Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Week: Mask Making, Halloween Harvest, New Zoning Proposal
Lots of fun and important things going on this week. Community Board 15 will be hearing the Department of City Planning’s new zoning proposal for the area. There is also a mask making workshop, a book sale, and of course, the Halloween Harvest. Have a great week!
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Luna Park’s Halloween Harvest
When: Saturday, September 26 – November 1, all day
Where: Luna Park, 1000 Surf Avenue
What: The amusement park’s annual fall festival will feature story telling, a pumpkin patch, balloon art, crafts, s’mores, doggie parades, karaoke, and more.
How much: Free
More info: Website
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
Flu Shots at Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz’s Office
When: Tuesday, October 13, 10am – 1pm
Where: Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz’s district office, 1800 Sheepshead Bay Road (Near Emmons Avenue)
What: Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz will be providing free flu shots at his office. You must schedule an appointment in advance.
How much: Free
More info: Schedule an appointment by calling the district office at 718-743-4078.
Health Presentation: Breast Cancer Awareness
When: Tuesday, October 13, 12:30 – 1pm
Where: Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue (Near Avenue W)
What: A NORC representative will provide information about breast cancer and prevention.
How much: Free
More info: 718-368-1709
Movie at the Library: Woman in Gold
When: Tuesday, October 13, 3 – 5pm
Where: Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue (Near Avenue W)
What: Curl up in the library and enjoy a screening of Woman in Gold, about an elderly Jewish woman’s journey to retrieve family valuables stolen by the Nazis during World War II.
How much: Free
More info: 718-368-1709
Homeowner Insurance Review Workshop
When: Tuesday, October 13, 6 – 8pm
Where: ShortFront Y, 3300 Coney Island Avenue (Near the boardwalk)
What: This workshop, put on by the Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City, will cover the basics of understanding your homeowner, flood and rental insurance policy.
How much: Free
More info: To RSVP, call Elizabeth Malone at 212-519-2571 or email elizabeth_malone@nhsnyc.org.
Community Board 15 Meeting
When: Tuesday, October 13, 7pm
Where: Kingsborough Community College, 2001 Oriental Boulevard, Faculty Dining Room U112
What: Members of the Department of City Planning will be presenting the new zoning proposal for Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen and Manhattan Beach. The plan would allow for larger buildings and eliminate some of the parking requirements for new developments. Don’t miss this opportunity to give input on the proposal.
How much: Free
More info: Call Community Board office at 718-332-3008
Yoga at the Park
When: Wednesday, October 14, 9 – 10am
Where: Marine Park, near East 33rd Street and Avenue U
What: Residents 60 years of age and over are invited to this exercise event promoting health and peace of mind.
How much: Free
More info: 718-760-6999
Creative Aging: Mask Making
When: Thursday, October 15, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street (Near Bay 17th Street)
What: Learn how to make beautiful paper mache masks at this eight-week course.
How much: Free
More info: To register, call 718236-4086.
Falun Dafa Exercise
When: Wednesday, October 14, 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