Weekday Events

Public Screening of “Some Place Like Home: The Fight Against Gentrification in Downtown Brooklyn”
Narrated by Kevin Powell, Some Place Like Home tells the stories of community residents and small businesses that are displaced to make way for high-end retail and luxury condominiums to the area. Small business owners that have helped to make the area the 3rd largest retail district in New York City talk about the deferment of their dreams as entrepreneurs. To RSVP, email film@furee.org or call 718-852-2960.
Wednesday, February 25. 7 p.m. Suggested donation: $5. Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, 85 South Oxford Street.

North Brooklyn Public Art Coalition
Councilmember David Yassky and Open Space Alliance are co-hosting a forum for artists to learn about programs to exhibit and perform in our parks. This is an effort to better organize the underdeveloped state of (legitimate) public art and kicks off with the “incredible opportunity” to paint the 30-foot-by-300-foot wall at the site of developer Dean Palin’s 40-story residential tower in Greenpoint.
Wednesday, February 25. 6:30 p.m. Brooklyn Brewery, 79 North 11th Street.

Windsor Terrace Alliance Meeting
Windsor Terrace Alliance is having their monthly general meeting. On the agenda is the candidates for City Councilmember for the 39th District, an update on Park Circle, rezoning East Windsor Terrace, and more. Light refreshments will be served,
Thursday, February 26. 6:30 p.m. Bishop Ford High School, 500 19th Street.

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Community Board 6 Meeting
CB 6 is having their Environmental/Public Safety Meeting. On the agenda is the discussion of CB6 policies and criteria for liquor license reviews and the discussion of proposed demolition of the Vichar warehouse property at 455-459 Smith Street.
Tonight. 6:30 p.m. Public School 32, 317 Hoyt Street.

Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Benefit
The Clearwater Benefit at Brooklyn Brewery includes music by Chris Cubeta and the Liars Club and Medicine Woman, (limited) complimentary Brooklyn Brewery beer, and food. All proceeds go to support Clearwater’s historic sloop and its acclaimed education and advocacy programs.
Thursday, February 26. 7-9:30 p.m. $20. Brooklyn Brewery, 79 North 11th Street.

Brooklyn Heights Association Annual Meeting
The Brooklyn Heights Association is having their annual meeting. This year’s keynote speaker will be the Chief Financial Correspondent of the New York Times, Floyd Norris. The nominees for the BHA’s Board of Governors this year are Nancy Bowe, Neil Calet, Meredith Hamilton, Claire Mirarchi, Susan Shepard, and Barbara Zimmerman. For more information call 718-858-9193.
Thursday, February 26. 7:30 p.m. Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims, 56 Cranberry Street.

Meeker Avenue Plume Meeting
The New York State of Environmental Conservation will be holding its next public meeting to discuss the findings of their recent studies on the Meeker Plume (an area of Greenpoint that is severely contaminated from industrial use). The State Department of Health will also be there.
Thursday, February 26. 7 p.m. St Cecilia’s Auditorium, 24 North Henry Street.

Community Board 13 Public Hearing
CB 13 will hold a public hearing on the controversial proposal to rezone 50 blocks in Brighton Beach. The rezoning would allow taller buildings along Brighton Beach Avenue, which has some local residents opposing the plan, claiming the taller buildings would block sunlight and ocean breeze.
Wednesday, February 25. 7 p.m. Coney Island Hospital (in the second floor auditorium), 2601 Ocean Parkway.

Bay Ridge Food Co-op Orientation Meeting
The Bay Ridge Food Co-op will hold a member orientation meeting. Membership in the Bay Ridge Food Co-op offers an opportunity to save on your food budget, create healthier local food choices, eat locally-grown and organic foods, and contribute your skills to the co-operative effort.
Tuesday, February 24. 6:30 p.m. Bay Ridge’s Brooklyn Public Library, 7223 Ridge Boulevard.

70th Precinct Community Meeting
The 70th Precinct is holding their monthly community meeting. The public is welcome to attend.
Wednesday, February 25. 7:30-9 p.m. United Cerebral Palsy of New York City’s Community Room, 175 Lawrence Avenue.