Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Meetings, Crafts And DIY Superheroes
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Manhattan Beach Neighborhood Association Meeting
When: Monday, June 1 at 8pm
Where: P.S. 195, 131 Irwin Street
What: Neighbors gather to discuss issues of local concern. The 61st Precinct Deputy Inspector Carlos Valdez is expected to speak about Manhattan Beach policing for the summer season. MBNA will also present a Community Service Award to Community Board 15 Chairperson Theresa Scavo.
How much: Free
More info: mbna.bklyn@gmail.com
Seashell Fantasy Crafts Exhibition
When: Daily, beginning Tuesday, June 2, from 10am to 6pm
Where: Homecrest Library, 2525 Coney Island Avenue
What: Artist Regina Auerbach exhibits her seashell fantasy crafts.
How much: Free
More info: Website
Sheepshead Bay – Plumb Beach Civic Meeting
When: Tuesday, June 2 at 7:45pm
Where: Waterford on the Bay, 2900 Bragg Street (between Emmons Avenue and the waterfront)
What: Neighbors meet to discuss local issues, including updates on the progress of homes repaired since Superstorm Sandy, reports from local elected officials, sanitation and quality of life concerns. Ample free parking.
How much: Free
More info: sbpbcivicassociation@hotmail.com
Jewish Super Hero Comics by Joshua Stulman
When: Reception is Tuesday, June 2 at 6pm; exhibit ongoing
Where: Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Avenue
What: Joshua Stulman’s artwork develops from issues found within the large diversity of the jewish community. His work exibits a deep love of figurative and traditional paintings and political content.
How much: Free
More info: Website
DIY: Dyker Superhero Training Camp
When: Wednesday, June 3 at 3pm
Where: Dyker Library, 8202 13th Avenue
What: Help create a Superhero Training Camp. What’s your vision? We’ve got the materials! You’ve got what it takes! Let’s go to work!
How much: Free
More info: Website
Final Workshop: Jamaica Bay Implementation Plan
When: Wednesday, June 3, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Carmine Carro Community Center in Marine Park, at Fillmore Avenue
What: Join NYC DOT, the Regional Plan Association, the National Parks Service, and the NYC Parks for the final round of workshops for the Jamaica Bay Implementation Plan. Share your thoughts, reactions, and input to the plan for the future of this 28-mile network of bicycle and pedestrian paths connecting parks, wetlands, and beaches surrounding Jamaica Bay.
How much: Free
More info: Website
New Utrecht Public Library Art Sale Fundraiser
When: Thursday, June 4 at 1pm
Where: New Utrecht Library at 1743 86th Street, downstairs
What: To raise funds for the library, the branch’s “friends” group is auctioning off “naturalistic and aesthetically pleasing” artworks made by several artists with many years of experience. This will include three large original Chinese brush paintings, and several original watercolors. They will also raffle off several smaller original paintings. All proceeds benefit the library’s programs.
How much: Free admission. Prices for artwork vary.
More info: Sonia Valentin, choyde@aol.com
Coney Island Hospital Community Advisory Board Annual Public Meeting
When: Thursday, June 4 at 6pm
Where: Coney Island Hospital, 2601 Ocean Parkway, 2nd flood auditorium
What: The advisory board of this public hospital, made up of neighbors and community leaders, will talk about new initiatives at the hospital. The institution’s leadership will be present to discuss the hospital’s “Future Vision,” take questions and respond to concerns.
How much: Free
More info: (718) 616-4125
ART Exhibition: AKO Summer Pop-Up Series
When: Thursday, June 4 at 7:30pm
Where: AKO Design Center, 315 Avenue U
What: Join AKO Design Center for the opening night of their art exhibition, a night of art, food and wine. Works from various local and global artists will be on display and available for purchase.
How much: Free with RSVP
More info: RSVP at info@akodesigncenter.com