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Apply to Green City Force!

When: Tuesday, October 11, 2016

If you are 18-24 with a high school diploma or GED, take the next step — attend an upcoming Information Session! Register by calling Shanee Lucas, GCF Team Leader, at (347) 720-2823, or email [email protected]. We are currently recruiting for the Fall 2016 cohort!

Job training & hands-on experience, $500 stipend twice a month, National certifications, $2,865 towards college education, Monthly MetroCard, Active alumni network, Support for job/college placement.

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AmeriCorps Opportunity

When: Friday, February 17, 2017

Where: Red Hook Community Justice Center 88 Visitation Place

Half Time Members: Are you graduating from an HSE Program or a Transfer School this year? Looking for an internship, to earn real life work experience? Are you between the ages of 17 – 24? Commit to NINE months of service and complete 900 hours by attending school and volunteering at the Red Hook Community Justice Center. BENEFITS: Total Living Stipend of $3,759 and an Educational Award of $2,887. Minimum Time Members: Are you enrolled in an HSE Program or a Transfer School? Interested in creating a resume, cover letter, attending skill building training? Are you between the ages of 17 – 24? Commit to THREE months of service and complete 300 hours attending school and coming to the Red Hook Community Justice Center Fridays. Receive a $1,221 Educational Award APPLY BY FEBRUARY 28TH Stop by the Justice Center to pick up an application or go online using the following link https://goo.gl/forms/MJTuK0V6VxLSSD62 for more information contact Leslie Gonzaga at 718-923-8242 or email [email protected]

Event, Health, Information, News

Rally to Oppose Repeal of Affordable Care Act, Medicare Cuts

When: Feb 18, 2017 11:00-

Where: Gouverneur Health Auditorium 227 Madison Street Lower East Side of Manhattan

Come rally with Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez, her colleagues, Patients, Healthcare Providers, Advocacy Groups this Saturday morning! New York, NY –Members of New York City’s Congressional delegation, City officials, New York healthcare providers, advocacy groups and patients will rally Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. in lower Manhattan to oppose Republican efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The rally comes the same day that House Democrats across the country are coordinating a “National Day of Action” to oppose Republican efforts to “Make America Sick Again.”

Event, Art/Music, Community, Information

Create NYC

When: Mar 11, 2017 1:30-3:30 pm

Where: Red Hook Public Library 7 Wolcott Street

CreateNYC is incorporating intensive public input and an in-depth evaluation of the city’s cultural assets through borough wide workshops, focus groups and community conversations, creating a long term roadmap to promote greater equity, access, diversity and vibrancy, and expanding opportunities for New Yorkers to access and participate in the city’s rich cultural life. Find out more here.

Event, Art/Music

Red Hook Fest Community Cook Out

When: Jun 9, 2017 5:30-8:30 pm

Where: P.S. 15/Patrick F. Daly School

Red Hook Fest Community Cook Out and DJ Dance Party: Friday, June 9, 2016 (6:00pm-8:00pm) P.S. 15/Patrick F. Daly School (71 Sullivan St, Brooklyn) Come enjoy FREE food, music, fun, games, and activities for kids, presented in conjunction with Good Shepherd Service’s Red Hook Community Center Beacon. DJ Mikey Palms and MC Tah Phrum Duh Bush will get the crowd moving!

Event, Art/Music

24th Annual Red Hook Festival

When: Jun 10, 2017 2:00-7:00 pm

Where: Louis J. Valentino, Jr. Park & Pier (Coffey & Ferris Streets, Brooklyn)

24th Annual Red Hook Festival Main Stage Events: Saturday, June 10, 2017 (2-7pm) @ Louis J. Valentino, Jr. Park & Pier (Coffey & Ferris Streets, Brooklyn) Come check out a world-class lineup of professional bands and dance companies, plus fun activities for all ages like kayak rides in New York Harbor (c/o the Red Hook Boaters), hands-on drawing activities, and a Red Hook trivia contest (with prizes!). Additionally, local youth performers will dazzle the crowd, representing the next generation of artists in Brooklyn.

Art/Music, Health, Recreation/Sports

Yoga for Health and Peace of Mind

When: February 16-23, 2017

Where: The Record Shop, 360 Van Brunt St

Come practice breathing techniques and postures to support ease in your mind and body. All levels class; beginners welcome. FREE

Art/Music, Health, Recreation/Sports

Yoga for Health and Peace of Mind

When: Tuesdays at 10:00 am, from February 14, 2017 until February 27, 2017

Where: The Record Shop, 360 Van Brunt St

Come practice breathing techniques and postures to support ease in your mind and body. All levels class; beginners welcome. Please come. Price: Free. (Donations accepted.)

Business

Legal Clinic for Small Businesses

When: Mar 2 6:00 pm-Feb 2, 2017 8:00 pm

Where: Carroll Gardens Association 201 Columbia Street Brooklyn NY 11231

Free one on one consultation with lawyers answers your questions about leases, incorporation, intellectual property rights, and more! Spaces are limited, contact Ben at [email protected] or 718-243-9301

Community, Information, News

Notify NYC – Winter Storm

When: Feb 9, 2017 2:30-

Due to heavy snow that will create slick and hazardous travel conditions, New York City Emergency Management has issued a Hazardous Travel Advisory for tomorrow, 2/9. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for New York City due to heavy snowfall. The warning is in effect from midnight until 6:00 PM on 2/9. The current forecast calls for 6-12" of snow, wind speeds of 10-20 mph with gusts of 35-40 mph, and visibility of one quarter mile or less. The City of New York Department of Transportation, in conjunction with the Department of Sanitation, announced that Alternate Side Parking regulations will be suspended citywide for tomorrow, 2/9. Payment at parking meters will remain in effect throughout the city. For more weather related information, please visit: http://www.weather.gov/okx/. For additional details regarding the Alternate Side Parking Suspension and the Travel Advisory, please visit: http://on.nyc.gov/2kOVnLT.

Health

RHDSEP- Red Hook Diabetes Support & Education Program

When: Feb 11, 2017 1:00-3:00 pm

Where: Red Hook Library- 7 Wolcott Street

Steps to Health- Kick off! The RHDSEP will meet to talk meal planning, and blood sugar testing, and kick off our 1-month Red Hook Steps to Health call-to-action! Come to the meeting, sign up to count your steps, download an app or pick up a pedometer, and be eligible for giveaways and prizes when you count your steps and add them to the community tally. refreshments provided contact [email protected] with questions