Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn: The BITE 2015, Community Board Meetings, Sandy Survivor Town Hall
Poetry and Percussion at the Coney Island Library
When: Tuesday, May 26 at 4pm
Where: Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Avenue
What: Play drums and rap your favorite poems in this gathering meant primarily for teens.
How much: Free
More info: Website.
Community Board 15 Meeting
When: Tuesday, May 26 at 7pm
Where: Kingsborough Community College room U112 (Faculty dining room), 2001 Oriental Boulevard
What: Community Board 15, which covers Sheepshead Bay, Manhattan Beach, Gerritsen Beach and parts of Midwood, Marine Park and Gravesend, meets to discuss local issues and zoning items. This month’s agenda, which can be found here, includes sidewalk cafe licenses for Cherry Hill and Tsob-Tsobe, among other things. There will also be a presentation by the Department of City Planning on proposed Zoning Text Amendment on Quality and Affordable Housing.
How much: Free
More info: Website.
Merchants Meeting to Discuss Sheepshead Summer Stroll
When: Wednesday, May 27 at 10am
Where: Wheeler’s Restaurant, 1705 Sheepshead Bay Road
What: The final business owner planning session for this weekend’s Sheepshead Summer Stroll. Business owners are invited to come, learn about the event, devise plans and coordinate with event staff.
How much: Free
More info: SheepsheadBayMerchants@gmail.com
Sandy Survivors Town Hall
When: Wednesday, May 27 at 7pm
Where: P.S. 195, 131 Irwin Street at Hampton Avenue
What: Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz and Councilman Chaim Deutsch join with the Manhattan Beach Community Group will gather to discuss issues include future flood plans, flood insurance rates and homeowner protection, among other things. Representatives from the Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA and other relevant agencies are expected.
How much: Free
More info: (718) 200-1845
Free Legal Services At Councilman David Greenfield’s Office
When: Wednesday, May 27, 10am to 3pm
Where: Councilman David Greenfield’s Office, 4424 16 Avenue
What: The councilman is teaming up with New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) to get his constituents free legal help. Attorneys will be on hand to offer free confidential legal advice related to government programs like Medicaid, Medicare, food stamps, housing, and other public assistance programs. Call to set up a 45-minute appointment.
How much: Free
More info: (718) 853 2704
Community Board 13 Meeting
When: Wednesday, May 27 at 7pm
Where: Coney Island Hospital auditorium, 2nd floor, 2601 Ocean Parkway
What: Community Board 13 covers Brighton Beach, Coney ISland, Gravesend and parts of Bensonhurst. 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.
Creative Aging: Our Stories Told
When: Thursday, May 28 at 11am
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street
What: Come and join Annie Montgomery in a nine session memoir and oral history workshop series that will culminate in a final sharing event. Each participant will discover the story they most want to tell from their life.
How much: Free
More info: Website. Call (718) 236-1760. Sessions began in April.