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RHI is hiring a Communications Assistant

RHI is looking for a dynamic, engaging, and social media savvy individual to fill the Red Hook WIFI Communications Assistant position! The Red Hook WIFI Communications Assistant will play a key role in generating Red Hook WIFI’s website and social media content and ensuring that the network serves to increase community engagement, thereby strengthening the social network of Red Hook. See the attached description for details. RedHookWIFICommunicationsAssistant

Event, Community, Health

Healthy Relationships Institute

When: June 7-27, 2017

Where: Red Hook Initiative, 767 Hicks St, Big room

Young Adult Program Red Hook Initiative Healthy Relationships Institute Every Wednesday in JUNE 11:30am - 1:30pm How do you know if you are in a healthy relationship? What are the ways to increase communication? Where can you get support if you are in an unhealthy relationship? These and other questions will be explored in our 4 week Healthy Relationship Institute Every Wednesday in June Wed June 7, 14, 21, and 28 11:30 am to 1:30pm @Red Hook Initiative, 767 Hicks St, Big room Participants who complete all 4 workshops will be eligible for special trips and prizes! To attend please RSVP to vanessa@rhicenter.org

Event, Art/Music, Community

Theater of the Oppressed performance of “All Chained Up”

When: Jun 22, 2017 5:00-

Where: Miccio Community Center

We are extremely excited to invite you to our Theater of the Oppressed performance of “All Chained Up”. For the past 12 weeks, our young actors have been putting together a performance addressing community issues such as racism, police brutality, body image and gender roles based on their real-life experiences. We hope that you all can join us and support our young actors on Thursday, June, 22 at 5pm at the Miccio Community Center for the show.

Job, Business

WorkForce1 Employment Opportunities

Workforce1 Barclay Event (Final) The Red Hook Initiative is hosting an event on June 14th and June 28th at 11am – 2pm, for young adults ages 25 & up. This event is recruiting for the position at the Barclay Center. Flyer is attach which additional information. Please call (718) 858-6782 ext. 7033 or email Alisa (at) rhicenter.org

Red Hook CARES

When: Friday, June 16, 2017

Where: RH Justice Center

Red Hook CARES Red Hook CARES works with people of all ages who have witnessed or experienced Gun Violence, Intimate Violence, Dating Violence, Homicide, Assault, Stalking, Childhood Abuse, Sexual Assault, Robbery, Car Crash/DUI, or Gang Violence. CARES helps to break these patterns of violence in our homes and communities. Call (347) 404-9910 or stop by the Justice Center at 88 Visitation Place Brooklyn, NY 11231.

Housing Resource Center

When: Thursday, June 15, 2017

Where: Red Hook Community Justice Center

Housing Resource Center Do you live in NYCHA Red Hook Houses? The Housing Resource Center at the Red Hook Community Justice Center is here to support you in resolving housing issues. Help understand Housing Court, fill out court forms, connect to rental assistance and request and obtain repairs. Contact us at: 88 Visitation Place Brooklyn, NY 11231 or call (718) 923-8250 Monday – Friday from9:00am – 1:00pm and 2:30pm – 6:00pm Complete your NYCHA annual review at the Red Hook Community Justice Center! We will have a computer lab and staff available to assist tenants in completing the annual review online. Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:00am – 12:30pm; and 2:30pm – 4:30pm. To schedule an appointment, call (718) 923-8250; walk-ins are welcome! Please bring your username/code and any supporting documents.

The Mobile Legal Help Center

When: Jul 11, 2017 10:00-3:00 pm

Where: Red Hook Community Justice Center

The Mobile Legal Help Center The Mobile Legal Help Center is a partnership between New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) and the New York State Courts’ Access to Justice Program that provides legal services to New Yorkers in need. Private meeting rooms and technology inside the vehicle enable it to function as a full-service office. The vehicle will be stationed outside the NYLAG flyer 7.2017 Tuesday, July 11, 2017 10:00am – 3:00pm for more information please call (718) 923-8250. To Make an Appointment Please Visit:http://nlag.org/MLHCappointments

Art/Music

Book Fair

When: Jun 23, 2017 2:30-4:30 pm

Where: Red Hook Library - 7 Wolcott Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.

On Friday June 23rd between 2:30 – 4:30pm, AmeriCorps will be holding a book fair in front of Red Hook Library - 7 Wolcott Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231. We plan to give away free books to children in the community. Our goal is to encourage children to read during their summer vacation. MBookFair Flyer 2017ore information or feel free to call (718) 923-8261.

Event, Art/Music, Community

TankerTime on MARY A. WHALEN

When: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri at 10:00 am, from May 25, 2017 until August 31, 2017

Where: MARY WHALEN, Pier 11,

FREE, come enjoy the main deck. M-F, 10am-6pm. Second Sundays of the month, 5pm-midnightBring your own food and BYOB. Musicians jam at 9pm of Mediterranean music. Click here for more info

Information, Business, Emergency, Food, Health, News

PEACEMAKING

When: Mondays at 9:00 am, from April 27, 2017 until December 31, 2017

Where: Red Hook Community Justice Center 88 Visitation pl. Brooklyn, NY 11231

Chances are you have had some type of disagreement with a friend, family member, or someone you hardly know. Studies show that disagreements occur over six times a day. Come join us at Peacemaking to learn how to better resolve conflicts in your life. Please call or come see us @ the RHCJC Peacemaking program. 718-923-8274

