KIDS BOOK GIVEAWAY (FREE)

Kids Book Giveaway

Tuesday, June 17th

2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

Children's books will be given away at the Cortelyou Library on Tuesday, June 17th, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The books are for children of all ages.

 

To donate books to the giveaway, bring them to the office of Assemblymember Robert Carroll at 416 7th Avenue, between 13th and 14th streets in Park Slope, between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. from now until June 17th.

Location

Cortelyou Library

1305 Cortelyou Road

between Argyle and Rugby roads

Ditmas Park, Brooklyn

(718) 693-7763 

https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/cortelyou 

https://www.facebook.com/cortelyoulibrary/

"MUFASA: THE LION KING" SHOWING AT ST. ROSE OF LIMA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Mufasa: The Lion King

Sunday, June 1st

11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (times are approximate) 

 

From  St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church:

Get ready for a fun day! St. Rose/Santa Rosa Church of Lima invites all families to our special Family Movie Day on Sunday, June 1, 2025!

 

Join us after the 10 AM Mass for a screening of the Mufasa Film! It's going to be an amazing day for all.

 

Admission is only $2.00, and funds raised will go towards organizing more activities for children. We will have popcorn, cotton candy, hot dogs, juice, soda and more goodies available!

 

Don't miss this fantastic family event!. See you there!

Location

St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church

269 Parkville Avenue

between Ocean Parkway and E. 8th Street

Parkville, Brooklyn (just below Kensington)

 

phone: (718) 434-8040

e-mail: https://stroseoflimabkln@aol.com

https://stroseoflimabrooklyn.org/ 

https://www.facebook.com/SRLimaBk

 

PRIMAVERA FEST: A CELEBRATION OF SPRING

 

From One World Project:

Dear families, 

Please join us at One World Project on Friday, May 9, from 5-6:30pm for our Primavera Fest at 44 Seeley Street: an opportunity to join students, families, and teachers in a celebration of spring! This event is open to OWP families as well as the broader community, so please feel free to invite your friends and neighbors too :) 

A connection with the environment is a core value throughout all our classrooms and camps, and each changing season represents an opportunity to explore and express gratitude for all that nature has to offer. 

 

We'll also take this opportunity to inaugurate our brand new Comunidad Garden at 44 Seeley Street! This is a space that we hope can serve as a new chance for connection and growth throughout the summer, and the coming years as well. 

 

As it looks like the weather has finally turned, we'll be working together in the garden, making art, and enjoying spring books with one another. 

We'll serve food and drinks at the event, and are asking for a suggested donation of $30 per family at the event via Venmo. However as always, we ask that you give only what makes sense to you -- more if you are able, and less if you are not. 

 

Please do us a favor and RSVP here so that we have a sense of how many families will be joining us. 

Feel free to reach out to me with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you there! 

Gracias,
Leo

--

Leo Posel 

Development and Communications Associate

One World Project

he/him/él

lposel@oneworldproject.org II 347-397-2982

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SEEDS AND CHEFS SPRING BREAK CAMP AT ONE WORLD PROJECT

From One World Project:

Spring Break is just around the corner, and we hope you'll join us at One World Project for our Seeds and Chefs camp, taking place April 14-18! We're cooking up a week chock-full of adventure, learning, and connection with nature for students ages 2-10, in which campers will explore the food we eat and where it comes from.

At Seeds & Chefs, students will get the chance to practice lots of Spanish while they garden and cook healthy food together. We'll discover new plants and what helps them grow. We'll be learning about some key ingredients where they come from, and what makes them healthy. And of course, we'll get to taste all our culinary creations at the end. 

Registration is open now until the deadline, Tuesday, April 8 -- to register, please see our website here. Our camps are tailored to support children wherever they are in the process of language-learning, and all students are welcome with any level of previous Spanish experience. Please feel free to enroll regardless of your child's Spanish ability, and help us spread the word after you register to other friends and family that might be interested!

