Saturday, May 16, 1:00-5:00pm 

for 16-24 year olds

• network
• acquire job readiness skills
• find out about employment & internship opportunities
• get your resume seen
• enjoy refreshments
• win prizes

Agenda
1:00pm: Opening Session with Guest Speakers
2:00 - 4:30pm: Civic and Job Skills Workshops
2:00 - 5:00pm: Opportunity Expo 

Here's who will be there (so far):      

Prospect Park Alliance Campaign for Summer Jobs Arts And Democracy Red Hook Justice Center Board of Elections Kings County District Attorney Reelworks

Good Shepherd Services  Opportunities for Tomorrow  NEW (Nontraditional Employment for Women)  Groundswell  Financial Counseling for Students ...and many more!

Learn more and rsvp on the event's Facebook page

Tuesday May 5th, 4:00-6:00pm
Red Hook Community Justice Center's Youth Summer Internships and Jobs Fair for young adults ages 14-21. Over 15 organizations and companies will be in attendance. Dress in business casual attire. Bring copies of your resume or CV if you have one. All are welcome! Location: Miccio Community Center, 110 West 9th Street.

Tuesday May 5, 6:30-8:30pm
RDHK loves PS15 Spring Gala to benefit PS15. Enjoy savory bites and socializing, cocktails, deserts and dancing. After party at Pioneer Works Center, 159 Pioneer Street. 

Thursday, May 7, 3:30-7:00pm
Free helmet fitting and giveaway hosted by the Department of Transportation on the plaza at Brooklyn Public Library's Central Library at Grand Army Plaza, while supplies last.

Saturday, May 9, 10:00am-5:00pm
  Bike the Branches! Explore Brooklyn through our network of 60 neighborhood libraries. Wrap up the day at the all new Bike the Branches Block Party closing celebration! Join us from 5-7pm for festivities including Smorgasburg food vendors, live music, awards and activities for participants of all ages!  Space is limited, so register today. Questions? [email protected]

Saturday, May 9, 6:00-9:00pm
Gowanus Marketplace: Explores the intersection of artistry and industry along the Gowanus Canal, featuring Gowanus-based artists, artisans, and makers in a re-imagined Old World marketplace. Location: Proteus Gowanus, 543 Union Street.

Saturday, May 9, 10:00am-4:00pm
  New York Bike Jumble. The bike jumble is a bicycle flea market where you can buy new and used bicycles, bicycle accessories, bicycle collectibles, clothing and other bicycle treasures. Bike prices start around $50 and go up from there. Location: The Old Stone House at Washington Park.

Saturday, May 9, 10:00am
Brooklyn PTAs Fun RUN for Public Schools in Prospect Park at BPS, 15th Street entrance.  The Brooklyn PTA Fun Run brings parents and students together in fund-raising and celebration of our local public schools. For more information, check out the Brooklyn PTA's website and register online for the race.

Friday, May 15, 6:30-10:00pm
The Waterfront Museum's Pirate Ball celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Historic Red Hook Barge. Have an eye patch in your closet you've been dying to use? Dreaming of plump oysters or lip-smacking BBQ, thirst-quenching rum punch, and local key lime pies on the pier at sunset? Tickets $75, proceeds to ensure the Barge is around and active for another 100 years. Location: The Red Hook Waterfront Museum Barge, 290 Conover Street.

Friday, May 15, 9:00am-4:30pm
Hosted by the Arab-American Family Support Center (AAFSC), The American-Italian Cancer Foundation's mobile, No-Cost Breast Cancer Screening Program which provides mammograms and clinical breast exams to uninsured and medically underserved women is scheduled to conduct screenings in the neighborhood. Call (877) 628-9090 to schedule an appointment. Location: outside AAFSC office, 150 Court Street

Saturday, May 16, 12:00-3:00pm
GrowNYC will host a Stop 'N Swap event where attendees can exchange items such as clothes, books, toys, shoes and housewares. Items should be clean and easy to carry (no furniture or other bulky things). Location: The Old Stone House at Washington Park.

Sunday, May 17, 10:00am-4:00pm
Protect your identity! Shred your personal papers for free at the 8th annual ShredFest. Arrive early, trucks available until 4:00pm or until they fill up. Location: Prospect Park, 3rd Street entrance at Prospect Park West.

Sunday, May 17, 12:00-5:30 pm
Please join us for the 56th Annual Park Slope Civic Council House Tour, a self-guided tour organized by the Park Slope Civic Council.  Tickets $20 in advance, online or from participating merchants. Starting Point: Poly Prep Lower School, 50 Prospect Park West (at 1st Street).

Sunday, May 17, 12:00-6:00pm
The Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair.  More than 200 local businesses are slated to take part in the Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair, on 5th Avenue between Sterling Place and 12th Street. Look for Solarize BrooklynCB6's table!

Tuesday, May 26th, 5:30-9:00pm
Sunset Swing XV is here! Celebrate the Southwest Brooklyn industrial business community at Sunset Swing! Enjoy open bar, light dinner, and live jazz music at the best networking event in Southwest Brooklyn! Purchase journal ads and tickets.
Location: Pioneer Works Center, 159 Pioneer Street.

Tuesday, May 26, 2:00-4:00pm
The NYU-Langone Cobble Hill will be hosting a Stroke Health Fair organized by the Comprehensive Stroke Care Center and Rusk Rehabilitation. The event will offer blood pressure readings, stroke risk screenings and other important health information. Location: 83 Amity Street.

Thursday, May 28, 7:00-10:00pm
ArtWorks: a Benefit for Arts Gowanus. Celebrate arts, artists, and the Gowanus neighborhood, and take home one piece of original artwork from a Gowanus artist. All while supporting the critical mission of Arts Gowanus to support, promote and advocate for artists and a sustainable local arts community. Location: 165 7th Street, Gowanus.

Saturday, May 30, 10:00am-5:00pm
Carroll Park Community Fair. Come out for a day of meeting and mingling with neighbors, volunteers and elected officials. Browse for housewares, books, music, clothes, jewelry, antiques and collectibles. Fun for kids and families. To reserve a space reach out to [email protected]