events
Wellness and Financial Literacy Dialogue in Celebration of Mother's Day
Join Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and Sandra Chapman, Deputy Borough President for a Wellness and Finncial Literacy Dialogue in celebration of Mother's Day for women and families at Brooklyn Borough Hall located at 209 Joralemon Street in downtown Brooklyn on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
-An Interactive Workshop: Eating Healthy on a small budget - Chrissy's Cooking Club
-INS and OUTS of Credit Reporting - Neighborhood Economic Development Advocacy Project
-Choosing a Financial Institution-Neighborhood Economic Development Advocacy Project
-Budgeting to the Saving Diet - Brooklyn Educational Opportunity Center
- Smart Investing - Protecting your Money - NYS Office of the Attorney General
-Cash and Credit Management - CitiBank
-Raising Money Savvy Kids- A tutorial session for young household members.
For more information, please call 718-802-3530.
Town Hall Meeting
Join School District 17's Community Education Council for a Town Hall Meeting with NYC Department of Education School's Chancellor Dennis Walcott on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at MS 002 - Auditorium located at 655 Parkside Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. at 6:00 p.m.
The Chancellor will discuss student achievement, school finances, and the City's educational goals and priorities.
There will be an opportunity for questions from the public.
Brooklyn Woods trains individuals in the basics of woodworking, preparing them for entry-level jobs in woodworking and related fields. Upon successful completion of the program job placement assistance is provided.This free 7-week, full time training course (Mon-Fri from 8 AM to 4 PM) includes instruction in:
- The proper use of hand tools, power tools and woodworking machinery
- An introduction to finishing and sanding, veneering, wood identification, and reading shop drawings
- How to cut, machine, sand and assemble a cabinet
- Shop math and measurment
- Comprehensive safety training including a 10-hour OSHA course
- Soft skills training to aid in getting and keeping employment
- Job placement assistance (for successful graduates)
To be Eligible Applicants MUST:
- Have minimal or some experience working in wood or as a laborer, in a trade or working with your hands
- Have a strong interest to work in woodworking or a related field as a career
- Be unemployed or underemployed
- Be able to attend class Monday-Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM for 7 weeks
- Be 21 years or older
- Resident of NYC; Eligible to work in the U.S.
- Be physically fit/able to life 70 lbs.
- Pass an 8th grade reading test and 6th grade math test
Those receiving public assistance, including food stamps, and individuals with criminal backgrounds are welcome to apply.
DirectionsSubway: Take R Train to "9th Street" or F /G Trains to "4th Avenue." Walk north on 4th Avenue to 8th Street and make a left. Walk down 8th street, cross 3rd Avenue and continue until you see a gray metal door marked "125." Ring the buzzer for "Brooklyn Woods." We are located on the 2nd floor.
Car drivers: please note that street parking is extremely difficult to find on 8th street and the surrounding blocks.
2012 Spring Wellness Day
SUNY Downstate State Medical Center invites you to Relax, De-Stress and be Pampered at their Spring Wellness Day on Thursday, May 10, 2012 from 1-5 p.m.
Enjoy an array of free complimentary therapies, goods and services offered by licensed and experienced practitioners from the community.
Acupuncture
Yoga
Qi Gong
Reflexology
Color Therapy
Fitness
Massage, Facials, Nutrition and much more
SUNY Downstate is located at 339 Hicks Street, Avram Conference Center. For more information or to RSVP call 718-780-1481 or email joy.lindquist@downstate.edu.
West Indian American Day Carnival Association presents a 7 week Caribbean Cultural Workshop
Starting Saturday, May 12 thru Saturday, June 30 (except May 26th) the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (W.I.A.D.C.A.) will present a 7 week Caribbean Cultural Workshop for Ages 6+ at the Brooklyn Children's Museum located at 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y.
The workshop culminates on June 30th with KIDDIES CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL COSTUME PARADE. Pre-registration and advance fee required please RSVP/register with Natasha at 718-467-1797. Limited seats available!
4th Annual DMWBE Business Enterprise One-On-One Networking Conference
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Club 101
101 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10178
Keynote Speaker: Leecia Eve
Senior Vice President and Counsel
Empire State Development Corp.
Make Important Connections and Learn about Heavy Construction Contracting Opportunities with GCA Members:
- Citnalta Construction
- Granite Construction
- Railroad Construction
- DeFoe Corp
- John P. Picone, Inc.
- Schiavone Construction Co. LLC
- Dragados USA
- Judlau Contracting
- Skanska USA Civil Northeast
- ECCO III Enterprises
- Kiewit Infrastructure
- Skanska Koch
- EE Cruz Heavy Construction
- KND Electrical
- Tutor Perini Corp.
- Ferreira Construction
- Northeast Remsco/Caldwell Marine
- Welsbach Electric
- Yonkers Contracting
For General Inquiries, please contact:
Tiffany Stiles at: tstiles@spectrumpcc.com or call: 212-344-3500
New Military Family Birthday Party!
Join us at the Brooklyn Children's Museum for the best, largest birthday party ever for children of active military personnel! This is their way of honoring the families who give so much while serving our country and may have missed your child's special day.
Join them for a family celebration on June 21, 2012 from 4-7! Admission is free for the entire family! They will have balloons, birthday cake, special crafts, and a giant sing along Happy Birthday!
To register your family for this special party, call theirr birthday party coordinator at 718-735-4400 x164.
