Red Hook Hub Weekly

News

Zoning 101 Workshop

When: Jun 23, 2015 6:00-8:00 pm

Where: Red Hook Initiative - 767 Hicks Street

Join the Center for Urban Pedagogy in partnership with Council Member Menchaca’s Office for a two part workshop series on the basics of zoning and Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP). What is Zoning? allows communities to understand the concepts behind zoning, as well as to look at the nuts and bolts of how rezonings can affect their neighborhoods. To RSVP or for more information: Call 718-439-9012 or Email [email protected] This event is co-hosted by: The Office of Council Member Carlos Menchaca, Center for Urban Pedagogy, Red Hook Initiative and Carroll Gardens Association.

»

, Art/Music

Curator’s Talk & Opening Reception: Stack/File: Selections from the Kentler Flatfiles June 13th, 4pm

When: Jun 13, 2015 4:00-6:00 pm

Where: Kentler International Drawing Space, 353 Van Brunt St.

Stack/File: Selections from the Kentler Flatfiles Curated by Ana Torok Exhibition Dates: June 13 - July 26, 2015 Curator’s Talk & Opening Reception: Saturday, June 13, 4 - 6 pm Kentler International Drawing Space is pleased to present Stack/File: Selections from the Kentler Flatfiles, curated by Ana Torok. Featuring 42 works by 25 artists, Stack/File: Selections from the Kentler Flatfiles is a dual-platformed curatorial experiment designed to re-create the agency inherent to the process of exploring the Kentler Flatfiles. The first platform, Stack, is a traditional selections show using the layered and stacked storage of the Flatfiles as a theoretical catalyst to explore issues relating to superimposition. The second platform, File, is an online, conceptual record of the curatorial process, including the chronology of significant events leading up to the opening and expanded considerations of each artwork in the exhibition. Stack/File artists include: Tomie Arai, Ernst Benkert, Lucile Bertrand, Hovey Brock, Stephanie Brody-Lederman, Hedwig Brouckaert, Beth Caspar, Phillip Chen, Yvette Cohen, Grace DeGennaro, Karni Dorell, Pauline Galiana, Marietta Hoferer, Toine Horvers, Richard Howe, James Jack, Damon Kowarsky, Michael Kukla, Stephen Maine, Karen Helga Maurstig, Portia Munson, Florence Neal, Claudia Sbrissa, Matthew Thomas, Josette Urso Exhibitions & Events are open to the public Gallery hours: Thursday - Sunday, 12 - 5 pm

»

, News

Are you Red Hook Ready? See what to do in the event of an emergency. Read the Community Readiness Plan at redhookhub.org*

When: Monday, October 27, 2014

Where: Red Hook Community

Attached please find the updated draft of the Red Hook Community Recovery & Readiness Plan (October 2014). This is the final draft of the plan the EMMP will facilitate. This document details where Red Hook Residents can find assistance in the event of an emergency.   RH_Recovery and Readiness Plan_October 2014

»

What's Going On in Red Hook

Business

Free Computer Training Classes

When: Mondays at 5:45 pm, from January 26, 2015 until June 23, 2015

Where: 201 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Carroll Gardens Association, Inc. is offering two types of free computer training classes: Introduction to Computers and Microsoft Office.

Introduction to Computers is specifically geared to those who have absolutely no background in computers. Participants will learn about computer operating systems, how to surf the internet, send emails, as well as an introduction to Microsoft Word. After completing the two-week program, participants will receive a Certification of Completion in Introduction to Computers.

Microsoft Office is a beginner-level course on MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint. Participants will also have the opportunity to develop their workforce readiness skills through tips on resume writing, searching for jobs, etc. Upon successful completion of the six-week program, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Microsoft Office.

Due to limited space, registration is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. We require that participants commit to completing the course.

For more info and to fill out a registration form, please visit our website: http://bitly.com/1l6No7n