Events

Events

Harlem Mindfulness Walk

 

Date: 10/21/2026

Start time: 6pm

Meeting location: 110th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd

Description:

The weather is cooling off and we’re still outside. Let’s take a mindfulness walk together.

A midweek reset: Walk mindfully at an unrushed pace. Cultivate presence, clarity and reflection through movement. Foster community and connection with nature.

What to expect: A guided 60 minute mindfulness walk. Stress relief and mental wellness resources for the fall and winter season – shorter days and cooler weather.

Walk-ups welcome.

Hope Center Harlem @hopecenterharlem

Harlem Walk Club IG: @harlemwalkclub

Partnership for Parks @partnershipforparks

City Parks Foundation: @cpfnyc

NYC Green Fund

Private support is provided by City Parks Foundation and Partnership for Parks through the NYC Green Fund

 

Know Your Body. Own Your Health

 

Date: 10/18/2026

Time: 10 AM – 3 PM

Location:

A. Philip Randolph Square St. Nicholas Ave, Open Street-116th and and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd New York, NY 10026

Description:

Sign up for a FREE metabolic screening panel in Harlem. Own your health. Learn your numbers and what they mean.

The Rotary Club of Harlem in partnership with Choose Healthy Life is hosting an outdoor patient service center. We’re signing up each participant for a FREE metabolic screening panel which identifies acute or chronic diseases.

Screening is done by Quest Diagnostics.

Health Talk and Q&A by Dr. Ayana Jordan @drayanajordan

Music and giveaways.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Choose Healthy Life @choosehealthylifeorg

A. Philip Randolph Square Neighborhood Alliance

Quest Diagnostics @questdx

Harlem Lane @harlem_lane

New York-Presbyterian Hospital @nyphospital

DOT @nyc_dot

NYC Open Streets

Horticultural Society of NY @thehort

Partnership for Parks @partnershipforparks

City Parks Foundation @cpfnyc

NYC Green Fund

Private support is provided by City Parks Foundation and Partnership for Parks through the NYC Green Fund

 

Soap Social: Soap Making for Harlem Seniors

 

Date: 10/8/2026

Time: 1:30p – 3:00 pm 

Location:  Beatrice Lewis Senior Center

Description:

This October, the Rotary Club of Harlem is bringing a special wellness experience to seniors at the Beatrice Lewis Senior Center with Soap Social: Soap Making for Harlem Seniors.

Designed especially for seniors, this hands-on experience encourages creativity, connection, and wellness as participants blend natural ingredients to create two custom, plant-based, scented soaps to take home.

Featuring Nyah Beauty @nyahbeautyskincare, the afternoon is designed to inspire imagination, refresh spirits, and foster meaningful community connections through a fun and interactive group activity.

We’re proud to share one of the many ways Rotary Club of Harlem continues to serve and support our community.

Special thanks to our community partners:
Central Harlem Senior Citizens’ Centers, Inc. @chsccharlem
Partnership for Parks @partnershipforparks

City Parks Foundation @cpfnyc

Private support is provided by City Parks Foundation and Partnership for Parks through the NYC Green Fund.

 

Smash For Scholars: A Harlem Pickleball Classic

Date: 10/3/2026

Time: 11AM to 4PM  

Location:  Jackie Robinson Park, Handball courts, Bradhurst Ave. at W. 152nd st

Description:

Join us for a fun-filled community pickleball fundraiser supporting the Chanell E. Gatewood Scholarship Fund and expanding educational opportunities for Harlem high school students.  

The scholarship is administered by the Rotary Club of Harlem Foundation, a 501 (c)(3). Whether you’re playing on the court or cheering from the sidelines, your participation will help make a difference.

Choose from Spectator, Individual Player, or Doubles tickets and join us for an afternoon of pickleball, community, and fun in Harlem. Start the day with a pre-game stretch session with lululemon ambassador Ty Daye! New to the game? Atibia Williams of Volley and Vibe will instruct you how to play.

As part of our commitment to making pickleball more accessible in our community, eight complimentary player tickets will be available beginning September 12. These tickets are intended to give community members an opportunity to get on the court, try the sport, and join in the fun. Complimentary tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Want to support the cause beyond attending? Donations can be made directly through this Eventbrite page. We’re also welcoming sponsors and supporters. Those interested in contributing $200 or more are encouraged to contact [email protected] to learn about special sponsor recognition opportunities.

Every ticket purchased, donation made, and sponsorship received helps support the Chanell E. Gatewood Scholarship Fund and educational opportunities for Harlem students.

We can’t wait to see you on the court!

