Red Hook Hub Weekly

Student Photo Exhibit: Red Hook Today!

When: May 25, 2016 5:00-8:00 pm

Where: 133 Imlay St.

Student Photo Exhibit Red Hook TODAY! FEATURING PHOTOGRAPHY, ZINES AND VIDEOS BY STUDENTS AND STEWARDS OF SOUTH BROOKLYN JUSTWORKS: PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM AT THE RED HOOK COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, RED HOOK INITIATIVE, SUMMIT ACADEMY AND WEDNESDAY MAY 25 2016 Enjoy Music, Food and Refreshments FREE 5-8PM Friends, Family And Community Members Please Come Join Us! RED HOOK LABS • 133 IMLAY STREET, BROOKLYN 11231 TEACHING ARTISTS: JOSEPH GILMORE, BASHIRA WEBB, MARK NEVERS, NATHAN BETT, CARMEN BERMEJO, SAM BARZILAY, TONY SCHLOSS, RED HOOK LABS AND THE POINT CDC SPECIAL THANKS: ALESSANDRO CAIJRATI CRIVELLI, MAX SENSIE, JIM MOFFAT, HELENA SEWARD, SABRINA BANTA, SIMON MALIVINDI, AMANDA BERMAN, VIVIANA GORDON, S A B R I NA C A RT E R , M I C H A E L G LA Z E B R O O K , A L E JA N D R A D E L P H I N, DA N N Y P E R A LTA , T I M V E T T E R , NA S TA S H A C A M B E L L , C H E R LY S W I F T, J O H N M U R P H Y, LATOYA KITRELL, JILL EISENHARD, JADE ELIAS, ERICKA MEDINA, AND PHILIP ALEXANDER.

Carla Hall’s Southern Kitchen Hiring Event at RHI

When: May 10, 2016 2:00-5:00 pm

Where: 767 Hicks St.

New restaurant hiring all positions Carla Hall's Southern Kitchen Carla Hall's Southern Kitchen wants to be the place to work. It will take their first generation of employees to shape their future. Pay? (Now that is important!) Hourly ($10 to $15) and a portion of portion of profits will be paid to hourly employees every year in form of bonus. Uniform will be provided....shoes will be provided....and opportunities will be created together. All candidates must wear professional or business casual dress to all recruitment events! In order to apply and be considered for the position, please come meet us at our Open Call Event. Date: Tuesday, May 10th, 2016 Check in: 2:00pm – 5:00pm Location: RED HOOK INITIATIVE: 767 Hicks St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Please come professionally dressed with 2 copies of your resume

Event, Art/Music

Red Hook Fest

When: June 9-11, 2016

Where: Louis J. Valentino, Jr. Park & Pier

Dance Theatre Etcetera Presents the 23rd Annual Red Hook Fest Thursday, June 9th to Saturday, June 11th, 2016 Live Music & Dance on the Beautiful Brooklyn Waterfront Opening Night Happy Hour: Thursday, June 9, 2016 (6:00pm-8:00pm) @ Hometown Bar-B-Que (454 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn) Community Cook Out and DJ Dance Party: Friday, June 10, 2016 (6:00pm-8:00pm) PS 15 (71 Sullivan St, Brooklyn) Festival Main Stage Events: Saturday, June 11, 2016 (12pm-7pm) (Rain date June 12) @ Louis J. Valentino, Jr. Park & Pier (Coffey & Ferris Streets, Brooklyn) FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Every year the harbor-side neighborhood of Red Hook, Brooklyn comes together for a summer jump-off. The Red Hook Fest features a global lineup of extraordinarily talented bands and dance companies, plus free activities for all ages like kayak rides in New York Harbor, face-painting, and an interactive scavenger hunt. This year’s festival has a stellar line-up of artists, including reggae band Meta and The Cornerstones, Afro-modern hip-hop choreographer Francine E. Ott/The Walk, Japanese women drum ensemble Cobu, Afro-Cuban jazz and tap dance master Max Pollak/RumbaTap, and flex dance pioneer Reggie “Regg Roc” Gray and D.R.E.A.M. Ring dancers. The Festival brings out more than 4,000 people throughout the weekend, both local residents and travelers from near and far. The largest single event each year in Red Hook, the festival highlights a one-of-a-kind Brooklyn neighborhood filled with art galleries, great food, and beautiful urban landscapes.

Community

MAP Open House and Gang Prevention Workshop

When: May 19, 2016 2:00-4:00 pm

Where: Red Hook Library

NYC Department for the Aging MAP Open House and Gang Prevention Workshop Guest Speaker: Norbert Davidson: Gang Prevention and Intervention Unit Office of Safety and Youth Development RSVP to Frank McCrea 212-602-4304 Refreshments Provided Open House

Business

FINDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING

When: May 18, 2016 6:30-8:30 pm

Where: CGA Training Center 201 Columbia Street

In the midst of New York city's housing crisis, it is becoming increasingly harder to find an affordable home. Come learn about the causes of the crisis and how to navigate the affordable housing application application.