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Art/Music

New Book of Poetry from Local Author

When: Thursday, May 25, 2017

Between 2016 & 2017 I spilled onto pages all the joys, pains, successes and failures I experienced. I wrote about letting go of stale love and picking up new love. I wrote about depressive states and suicidal thoughts. I wrote about dreams of becoming a bigger, lighter version of myself and becoming a mother. I spilled it all. My first book of poetry, Reflections, is available at Amazon.com. Read a sample and if resonates with your soul, buy a copy. https://www.amazon.com/Reflections-Day-Dream-Alston/dp/1542838274/

Event, Art/Music, Community

TankerTime on MARY A. WHALEN

When: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri at 10:00 am, from May 25, 2017 until August 31, 2017

Where: MARY WHALEN, Pier 11,

FREE, come enjoy the main deck. M-F, 10am-6pm. Second Sundays of the month, 5pm-midnightBring your own food and BYOB. Musicians jam at 9pm of Mediterranean music. Click here for more info

Event, Community, Information

Clean Slate

When: Jun 17, 2017 9:00-3:00 pm

Where: Bethel Gospel Assembly, Inc. – 2 East 120th Street

The DA's office is offering another clean slate program. The next Clean Slate, will take place on Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 9am – 3pm, at Bethel Gospel Assembly, Inc. – 2 East 120th Street, New York, NY 10035. Low level offenders with open summons, can get there records wiped without any fear of arrest. Keep in mind its only for crimes like open container, disorderly conduct, etc. You can call the number on the flyer to ask about a specific infraction.To participate, individuals must bring a valid ID and undergo screening on-site. Individuals with an outstanding warrant on a misdemeanor or felony case are not eligible for forgiveness on their summons warrant. Click here for more info.

Information, Art/Music, Community

Clocktower Radio Show

When: Friday, May 19, 2017

Check out http://clocktower.org/series/2-stones-and-1-bird to listen to 2 Stones & 1 Bird. 2 Stones & 1 Bird is a radio show about Red Hook: Red Hook fashion, comedy, friends, music, movies, and work. It comes from the minds of five young men in the neighborhood and features their smart and comedic take on these topics and more. It was created during their 3-month technology and media training at Pioneer Works. Produced by: Javon Webb, Denzel Walker,Savon Sims, Jacob Gibbs and Joseph Alston, in collaboration with Clocktower Radio.

Information, Business, Emergency

SBS Risk Assessment & Grant Program for Businesses Affected by Superstorm Sandy

When: Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Where: Red Hook, Brooklyn

Was your small business impacted by Superstorm Sandy? If so, you may be eligible for an on-site, one-on-one risk assessment through the NYC Department of Small Business Services. Their team of experts will come to your place of business to: 1. Review your physical space, operations, and insurance coverage 2. Make recommendations and provide you with a customized report on how you can be better prepared for future business interruptions Following the assessment, you can receive a grant of up to $3,000 to buy items and equipment recommended for your business, such as a wireless Point-of-Sale system, fireproof storage containers, and portable generators. To qualify: • Your small business needs to have been registered and in operation at the time of the storm in October 2012 • Your business must have been impacted by flooding or power outage as a result of the storm • Your business must still be located in the Sandy flood or power outage zone Visit nyc.gov/businessprep or call 311 for more information and to apply.

Art/Music, Food, Health

Gospel in the Park: Kidney Disease Awareness Event

When: Jul 8, 2017 12:00-6:00 pm

Where: Coffey Park

A Gospel Concert, Program, and Health Fair to raise awareness about Kidney Disease and Prevention Choirs to perform, including from Mt. Moriah AME church in Cambria Heights, Queens More information to come

Health

Diabetes Workshop- RHDSEP monthly program

When: May 23, 2017 6:00-8:00 pm

Where: Red Hook Library- 7 Wolcott Street

Information and discussion on: - Blood Pressure info provided in our 5/20 meeting - Health Coach feedback provided in our 5/20 meeting free, open to all, refreshments provided RHDSEP: Red Hook Diabetes Support & Education Program Contact Alyce Erdekian at RHDSEP@gmail.com

Health

Diabetes workshop- RHDSEP monthly meeting

When: May 20, 2017 2:00-4:00 pm

Where: Red Hook Library- 7 Wolcott Street

Sonny Archer Foundation will be doing free Blood Pressure Screenings Our Health Coach, Chinyere Williams, will review our food logs free, open to all, refreshments provided RHDSEP: Red Hook Diabetes Support & Education Program Contact Alyce Erdekian at RHDSEP@gmail.com

Health

Diabetes Workshop- RHDSEP Meeting

When: May 13, 2017 1:00-3:00 pm

Where: Red Hook Library- 7 Wolcott Street

We'll have refreshments and discussions about food and clinical trials RHDSEP- Red Hook Diabetes Support & Education Program contact Alyce Erdekian at RHDSEP@gmail.com

Health

Diabetes Workshop- RHDSEP meeting

When: May 11, 2017 6:00-8:00 pm

Where: Red Hook Library- 7 Wolcott Street

From 6-7 We'll participate in the Jazz dance class hosted at the Red Hook Library From 7-8 We'll have refreshments and discussions about food and clinical trials RHDSEP- Red Hook Diabetes Support & Education Program contact Alyce Erdekian at RHDSEP@gmail.com