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National Disaster Resilience Competition Public Hearing and Comment Period

When: Mar 10, 2015 7:00-8:30 pm

Where: Pace University, 163 William Street, 18th Floor, Manhattan

New York City is participating in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) National Disaster Resilience Competition (NDRC). NDRC will award nearly $1 billion in HUD disaster recovery funds to eligible communities nationwide. In this Phase 1 application, the City describes its unmet resiliency needs stemming from Hurricane Sandy. Specific project requests are not included in Phase 1. They will be developed during Phase 2, which is due in October.

The public may review the draft application and submit comments by visiting http://www.nyc.gov/html/cdbg. The public comment period ends on March 16th.

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Good Shepherd Services- COMPASS at PS 676 and Summit Academy Charter School is currently enrolling Middle Schoolers

When: Mar 9-Jun 30, 2015

Our Middle School Program has a few slots open!! We offer lots of FUN activities, including: basketball league, crochet and knitting class, cooking, DJ training, video editing, job training and opportunities, acting class, create your own tv show, journalism, rap write, fitness, dance, art, stage design and much more!!

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Meet the Author: James McBride

When: Sat, Mar 21, 2015 1:00 pm

Where: Red Hook Public Library 7 Wolcott St.

Meet bestselling Author James McBride Author of Miracle at St. Anna which was turned into a major motion picture.

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The Child’s Place-Afterschool Stories

When: Mondays at 4:30 pm, from March 9, 2015 until March 9, 2016

Where: Red Hook Public Library 7 Wolcott St.

After school Stories for children ages 5-12.

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National Disaster Resilience Competition Public Hearing and Comment Period

When: Mar 10, 2015 7:00-8:30 pm

Where: Pace University, 163 William Street, 18th Floor, Manhattan

Class, Health

Heights and Hills free seminar

When: Mar 18, 2015 6:00-8:00 pm

Where: Heights and Hills, 57 Willoughby Street, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Presented by Heights and Hills Caregiver Program in collaboration with the Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter. This seminar, "Understanding Dementia: What You Need to Know and Where to Go," will provide information on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and discuss the different stages of the disease and what to expect. If you are a spouse, domestic partner, adult child, family member or friend caring for an older adult (60+) who has dementia, this seminar is for you! Call the Alzheimer's Association 24-hour Helpline at 800-272-3900 to register for this meeting. Visit www.heightsandhills.org for more information about seminars and services in Brooklyn for older adults and their caregivers.

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GED/TASC Classes

When: Mondays at 12:30 pm, from March 2, 2015 until March 30, 2015

Where: Red Hook Community Justice Center

Did you know? The GED test has a new name! It's called TASC. Take advantage now and sign up for PATHWAY TO GRADUATION you must be 17 1/2 - 21 years old Placement Testing Dates are every Monday in March for additional information contact Ms Bobis or Joshua Pacheco at 718-923-8256

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Family Court 101: For Survivors of Crime

When: Mar 10, 2015 5:30-6:30 pm

Where: Red Hook Community Justice Center

The Red Hook Community Justice Center is happy to announce the launch of our monthly Learning Series. Each month, we will be presenting information on different topics relevant to survivors of family violence, intimate partner violence, and other forms of inter-person crime. Join us on March 10th for our first workshop: Family Court 101: For Survivors of Crime. Topics will Include: *Understanding the Family Court Process and Orders of Protection *Trauma and Family Court—how to take care of yourself A light refreshment will be served. Please RSVP by Monday, March 9th. To RSVP for Spanish-speaking call: Jessica Bruno @ 718-923-8232 To RSVP for English-speaking call: Laura Volz @ 347-404-9910

Business

FREE Tax Breaks for Your Business Workshop

When: Mar 19 5:30 pm-Feb 19, 2015 7:30 pm

Where: 201 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Carroll Gardens Association, Inc. is happy to announce that the next workshop in our Entrepreneur and Business Assistance Workshop Series is “Tax Breaks for Your Business!” Find out what the federal tax obligations are for your small business. Also, each state and locality has its own tax laws for businesses. Find out what the requirements and benefits are for New York State and City. Join us Thursday, March 19th, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, at our office on 201 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 to learn more! Co-sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the series is geared to those individuals that own a small business, just started a small business, or would like to start a small business. Workshop attendees also have the chance to sign-up for a one-on-one counseling session with a small business adviser to discuss their specific business questions. To RSVP for the workshop, please call us at 718-243-9301 or email us at [email protected] with your full name, phone number, and email address.

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Youth Life Group Presents “St. Patrick Day Jam”

When: Mar 14, 2015 5:00-8:00 pm

Where: 98 Richards Street

Youth Party for ages 13 to 17. Come and join us for Food & Music and meeting new friends.

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FREE TAX PREPARATION

When: Tue, Thu, Sat at 3:00 pm, from February 24, 2015 until April 14, 2015

Where: RED HOOK LIBRARY MEETING ROOM (7 Wolcott St.)

FREE TAX PREPARATION at the Red Hook Public Library Every Tuesday 2/24, until 4/14 (3:00pm to 7:00pm) Every other Thurs. 2/19, 3/5, 3/19, and 4/2 (12:00-5:00pm) Every other Sat. 2/28, 3/14, 3/28, and 4/11 (10:00-2:00pm)