Item Donations Sought

For Annual Fundraising Auction

Supporting Chelsea Green Park

(140 West 20th St. btw. 6th & 7th Aves,)

Auction Bids Accepted Feb. 27 – March 12

BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Friends of Chelsea Green–that great group of perpetual park boosters–is appealing to their own friends, to help make their annual fundraising auction the well-stocked success we’ve come to expect.

The auction launches online on Friday, February 27–so the time is now to donate products, services, dining and travel experiences, and all manner of unusual, highly coveted items. Remember: When a ruthless bidding war breaks out, Chelsea Green Park wins!

“Auction proceeds,” note the Friends, “help fund year-round, inclusive community programming, including block parties, coffee and conversation gatherings, family-friendly events, activities for senior citizens, and more.”

If you’re interested in donating an item, sign up by clicking on this link:   https://forms.gle/dPjegoQjxpFFpjXk9here’s a link].

And with spring fast approaching (yes, it will get here), Friends of Chelsea Green-curated programming is returning to Chelsea Green Park. Some samples:

Coffee & Conversations / Friday, February 27 / 8:30am to 9:30am | The morning gathering that encourages–if not meaningful, then certainly civil–dialogue returns for a new season on February 27.  As usual, coffee and pastries are generously provided by The Commons Chelsea. 

Chi Kung Classes: Tuesdays, 6pm to 7pm, Indoors at Neighbor (176 Ninth Ave.) | The weekly movement class meets indoors at Neighbor this winter. Note: There are weeks when other events have been scheduled. Therefore, there will be no class on March 10 & 24. All the other dates listed below are Tuesdays. Click on the links to RSVP.

March 3: https://luma.com/5ntrz86x

March 17: https://luma.com/10d80n7n

March 31: https://luma.com/zw79627w

April 7: https://luma.com/b6xlji4w

April 14: https://luma.com/y2dhxxw

Friends of Chelsea Green Spring Fair: Saturday, May 16 | This annual rite of changing seasons shuts down West 20th Street between 6th & 7th Aves. to make way for all manner of local vendors, snacks, activities for kids, and other forms of fun. More details coming soon.

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