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Compost for Brooklyn (C4B) is giving away 35 free trees during C4B’s Open Hours this Thursday, 11/7, 12:30- 2:30 PM, and Saturday, 11/9, 11 AM – 1 PM. Four types of trees are available: dogwood, sourwood, paw paw, and Japanese Stuarti. These trees must be planted in NYC and individuals who can transport and plant the trees are welcome to take more than one. If you are unable to make the Open Hours but would like a free tree, you can email compostforbrooklyn@gmail.com. (more…)
The ABC’s of Applying to NYC Public Schools
Thursday, November 7th, 2013, 6 – 8 PM
Andries Hudde JHS, 2500 Nostrand Avenue
Click Here to see Event Flyer! Presented by the New York City Department of Education, the program will include explanations of the High School & Middle School application process plus a discussion about Kindergarten registration. The presentations will be followed by a question and answer session. For additional information, please feel free to contact John Magisano from Assemblywoman Jacobs’ Office at 718 434-0446 or email MagisanoJ@assembly.state.ny.us
Free Health Events
Many free health-related events, from flu shots to health insurance workshops, are being held in the district. Most events require RSVP’s. Make sure to sign up soon! To find out about more about upcoming free local health events & screenings, (more…)
Citizenship Assistance Event
November 9, 2013, 11 AM – 2 PM
Brooklyn College Student Center, 2nd Floor
East 27th Street & Campus Road, Brooklyn, NY 11210
CUNY Citizenship Now assists permanent residents with their citizenship applications. Events are open to all members of the public. Experienced lawyers and other immigration professionals will assist you in filling out forms if you meet all of the naturalization requirements. Please continue reading below for more information or call (212) 568-4679 or visit http://www.cuny.edu/citizenshipnow (more…)
Nonprofit Workshop
“Taking Non-Profits to a New Level:
Getting Stronger, Working Smarter”
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2013, 6–8 PM
Temple Beth Emeth, 83 Marlborough Road
(Corner of Marlborough Rd & Church Ave,) Brooklyn
A panel discussion about strategies to strengthen community-based non-profit organizations of all sizes and at all stages of development! Click Here to see Event Flyer. For more information contact Assemblymember Brennan’s office at 718-788-7221 or brennanj@assembly.state.ny.us
Affordable Health Care Forum
DATE: October 17, 2013, 6 – 9:00 PM
LOCATION: Medgar Evers College, Founder’s Auditorium, 1650 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn
Community members are invited to attend a free forum on the Affordable Care Act & Healthcare for Families & Small Businesses. Forum participants will have an opportunity to sign up for health insurance with the New York Health Benefit Exchange and speak to “healthcare navigators” who can answer any questions participants may have. For more information, please call forum sponsor Congresswoman Yvette Clarke’s office at (718) 287-1142.
Green-ovation Forum
DATE: Tuesday, October 22, 2013
TIME: 5:30 – 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Camp Friendship, 339 8th Street (corner of 6th Ave, Park Slope, Brooklyn)
The community is invited to attend a free forum on the latest innovations in green energy and conservation in Brooklyn & beyond. Learn about the latest ways to conserve, increase efficiency, lower costs and green your home, building or business. Click Here to see Forum flyer. For more information, contact event sponsor Assemblyman Brennan’s office at 718-788-7221 or email brennanj@assembly.state.ny.us
Community-Building Forum
DATE: Thursday, October 24, 2013
TIME: 7 PM
LOCATION: Middle School 2, 655 Parkside Avenue, Brooklyn (Between Bedford and Rogers Avenues).
Representatives from the following city agencies will be available to address neighborhood concerns: Dept. of Buildings, Dept. of Consumer Affairs, Dept. of Environmental Protection, Dept. of Transportation, Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene, Dept. of Parks and Recreation, Dept. of Sanitation, Office of the City Comptroller, State Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Click Here to see the Event Flyer. For further details or questions, please contact the Office of Council Member Eugene at (212) 788-7352 or (718) 287-8762.
