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2010 Dominos Tournament

You heard about the great success of our 2009 Dominos Tournament, now come out this year and join in on all the fun! Starting April 11^th C-Town will kick off our annual 8- week long Domino’s Tournament that makes its way across 4 boroughs. Don’t forget to bring your game face because those who qualify to make it to the finals will have the chance to win $2500 worth of cash prizes during finals week in June! This event is FREE to the public, so come out and bring your friends! Stay tuned for the tournament calendar complete with times and locations. This is one event not to miss out on! All are welcomed.

Locations & Dates of Dominos Tournament 2010:

Bronx

Los Chorritos Social Club

2503 3rd Avenue

Bronx, NY 10451

Dates: 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16

Brooklyn

Carribean American Domino Club

659 Winthrop Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11203

Dates: 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23

Manhattan

Centro Cultural Deportivo Dominicano

2088 Amsterdam Avenue

Manahattan, NY 10032

Dates: 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23,

Finals will be held on 6/6 at the Centro Cultural Deportivo Dominicano

In addition to the hundreds of events and activities you'll find on our calendar, every year we are a presenting sponsor in a handful of special events. Among the highlights of our summer series:

April 11, 2010 - Dominos Tournament
May 2, 2010 - Cinco de Mayo Celebration
June 13, 2010 - Puerto Rican Day Parade
June 6, 2010 - Dominos Tournament Finals
July 25, 2010 - Colombian Day Parade
TBA - Dominican Day Parade
September 19, 2010 - Mexican Day Parade
September 19, 2010 - Family Health Festival
August 22, 2010 - JuntaHispana
October 10, 2010 - Hispanic Day Parade.

To find events and activities throughout the rest of 2010, click here

St. Patrick's Day Crafts

Starts: Thursday, March 11, 2010 2:00 PM

Ends: Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:30 PM

Location: Chess & Checkers House, Central Park (mid-park at 64th Street) Manhattan

Free Admission!

Stroll through Central Park this winter, and you'll notice that it is just as beautiful and brimming with life in December as it is on a hot August afternoon. We don't blame you for opting out of sun bathing on Sheep Meadow or birdwatching in the Ramble though; when it's too cold to linger outside, step into the Chess & Checkers House for a festive afternoon filled with seasonally-themed arts and crafts. All ages welcome!

Holiday Craft schedule:

Halloween Crafts: Thursday, October 29, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Crafts: Thursday, November 19, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Holiday Crafts: Thursday, December 17, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Winter Crafts: Thursday, January 14, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Valentine's Day Crafts: Thursday, February 11, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
St. Patrick's Day Crafts: Thursday, March 11, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Earth Day Crafts: Thursday, April 22, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Chess & Checkers House is located mid-Park at 64th Street. Limited space; no groups or strollers inside the building, please. Advance registration not required. For more details and information about disabled accessibility, please call (212) 794-4064

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