And as a reminder, we always work hard to ensure that our opportunities are available for all, regardless of socioeconomic status. For more information about financial aid and scholarship opportunities, please see here.

And lastly, please feel free to reach out to me with any questions at lposel@oneworldproject.org!

Gracias,
Leo

--

Leo Posel 

Development and Communications Associate

One World Project

he/him/él

lposel@oneworldproject.org II 347-397-2982

AUCTION OF SPRING AND SUMMER BREAK CAMPS AND AFTERSCHOOL CLASSES; OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

From the P.S. 230 PTA

Bidding is now open for the annual PS 230 PTA Camp Auction! Bid now through next Friday, March 14 for great deals on spring and summer break camps and afterschool classes.

http://bit.ly/3D9z9ye [https://app.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/2025-camp-auction-PS230-44024]

Featuring offerings from:
BROOKLYN NATURE DAYS |TRAILBLAZERS | 

CHESS CAMP | 

TEA TIME TACTICS | 

PROSPECT SPACESTATION | AQUARIUM | 

CRAFT SALON | 

BROOKLYN MUSIC FACTORY | 

BKCM | 

SHIBLEY DAY CAMP | 

PENGUIN CODING | 

PROSPECT GYMNASTICS | 

BROOKLYN CLICK AND CONNECT | JCC | 

GJOA SOCCER| 

BULLDOG BASEBALL| 

MINDFUL SPORTS | 

KIDS IN THE GAME | 

PARK SLOPE PERFORMING ARTS

All proceeds support arts and enrichment programs at PS 230.

The auction is open to the public.

CUENTOS Y CANCIONES: STORYTELLING AND SONGS, SPANISH BOOK FAIR AT ONE WORLD PROJECT

 

From One World Project

Please join One World Project this Friday, March 7, from 5-6:30pm at 302 Vanderbilt Street for a new edition of Cuentos y Canciones! RSVP here. 

At OWP, we use stories and songs very intentionally, and thought that sharing some of our favorites with the community would be important.

This time the event will center around themes of friendship and community: how can we foster connections -- both new and old -- throughout our communities? We'll select some treasured songs and stories that encourage us to be curious about the world around us, to learn more about one another, and to be kind and build bridges through both our similarities and differences. 

We also want to invite all those in our community to come and share. Should you be interested in reading a favorite story or singing a song about friendship in English or Spanish, please reach out to Silvia at silvia@oneworldproject.org.

There is a suggested donation of $25 per family, but we hope that you'll give only what you can -- more if you are able, and less if you are not. We can't wait to share this evening with you!

Location

One World Project

302 Vanderbilt Street

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://www.oneworldproject.org/ 

https://www.facebook.com/oneworldproject.org/ 

https://www.instagram.com/oneworldprojectbk 

joanne@oneworldproject.org

phone (718) 435-2840
fax (315) 293-3663

 

NEW SATURDAY CLASSES AT CYNTHIA KING DANCE STUDIO AND NEW ADDITIONAL LOCATION

 

NEW Spring Seasonal Classes on Saturdays! Starting March 8

SATURDAYS March 8 - April 12 10am Pre K Dance & 11am ages 9+ Contemporary / Ballet MORE DETAILS Our registration process begins with an in-person meeting

SCHEDULE NOW

ANNOUNCING NEW ADDITIONAL LOCATION! 254 East 8th St. Brooklyn, NY 11218 (only 4 blocks away from our East 5th home)

Text to 718-521-4043
Or e-mail to info@cynthiakingdance.com with any questions.

 

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COSTUME SWAP AND HALLOWEEN PARTY (FREE)

Costume Swap

Friday, October 11th

5:00 p.m. to 6:00  p.m.

 

Join Tea Time Tactics for its fourth annual costume swap on Friday, October 11th, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00  p.m. Bring the costume in advance; drop it off today through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The costume swap will take place at the Tea Time Tactics Halloween party, which will also feature games, crafts, slime, snacks, tricks, and treats.

