45 - 6:00 AM - Arrive at the boathouse * YOU ONLY HAVE 15 MIN TO GET EVERYTHING READY * 6:15 AM - Safety briefing * 6:25 AM - Move boats to beach * 6:35 AM - Depart HCCB * 8:05 AM - Statue of Liberty * 8:10 AM - check in with Urban Swim * 8:20 AM - swimmers in the water **8:30 AM SWIM START** * 9:30ish AM - Swim will finish * 9:45 AM - Paddle to LSP * 10:00 AM - Land at LSP **30 - 45 min break** * 10:45 AM begin paddle back to HCCB * 12:15 PM: Arrive at HCCB * 12:45 PM: Clean and put away equipment * 1:30 PM Trip ends \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- NOAA predicted current at the Battery: 6:21 AM - Max ebb \~2.36 Knots 10:05 AM - Slack 12:37 PM - Max flood \~1.16 Knots

New York Polymarket Strategy for Entrepreneurs

**Profit from Prediction Markets – Polymarket Strategy for Founders** The entrepreneurs with an edge on Polymarket are not guessing — they are following a repeatable system. This session shows you exactly what that system looks like. Connect with other data-driven founders who are treating Polymarket as a serious income stream. Real strategies, real results. Register below to confirm — RSVP is not your ticket in. ### [CLAIM YOUR SPOT](https://aiventurelab.org/product/Polymarket?city=New%20York&groupurlname=the-growth-and-entrepreneurship-circle&startgmtdatetime=2026-08-09T22:00:00Z) --- What you'll learn: - A systematic approach to prediction markets that generates repeatable profit - A step-by-step method for turning accurate forecasting into daily income - How to read market signals others miss and capitalise on them Sharpen your edge. Earn from your accuracy. Start here.

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Conversation Circle with Dana Fox

Improve Your Public Speaking Skills — Columbia University Toastmasters

August Park Picnic (Third Culture Kid Meetup)

Join us for our second picnic of the year! This is the picnic that was postponed from Sat, July 17 due to rain. Please bring a blanket and snacks or drinks to share. Always appreciated: a music speaker, frisbee, card games and board games! Follow us on Instagram ([@tcknyc](https://www.instagram.com/tcknyc)) and RSVP to get updates!

English Conversation for Intermediate Learners

There is a fee to attend this event. Read the description that follows for more info. Join us for this class and practice conversation with other English learners. Students will participate in instructor-led activities designed to improve listening and speaking skills. This class is for learners at the intermediate level (see our calendar for conversation classes for beginner or advanced students, as well as other ESL classes). This class is part of an ongoing course. Students attending this class have the option to pay-per-session ($20), or receive a discount by enrolling in the full course. Visit our website for more information: https://togetheronenewyork.org/Our-Programs/Language-Classes/English-Conversation-Classes/Intermediate-Advanced-Classes