Nonprofit Building Roundtable
Doing It Right: Building Your Nonprofit for the Long Haul
DATE: Thursday, October 24, 2013
TIME: 12:30 – 4 PM
LOCATION: Brooklyn College Student Center, Gold Room, 6th Floor (East 27th Street & Campus Road, Brooklyn)
Find out how to gain nonprofit and tax-exempt status plus learn about the new State contracting process for nonprofits and community-based organizations. The roundtable will offer valuable information for nonprofits, students seeking careers or internships in the nonprofit sector and start-ups seeking to refresh their skills. Click Here to see the Event Flyer. For more information, contact John Magisano, Coordinator of Special Services for Assemblywoman Rhoda Jacobs, at 718-434-0446 or email magisanoj@assembly.state.ny.us.
Home Resource Fair
DATE: Saturday, October 26, 2013
TIME: 10 AM – 3 PM
LOCATION: Brooklyn College Student Center, 6th Fl. (East 27th St & Campus Rd, Brooklyn)
All you need to know about how to buy, keep & maintain your home. The event will feature do-it-yourself workshops, foreclosure intervention counseling, renter & home buying seminars, insurance, mortgage, bill payment & loan modification information and more. To see the flyer, click here. To RSVP & for more information, call 718-469-4679 or email infoef_01@nhsnyc.org
Upcycle Your Electronics
The community is invited to participate in Upcycle FestTM! Bring outdated electronics to Prospect Park and drop them into the designated trucks where they will find a new life after being Upcycled. For more information, Click Here to visit the website or call 718-444-8816 for more information.
DATES: Monday, October 28, 2013,
TIMES: 8am – 2pm
LOCATION: (Walk-Up): 3rd Street Entrance off Prospect Park West or Grand Army Plaza safety zone or Bartel Pritchard Lot
LOCATION: (Drive-Up): Willink Entrance (more…)
Fire Prevention Week 2013
The New York Fire Department (FDNY) will celebrate Fire Prevention Week from October 6 – 12, 2013. Learn more about events planned for your neighborhood, including where you can get free smoke alarm batteries. Did you know the FDNY offers free Fire Safety & CPR training workshops? Click here to learn more.
Flatbush Avenue Improvements
The NYC Department of Transportation invites you to a Public Feedback Session about Proposed Improvements on Flatbush Avenue Between Empire Blvd/Ocean Ave and Nostrand Avenue. Find out: What’s happening here? How will this affect YOU? The Public Session will include information about Safer Lane Widths, Double Parking Issues, Left Turn Bays, Commercial Loading Zones, Reducing Lane Changing & New Pavement Markings. CLICK HERE to see the event flyer.
Monday, September 30, 2013, 7:30 PM
Erasmus High School Auditorium
911 Flatbush Avenue (btw. Church & Snyder Avenues)
For meeting information or special needs accommodations, contact Project Manager Ilana Wagner at (212) 839-7744 or visit the NYCDOT Web site at www.nyc.gov/dot
Flatbush YMCA Open House
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013
WHERE: Flatbush YMCA, 1401 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn
Click Here to see Open House Flyer!
For more information, call 718-469-8100
or visit www.ymcanyc.org/flatbush.
Unity Showcase Festival
DATE: Sunday, September 15, 11 AM – 5 PM
LOCATION: Bartel-Pritchard Circle
(15th Street & Prospect Park West)
Come out to meet & greet your neighbors! The Unity Showcase Festival at Prospect Park will feature entertainment, food, games & refreshments for the whole family! Sponsored by NYPD Patrol Borough Brooklyn South.
Small Business Forum
DATE: Thursday, August 22, 5-7PM
LOCATION: The Office of Council Member Eugene
Community Room @ 123 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn
(Between Bedford and Rogers Avenues)
Click Here to see the Event Flyer
All community members and small business owners are invited to attend a free small business forum. Agencies in attendance will include NYC Business Solutions-Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Dept. of Transportation, Dept. of Citywide Administrative Services, NYC Comptroller’s Office, NYC Human Rights Commission, Dept. of Buildings. For more information, call 718-287-8762.
National Night Out Against Crime
Join the New York Police Department & Brooklyn’s 70th Precinct this evening to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the National Night Out Against Crime!
