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Harvest Fest + Ice Skating

Enjoy two weekends of fall fun! Join the Harvest Festival kicking off October 24 and the start of the ice skating season on November 1. Enjoy pumkin picking, decorate your own jack-o-lantern, face painting, and costume contests for kids and dogs. Then lace up for the first skate of the season. Celebrate with free skate admission, mini-lessons, hockey clinics and much more!

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Annual Filmmaking Program for Youth

CAMBA LGBTQ+ Education and Acceptance Project (LEAP) is offering a free eight-week filmmaking and editing program for youth ages 15–20 living or studying in Brooklyn or Queens. The program runs from October 4 to November 22, 2025, with sessions held Saturdays from 12:00–5:00 PM at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center (1561 Bedford Avenue). Participants will receive production credits, a $20 gift card incentive per session (up to $160 total), MetroCards for travel, and an additional gift card for successful referrals.

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Alpha Academy Mentorship Program

Leadership and College Readiness program, which educates, empowers, and exposes young men of color, grades 9 through 12 from schools in Brooklyn to the skills, tools, behaviors, and role models necessary for success in life, leadership, and college. The goal of this program is to develop emotionally intelligent leaders by focusing on three levels of development: the individual, the individual in relation to others, and the individual in relation to society as a whole. Particular emphasis will be placed on Academic Excellence, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Professional Development, Etiquette, and Health and Wellbeing. Alpha Academy will discuss the College Admissions process, tips for a strong application, and how to utilize valuable resources when making the transition from high school to college. The program will run during the 2025-2026 school year, meeting in person one Saturday per month from 10 AM–1 PM, and periodic virtual sessions. There will also be occasional recreational activities and field trips. Permission forms will be provided.

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Fall 2025 Mentor Training Program for Young Women

PureLegacee is accepting applications for its 16-week Mentor Training Program, beginning October 14, 2025. This free program is open to young women ages 17–24. Participants receive mentorship training, trauma-informed coaching, life skills workshops, educational outings, and networking opportunities. Graduates are matched with mentees through Operation Crown Adjusters, PureLegacee’s Big Sister, Little Sister program, creating a cycle of empowerment for young women in Brooklyn. Program participants are given a stipend.

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Free Culinary Fundamentals Training Program in Brooklyn

This six-week program provides hands-on training in kitchen fundamentals, knife skills, baking, food safety, and sanitation. Participants also gain professional readiness skills, resume and interview prep, and support to take the NYC Food Protection Exam for lifetime certification. Graduates are connected to food industry jobs with employers such as Restaurant Associates @ Google, Eataly, Whole Foods, and Amy’s Bread. Average starting wage is $18.38/hour, with access to benefits and set schedules. Participants receive a $160 weekly stipend for five weeks, daily Metrocards, and job placement support through our employer network. Applicants must complete a short form and interview before enrollment. Available for Spanish speakers.

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