It’s Halloween weekend and that means Thanksgiving is less than a month away. Yikes! And Bryant Park welcomes in the holidays today with the opening of the ice skating rink and the holiday shops!! Time to think about our neighbors in need and you can help by donating a turkey.  But let’s remember, it’s still Fall. Here are a few events (and a good deed) to enjoy before the holiday madness sets in.

 St. Francis Food Pantries and Shelters Turkey Drive

We love this organization that is there for our neighbors who need food and shelter. With over 40 food pantries and shelters, they serve over 1.2 million meals every year.  You can make a big difference this Thanksgiving by donating a turkey (or more) to families in our area, so they too can share a Thanksgiving that is about togetherness and love, not their next meal. And their annual fundraising event, the Doodle for Hunger Live Art Auction – our favorite charity event of the year – is next week, Nov. 3.   Please Donate  a turkey help us to spread the word!  (Hashtag your support: #StFFPturkeydrive)

Nov. 3. The Ultimate Food and Design Event

What could be better than gourmet cuisine and impeccably furnished spaces? The New York Times Style Magazine Taste of the T event celebrates food and design  Watch culinary greats whip up delectable delights and sample their savory creations as you tour luxury kitchen, bath and furnishing showrooms. Get tickets.

Nov. 3-13. The Tango Festival is Back!

Is there any dance sexier than the tango? It’s been described as “souls sharing a dance with the same rhythm at the same time,” and “A three minute romance, filled with passion and adventure”. Well how exciting that “The Shall We Tango NY Festival” is back with a chance to see world class tango performances at various venues around the city, and a chance to take lessons too. Get the details.

Nov. 4. Renée Fleming

The incomparable Renée Fleming is performing at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). Her voice is of uncommon radiance. The voice of our time. She’ll perform songs and arias from France and Italy, plus Schumann’s exquisite “A Woman’s Life and Love,” and selections from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “The King and I”. It will be a magical evening. Friday, November 4, 2016 8:00 PM at Prudential Hall. Get your tickets now at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722)

Nov. 9. Private Shopping for a Great Cause

Recently we introduced you to Sue Matthews who is fulfilling her daughter’s dream that no child should ever die from cancer, with a non-profit group, Conquering Kidz Cancer.  Moticise has partnered with Talbots who will host a private shopping event for this wonderful organization.  There will be refreshments, wine, gift bags, a Moticise session, and 10% of all items purchased will be donated to this great cause.  Talbots 525 Madison Avenue from 6 to 8PM.  To RSVP contact Madeline Klein Madeline.i.klein@gmail.com.