Business

NYCHA TENANTS RIGHT

When: May 24, 2016 6:00-8:00 pm

Where: RED HOOK COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER 88 VISITATION PLACE

What are your rights & responsibilities as a NYCHA tenant? Come learn about the Red Hook Community Justice Center's Housing Resource Center and the housing court process.

Event, Job, Community

Seasonal Hiring Event at RHI

Red Hook Initiative Second Fridays Sandy Workforce 1 Seasonal Hiring Event On the spot job screening for summer jobs in Coney Island. Friday, May 13th 4pm - 6pm 767 Hicks St. Brooklyn NY Call Catherine at 718-858-6782 for more information.

Event, Art/Music, Community, News

Friends of Red Hook Library Fashion Show

When: May 21, 2016 5:00-9:00 pm

Where: Red Hook Library

Support the new Friends of Red Hook Library group and enjoy free food, beverages, and an amazing fashion show featuring handmade clothes and local Red Hook models! Tickets are $25 and all proceeds will go to the Friends of Red Hook Library for children s programs and activities to benefit the Library. Purchase tickets from Minetta Brown: 718-260-9753

News

Volunteer Saturdays – Beautify Red Hook Parks

When: Saturdays at 10:00 am, from May 7, 2016 until October 29, 2016

Where: Meeting Site: Red Hook Recreation Center @ 155 Bay Street

Every Saturday until fall we'll be beautifying Red Hook Parks. Help us plant, paint, clean-up, rake. Bring the little ones with you. Dress adequately for the weather as we work rain or sun.

Business

Volunteers Needed

When: Mondays at 6:00 pm, from March 14, 2016 until June 13, 2016

Where: 76 Lorraine Street, Brooklyn NY 11231

Alex House Project needs volunteers. Interested candidates should live in or near red hook, have a flexible evening schedule and like to be around small children. Please reach out to us at: 347-792-2109 or email us at [email protected] subject: volunteer Thank you.

Emergency, Health

Red Hook Resilience Corps is HIRING Part-Time Members!

When: February 1-26, 2016

Where: Red Hook Community Justice Center

Red Hook Community Resilience Corps! What is the Red Hook Community Resilience Corps? The Red Hook Community Resilience Corps is an AmeriCorps National Service Program that seeks to make Red Hook a safer, stronger and more resilient community. Corps members will serve throughout the Justice Center (in Peacemaking, Neighborhood Restitution Crew, Alternatives to Incarceration and Youth and Community Programs). Corps Members will also provide disaster recovery education, work with a mentor to achieve their goals and perform service projects throughout neighborhood. What is the Commitment? Corps Members must complete 900 hours of service in one year. Corps members will work part-time (25-28 hours/week) from April 4th-December 31st, 2016. A typical work day will be 9:30-5:30 with occasional evening and weekend obligations. What Benefits do Corps Members Receive? Corps members will receive a stipend of $3,759 for their service and an educational award of $2,865 which may be used toward tuition or student loans. Additional benefits include: basic medical coverage, childcare reimbursements, student loan forbearance, training and on the job work experience. Application Deadline: Friday, February 26th by 5:00pm Upon completing your application, please email your resume to [email protected]

Information, Business

FREE TAX PREPARATION

When: Jan 23, 2016 10:00-5:00 pm

Where: Fifth Avenue Committee 621 Degraw street Brooklyn, NY 11217

WHAT TO BRING ; photo ID, original or photocopies of SSN or ITIN Card for yourself, your spouse, and dependents, All 2015 W-2 & 1099 forms, Bank routing and account information for direct deposit! TO QUALIFY, your 2015 income must generally be less than $53,000 (further limits based on filing status and family size) Call for an appointment. (212)-505-3482 or BOOK Online https://taxesatclinic.youcanbook.me/

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Brooklyn Networks Orientations are held every Tuesday at 10:00 AM sharp

When: November 3-24, 2015

Where: BWI Main Office, 621 Degraw Street between 3rd & 4th Avenues, in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Networks is a 6 week intensive hands-on training program that will help you start a career in the field of network cable installation.
Cable Technicians install the lines that run behind walls and ceilings that are hooked up to computers, telephones, security systems, A/V Equipment and broadcast cable.
Job placement assistance is available so you can put your new skills to work.

To be eligible you must meet all of the following criteria:

Live in New York City & be legally eligible to work in the U.S.
21 years or older
Have a valid drivers’ license (must be able to provide a driver’s license abstract)
Pass a drug test & be physically fit/able to lift 70lbs
Able to pass a reading and math test at/or above the 8th grade level
Able to attend class Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Classes are held on the New York City College of Technology campus
Be unemployed, have a low income or receive public assistance

BWI welcomes individuals with past criminal convictions to apply.

How to Apply

Learn more about Brooklyn Networks by attending an orientation. You will also be given a reading and math test.

Orientations are held every Tuesday at 10:00 AM sharp at the BWI Main Office, 621 Degraw Street between 3rd & 4th Avenues, in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Please note: no one is admitted after the start time.

For more information please contact KenTara John at 718-237-2017 x 149 or [email protected].