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Williamsburg Walks, Bedford Avenue Location: Bedford Avenue (From N.4th to N.9th Street) Promoting the enjoyment of Northside Brooklyn, both on Bedford Avenue and beyond. Walks invites the community to come together, shop, stroll, socialize and enjoy activities in an area unobstructed by traffic. Hosted by Neighbors Allied for Good Growth and the L magazine, this event is not to be missed. Activities will include: free community classes from the YMCA, local art from the Gallery Association, Local artist creating chalk art for the children, Urban gardening classes from the North Brooklyn CSA, and so much more! So please come out and join us for summertime fun that is bound to brighten up your day. Do not miss out on a chance to escape the annoying honking of cars and over crowed streets. Join us and make a difference by enjoying the streets of Brooklyn how they should be, for relaxation and family time merriment. This event will take place Saturdays: June 6, 13th, 20th, 27th, and July 4th, and 11th. Please feel free to join us for one, if not each event. Believe us, this is not something you want to miss! For more information please email us or visit our website listed below e. williamsburgwalks@gmail.com w. www.williamsburgwalks.org Queen of Hearts July 4th Dance Cruise 5:00-10:30 PM Pier #40 West Side Highway @ West Houston Street 3 Hour Top Shelf Open Bar Buffet Included: Herb Chicken, Pasta, Salad, Roasted Vegetable 2 Dance Floors & 2 Live DJs Spinning Top 40, 70s, 80s, 90s, Hip Hop, R&B, Salsa Live Performance by Sizzling Samba Dancers 21 & Over Proper ID Required $125 Per Person In Advance $10 Discount for Tickets Purchased on or Before Monday June 29, 2009 Must Mention Code: PARTY To Purchase Tickets Call 212-987-9200 ext 305 or http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=2002174 http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=2002174 Star of Palm Beach July 4th Cruise 5:00-10:30 PM Pier #40 West Side Highway @ West Houston Street Cash Bar, Buffet Dinner 2 Dance Floors & 2 Live DJs Spinning Top 40, 70s, 80s, 90s, Hip Hop, R&B, Salsa 21 & Over Proper ID Required $70 Per Person In Advance ... | |||||||||||||||||
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Free SAT Workshop Come join Ivy Insiders for a free SAT Workshop, providing strategies and general test overview this July 6th. The event will be held at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School, located at 5800 20th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204. Event will occur 10:30a.m.-12:30p.m. For more information please visit: www.bkivyinsiders.com |
Free SAT Practice Exam Come join Ivy Insiders for a free full-length SAT Practice Exam this July 7th. Exams will be graded and returned to students (all ages welcome). The event will be held at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School, located at 5800 20th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204. Event will occur 9:00a.m.-1:00p.m. For more information please visit: bkivyinsiders.com |
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BOMBA DANCE & PERCUSSION CLASSES for the community that honor our cultural heritage and spiritual legacy by Alexander LaSalle & Julia Gutierrez (Alma Moyo - NYC's powerhouse Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba Ensemble) @ Embora Fight & Wellness Studios (900 Fulton Street, Brooklyn NY 11238). Saturday June 27 - July 25th, 1:30 - 3:00 pm Info: rioloiza@gmail.com/646.812.0665 | ||||||||||||||
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Event Details - Jasmine Murrell: Provocative Insights Wednesday, May 13, 2009 (11:00 AM) - Saturday, August 1, 2009 (06:00 PM) For more information contact: Jacqui Woods 718-636-6949 Skylight Gallery 3rd Floor 1368 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY 11216 View Map This exhibition seeks to entice the viewer to consider the commonalities that exist among us regardless of age, ethnicity or background. The work, primarily realized in series, expresses a nuanced understanding of the global condition as it addresses themes common to all people. Visiting the exhibition and attending related events is free of charge, but we would appreciate a suggested donation of $5 towards covering the expenses. |
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BOMBA DANCE & PERCUSSION CLASSES for the community that honor our cultural heritage and spiritual legacy by Alexander LaSalle & Julia Gutierrez (Alma Moyo - NYC's powerhouse Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba Ensemble) @ Embora Fight & Wellness Studios (900 Fulton Street, Brooklyn NY 11238). Saturday June 27 - July 25th, 1:30 - 3:00 pm Info: rioloiza@gmail.com/646.812.0665 | ||||||||||||||
