Held at New York City’s most prestigious indoor running venue, the 49th Colgate Women’s Games – America’s longest-running indoor track and field series for girls and women – will begin its season with preliminary meets on December 29 and January 5. at the Olympic-caliber Nike Track & Field Center at The Armory in Manhattan, 216 Fort Washington Ave.
And yes, there is still time to register and compete. Athletes must register online at bit.ly/colgatewomensgamesonlineentryform. The registration form deadline for Preliminary Competition No. 1 is December 28 at 3 p.m., and the registration form deadline for Preliminary Competition No. 2 is January 4 at 3 p.m.
Over the decades, the Colgate Women’s Games have fostered academic excellence among girls and women, allowing competitors to “showcase their talents, build their confidence and pursue their dreams.” The first, second and third place winners in the Colgate Games finals will receive scholarships valued at $2,000, $1,000 and $500, respectively.
This 49th season marks a return to the tradition of Colgate Women’s Games indoor track and field competitions, which were held outdoors in seasons 47 and 48 due to the pandemic. For more information on the Colgate Women’s Games, events and competition terms, as well as registration information, visit ColgateWomensGames.com and follow the Games on Instagram.
Photos capturing “dignity”
Caribbean photographer Nancy La Lanne — who creates intimate female portraits that highlight the “diversity and uniqueness” of her subjects — is one of the photographic artists in the “Capturing Dignity” exhibition at El Barrio ArtSpace PS 109, 215 E. 99th St. in Manhattan, through December 27.
The works – by La Lanne (who has Haitian and Costa Rican ancestry), Irma Bohorquez-Geisler, Kathy Shorr, Stephanie Graham and Ann Rosen – provide insight into “examining the concepts of community and portraiture with dignity and respect.” Rosen is also the curator of the exhibition.
Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and by appointment. For more information, contact Ann Rosen at annrosenpics@gmail.com and visit annrosen.com.
Caribbean archbishop honored
In honor of Most Rev. Howard Gregory, 13th Archbishop of the Church of the Province of the West Indies and Bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, ceremonies were held recently at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in Manhattan to enthrone the archbishop at the International Ecumenical Cathedral, recognizing his commitment to inter-Christian unity.
On December 1, the Right Reverend Matthew Heyd, Episcopal Bishop of New York, led an evening song service and ceremony to formally seat the visiting archbishop in the church’s “International Ecumenical Cathedral,” symbolizing a dedication to “unity between different Christians”. confessions. » After the ceremonies, a celebration took place in the presence of members of the city’s large Caribbean Episcopal community.
“We know the history of the difficulties faced by the Caribbean diaspora in finding a place of welcome and acceptance within Anglican congregations in the north, but thanks to the continued loyalty and expressions of hospitality from the centers of the Episcopal Church, we can celebrate the occasions as we what we do today,” said Jamaica-born Archbishop Gregory, who announced last month that he would resign from his post at the end of the year.
The Right Reverend Heyd said: “May this day mark for us an even deeper common life and an even more fruitful shared mission,” Heyd said of the archbishop’s stance and dedication to “inter-cultural understanding.” -Christian”.
