PunkinFutz Survival Guide No. 36

NYC-BASED COMMUNITY RESOURCES, EVENTS, TIPS, AND SUPPORT ALL IN ONE PLACE, EVERY MONDAY.

New Year,
New Newsletter Format

The 2021 PunkinFutz Survival Guide has an updated look and feel. We focus on a single topic per issue - something relevant and timely.  PunkinFutz does not receive any fee or consideration from the organizations we highlight and we prioritize FREE resources.  If you are looking for any past issues, they can all be accessed here.  
 
What do you think?

Exploring our World
Pandemic-Style

After over 10 months of confinement due to COVID, I wanted to find ways to explore the world, again.  Thankfully, technology provides the tools and the pandemic has opened the access.  Check out these amazing FREE sites:
So cool!!  If you have not seen this site, you have to check it out!
Dive in to world cultural heritage through UNESCO's interactive tool.  I recommend watching the video first, so you know how to use the tool.  UNESCO has cataloged over 500 intangible cultural items, including food, arts, rituals and more that are in danger of extinction.  I could get lost here!
Wave Hill -  public garden and cultural center
Check out Wave Hill's Calendar of Free Virtual Events, from family art projects to conversations with featured artists to musical performances, all free and open to the public via Zoom.  Register here (be sure to scroll down to see the full listings).  Or check out their virtual tours, mini lessons and even free Zoom backgrounds here.  
Live webcam Old Faithful
National Park Virtual Visits
From the Virgin Islands to Crater Lake Oregon,  check out these amazing resources with everything from 360 virtual tours to excellent educational activities.  Find the whole site here or try my favorites: 

A  B I T  O F  F U N

This section remains unchanged.  We all need a bit of fun, now more than ever!
When life becomes a bit too much for us, we have a "secret" phrase.  We say "puppies and rainbows," to let each other know what we need - a little bit of cheering up.  Well, here it is in a website.  Just keep hitting the spacebar for a new short video, guaranteed to bring a smile.
Please note, PunkinFutz is in no way affiliated with any of the organizations covered in this newsletter.  PunkinFutz receives no compensation, directly or indirectly, from any organization or entity mentioned.