Summer Plazas, 5th Avenue Come out and enjoy Sunset Park’s main business strip, filled with unique small businesses that represent the diversity of Sunset Park. Hosted by Sunset Park BID, this event will have activities that will surely please all groups and ages. There will be a street theater, chess tournament, arts and crafts for the children, various forms of entertainment, and Giveaways. Please feel free to contact Renee Giordano, Executive Director, Sunset Park BID for more information, or visit the website listed below. p. 718-439-7767, e. sunsetparkbid@aol.com , w. www.sunsetparkbid.org This event will take place for three Sundays out of the summer July 19th, July 26th, and August 2nd, so please come out and celebrate the summertime like it should be celebrated; with free family fun, and entertainment. The Sunday Scene on Knickerbocker, Knickerbocker Avenue Location:Knickerbocker Ave (From Suydam to Starr Street) Time: 11-5pm Hosted by the Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Citizens Council, this event is bound to be a hit! For three consecutive Sundays, we are providing the public with endless activities such as salsa and break dancing classes, staging for park cleanup, various art programs and exhibits, as well as acoustic music. So please come and enjoy the summer with us on July 19th, July 26th, and August 2nd, you will not be disappointed! For more information please feel free to visit our website listed below: WEBSITE: www.rbscc.org |
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Event Details - Cultural Warriors: Tribute to the East and Emerging Masters Thursday, April 23, 2009 (11:00 AM - 06:00 PM) For more information contact: Jacqui Woods 718-636-6976 jwoods@restorationplaza.org Skylight Gallery 3rd Floor 1368 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY 11216 Restoration's Center for Arts and Culture is excited to present two new exhibitions in the Skylight Gallery: Cultural Warriors: Tribute to the East and Emerging Masters. Cultural Warriors: Tribute to the East will examine the amazing history and accomplishments of the fabled East Cultural Center. Founded in 1969 by Jitu Weusi and the African Students Association, the East was a cultural and educational center for people of African ancestry. For many of today's educational, cultural and legislative leaders, it was the epicenter in Brooklyn of the 1969 civil rights and cultural movement sweeping the nation. The exhibition will display ephemera and photos by Basir McChawi, Ogundipe Fayomi, and Mensah Wali. Emerging Masters will pay homage to three young artists who are growing in stature and recognition and to the lasting power, influence and presence of African cultural iconography in art. The show includes digital photographic images capturing African rituals in action, by William Jones, colorful paintings by urban cubist Bryan Masud, and abstract paintings expressing life experiences by Aleathia Brown. Artist Talk: Saturday April 25, 2009 2PM-4PM Aleathia Brown, William Jones and Masud Youth Arts Workshop: Saturday May 2, 2009 2PM-5PM, William Jones, Lecture demonstration, explores digital illustration & process used to capture traditional African sacred, social and cultural events. This generation interviews East Founder Jitu Weusi: Saturday May 30th, 4PM-6PM, “East Triumphants, Challenges and Today,” Cultural Warriors: A Tribute to the 1960’s East Educational & Cultural Center Closing Forum, Saturday, June 6th, 4PM-8PM. Through the heartfelt memories of former members, staff, students, scholars and artists revisit the EAST’s historical and impact today on black culture, education, legislative and economy achievements. Special guest, Dr. Kwasi Konado, author, “ A View from the East Black Cultural Nationalism and Education in New York City. Skylight Gallery Hours- Wed-Fri 11AM- 6PM, Sat 1PM-6PM Visiting the exhibition and attending related events is free of charge, but we would appreciate a suggested donation of $5 towards covering the expenses. Event Details - Preparing for Your Job Search & Interviewing Techniques Edit Thursday, April 23, 2009 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) For more information contact: Donna Hooker 718-636-6948 dhooker@restorationplaza.org RITE Career Center 1368 Fulton Street 4th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11216 In this current economy, job seekers must have top notch interviewing skills and must know the ABC’s of preparing for their job search. This weekly workshop will help participants develop a one minute pitch, learn effective interviewing techniques, and gain a clear understanding of what they need to prepare before their job search begins. The class meets on Thursdays every week until the end of the year. |
