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# Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Week: General Elections, Movies & Sandy Recovery Workshops
- URL: https://bklyner.com/things-to-do-in-southern-brooklyn-this-week-general-elections-movies-sandy-recovery-workshops-sheepshead-bay/
- Published: 2015-11-02T19:42:09.000Z
- Updated: 2015-11-02T19:42:09.000Z
- Author: Alex Ellefson
- Tags: bay democrats, brighton beach library, gerritsen beach library, kings bay library, kings highway library, manhattan beach neighborhood assocation, New Utrecht Library, new york general elections, #API-Imported

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Lots of things to do in southern Brooklyn this week. If you’re registered to vote, be sure to turn out for the general election this Tuesday. There are also several civic group meetings, an art exhibit, exercises and a sandy recovery workshop for small businesses. Should be a busy week!

Send us your own event listing by posting it for free on[ our new event calendar](/calendar/), or using our classifieds site, [EverythingBK](http://www.everythingbk.com/?ref=bklyner.com).

[**Friends Book Sale!**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/friends-book-sale-spend-y-sheepshead-bay-library-110315?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

**Manhattan Beach Neighborhood Association Meeting**  
**When:** Monday, November 2, 7:30pm  
**Where:** PS 195, 131 Irwin Street (Near Hampton Avenue)  
**What:** Mark D. Entin, a certified public accountant, will be discussing home appraisal in Manhattan Beach.  
**How much:** Free

[**General Elections**](/new-yorks-general-elections-are-tomorrow-heres-what-you-need-to-know/)  
**When:** Tuesday, November 3, 6am – 9pm  
**Where:** Find your polling location [here](http://yourfuckingpollingplace.com/?ref=bklyner.com#yuvb).  
**What:** There are a couple of important races going on for seats in the state legislature. Show up to the polls to cast your vote!  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** Check out our handy voter guide [here](/new-yorks-general-elections-are-tomorrow-heres-what-you-need-to-know/).

**[Blood Pressure Screening](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/positive-aging-health-and-kings-bay-library-110315?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Tuesday, November 3, 12:30 – 1pm  
**Where:** Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue (near Avenue W)  
**What:** Have an experienced nurse check your blood pressure.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-368-1709

[**Positive Aging: Alzheimer’s Awareness**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/positive-aging-health-dis-kings-bay-library-110315?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Tuesday, November 3, 12:30 – 1pm  
**Where:** Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue (Near Avenue W)  
**What:** Learn more information about how to cope with Alzheimer’s disease at this workshop led by NORC or a visiting nurse representative.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-368-1709

**[Quilting: Learn and Share Ideas](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/quilting-gerritsen-beach-library-110315?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Tuesday, November 3, 2 – 7pm  
**Where:** Gerritsen Beach Library, 2808 Gerritsen Avenue  
**What:** Come share tips and advice with other quilters at this event hosted by the Brooklyn Quilter’s Guild. Be sure to bring your own materials.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-368-1435

[**Chess Club**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/chess-workshop-kings-highway-library-110315?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Tuesday, November 3, 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

**Sheepshead Bay/Plumb Beach Civic Meeting**  
**When:** Tuesday, November 3, 7:45pm  
**Where:** The Waterford on the Bay, 2900 Bragg Street (Near Emmons Avenue)  
**What:** Listen to elected officials and local police officers provide updates on the community. Find out more information about Sandy recovery efforts and the Mayor’s zoning proposal for the area.  
**How much:** Free

[**Falun Dafa Exercise**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/falun-dafa-exercise-new-utrecht-library-110415?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Wednesday, November 4, 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

[**Movies at the Library: The Age of Adaline**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/movies-library-age-adadli-brighton-beach-library-110415?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Wednesday, November 4, 1:30 – 3:30pm  
**Where:** Brighton Beach Library, 16 Brighton First Road (Near Brighton Beach Avenue)  
**What:** Hang out in your local library for a free screening of [The Age of Adaline](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1655441/?ref=bklyner.com), a movie about a woman who becomes ageless after an accident. But the eternal life she’s settled into gets complicated after she meets a man.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-946-2917

[**Small Business Resiliency Workshop**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-resiliency-workshop-coney-island-11415-tickets-18688859883?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Wednesday, October 4, 5:30pm  
**Where:** Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Avenue (Near West 19th Street  
**What:** The New York City Department of Small Business Services and the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery will be holding an information workshop about opportunities and resources for small business owners to better prepare for future emergencies  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** You must register in advance [here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-resiliency-workshop-coney-island-11415-tickets-18688859883?ref=bklyner.com).

**[Art Exhibit Reception](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/living-nature-hilda-green-kings-highway-library-110415?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Wednesday, November 4, 6 – 7:45pm  
**Where:** Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Avenue (Near Kings Highway)  
**What:** Check out the reception for artist Hilda Green Demsky’s art exhibit, “Living with Nature.”  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-375-3037

**Bay Democrats Meeting**  
**When:** Wednesday, November 4, 7pm  
**Where:** 2506 Coney Island Avenue, second floor (Near Avenue V)  
**What:** Jerry Greenwald, managing editor of the Jewish Press, will be discussing issues of importance to the New York’s Jewish community. An analysis of this week’s general election will also be on the agenda.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** Email [baydemocrats@gmail.com](mailto:baydemocrats@gmail.com).