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Peacemaking

When: Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Where: Red Hook Community Justice Center 88 Visitation Place

Chances are you have had some type of disagreements with a friend, family or even your parents. Studies show that disagreements occur over six times a day. Come join us at Peacemaking to learn how to better resolve conflicts in your family at the Red Hook Community Justice Center 88 Visitation Place, Brooklyn, NY 11231 or call 718-923-8293.

Class, Community, Information

Up to the TASC

When: October 18-27, 2016

Where: NYC Dept. of Education/Pathways to Graduation site 88 Visitation Place

Pathway to Graduation sign up today, obtain your TASC diploma and open doors to new opportunities. Our program allows you to: Gain Knowledge, Obtain an Internship, and Earn Money! Must be 17.5 – 21 years old. Please call 718-923-8256 Placement Test Dates 10/18/16 at 12:30pm 10/20/16 at 2:30pm 10/25/16 at 12:30pm 10/27/16 at 2:30p

Event, Community, Health

2nd Annual Health Fair at the Cobble Hill Emergency Department

When: October 22-23, 2016

Where: 83 Amity Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Please join us for the 2nd Annual Health Fair at the Cobble Hill Emergency Department on October 22 and 23 from 10am-3pm at 83 Amity Street. Free screenings for blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol will be available along with flu shots. Screenings and flu shots are for adults only (18 years or older). 83 Amity Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (at the corner of Hicks and Amity Street)

Event, Information, Community, Information

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. Live in one of these NYCHA developments? Boulevard, Bushwick, Brownsville, Butler, Castle Hill, Ingersoll ,Patterson ,Polo Grounds, Queensbridge ,Red Hook ,St. Nicholas, Stapleton ,Tompkins ,Van Dyke, Wagner

Event, Art/Music, Community, Food

13th annual Red Hook Harvest Festival!

When: Oct 29, 2016 11:00-4:00 pm

Where: Red Hook Communtiy Farm

Please mark your calendars for the 13th annual Red Hook Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 29, 11am-4pm! Join us for food, music, games, contests, animals, and fall fun on the farm! Help us spread the word! We look forward to celebrating community, youth empowerment, and a bountiful harvest with you, especially as we together mark the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. Happy fall and we hope to see you all on the farm! More info at www.added-value.org/harvestfest2016

Event, Community, Information

College & Career Fair 2016!!

When: Oct 27, 2016 4:30-6:30 pm

Where: Miccio Community Center 110 West 9th Street

Ever thought about attending college? Trade school/Certificate Program? Want to explore your options? Want to speak to professionals and college representatives? Network with businesses? Connect with employers? October 27, 2016 – 4:30 – 6:30 pm Miccio Community Center 110 West 9th Street Brooklyn NY 11231 For more information call 718-923-8261 or 718-923-8242

Class, Art/Music

FRIDAY NIGHT FASHION CLUB

When: Fridays at 5:30 pm, from September 16, 2016 until December 16, 2016

Where: Pioneer Works, 159 Pioneer St. between Van Brunt and Conover

Friday Night Fashion Club is a free, semester-long program for Red Hook teens who are interested in fashion, design, and sewing. We provide all supplies -- including fabric and sewing machines, as well as lots of snacks. At the end of the semester we will showcase our work in a fashion show with lights, DJs, models, and your clothes walking down the runway.

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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.

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IDNYC – Apply Today!

When: Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Apply for IDNYC today! It only takes about 10 minutes to enroll: Click ⦁ here to make your appointment today! Click ⦁ here for a full list of IDNYC’s enrollment center locations and our interactive map.

BENEFITS: IDNYC is a prescription drug discount card, a library card, and is accepted as proof of identity and residency by NYC agencies, including the New York Police Department./ Discounts on tickets to movies, Six Flags Great Adventure, Luna Park in Coney Island, and more! / Tons of free memberships at museums, botanical gardens, and zoos / A 15% discount on CitiBike annual memberships / A 5% discount at Food Bazaar grocery stores.
Check out the full list of IDNYC benefits ⦁ here.

What to bring: The IDNYC interactive Document Calculator will explain what you need to apply. IDNYC accepts a wide variety of documents as proof of identity, including the New York State DMV Driver’s License, U.S. and foreign passports, NYS Benefits Card, and more.