Sun., July 5

Basic canoeing

The Urban Park Rangers will lead an exploration of Van Cortlandt Lake at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Van Cortlandt Park.

The event is an opportunity to learn the basics of canoeing and practice the skill. It’s open to adults and supervised children 8 years or older. Participants should bring sunblock and a snack.

The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, go to www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers or call 311 and ask for the Urban Park Rangers.

Yoga

Yoga instructor Neem Dewji will lead a class at 9:30 a.m. on the grounds at Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue. Classes cost $10 for members and $18 for non members.

Participants should bring their own mat.

The event will be held at the same time the following Tuesday, July 7, at 9:30 a.m.

For more information, call 718-549-3200.

This is part of the July 2, 2009 online edition of The Riverdale Press.

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