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Get your IDNYC today!

When: January 5-29, 2016

Where: Red Hook Community Justice Center

The Red Hook Community Justice Center will be serving as a pop-up site for the IDNYC program from January 5 – January 29. IDNYC is a free government issued identification card for all New York City residents, which offers a number of benefits including free memberships to many city museums, zoos, and botanical gardens, and discounts at many businesses. Anyone who lives in NYC and is at least 14 years old is eligible, and can apply here at the Justice Center between Jan. 5 and 29. Appointments can be booked by calling 311 or going online at: https://idnyc.appointment-plus.com/. For more information on the IDNYC program, check out their website at www.nyc.gov/idnyc.

Information, Community

Red Hook Integrated Flood Protection System:

When: Thu, Jan 21, 2016 6:30 pm

Where: In Red Hook, Location TBD

The Mayor’s Office of Recovery and Resiliency and the New York City Economic Development Corporation invite you to save the date for a Public Meeting to discuss the Red Hook Integrated Flood Protection System (IFPS) Feasibility Study. Please join us for the first in a series of engagement meetings to discuss plans for reducing coastal flood risk in Red Hook and to share your local insights to help shape project priorities. The meeting will be family-friendly, provide snacks/refreshments and Spanish interpretation. Additional information, including a flyer, will be sent in early January

Class, Community

YAP Technology Training Program

When: Monday, January 11, 2016

Where: Red Hoook Initiative 767 Hicks Street

Are you a 18-24 year old Red Hook resident looking for skills to build a tech career? Sign up for paid training at RHI. Next program cycle starts January 11,2016! Call (718)-858-6782 ask for Rebecca to enroll

Health

Community Health Fair !!!

When: Jan 13, 2016 2:00-5:00 pm

Where: 201 Columbia Street

Free Blood Pressure Screening , Nutritionist , & Low Cost Insurance Rates Please Call Or Email Taiylor Jones for more info Phone Num: 718-243-9302 Email: [email protected]

Information, Community

IDNYC New “POP-UP” Enrollment Site @ Red Hook Community Justice Center

When: January 5-29, 2015

Where: 88 Visitation Place Brooklyn NY 11231

IDNYC is the newly launched New York City municipal identification program. All New York City residents 14 years and older who reside in New York City's five boroughs are eligible for the ID, regardless of immigration status. 10 am-6 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 12 pm-8 pm on Tuesday closed on 1/18/2016 for MLK Day! ON THE LAST DAY THE SITE WILL CLOSE AT NOON! APPOINTMENTS PREFERRED, WALK-INS NOT GUARANTEED . To make an appointment visit our website www.nyc.gov/idnyc or call 311

Information, Job, Community

Red Hook Initiative Second Fridays Friday, December 11th 12pm – 2pm at 767 Hicks st

On the spot resume prep with Fifth Avenue Committee Enrollment in Community Services resources such as public benefits counseling, application assistance and advocacy; legal services; financial coaching; tax preparation; and referrals to other community resources and organizations. Free workshop to learn tips on how to correctly fill out and submit affordable housing lottery They are available through NYC HPD's lottery system. Apply for affordable housing located in Bond St in Carroll Gardens! On the spot interviews with Carla Hall's Southern Kitchenfor the following positions: cashiers, runners, line cooks, prep, dish, and managers. Carla Hall's is looking for Red Hook residents to hire!-- Contact Catherine at 718-858-6782 or [email protected] for more information

Event, Business

: Red Hook Entrepreneur and Flea Market! 12/04/2015 @ 6pm

When: Dec 4, 2015 6:00-9:00 pm

Where: Red Hook Iniative 767 Hicks Street Brooklyn NY 11231

Sell your clothes or products! NO FEE FOR TABLES! $50 Raffle! Dinner served 6:30 ! For more info call (718) 858-6782

