Weekday Events

Town Hall Meeting: Phase II of Crown Heights North Historic District
The NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission is co-sponsoring a Town Hall meeting where their Senior Staff will attend to discuss the designation and regulatory processes for the Crown Heights North area and answer any questions you have. Invited speakers include representatives from NYC Landmarks Conservancy. Click here for a bigger map of the proposed Crown Heights North Historic District.
Wednesday, April 15. 6:45 p.m. St. Gregory’s RCC School Auditorium, 991 St. Johns Place.

Public Information Forum with EPA Regarding Gowanus Canal
EPA has proposed that the Gowanus Canal be added to the Superfund list. The EPA will be at this public forum to explain how the Superfund program works and its nomination process. All are welcome to attend and ask questions.
Tuesday, April 14. 7 p.m. PS 32 Auditorium, 317 Hoyt Street.

CB 1 Combined Public Hearing and Board Meeting
Community Board 1 will have their monthly combined Public Hearing and Board Meeting. On the agenda is a presentation from the People’s Firehouse Inc. and Neighbors Allied For Good Growth on the progress of the redevelopment of the former firehouse plus various liquor renewals/licenses.
Tonight. 6:30 p.m. Swinging 60’s Senior Citizens Center, 211 Ainslie Street.

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Earth Week Green Fest at NY Aquarium
Visit the Aquarium for a festive week that features live music, arts and crafts, and more. Also featured is a Green Fest with local vendors and members of the community who will be on hand to offer tips on how you can help protect the planet. The event continues on Earth Day, April 22.
Starts today through Sunday, April 19 & April 22. Activities take place 12-4 p.m. New York Aquarium, 502 Surf Avenue.

Drink-N-Draw at 3rd Ward
3rd Ward provides the beer and the model. All you need to do is bring your drawing tools and creativity. This event happens every Wednesday. To RSVP, email dnd@3rdward.com.
Wednesday, April 15. 8-10:30 p.m. $15 or $10 if you bring a friend. 3rd Ward, 195 Morgan Avenue.

CB 6 Transportation Committee Meeting
Community Board 6’s Transportation meeting will discuss DOT’s plans to close the 3rd Street entrance at Prospect Park to vehicular traffic as well as other transportation issues.
Thursday, April 16. 6:30 p.m. John Jay High School, 237 7th Avenue.

Discover Your Neighborhood Resource and Safety Expo
The Civic Committee of Community Board 3 and the Bedford-Stuyvesant Safety Task Force will host their Third Annual Discover Your Neighborhood Resource and Safety Expo. There will be informative sessions including: Safety Information for Block and Tenant Associations; What to Do If Your Child Gets Arrested; Get a Job Workshop (for youth); Introduction to CPR Training; Tax and Water Lien Workshop for Homeowners; Don’t Lose Your Vote Voter Workshop, and Activism and Grassroots Organizing Workshop for Young People.
Thursday, April 16. 5-9 p.m. Junior High School 258, 141 Macon Street.

Kevin Powell Presents “How To Mentor Young Urban Males”
Kevin Powell (Activist, Writer, Author or Editor of 9 books, including The Black Male Handbook: A Blueprint for Life) is the moderator of “How To Mentor Young Urban Males” with remarks by Susan L. Taylor, Dr. Noel Anderson, David Banks, and more. There will be a screening of the short video “These Are The Facts” plus music by DJ CEO.
Tonight. 7 p.m. Free. Brown Memorial Baptist Church, 484 Washington Avenue.