Events

NYC Department for the Aging (NYC Aging) is inviting community residents, community partners, advocates, and other interested parties to attend the 2024-2025 Annual Plan Summary Public Hearings. This is an opportunity to comment on the plan or provide testimony on issues affecting NYC’s older adults. To register, email: testimony@aging.nyc.gov If you cannot attend, you can […]

Join the NYC Charter Revision Commission for an explanation of the five proposals on your ballot this Novembre, and a chance to ask questions before you go to the polls. All members of the public are welcome to attend the virtual session and can register at the link below. RSVP Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7dNYjfblQkK9V4VI_7SLGA#/registration

In Partnership with Lauren Seeley and Death Project Manager TalkDeath’s Cemetery Scavenger Hunt encourages people to appreciate and learn about local cemeteries and their histories through a guided search of the grounds. Community members learn about memorial iconography and history, connect with their community, spend time with friends and loved ones, and reflect on mortality.

Rain or shine! Free family-friendly, intergenerational celebration of Brooklyn’s African and Asian diaspora voices on this year’s theme of Nourish Nourish yourselves and the community through dance, music, community music-making, participatory puppet theatre, aromatherapy, art installations, mixed-media crafting, Malian and Japanese indigo dyeing stations, and lots of beautiful giveaways. Food and beverages will be available

Games / Fun / Free Dental Screenings Dress as your favorite book character!

A festive fall afternoon at the library, featuring family-friendly crafts, gardening activities and local artists. All ages welcome. Program will take place inside in the event of rain. More information and to register: www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/flatbush-library-harvest-flatbush-library-20251025-1200am

Shred it, don’t spread it! Safely dispose of old papers while helping to keep East Flatbush clean, secure and free of clutter. No registration needed – first come first served 718-414-1222 / eastflatbushfec@risingground.org

Take a second look at the creatures that give you the creeps, you may find you like them! Participate in fun activities and experiments that will make your spine tingle at Prospect Park Alliance’s Creepy Crawly Halloween. Owl Pellet Dissection, 10 am-1 pmParticipants will have the opportunity to pick apart owl pellets, masses of undigested

Join families from all over Brooklyn for a 3.3 mile walk/run/scoot  – Live music – Community fun If you need financial assistance to attend, email districty39@council.nyc.gov

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: October 18 to 25 Webinar for parents, tenants, community residents, and agency staff. This year’s theme, “Healthy Communities Start with Lead-Safe Homes,” reminds us of the importance of ensuring safe living spaces for children and highlights our shared commitment to preventing lead poisoning. Lead is a harmful metal that can