Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Weekend: Coastal Clean Up, Parachute Jump Lighting, Pet Blessings
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Community Board 15 Meeting
When: Thursday, September 17, 7pm
Where: Kingsborough Community College, 2001 Oriental Boulevard, in the faculty dining room
What: Come speak your mind and meet elected official and members of law enforcement. There will be time to hear residents’ concerns and discuss various committee reports.
How much: Free
Coney Island Parachute Jump Lighting
When: Friday, September 18, 7pm
Where: The Riegelmann Boardwalk, near West 19th Street
What: Councilman Mark Treyger will once again team up with Zamperla and advocates — including Frankie’s Mission — to host the lighting of Coney Island’s iconic Parachute Jump to raise awareness of childhood cancer.
How much: Free
More info: Website
Pet Blessings & Bake Sale At New Utrecht Reformed Church
When: Saturday, September 19, 2pm – 4pm
Where: New Utrecht Reformed Church, 1827 84th Street
What: Pet-owners, young and old, are invited to get their furry friends blessed on the front lawn of New Utrecht Reformed Church with Guest Pastor E.J. Emerson. The event, which will also feature a baked goods and jewelry sale. The annual event is held in remembrance of Saint Francis of Assisi, who was known for his love for all living creatures.
How much: Free
More info: Website
Water Color Portraits by Albert Massimi
When: Saturday, September 19, 10am – 8pm
Where: Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Avenue
What: Albert Massimi paints directly from life and from the heart in order to capture the essence of the extraordinary wonders of the natural world, particularly flowers.
How much: Free
More info: Website
Friends Book Sale & Flea Market
When: Saturday, September 19, 10am – 4pm
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street
What: Start your spring cleaning early and donate all of your unwanted items to the Friends of Sheepshead Bay Library group! They are accepting useable household items, clothing, books, toys, jewelry, toys, decorative arts & crafts, and more. All profits go towards the Sheepshead Bay Library. The book sale includes a large selection of fiction and non-fiction books, books for children, books for young adults, DVDs, CDs and other media, ranging in price from $1 to $3.
How much: $1 – $3
More info: Website
Coastal Clean Up At Kaiser Park
When: Saturday, September 19, 8am – 12pm
Where: Kaiser Park, Bayview Avenue entrance
What: The Wildlife Conservation Society’s New York Aquarium Education Department and Partnerships for Parks’ Catalyst Program are looking for volunteers to help them collect, identify, and clean up litter along the shoreline of Kaiser Park.
How much: Free
More info: Website
Bensonhurst Greenmarket
When: Sunday, September 20, 9am-4pm
Where: Milestone Park, 18th Avenue, between 81st and 82nd Street.
What: The award-winning farmers’ market is back! Lookout for free cooking demonstrations and delicious, organic, farm-fresh produce all day. The market will be open in the 18th Avenue park every Sunday until November 22.
How much: Free
Feast Of Saint Finbar
When: Sunday, September 20, 12pm
Where: Saint Finbar Catholic Church, 138 Bay 20th Street
What: All are invited to the Feast of Saint Finbar, celebrating church’s 135th Anniversary serving the people of Bath Beach and Bensonhurst. Immediately following the service, parishioners will participate in a procession through the community.
More info: Website.