From all of us at Friends of 187
THANK YOU!!!

This year's Spring in the Heights was our most successful yet! Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and everyone who attended the event and bid on raffle items, played basket bingo, bought Friends merchandise and made donations, we raised just under $40,000! All proceeds will go to providing high-quality arts programming for all grades at PS/IS 187. 
 
We are so grateful to our many partners who helped make this event such a success, particularly our friends at Hudson Co-op as well as the performers and teaching artists who shared their time and talent to bring joy to our community. We hope you will review the event program for a full list of partners and sponsors and support these local businesses! 

Saturday, May 6th | 10AM – 4PM (Rain Date: May 13th)
PS/IS 187 School Yard & Garden

JOIN US FOR A DAY OF FUN AND FUNDRAISING TO SUPPORT ARTS IN OUR SCHOOL

The 3rd Annual Spring in the Heights celebration will feature the Hudson Co-Op Pop-up Makers Market; live music and dance; a raffle; activities for kids; and more! Spring in the Heights is not only a fun day out for the whole family, all funds raised go directly to supporting the arts programming at PS/IS 187. 

​Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, Spring in the Heights is a free event open to the entire community!

Online Raffle
The raffle is closed.

All winners who were not present have been notified. Please check your email!

We Are So Grateful to Our Sponsors!

​Platinum Sponsors

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The Catalyst for Your Next Move

Spring Pop-Up Makers Market
Hosted by Hudson Co-Op

Main Stage Performance Schedule

*Subject to change
11:00 AM
Jazz WaHi
The Jazz WaHi Trio
Alex Strong, Vibes;
Andrew Hartman, Guitar;
Rick Strong, Bass

1:00 PM
 Mr. Jennings & The F Hashtags Band
(5th & 6th Grades)
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1:45 PM
 Renegades of T  Band
​(5th, 6th & 8th Grades)
3:00 PM
 Dance Project of Washington Heights

3:45 PM
Raffle Results

Entertainment & Activities for Small Kids
at Garden Path

We have a robust schedule of entertainment and activities planned along the garden path including a puppet show and scavenger hunt! 

Incoming Pre-K / K Families:
Stop by the Friends table to say hello and receive a free gift. 

Families of Pre-K - 2nd grade students:
Find all of the items in our Garden Scavenger Hunt and receive a prize!

“Garden Stage” Entertainment
Featuring Friends of 187 Teaching Artists

11:00 AM
Puppetry with Tamala
12:00 PM
Storytelling with Rachael
1:00 PM
Dance with Daria
2:00 PM
Puppetry with Tamala
Tamala Bakkensen is a Heights based actor, director, Feldenkrais Practitioner, voice/ speech & movement coach & educator for all ages. She is currently teaching Pre-K & K.

Rachael Harrington is a performance storyteller and workshop facilitator who brings folk and fairy tales to life. She is currently teaching 3rd & 4th Grades.
Daria Fitzgerald is a dance teacher at Learning Through Play Pre-K Center in the Bronx and a Dance Teaching Artist at 92NY Dance We are proud to support Friends of 187 and their efforts to bring arts programming to all of the students at PS/IS 187. She taught Pre-k & K during last fall & winter period.

Basket Bingo
1 card for $5
​3 cards for $10

Try your luck at the Bingo table in the Main Schoolyard for a chance to win incredible gift baskets filled with amazing prizes valued between $50-$300!

Live Painting by Local Artists/187 Families
Including Francis (pictured)   

You will spot local artists painting in the schoolyard during the event. Please join them if you'd like to! We will have pencils & papers ready for you!

New Merchandise 
First Grade Art Project 2023

Visit the Friends of 187 Merchandise table to purchase limited-edition notebooks and pencil cases featuring these special drawings by the first grade artists - and much more! 

Food & Drinks

While you’re at Spring in the Heights, don’t miss out on the delectable Taste of the Heights, with small bites, tasty treats and much more from our local, favorite spots.

Photos from last year

Supporting Sponsors

720-730 Fort Washington Ave. Owners Corp.
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Associate Sponsors

Access Computer Floors, LLC
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Michael Bakkenson, Bohemia Realty
Champion Martial Arts
The Dry Cleaner ​
Fort Tryon Park Trust
Frank's Market/Vines on Pine
Hudson Pilates
​Joy Waitkus & Michael Tsang
​Locksmith Bar
​​Parents of the Class of 2020
​Studio in the Heights
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Dr. Wexler (Unique Dentistry)

Underwrite the Event With a Donation

In order to keep this event free to all guests who wish to attend, we rely on the generosity of those who help underwrite the event costs. All donations are 100% tax-deductible. 

Program

Location

PS/IS 187 School Yard and Garden
349 Cabrini Blvd, New York, NY 10040
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