Weekday Events

Yes We Can Book Signing and Slide Show
PS 107 invites you to an exclusive, first-in-the-nation slideshow, Q&A, and book signing with Scout Tufankjian, artist and author of “Yes We Can: Barack Obama’s History-Making Presidential Campaign.” You can buy tickets here.
Tuesday, December 16. 7-9 p.m. $15. PS 107, 1301 8th Avenue.

Community Board 7 Public Speak Out
Community Board 7 invites you to a Public Speak Out on the 3rd Avenue issues in Sunset Park. Voice your thoughts and concerns.
Tonight. 6:30 p.m. PS 1’s Auditorium, 309 47th Street.

Gowanus Green Draft Environmental Impact Statement Scoping Session
Gowanus Green Partners’ public scoping meeting is for the Gowanus Green proposal. Gowanus Green is the name of the proposed housing development on the highly toxic Public Place site.
Tuesday, December 16. 5 p.m. Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street in the 2nd floor auditorium.

Christmas Party/Toy Drive at Tamboril
Tamboril is hosting a Christmas Party/Toy Drive. Celebrate the joy of giving by donating new unwrapped toys.
Wednesday, December 17. 6 p.m. 527 Myrtle Avenue.

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Dock Street Public Hearing
Community Board 2 hosts a public hearing on the controversial development proposed for Dock Street in Dumbo. Several neighborhood groups oppose the mixed-use development, which would include space for a public middle school and affordable housing in addition to market rate apartments.
Wednesday, December 17, 6 p.m. at Long Island University, Health Sciences Center, Room 107.

Navigating the Fiscal Crisis in New York City
We Are All Brooklyn and Project CARE are hosting a forum for non-profits called Navigating the Fiscal Crisis in New York City. To RSVP, call 212-983-4800 x136 or email ChanH@jcrcny.org.
Wednesday, December 17. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Office of the Brooklyn Borough President, 209 Joralemon Street in the courtroom.

M.M.H.C.A. Holiday Party-Meeting
The Madison-Marine-Homecrest Civic Association is having a meeting and party. There will be live music and refreshments. You will also get the opportunity to meet your neighbors and community leaders.
Thursday, December 18. 7:30 p.m. Kings Chapel, Quentin Road and East 27 Street.

Adult Education Presents Misspent Youth
Adult Education (“a useless lecture series”) will focus on the theme of “Misspent Youth.” The line-up will include “The Original Orgy” from Francesco Marciuliano, “Please Don’t Let it Be My Turn Next” from Andrew Hearst, “This is Eternal Life in Paradise” from Kyria Abrahams, and “My Oldest Surviving Mix Tape” from Erik Seims. The event is hosted by comedian Charles Star.
Wednesday, December 17. 8 p.m. $5. Union Hall, 702 Union Street.

Jingle Bell Jazz
As part of their ongoing faculty recital series, the Brooklyn Music School presents “Jingle Bell Jazz” featuring faculty members Jeff Newell (woodwinds) and Brian Woodruff (percussion).
Wednesday, December 16. 7 p.m. $10. The Brooklyn Music School, 126 Saint Felix Street.

Brooklyn Preservation Council Meeting
The Brooklyn Preservation Council is holding a meeting. On the agenda is landmark status for Historic Senator Street, Bedford-Stuyvesant Historic Districts, the Carroll Gardens Landmark Survey, and more. All Brooklyn preservation advocates are welcome to attend.
Tuesday, December 16. 6 p.m. Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, in the first floor conference room.

Christmas Tree Lighting Rescheduled
Bad weather forced the McKinley Park to reschedule its Christmas Tree Lighting. Enjoy caroling, hot chocolate, and a special visit from Santa Claus.
Wednesday, December 17. 6:30 p.m. McKinley Park, at Fort Hamilton Parkway and Bay Ridge Parkway.

Community Board 6 Meeting
Community Board 6 is having their monthly meeting. The meeting will discuss the proposal to co-name Henry Street between Sackett and Union Streets as Citizens of Pozzallo Way and will review the Department of City Planning’s proposed Bicycle Parking Text Amendment.
Thursday, December 18. 6 p.m. Long Island College Hospital, 339 Hicks Street in Rooms C and D.