Dear Brooklyn,--One World Project is hosting our Holiday Mercado this Saturday, from 11:00am-3:00pm at 302 Vanderbilt Street! This maker's market, book fair, and crafty community gathering will feature artists and artisans from across Brooklyn as well as teachers and community members from OWP. We'll have lots of family-friendly activities, including face painting and a photo booth!If you're looking to get a jump start on your holiday shopping, this is the place for you! We cannot wait to see all the gorgeous ceramics, paintings, prints, jewelry, and more from our incredible list of vendors who will be in attendance. We're also so excited and grateful to have so many generous chefs and bakers who will be bringing tamales, rice and beans, and hot chocolate, as well as delicious nut-free cookies for our bake sale.All proceeds from the bake sale and food booth will go towards supporting OWP's very special UPK program, and our scholarship fund to ensure all our students have access to a loving, enriching, Spanish-immersion education. Everyone is invited, so please feel free to bring friends, neighbors, dogs, and anybody else you think would be interested! We can't wait to see you all there.With questions about hours, directions, or anything else, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at lposel@oneworldproject.org. Warmly,
LeoLeo PoselDevelopment and Communications Associatehe/him/éllposel@oneworldproject.org II 347-397-2982
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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
HOLIDAY MERCADO: MAKER'S MARKET, BOOK FAIR, AND CRAFTY COMMUNITY GATHERING
Monday, November 18, 2024
HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE FOR THE CHILDREN AND PARENTS AT THE KENSINGTON FAMILY SHELTER
Sunday, November 17, 2024
CANCELED: 66TH PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER MEETING
Subject: Monthly Meeting Cancellation Notice: Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:57:53 -0500 From: 66 Precinct Community Council <66precinctcc@gmail.com> To: 66 Precinct Community Council <66Precinctcc@gmail.com>
We hope this message finds you well.
We wanted to inform you that there will be no meeting scheduled for the month of November due to conflicting schedules.
Our next meeting is scheduled to take place on December 19. Please mark your calendar accordingly, and we look forward to seeing everyone then.
Thank you for your understanding,
Saturday, November 16, 2024
ART IN TIMES OF WAR: A DISCUSSION
A discussion with Israeli artist Maya Yehezkel about how art reflects the feeling in Israel in the shadow of October 7th.1-2 pm Saturday, November 23 at B'ShERTA light lunch will be provided.Voluntary donations to offset the cost of the speaker are welcome. Suggested donation: $20 (if donating by check, please make it payable to B'ShERT)Please RSVP to office@bshert.org or 718-282-1596 by Wednesday, November 20. Invite your friends!Maya says:"I will share with you the voice of art in these times of war. I will share my story and talk about the sand art that saved me in the first days of the war. I will also talk about different Israeli artists and pieces that were created after October 7th."
"I truly believe that through art we can learn what people are actually feeling and thinking. We can talk about the new reality that we have all found ourselves a part of."
TOYS FOR TOTS / CHRISTMAS PARTY
Friday, November 15, 2024
COMMUNITY BOARD 7 PUBLIC MEETING NEXT WEEK (WINDSOR TERRACE, GREENWOOD HEIGHTS, SOUTH SLOPE, AND SUNSET PARK
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- Opening of the meeting
- Adoption of the agenda
- Adoption of the minutes of the October 9, 2024 board meeting
- Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the agenda)
- Elected Officials and Representatives
- Committee Reports – A) Transportation Committee (Vote expected) – 1. Dining Out application for Good Taste 88 Inc. located at 773 52nd Street, 2. MTA plan for 36th Street ADA accessible elevator design construction plans, 3. Presentation by Bike More on the $5 Citi Bike for Students program, 4. Open Plans on "Daylighting" a tool for safe streets, 5. Dining Out application for The Double Windsor located at 210 Prospect Park West, 6. Dining Out Proposal for the Adirondack located at1241 Prospect Avenue, 7. Revocable consent application for Greenwood Cemetery, 8. Review of efforts at the intersection of 21st Street & 6th Avenue, 9. BQE South Proposal redesign
KENSINGTON BEAT COPS WILL MEET WITH THE PUBLIC NEXT WEEK
The police officers who patrol Kensington will hold their next Build the Block meeting on Tuesday, November 19th, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., to address the safety concerns of neighborhood residents.
Kensington residents will meet with the Neighborhood Coordination Officers of the 66th Precinct Sector D (Kensington) at Christ Apostolic Church.
From time to time, the Build the Block meeting times, dates, and locations change. Call the 66th Precinct at (718) 851-5611 and speak to a Neighborhood Coordination Officer to verify that the meeting information is correct.
