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# Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Week: Chess Competition, Yoga, Community Meetings & More
- URL: https://bklyner.com/things-to-do-in-southern-brooklyn-this-week-chess-competition-yoga-community-meetings-more-sheepshead-bay/
- Published: 2015-11-16T18:33:19.000Z
- Updated: 2015-11-16T18:33:19.000Z
- Author: Alex Ellefson
- Tags: free flu shots, health insurance, #API-Imported

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Lots to do in southern Brooklyn this week. Check out the book store going on to raise money for the Sheepshead Bay Library. There is also a digital camera tutorial, a yoga exercise, free flu shots, a smoke alarm giveaway and mammogram screenings. There are also opportunities to get involved in the community with civic groups and a community board meeting.

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[**Friends Book Sale!**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/friends-book-sale-spend-y-sheepshead-bay-library-111615?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Daily, 1 – 6pm  
**Where:** Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street (Near Avenue Z)  
**What:** Support your local library by purchasing a book. There is a large selection of books from all genres. Proceeds go to support the Sheepshead Bay Library.  
**How much:** Prices are $1 – $3.  
**More info:** 718-368-1815

[**Smoke Alarm Giveaway**](/councilman-deutsch-promotes-fire-safety-through-smoke-alarm-giveaways/)  
**When:** Monday, November 16, 4 – 7pm  
**Where:** City Councilman Chaim Deutsch’s district office, 2401 Avenue U (Near East 24th Street)  
**What:** City Councilman Chaim Deutsch is sponsoring a smoke detector giveaway as part of the city’s [#GetAlarmedNYC](/spurred-by-tragic-midwood-fire-city-launches-largest-smoke-detector-giveaway-program-in-the-u-s/) initiative, the largest of it’s kind in the country.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** Call the district office at 718-368-9176.

[**Free Flu Shots**](/senator-golden-to-hold-free-flu-shot-events-this-month/)  
**When:** Tuesday, November 18, 10am – 1pm  
**Where:** Our Lady of Grace, 430 Avenue W  
**What:** Senator Marty Golden has sponsored free flu shots in partnership with Coney Island Hospital and the Visiting Nurse Services of New York.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** An appointment is necessary and can be made by calling Golden’s office at (718) 238-6044.

[**Learn About Health Insurance Plans**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/navigator-program-kings-highway-library-111715?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Tuesday, November 17, 12 – 7pm  
**Where:** Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Avenue (Near Kings Highway)  
**What:** Learn about qualified health insurance plans from trained and certified navigator.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-375-3037

[**Chess Club**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/chess-club-todd-seidman-kings-highway-library-111715?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Tuesday, November 17, 3 – 5pm  
**Where:** Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Avenue (Near Kings Highway)  
**What:** Sharpen your chess skills with other players. Open to all skill levels.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-375-3037

[**Digital Camera Basics**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/digital-camera-basics-kings-highway-library-111715?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Tuesday, November 17, 5:45 – 7:45pm  
**Where:** Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Avenue (Near Kings Highway)  
**What:** Learn to make beautiful images at this class that will teach you how to use all the features on your camera.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** Sign up for the class [here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-2015-kings-highway-free-bric-media-classes-tickets-17801340288?ref=bklyner.com).

[**Community Board 15 Meeting**](http://www.nyc.gov/html/bkncb15/html/meetings/calendar.shtml?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Tuesday, November 17, 7pm  
**Where:** Kingsborough Community College, 2001 Oriental Boulevard, Faculty Dining Room U112  
**What:** The members will be examining a plan to enlarge a building on Emmons Avenue, which is occupied by Prime Home Health Services, and also approve plans to reduce the amount of parking at the site by 12 spaces.  
**How much**: Free  
**More info:** Call Community Board office at 718-332-3008

[**Falun Dafa Exercise**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/falun-dafa-exercise-new-utrecht-library-111815?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Wednesday, November 18, 11am – 12pm  
**Where:** New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street (Near Bay 17th Street)  
**What:** Are you looking to relieve stress and find peace of mind? Participate in this meditation exercise.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-236-4086

[**Free Mammograms**](/councilman-deutsch-promotes-fire-safety-through-smoke-alarm-giveaways/)  
**When:** Wednesday, November 18, 2 – 4:30pm  
**Where:** City Councilman Chaim Deutsch’s district office, 2401 Avenue U (Near East 24th Street)  
**What:** The councilman will also be holding free digital mammograms and breast exams, in partnership with the American-Italian Cancer Foundation.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** To make an appointment, call 718-368-9176.

**Manhattan Beach Community Group Meeting**  
**When:** Wednesday, November 18, 7:30pm  
**Where:** P.S. 195, 131 Irwin Street (Near Hampton Avenue)  
**What:** Community Board 15’s chairman emeritus Maurice Kolodin will discuss how community board’s work and how their decisions affect the community.  
**How much:** Free