Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Storytelling, Quilting And Community Meetings

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Moth Storytelling
When: Tuesday, June 9, 10:30am to 12:30pm
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street
What: Learn how to turn stories of your life into something extraordinary. At the center of each performance is, of course, the story – and The Moth‘s directors work with each storyteller to find, shape and present it. This program is for adults. The Moth is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling.
How much: Free
More info: Website.

Quilting: Learn and Share Ideas
When: Tuesday, June 9 at 2:00pm – 7:30pm
Where: Gerritsen Beach Library, 2808 Gerritsen Avenue
What: Learn to quilt and share quilting ideas. Bring your own materials.
How much: Free.
More info: Website.

All Things Food
When: Wendesday, June 10 at 2pm
Where: Gravesend Library, 303 Avenue X
What:  Join neighbors for this innovative program for lovers of food, cooking, baking, recipes, etc. The topic this month is “Cereal–Get it Out of the Box!”
How much: Free.
More info: Website.

Book Discussion: One Last Thing Before I Go
When: Wednesday, June 10 at 3pm
Where: Brighton Beach Library, 16 Brighton First Road
What: Drew Silver has begun to accept that life isn’t going to turn out as he expected. His fleeting fame as the drummer for a one-hit wonder rock band is nearly a decade behind him. His ex-wife is about to marry a terrific guy. And his Princeton-bound teenage daughter Casey has just confided in him that she’s pregnant—because Silver is the one she cares least about letting down.
How much: Free
More info: Website.

Community Education Council District 20 Meeting
When: Wednesday, June 10 at 6pm
Where: P.S./I.S. 229, 1400 Benson Avenue
What: CEC District 20, which advises the DOE on community school issues at schools in Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Gravesend and Dyker Heights, will meet to discuss school issues of local concern. Light refreshments will be served.
How much: Free
More info: CEC District 20’s website.

Growing a Wild Brooklyn
When: Thursday, June 11 from 9am-5pm
Where: Ryan Visitor Center at Floyd Bennett Field
What: Get first look at this new exhibit, Growing a Wild Brooklyn & Queens, which features student photography, art and literary works—as part of a collaborative effort between the National Park Service, National Wildlife Foundation and National Park Foundation, among others.
How much: Free
More info: Call (718) 338-3799 for information and reservations.

Job Readiness & Resume Help
When: Thursday, June 11, from 3pm-6:30pm
Where: Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Avenue
What: Help with writing resume. For ESOL & Pre-HSE students only. Registration required.
How much: Free
More info: Website.

Community Board 11 Meeting
When: Thursday, June 11 at 7:30pm
Where: Bensonhurst Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, 1740 84th Street
What: Community Board 11 covers Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Gravesend, Dyker Heights and parts of Borough Park. The meeting is an opportunity to discuss local issues important to residents, and convey sentiments to city agencies and elected officials.
How much: Free
More info: Website.