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BOMBA DANCE & PERCUSSION CLASSES for the community that honor our cultural heritage and spiritual legacy by Alexander LaSalle & Julia Gutierrez (Alma Moyo - NYC's powerhouse Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba Ensemble) @ Embora Fight & Wellness Studios (900 Fulton Street, Brooklyn NY 11238). Saturday June 27 - July 25th, 1:30 - 3:00 pm Info: rioloiza@gmail.com/646.812.0665 | ||||||||||||||
Come out and enjoy Sunset Park’s main business strip, filled with unique small businesses that represent the diversity of Sunset Park. Hosted by Sunset Park BID, this event will have activities that will surely please all groups and ages. There will be a street theater, chess tournament, arts and crafts for the children, various forms of entertainment, and Giveaways. Please feel free to contact Renee Giordano, Executive Director, Sunset Park BID for more information, or visit the website listed below. p. 718-439-7767, e. sunsetparkbid@aol.com , w. www.sunsetparkbid.org This event will take place for three Sundays out of the summer: July 19th, July 26th, and August 2nd, so please come out and celebrate the summertime like it should be celebrated; with free family fun, and entertainment. Hosted by the Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Citizens Council, this event is bound to be a hit! For three consecutive Sundays, we are providing the public with endless activities such as salsa and break dancing classes, staging for park cleanup, various art programs and exhibits, as well as acoustic music. So please come and enjoy the summer with us on July 19th, July 26th, and August 2nd, you will not be disappointed! For more information please feel free to visit our website listed below: WEBSITE: www.rbscc.org |
Event Details - Computer Classes Edit Monday, April 27, 2009 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) For more information contact: Monique Lewis 718-636-6949 mlewis@restoartionplaza.org RITE Career Center 1368 Fulton Street 4th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11216 This class is an introductory class in the Microsoft Office applications of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Learn how to type letters, resumes, do basic spread sheets, PowerPoint presentations and data entry. The course is designed to be informative and practical. The class meets twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays for two cycles: When: First Cycle, March 9, 2009 – April 15, 2009 Second Cycle, April 20, 2009 – May 27, 2009 |
Event Details - Job Club Workshop Edit Tuesday, April 28, 2009 (12:00 PM - 01:30 PM) For more information contact: Donna Hooker 718-636-6948 dhooker@restorationplaza.org RITE Career Center 1368 Fulton Street 4th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11216 Find mutual support and encouragement while networking, and mastering job search techniques. Those who have been involved with job clubs find their job search efforts are strengthened by belonging to a group, and their job searches are shorter. The exchange of job leads, business cards, resumes, ideas and information energize people and teach everyone valuable career strategies. Come join us and others in your community weekly, every Tuesday beginning March 3, 2009. Event Details - Single Stop Tuesdays Edit Tuesday, April 28, 2009 (02:00 PM - 06:00 PM) For more information contact: Kizzie Brown 718-636-6996 kbrown@restorationplaza.org RITE Career Center 1368 Fulton Street 4th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11216 Make a appointment to get free legal advice or sit down with a financial counselor to help you deal with credit and debt issues. Everyday referrals for legal help and family counseling are also available. Financial Counseling- 3PM-6PM on Tuesdays Legal Counseling- 2PM-5PM on Tuesdays Event Details - Wealth Building Tuesday Workshop-Personal Financial Basics Tuesday, April 28, 2009 (06:30 PM - 08:30 PM) For more information contact: Bernice McRae 718-636-6924 bmcrae@restorationplaza.org Restoration Plaza 1368 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY 11216 Presenter- Amalgamated Bank • Basic Banking • Credit Management • Debt Reduction • Home Ownership Dates: Tuesdays, April 7 - 28, 2009 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM For more information, please call 718-636-6924 or email bmcrea@restorationplaza.org |
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