Location

Tea Time Tactics

1293 Prospect Avenue

near Greenwood Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

Ttimetactics@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/Tea-Time-Tactics-106441785474974 

https://www.teatimetactics.com/

https://www.instagram.com/teatimetactics/

 

BACKPACK GIVEAWAY AT ALBEMARLE PLAYGROUND THIS WEEK

 

 

Backpack Giveaway

Thursday, August 22nd, 11:00 a.m. until....

 

From New York City Councilmember Shahana Hanif (District 39):

"Our backpack distribution continues! Join us at Albemarle Playground in Kensington on Thursday, August 22 at 11 AM. It’s crucial for every student to have the supplies they need to start the school year prepared and confident. We’re here to help make that happen!"

First-come, first-served, while supplies last. The child must be present to receive a backpack. One backpack will be given to each school-aged child.

 

Location

Albemarle Playground

McDonald Avenue, between Albemarle Road and Caton Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn

(enter the children's playground from McDonald Avenue)

FREE BABY MUSIC CLASS

Free Baby Music Class

Saturday, July 20th

8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

 

A free music gathering for babies and children up to age seven, courtesy of the Joanne Riel's Flying Teapot, on Saturday, July 20th, at 8:30 a.m. Bring a blanket to sit on.

 

Location

East Fourth Street Community Garden

171 E. 4th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

  
 

LGBTQIA+ AND QUESTIONING YOUTH COMMUNITY GROUP (FREE)

Rainbow Connection

Sunday, March 24th

11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

 

The community group Rainbow Connection offers LGBTQIA+ and questioning youth a safe and accepting environment for engaging in lively conversation and participating in crafts.

The group will meet at The Craft Salon on Sunday, March 24th, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Fifteen participants between the ages of 0 months and 18+ years can be accommodated.

Children who are age six or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Children who are age seven or older can attend on their own.

Craft Salon staff member Austin Tabor will be the instructor.

Register at https://www.hisawyer.com/the-craft-salon-studio/schedules/activity-set/667754.

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Location

The Craft Salon Studio

625 Church Avenue

between Ocean Parkway and E. 7th Street

Kensington, Brooklyn

(917) 324-8290

dari@thecraftsalonstudio.com

https://thecraftsalonstudio.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Thecraftsalonstudio

https://www.instagram.com/thecraftsalon/

https://www.tiktok.com/@the_craft_salon_ny

 

LGBTQIA+ AND QUESTIONING YOUTH COMMUNITY GROUP (FREE)

Rainbow Connection

Sunday, January 28th

11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

 

From The Craft Salon: 

This is our monthly meeting for LGBTQIA+ questioning youth and their allies. All ages. Kids aged 7 and up may be dropped off, younger kids may be accompanied by an adult. Led by our queer art teacher extraordinaire Austin Tabor, we craft a little, chat a little, and laugh a lot.

 

This is a free group but you must register to attend here: https://www.hisawyer.com/the-craft-salon-studio/schedules/activity-set/595619

Rainbow Connection offers LGBTQIA+ and questioning youth a safe and accepting environment for engaging in lively conversation.

 

The group will meet at The Craft Salon on Sunday, January 28th, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fifteen participants between the ages of 0 months and 18+ years can be accommodated.

 

Dari Litchman and Austin Tabor will facilitate the meeting.

 

Register at https://www.hisawyer.com/the-craft-salon-studio/schedules/activity-set/595619.

Location

The Craft Salon Studio

625 Church Avenue

between Ocean Parkway and E. 7th Street

Kensington, Brooklyn

(917) 324-8290

dari@thecraftsalonstudio.com

https://thecraftsalonstudio.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Thecraftsalonstudio

https://www.instagram.com/thecraftsalon/

https://www.tiktok.com/@the_craft_salon_ny

 

WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE FOR P.S. 130 FAMILIES IN NEED

A message from the P.S. 130 PTA:

Each year, PS 130 families join together to ensure that every child in our school has all their needs met this winter.