Click the link below to register or to donate:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smash-for-scholars-a-harlem-pickleball-classic-tickets-1998954802625?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Rotary Club of Harlem -Foraging Walk in Central Park: A Harlem Rotary Wellness in the Park Event

Date: 8/1/2026

Time: 10AM to 12PM  

Location: Central park 

Description:

Join the Rotary Club of Harlem for a guided Foraging Walk in Central Park, a unique outdoor experience that invites participants to discover the edible and medicinal plants growing throughout one of New York City’s most iconic green spaces.

Led by renowned urban forager Wildman Steve Brill, this educational walk will introduce participants to wild edible greens, berries, roots, and medicinal plants while exploring how nature can support wellness, sustainability, and a deeper connection to our environment.

Whether you’re new to foraging or simply curious about the natural world around you, this event offers an engaging opportunity to learn practical skills, spend time outdoors, and connect with others in the community.

Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Location: Central Park (meeting location provided after Eventbrite registration)
  • Cost: Free to attend. A suggested $15 donation is appreciated to support Harlem Rotary’s ongoing community wellness and service initiatives.

Paper and plastic bags will be provided for collecting plants. Participants are encouraged to bring water, wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring small containers for delicate berries and digging tools if they wish to harvest root vegetables.

This event is part of Harlem Rotary’s Wellness in the Park initiative, which promotes health, education, environmental stewardship, and community connection through accessible outdoor programming.

Special thanks to Partnerships for Parks, City Parks Foundation, and the NYC Green Fund for their generous support in helping make this event possible. 

Click the link below to register or to donate:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foraging-walk-in-central-park-a-harlem-rotary-wellness-in-the-park-event-tickets-1993130807900

 

Rotary Club of Harlem -Foraging Walk in Central Park: A Harlem Rotary Wellness in the Park Event

Rotary Club of Harlem - Loads Of Love

Date: 6/27/2026

Time: 10AM to 2PM  

Location: Sudsy Water

Description:

Join the Rotary Club of Harlem for Loads of Love, an annual day of service dedicated to supporting our Harlem community through simple acts of kindness.

In partnership with Sudsy Water, we’ll provide complimentary laundry services, blessing bags filled with essential hygiene items, and a welcoming environment where neighbors can connect and receive support with dignity and care. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in hourly laundry supply raffles generously sponsored by H.A.V.E.N. Family Enrichment Center.

Whether you’re joining us for laundry services or simply want to learn more about the work we’re doing in Harlem, we look forward to welcoming you for a day of community, compassion, and service.

Rotary Club of Harlem - Blessing Bag Distribution

Date: 2/21/2025

Time: 9AM to 4PM  

Location: TBD

Description:

The Rotary Club of Harlem will assemble blessing bags with toiletries, socks, blessings, toothbrush, toothpaste, snacks, etc to give to those in need. Donations will be made to local homeless shelters, women and children shelters, and street side. The first part of the event will be packaging the bags, the second part will be distribution. Donations are welcome to help fund this event. Please use the link below to donate and please note this event https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JDRRDJHUT6LKN 

Rotary Club of Harlem - Sandwich Making Event

Date: 3/8/2025

Time: 10AM to 1PM  

Location: Bethel Gospel Assembly

Description:

The Rotary Club of Harlem will be hosting its bi-annual Sandwich Making Event with One Sandwich at a Time. We will be making sandwiches for distribution at local food pantries. Last year we made over 500 sandwiches to help provide immediate meals to those in need in Harlem. Please help continue this bi-annual tradition. 

To donate for this event please use this link and note this event in your donation description 

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JDRRDJHUT6LKN

Rotary Club of Harlem - Read Across America

Date: 3/2/2025 – 3/6/2025

Time: TBD  

Location: TBD

Description:

The Rotary Club of Harlem event to promote literacy and honor the birthday of Dr. Suess. 

Event information forthcoming, stay tuned. 

Rotary Club of Harlem - Financial Literacy Event

Date: 4/18/2025

Time: 12PM  

Location: Bethel’s Gospel Assembly

Description:

The Rotary Club of Harlem will host its annual financial literacy event. This event will provide a space for community members to learn about financial literacy, what it means to be financially literate, how to improve their finances, learn tricks and tips to better their financial future. 

The event will host members of various financial institutes and organizations whose goals are to ensure that financial literacy is a human right. 

Rotary Club of Harlem - Networking Social and Fundraising Event

Date: May 2025

Time:   6:30PM – 10PM

Location: TBD

Description:

The Rotary Club of Harlem will host a Networking Social and Fundraising Event.