Monday, September 16 to Thursday, September 19: HYHK Film Fest. For info, see the below flyer and, for more info, click here.

Wednesdays: The PS11 Farm Market | This student-run market will happens from 8-9:30 am, at PS11 (320 W. 21st St. btw. 8th & 9th Aves.). Every Wednesday through November, the market is in session, amid the scaffolding and construction at PS11. This market is presented in partnership with Stoneledge Farm, which notes, “This week is a true Summers Harvest! There will be tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, basil, onions, fennel and more. It is a great time of year!”

Wednesday, September 18: Learn About the E.R. For info, see the below flyer.

Thursday, September 19: The Chelsea Reform Democratic Club Presents: “Changes to our NYC Charter.” For info, see the below flyer.

Chelsea Community News Contributor Puma Perl’s Birthday Bash. For info, see the below flyer.

Saturday, September 21: The London Terrace Street Fair. For info on this annual event, see the below flyer. For even more info, click here.

Participate in the Air Quality Study. For info, see the below flyer.

Saturdays at Down to Earth Farmer’s Market | Every Saturday, 9am to 4pm through December 21, East of Ninth Ave., on the north side of West 23rd Street, is the place to be—for good green stuff and more. This Westchester, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens market welcomes SNAP benefits—just stop by the manager’s tent to use your EBT card.

Here are just a few of the participating vendors, and what they offer:

–Plants, flowers, and certified organic fruits and vegetables from Echo Creek Farm

–Ready-to-eat and vegan options from Pickle Licious

–Baked goods and gluten-free options from Meredith’s Country Bakery

–Pantry items, sauces, and seasonings from Arlotta Food Studio

–Breads from Orwashers Bakery

In recent Market News, they note, “We are pleased to introduce brown bin compost drop-off this season at the Manager’s Tent. A BIG thank you to our community hosts, Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen for allowing us to participate in their program.”

Elsewhere around the neighborhood, their Hudson Yards incarnation is open Thursdays, 8:30am to 4pm, through November 21. It’s hosted by the Hudson Yards Hell’s Kitchen Alliance.

For more information about Down to Earth Farmer’s Market, visit downtoearthmarkets.com.

Sunday, September 22: Closing Ceremonies for 25th Cycle for the Cause | The LGBT Community Center’s annual bike ride, Cycle for the Cause, concludes after 275 miles traveled by nearly 500 riders, with closing ceremonies known as The Red Party. Cycle for the Cause began in 1995, to raise funds for the Center’s life-saving HIV and AIDS services. (Since its founding in 1983, The Center has made progress toward ending the epidemic by providing HIV/AIDS prevention and support services to those living with and affected by the disease.) To celebrate another successful cycle of Cycle for the Cause (and its milestone 25th year!), hundreds of community members, friends and family will gather at this celebratory block party, to welcome participants home from their journey. All are welcome to enjoy food, drinks, and fun activities at this free event in honor of those fighting to stamp out AIDS. Sun, Sept. 22, 4-6 pm(riders arrive between 4:30-4:45pm). For more information, visit cycleforthecause.org. For more info about The Center, visit gaycenter.org.

Sunday, September 22: NYC SAFE Disposal Event | Safely dispose of electronics and other potentially harmful household products like batteries, paint, pesticides and medicine at the NYC Department of Sanitation’s NYC SAFE event. Only NYC residential waste will be accepted (no business or institutional waste permitted). Learn more here. Sunday, September 22, 10am-4pm; Union Square, 17th St. btw. Park Ave. and Broadway.

Mon, September 16: Teach-In: Stop Violence in the Sex Trades Act |For info, see the below flyer. Our reporter, Winnie McCroy, will attend. Look for her coverage of the Teach-In later this week. To see Winnie’s previous reporting on this topic, click here.

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