May 29, 2007 (Vol. 5, No. 9)

Botanical Garden to Host 'Bronx Day' June 16

The New York Botanical Garden will host its 17th Annual "Bronx Day" on Saturday, June 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Garden's Clay Family Picnic Pavilions. The event is free, and the entire community is invited to take part in an afternoon of family fun.

The event will include musical entertainment, face painting for the kids, raffle prizes, and more. Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion, Jr., will also be in attendance.

Advance tickets are required for admission. To receive free tickets, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with the number of tickets requested (a maximum of 6) to:

Elizabeth Figueroa, Director of Community Relations

The New York Botanical Garden

Bronx, NY 10458-5126

For more information, call 718-817-8990.

The Garden is located at Bronx River Parkway at Fordham Road. Parking is $10.

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