Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Week: Chess Competition, Yoga, Community Meetings & More
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.
Send us your own event listing by posting it for free on our new event calendar, or using our classifieds site, EverythingBK.
Friends Book Sale!
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
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 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
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
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
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
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.
Community Board 15 Meeting
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
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
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