Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Week: Dealing With Memory Loss, Free Legal Help
Stay up to date on community happenings, cultural events and other free or otherwise affordably priced goings-ons in your community. For even more things to do around Brooklyn, or to add your own upcoming event (some of which we’ll feature in this roundup in the future!), check out our calendar.
Free legal help
When: Monday, December 12 and Monday, December 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: New Utrecht Library at 1743 86th Street
What: NYCitizenship free legal help. Registration required
How much: FREE
More info: (718) 236-4086
Children’s book-reading
When: Tuesday December 13 at 7 p.m.
Where: 7420 4th Avenue, the Bay Ridge Preparatory Upper School
What: Doors open at 6 p.m. for art gallery and refreshments. Children’s book-reading at 6:30 p.m. on stage
How much: FREE
More info: (718) 833-5839 / appaterson@bayridgeprep.org
The crochet/knit club
When: Wednesdays, December 14, 21, and 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: New Utrecht Library at 1743 86th Street
What: Crocheters and knitters come join the New Utrecht Crochet/Knit Club to make beautiful blankets for our Vets. Don’t know how? We’ll teach you! Supplies included.
How much: FREE
More info: (718) 236-4086
Memory loss and family caregiver support
When: Wednesday, December 14 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: The Norwegian Christian Home at 1250 67th Street
What: What you need to know: A special program presented by NYU Langone Medical Center. Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias family support program. Panelists: Dr. Mary Mittelman, Director, Dr. Joshua Chodosh, Co-Director & Cynthia Epstein, LCSW, Clinical Supervisor. Topics to be discussed: When is forgetting a problem? Adjusting to the “new normal” when your family member has a memory disorder. Benefits of support for family members: what research has taught us. How our program can help: support, information and resources. Q&A. Light refreshments to follow
How much: FREE
More info: For more information or to RSVP contact us at (646) 754-2277 or family.support@nyumc.org
Community Education Council District 21 December meeting and pre-k and kindergarten enrollment workshop
When: Wednesday, December 14 at 5 p.m.
Where: 350 Avenue X
What: Learn the application process and timeline, find out what to look for on a school tour, and tour P.S. 216’s pre-k and kindergarten classrooms. A light dinner will be provided as well as a free goody bag for incoming kindergarteners.
How much: FREE
More info: CEC21@schools.nyc.gov
Community Education Council District 20 December meeting
When: Wednesday, December 14 at 6 p.m.
Where: P.S. 69 at 6302 9th Street
What: Business and calendar meeting. Discussion topics including honoring finalists in the Respect For All Essay and Poster Contest and the appointment of P.S./I.S. 30 Assistant Principal Zaher Idriss
How much: FREE
More info: (718) 759-3921
High School Equivalency (HSE) Preparation
When: Thursday, December 15 at 5 p.m.
Where: Coney Island Library at 1901 Mermaid Avenue
What: Free pre-hse (formerly “Pre-GED” classes) for adults 17 and older. Begin your HSE preparation at Brooklyn Public Library. Practice reading, writing and math skills critical for HSE success. Individuals should plan on staying three hours for testing and enrollment. Please bring a pen. High school discharge papers are required for 17 year olds. Program may request proof of age.
How much: FREE
More info: (718) 265-3220
Ongoing
Land use clinic
When: The third Thursday of every month from 3 to 4 p.m.
Where: 8018 5th Avenue B
What: Free monthly land use clinic sponsored and hosted by Councilmember Vincent Gentile
How much: FREE
More info: Call (718) 748-5200 for your appointment
The New Utrecht Book Making Writers Guild
When: Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: The 2nd floor meeting room at the New Utrecht Library on 1743 86th Street
What: Attention all teen authors! Join us every Wednesday as we explore book making techniques and learn about the creative writing process. Ages 13 and up
How much: FREE
More info: Call (718) 236-4086 for more information
Storytime at the New Utrecht Library
When: Saturday storytime is on Saturdays from 11 to 11:30 a.m.; Babies and Books will be Thursdays from 11 to 11:30 a.m.; Story Play will be on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 2 p.m.
Where: The New Utrecht Library on 1743 86th Street
What: Saturday storytime is appropriate for all ages; Babies and Books is appropriate for children aged birth to 18 months; Story Play is appropriate for children birth to 5 years
How much: FREE
More info: Call (718) 236-4086