Weekday Events

Newtown Creek Neighborhoods Community Mapping Workshop
In partnership with the Newtown Creek Alliance, HabitatMap invites the community to participate in a mapping workshop. In the workshop, participants will learn how to navigate city, state, and federal databases for information relevant to their own personal health and the health of their families and communities. Participants should come prepared to begin mapping their neighborhoods so bring any relevant documents and photos.
Monday, October 20. 6:30-8:30 p.m. LaGuardia Community College, Building E, Room 228, 31-10 Thomson Avenue.

Wine 201 at UVA
UVA is hosting a wine tasting, Wine 201: An Introduction to French Wines. The tasting will take you through a tour of the major wines and wine regions of France.
Wednesday, October 22. 8 p.m. UVA, 199 Bedford Avenue.

Demystifying Affordable Housing in Sunset Park
In collaboration with the Fifth Avenue Committee, the Center for Urban Pedagogy will present a workshop on affordable housing in Sunset Park. The workshop will be conducted in English and Spanish.
Tuesday, October 21. 6-9 p.m. Free but need to RSVP by phone (718) 237-2017 ext 148 or email dpowell@fifthave.org. Marien Heim Senior Center, 4520 Fourth Avenue.

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Fed Up? Fight Back!: Forum on Parking Tickets
In response to numerous complaints from District 43 residents over the aggressive ticketing of their vehicles, Councilman Vincent J. Gentile will host a forum on parking ticketing for residents. Bring your questions and concerns to the forum.
Wednesday, October 22. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Moose Lodge, 7711 18th Avenue.

October CHCA Meeting: Landmarking Crow Hill
Crow Hill Community Association’s October meeting will be an open forum to discuss the possibility of obtaining landmark status for Crow Hill. Join the community in discussing this process and voicing opinions about it.
Tuesday October 21. 7:30 p.m. The Gospel Tabernacle, 725 Franklin Avenue.

Citytech’s Theaterworks Presents Gravesend Inn-A Haunted Hotel
Theatreworks’ high-tech haunted hotel, the Gravesend Inn, returns again. City Tech’s resident theatrical troupe help create this theme-park-quality Halloween attraction.
Thursday, October 23. 1-5 p.m. Adults: $6, Students: $4. Other dates and hours vary. Voorhees Theatre, 186 Jay Street.

Gowanus Affordable Housing & Zoning Workshop Presents “Demystifying Zoning”
In collaboration with the Fifth Avenue Committee, the Center for Urban Pedagogy will present a workshop on zoning in Gowanus/Carroll Gardens. Attend the workshop to uncover the meaning of zoning jargon and analyze how these proposed changes will affect your community.
Monday, October 20. 6-9 p.m. Free but need to RSVP by phone (718) 237-2017 ext 148 or email dpowell@fifthave.org. Mary Star of the Sea Senior Apts, 41 First Street.