MARTE Kicks Off West Side Family Fair

children's entertainers, a greenmarket and artisan vendors are some of the many activities at the family marte kickoff event that will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., september 25, at p.s. 163, on 97th street between columbus and amsterdam avenues.

presented by new york family magazine, the event will include a ballerina show from twinkle parties and a surprise visit from freckleface strawberry. the show is open to the public and is the first in a series of marte events that will take place every saturday at the school. proceeds raised help to support the p.s. 163's vital after-school program.

for more information, visit www.themarte.com.