Weekday Events

The Secret Science Club: Swimming with the Fishes
Step into liquid with ichthyologist and explorer Melanie Stiassny as she plunges into the heart of darkness. Described by Joseph Conrad as an immense snake uncoiled, with its head in the sea . . . and its tail lost in the depths of the land, the Congo is home to the deepest river waters on Earth, raging rapids, and hidden submarine canyons. Such mysterious depths shelter astonishingly strange creatures, ranging from blind fishes to truly monstrous needle-toothed carnivores. Come and listen to some fishy Q & A! Tuesday, November 9. Doors at 7:15 p.m. Event at 8 p.m. Free. 149 7th Street, The Bell House.

4th Annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Neighbors Helping Neighbors welcomes you to join us as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary Benefit Bash at Union Hall on Monday. It will be a special event for everyone to acknowledge the thousands of Sunset Park and Brooklyn residents that have been have helped over the years, and look forward to all the important work to come in the future. Complimentary food and drink, a silent auction, and a special V.I.P. lounge with live entertainment will be provided! Monday, November 8. 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Use link above for tickets. 702 Union Street, Union Hall.

Writing War: Fiction and Memoir by Veterans
Brooklyn Reading Works at the Old Stone House presents Writing War: Fiction and Memoir by Veterans of Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan including Matt Gallagher, author of Kaboom, Embracing the Suck in a Savage Little War,Juri Jurjevics, Roy Scranton, Philip Klay and Jacob Siegel. A $5 suggested donation includes refreshments and wine. Stay around afterward for the Q & A! Thursday, November 11. 8 p.m. $5 donation. 336 3rd Street, The Old Stone House.

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The Life of Che Guevara
To many Che Guevara is the premier example of a true revolutionary leader; to others, however, he is simply a terrorist and a murderer. This presentation will explore the life of Che, providing a historical perspective and insight on both the man he was and the legendary icon he would become. All are welcome. Tuesday, November 9. 7:30 p.m. $5 with RSVP (use link above). 84 Havemeyer Street, No-Space.

Windsor Terrace Alliance Meeting
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz will be at the next meeting of the Windsor Terrace Alliance. Snacks will be provided by Brooklyn Commune, the food shop/cafe that will be opening soon at 601 Greenwood Avenue at Prospect Avenue. All are welcome to attend! Thursday, November 11. 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. 500 19th Street, Bishop Ford High School.

G&T Parent Informational Forum
In late October, parents who applied before the 2010 deadline for upper grades G & T placement will learn their placements. If you or someone you know wants to know more about G & T, there is an upcoming informational forum to help acquaint you with the process. Everyone is welcome to attend the forum to find out more on gifted and talented information pertaining to schools. Tuesday, November 9. 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Free. 153 35th Street, Sunset Park High School.