Community members, young people off to New York City

It is time to take a bite out of the "Big Apple".

What are the five burros that make up New York City? What was New York City's previous name? Who first settled in NYC? What part of the City has the most beautiful architecture? What kind of impact did Ground Zero have on you?

Many of these questions and more will be answered as young people and community members make the educational journey to the Big Apple in March.

For advisor Sandra Wieser-Matthews this will be her 11th year taking students and community members on the diverse, educational, and fun tour of New York City.

The registration deadline for the trip is September 30. Community members are still able to engage is this educational and historic trip. New York offers fine arts and diversity, but few taking the trip realize what a rich history the City offers.

Here are a few highlights of the New York City trip, 2007:

2 Broadway Shows

1 Off Broadway Show

St. Patrick's Day Parade

Facts and information from a professional New York tour guide

Tour of the Stock Exchange and Wall Street

Ground Zero

NBC Studio Tour

Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty Ferry Ride and Tour

Cultural dining in Little Italy, Theater District, China Town, Harlem, Central Park

Tours of historic theaters - the Apollo in Harlem and in the Theater District

The Empire State Building

Many more events are part of the trip.

If you are interested in the formal itinerary or would like to register for the New York City trip, contact Sandra Wieser-Matthews at 495-3691 or email at wiesmatt@prtel.com .

The cost of the trip is $1800 and this covers all transportation, lodging in the Theater District, all food, shows, tours, and entrance fees. Travel dates are March 15-19. Professional tour guides provide educational information about exciting and historic New York City.

Young people and community members will come home knowing the five Burros's of New York City, where to find the best architecture, and will have a better understanding for the need for diversity and the connection Ground Zero has to all of us.

Trip dates are March 9-13.

The registration deadline is September 22, after that date it is a first come first served basis.