Emergency, News

Red Hook Justice Center Americorps Hiring

When: Nov 21-Dec 7, 2015

Where: Red Hook Community Justice Center

https://docs.google.com/a/rhicenter.org/forms/d/1VNw2IwBlJJcrsG7dk4dLfDfQReRXJIfDjngCcJO3Weg/viewform?c=0&w=1 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 the Housing Resource Center, Peacemaking, Neighborhood Restitution Crew and Pathways to Graduation classroom). Corps Members will also provide disaster recovery education, serve as mentors to youth from the community, and perform service projects throughout the neighborhood. What is the Commitment? Corps Members must complete 1,700 hours of service in one year. Corps members will work full-time (35-40 hours/week) from January 1st-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 $12,530 for the year and an educational award of $5,730 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. Upon completing your application, please email your resume to [email protected] Your application is not complete until your resume has been received. Application Deadline: Monday, December 7th by 5:00pm Applications may be submitted in-person at the Red Hook Community Justice Center or online via the link at http://www.redhookjustice.org Interviews will take place the weeks of December 7th and 14th. Final selections will be made the week of December 21st.

Event, Community

Brooklyn Gun Buyback event on Saturday, December 5th 2015

When: Dec 5, 2015 10:00-4:00 pm

Where: Lenox Road Baptist Church 1356 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

NS For more information: 718-250-3888 www.brooklynda.org/GunBuyback/ @GunBuybackBKLYN @BrooklynDA Facebook.com/BrooklynDAThompson NO QUESTIONS ASKED NO ID REQUIRED NO CURRENT OR FORMER LAW ENFORCEMENT HANDGUNS$25 BANK CARD FOR OPERABLE RIFLES AND SHOTGUNS TURN IN YOUR OPERABLE HANDGUNS AND ASSAULT RIFLES AND RECEIVE A $200 BANK CARD

Recreation/Sports

Free Zumba Classes

When: Saturdays at 2:00 pm, from November 21, 2015 until December 19, 2015

Where: Red Hook Recreation Center

Don't slow down, come Zumba Where: Red Hook Recreation Center (RHRC) Address: 155 Bay Street b/n Clinton and Henry Streets When: Saturdays, 2-3pm For further information contact RHRC 718-722-7105/3211

Information, Business

TOWN HALL MEETING

When: Dec 1, 2015 6:00-8:00 pm

Where: Miccio Community Center Gymnasium 110 W. 9th Street (btwn Clinton & Henry) Brooklyn, NY 11231

The proposed Oxford Nursing Home project will replace an underutilized site with a state of the art, flood-resilient comprehensive health care facility, featuring 200 nursing beds and a medical center that is intended to serve the community as well as nursing home residents. This project will stimulate economic development, supporting area businesses and providing hundreds of construction jobs and permanent employment opportunities, along with providing needed health care services. OXFORD NURSING HOME PROJECT 139-141 Conover Street, Red Hook

Event, Information, Job

Second Fridays: Resume Prep and Community Services at RHI This Friday 12-2

RHI Second Fridays Friday, November 13th On the spot resume prep Community Services: assistance with public benefits Alice Metro: Sign up for a "pay as you go" monthly metro-card Sign up for Stronger Together: job training and placement resources Come to RHI this Friday at 767 Hicks St. Call Lisa at 718-858-6782 or [email protected] for more information.

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JustArts: Photography Program is now accepting applications!

When: Mar 1-May 29, 2016

Where: Red Hook Community Justice Center

The Office of Youth and Community Programs is now accepting applications for the JustArts: Photography Program at the Red Hook Community Justice Center!

In collaboration with the Brooklyn Arts Council youth ages 14-18 work with professional artists to learn the techniques of the medium, create a variety of pieces to build their art portfolios, participate in critique sessions and show their best work in a final exhibition. Monetary and craft specific equipment and supplies incentives are also provided. Including a $200 Stipend and a Camera for the participant to keep!

If you or someone you know is interested in fashion and photography and can commit to meeting every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 3/1 through 5/29 please apply today online at http://goo.gl/CGH7NL