"These "Build the Block" neighborhood safety meetings are strategy sessions between local police officers and the people they serve. The meetings have two simple goals: identify the public safety challenges of a specific neighborhood and discuss potential solutions."
The Neighborhood Coordination Officers for Sector D are PO Jennifer Desanto (jennifer.desanto@nypd.org) and PO Ben Hua (ben.hua@nypd.org).
"Neighborhood Policing is "a comprehensive crime-fighting strategy built on improved communication and collaboration between local police officers and community residents. Neighborhood Policing greatly increases connectivity and engagement with the community without diminishing, and, in fact, improving the NYPD's crime-fighting capabilities.
The same officers work in the same neighborhoods on the same shifts, increasing their familiarity with local residents and local problems."
To find out when Build the Block meetings are scheduled, go to https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/bureaus/patrol/find-your-meeting.page and enter your street address.
At this Build The Block neighborhood policing and safety meeting, the officers will update residents about neighborhood public safety issues. They'll answer your questions and listen to your concerns about assaults and robberies on the street, home burglaries, packages stolen from porches and lobbies, street safety for drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and e-bicyclists and any other issues that are on your mind.
NYPD precincts are divided into sectors as part of the policing model known as "community policing." The same officers work in the same neighborhoods on the same shifts. The radio dispatchers, supervisors, and sector officers work together. Sector officers and sector cars stay within the boundaries of their assigned sectors, except in precinct-wide emergencies.
The boundaries of Sector D
are Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue to the north, Coney Island Avenue to the east, 18th Avenue and Avenue F to the south, and McDonald Avenue and 37th Street to the west.
WINDSOR TERRACE "BEAT COPS" WILL MEET WITH THE PUBLIC NEXT WEEK
"These "Build the Block" neighborhood safety meetings are strategy sessions between local police officers and the people they serve. The meetings have two simple goals: identify the public safety challenges of a specific neighborhood and discuss potential solutions."
"Neighborhood Policing is "a comprehensive crime-fighting strategy built on improved communication and collaboration between local police officers and community residents. Neighborhood Policing greatly increases connectivity and engagement with the community without diminishing, and, in fact, improving the NYPD's crime-fighting capabilities.The same officers work in the same neighborhoods on the same shifts, increasing their familiarity with local residents and local problems."
Thursday, November 14, 2024
HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE AT COMMUNITY BOARD 7
VOLUNTEER DAY AT THE KOKO LOT: HELP PREPARE FOR WINTER
Join us on Saturday, November 23rd from 11AM - 4PM at the Lot to help us prepare for winter! You'll have the opportunity to use tools to help us take apart old projects, clean and organize the space, and more!All ages are welcome, but waivers are required for anyone under 18, and any volunteers 12 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
This is a great opportunity for curious neighbors and the families of KoKo kids to get acquainted with the Lot, our programming, our tools, and some of our team!
About volunteering at the KoKo Lot:
- Please be sure to dress for the weather and wear closed-toed, durable shoes.
- There is a port-a-potty onsite for bathroom use.
- Please bring a pre-filled water bottle and snacks in case you get hungry while at the Lot.
- The KoKo Lot is nut free.
The KoKo Lot is located at 440 19th Street (between 8th Avenue and Prospect Park West), Brooklyn.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
DINNER UNDER THE STARS AT FLATBUSH JEWISH CENTER
Dinner Under the Stars - Fri, Nov 22Join us for a lively Shabbat evening service, followed by a catered Shabbat dinner! Kid friendly and vegetarian options will be available.Date: Friday, Nov 22Time(s):Kabbalat Shabbat: 6 pmDinner: 6:45pmLocation: Flatbush Jewish Center, 327 East 5th St.Cost: $25 adults/$30 non-member/$10 kids over 6Register Now! (Please indicate that you are registering for Dinner Under the Stars, the number of attendees and any dietary restrictions). Registration is required in advance to attend the dinner
Register via Paypal, or contact the office (718-871-5200) | email office@flatbushjewishcenter.org
When registering, please note if you have any dietary restrictions.
Any questions? Let us know! office@flatbushjewishcenter.orgDeadline for registration is Tues. Nov 19
Sunday, November 10, 2024
FREE CRAFTING MEETUPS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Saturday, November 9, 2024
KNIT AND CROCHET MEETUP (FREE)
The Craft Salon's knit and crochet meetup is a free monthly group. We have all levels, and if anyone wants to learn, I am always willing to teach either knitting or crochet.
It's an adult group but teens are also welcome.
We do yarn swapping from time to time.
Our next meetup is on November 24th.
You can register here: https://www.hisawyer.com/the-craft-salon-studio/schedules/activity-set/1112205.