WHEN: Tonight! Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, 6:30-9 PM
WHERE: Parade Grounds (Caton Ave & Argyle Rd)
WHAT: Free BBQ, Rides, Face Painting, Games, Blood Pressure Screening, Security Etching & More!
CLICK HERE to see the event flyer! Call NYPD Community Affairs at 718-851-5557 for more information.
Stay in School: Cultural Education Concert
The West Indian-American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) is inviting all youth performers & performing arts groups from all New York City public schools to audition to be a part of an exciting event at the Brooklyn Museum Grounds on Friday, August 30th, 2013 from 11 AM – 4 PM. CLICK THIS LINK for the application. Represent your school! Call 718-467-1797 or email wiadcainc@gmail.com for more information.
Free Legal Services for Naturalization/Citizenship
John Hus Moravian Church-Fellowship Hall
153 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
(Between Lincoln Road and Parkside Avenue)
Friday, July 26, 2013, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Take advantage of free legal services for naturalization & citizenship at an event sponsored by New York Legal Assistance Group & Councilmember Mathieu Eugene. Call (718) 287-8762 or (212) 788-735 to schedule an appointment.
Partnership for a Healthier Brooklyn Programs
Check out some of these upcoming free training programs hosted by Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation as part of the Partnership for a Healthier Brooklyn program. Trainings include Media Literacy, Community Engagement, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Social Media and more. Trainings take place July – September 2013. CLICK HERE to see the schedule of upcoming workshops. For more information, call 718-636-6965 or email lfedirko@restorationplaza.org.
Women’s Health Dinner Symposium
WHEN: Sunday, June 30th, 2013, 4 PM
WHERE: St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Adams Hall, 2017 Beverley Road Brooklyn, NY 11226
All are welcome to attend a Women’s Health Dinner Symposium to learn about the importance of screening mammography. Learn to identify signs and symptoms that can result in heart attacks and other cardiac conditions, perform self-examinations, and maintain good breast health, along with information about managing non-malignant gynecological conditions. The event will feature several speakers and a free dinner and gifts for attendees. The event is sponsored by Councilmember Mathieu Eugene. For more information, call 718-287-8762.
Housing Forum
Date: Thursday, July 11, 2013, 6:30 pm
Location: Palm Gardens Center, Dining Room, 615 Avenue C (at East 7th St.)
All are welcome to attend a free Housing Forum with a special focus on senior housing. Find out about affordable housing, rent regulations, tenants’ rights, housing court, senior housing programs, and more. Representatives from NYC Dept. of Housing Preservation and Development, Flatbush Development Corp., Brooklyn Housing and Family Services, Council of Peoples Organization and Ocean Parkway Community Development Corp. will be on hand to provide information about the services they offer. Light refreshments will be served and Russian and Urdu translators will be present. The event is sponsored by Assemblyman Jim Brennan. CLICK HERE to view the event flyer. For more info call (718) 788-7221 or (718) 940-0641 or email Brennanj@assembly.state.ny.us
CB14 Annual Reception & Awards Ceremony
Thank you to everyone who joined Brooklyn Community Board 14 on Wednesday, June 19th for our Annual Reception as we welcomed our new Community Board members and recognized the excellence of our public servants and community leaders. Community Board meetings will resume again in September. As always, the Community Board District Office staff is here to serve you Monday-Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM. You can reach us at 718-859-6357 or info@cb14brooklyn.com. Have a great summer!
CB14 Awards Ceremony & Reception
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 6-9PM
LOCATION: Community Board 14 District Office, 810 East 16th Street
You are invited to join Brooklyn Community Board 14 for our Annual Reception to welcome our new Community Board members and to recognize the excellence of our public servants and community leaders. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact the District Office at 718-859-6357 or info@cb14brooklyn.com
COPO Youth Career Day
Young people, ages 13 and up, are invited to a career day to find out about federal, state and city agency career opportunities. Halal lunch will be served and participants will receive gift bags!
CLICK HERE to see the event flyer.
DATE: Saturday, June 29, 2013
TIME: 10 AM – 3 PM
LOCATION: Kingsborough Community College, 2001 Oriental Blvd.
For more information, contact COPO at 718-434-3266.