Red Hook Hub Weekly

, Community, Information

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.

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, 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

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, 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)

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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. 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    

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, 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

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, 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

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, 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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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.

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What's Going On in Red Hook

Emergency

Red Hook Integrated Flood Protection System (IFPS) Public Meeting

When: Oct 13, 2016 6:30-8:30 pm

Where: P.S. 15 PATRICK F. DALY 71 SULLIVAN ST, RED HOOK

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2016
PUBLIC MEETING #3
The Mayor’s Office of Recovery and Resiliency, with support from the New York City
Economic Development Corporation, will host the third public meeting for the
Red Hook Integrated Flood Protection System (IFPS) Feasibility Study.
6:30PM
P.S. 15 PATRICK F. DALY
71 SULLIVAN ST, RED HOOK
For summaries of previous meetings and to learn more about the IFPS: EDC.NYC/RHIFPS
CHILDCARE, SPANISH TRANSLATION,
AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED.
Please join us for a presentation on the findings of the integrated
flood protection system study on reducing the risk of coastal flooding
in Red Hook.
Come share your local insight and concerns as we discuss potential
locations and heights of an integrated flood protection system.
P.S. 15 is wheelchair accessible.
To request other accommodations, please contact
Rachel Finkelstein at [email protected] or
212-676-3150 at least 72 hours in advance.
RED HOOKINTEGRATED FLOOD PROTECTION
SYSTEM (IFPS)
6:30 PM
Doors open at 6 PM
JUEVES 13 DE OCTUBRE DE 2016
LA TERCERA JUNTA PÚBLICA
La oficina del alcalde de recuperación y resistencia, junta con el corporación de desarollo
económico de Nueva York, será el anfitrión de la tercera junta publica para discutir
el desarrollo de un IFPS para reducir el riesgo de inundacion costero en Red Hook.
6:30PM
P.S. 15 PATRICK F. DALY
71 SULLIVAN ST, RED HOOK
Para obtener información de las juntas públicas anteriores y aprender más sobre el IFPS: EDC.NYC/RHIFPS
CHICUIDADO DE NIÑOS,
LA TRADUCCIÓN ESPAÑOL, Y
REFRIGERIOS ESTARÁ DISPONIBLE.
Por favor acompáñenos para una presentación sobre los resultados del
estudio del sistema integrado de protección contra inundaciones acerca
del riesgo a inundación costero en Red Hook.
Venga y comparta su intuición local mientras discutamos locaciones y
alturas potenciales para un sistema integrado de protección.
P.S. 15 es accesible para las sillas de ruedas.
Para solicitar otros alojamientos, por favor póngase en
contacto con Rachel Finkelstein en [email protected]
o 212-676-3150 al menos con 72 horas de antelación.
RED HOOKINTEGRATED FLOOD PROTECTION
SYSTEM (IFPS)
6:30 PM
Las puertas se abrirán a las 6 PM