Weekday Events

Big Movies for Little Kids
The season premiere of Big Movies for Little Kids starts Monday. Modern Times, a Charlie Chaplin film, will be the first of many screenings at Cobble Hill Cinemas. Every other Monday, during the school year, a film is screened. The movies chosen are appropriate for kids that are older than two. To purchase tickets ahead of time, you can go to the Cobble Hill Cinemas site. Monday, September 21. 4 p.m. 265 Court Street, Cobble Hill Cinemas.

A Taste of Red Hook
All of the proceeds from the evening will go to the Red Hook Initiative (RHI) , a community-based organization that is run by more than 50 residents of the Red Hook Houses who are working to create their own social change. Tickets are $100 which includes a sampling of signature dishes from several amazing Red Hook restaurants such as The Good Fork, Baked, Kevin’s, Brooklyn Botanica, Home/Made, Hope & Anchor, Defontes, Fort Defiance, and Fernando Martinez, a neighborhood favorite vendor from the Red Hook soccer fields. There will also be a silent auction. Tickets are available on the RHI website. Tuesday, September 22. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. 133 Imlay Street, Kidd Yellin Gallery.

Seminar: How to Hire a Contractor
Homeowners, don’t be taken for a ride, learn how to evaluate, choose, and hire an effective contractor. Know the best practices. Sponsored by Neighborhood Housing Services of East Flatbush, a not for profit housing organization. To RSVP, please call 718-469-4679. Tuesday September 22. 6 p.m. 2806 Church Ave. (between Nostrand & Rogers Avenues)

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Building the Stimulus Package into your Businesses Plan?
The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Committee has enlisted the help of CNN contributor Ryan Mack, president, Optimum Capital Management, to answer that very question. Come be a part of this event meant to help you and your business during these challenging economic times. Breakfast will be provided by Prospect Perk Café. Space is limited. To register, visit www.ibrooklyn.com or call Ken Varga 718-875-1000. ext. 133.
Wednesday, September 23. 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. 5 Metrotech Center, Polytech Institute of NYU, Dibner Library Building, Room LC 400, 4th Fl.

Green Brooklyn…Green City Fair & Symposium
Green Brooklyn…Green City is an interactive event where attendees can learn from local experts about the many ways New York City is creating a more sustainable tomorrow. Join others by visiting the many exhibits, making art from recycled products, and much more. This event is free and open to the public. Thursday, September 24. Opening remarks at 11:30 a.m., fair 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn Borough Hall.