 

Families in need register to receive bags of requested items donated by our community, so that no child goes without. This year we expect as many as 100 children to register -- we REALLY need your help to fill that many bags!

 

Just as in years past, the PTA will deliver a “winter warmth” package of a coat, boots or shoes, a hat and gloves to families that request it.

 

We will also give the families an additional gift card so they can purchase their child’s “needs and wants” directly -- items like toys, books, games, pjs, clothing, bedding, and more.

 

If your family is in a position to help, please give generously, [https://secure.givelively.org/donate/ps-130-parkside-pta/ps-130-pta-holiday-gift-drive-2023], as the need in our community is great!

 

Donations will be gratefully accepted until this Saturday, December 9th.

 

The P.S. 130 Lower School is located at 70 Ocean Parkway, at the corner of Fort Hamilton Parkway. The Upper School is at 713 Caton Avenue, between E. 7th and E. 8th streets.

HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE BY BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 7

 

Community Board 7 welcomes donations of new, unwrapped toys for children (infants to 18-year-olds) for its annual Holiday Toy Drive.

 

Toys will be accepted at the board office until Wednesday, December 20th. The office is open Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, contact the board office by calling (718) 854-0003 or sending an e-mail to bk07@cb.nyc.gov.

 

Community Board 7 covers Windsor Terrace, South Slope, Greenwood Heights, and Sunset Park.

Location

Community Board 7 office

4201 4th Avenue

entrance: 43rd Street and 4th Avenue

Sunset Park, Brooklyn 

phone: (718) 854-0003

fax: (718) 436-1142

bk07 @ cb.nyc.gov

http://www1.nyc.gov/site/brooklyncb7/index.page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brooklyn-Community-Board-7/195263140637225

 

BOOK DRIVE COLLECTION FOR KIDS IN NYC

 

From Archina D'Agostino:

Hello neighbors.

My family is hosting a book collection/drive for Brooklyn Book Bodega.

[The mission of Brooklyn Book Bodega is to increase the number of 100+ book homes for kids 0-18 in NYC. Brooklyn Book Bodega provides access to and ownership of books, builds community, and creates a passion for learning through free events and literacy-based community programming.]

Books can be dropped off at 62 East 3rd Street. 

 

Please no broken or missing pages.

No textbooks
No encyclopedias
No activity books
No religious books
 

We can make some pickups if that helps as well.

Any questions email archina@outlook.com or text 917 453 7067-

Archina D'Agostino-

RAINBOW CONNECTION MEETING FOR LGBTQIA+ AND QUESTIONING YOUTH (FREE)

 

Rainbow Connection

Sunday, November 12th

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

 

From The Craft Salon: 

"Join us for our Rainbow Connection meeting for LGBTQIA + questioning youth community meeting. Kids 6 and under should be accompanied by an adult. Older kids may bring an ally if they wish. We will be crafting and conversing!" 

Rainbow Connection is a free community group that offers LGBTQIA+ and questioning youth a safe and accepting environment for engaging in lively conversation.

 

Rainbow Connection will meet at The Craft Salon on Sunday, November 12th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Twelve participants between the ages of 0 months and 18+ years can be accommodated. Dari Litchman and Austin Tabor will facilitate the meeting.

 

Register at https://www.hisawyer.com/the-craft-salon-studio/schedules/activity-set/561050.

Location

The Craft Salon Studio

625 Church Avenue

between Ocean Parkway and E. 7th Street

Kensington, Brooklyn

(917) 324-8290

dari@thecraftsalonstudio.com

https://thecraftsalonstudio.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Thecraftsalonstudio

https://www.instagram.com/thecraftsalon/

https://www.tiktok.com/@the_craft_salon_ny