Weekday Events

2009 Brooklyn Real Estate Roundtable
Tuesday’s speaker program will touch on the most current real estate topics — hotels, residential rentals, retail space & condominium projects. You will hear from: Foiz Ahmed – Director of Operations for Hersha Hospitality Management at the Nu Hotel, Kevin Lalezarian – Principal with Lalezarian Properties, will discuss Brooklyn Gold, Jim Mamary who created 15 Brooklyn restaurants including Patios, Enduros and Pomme de Terre, and Jason Muss – a Principal at Muss Development, LLC, who will discuss the final phase of Oceana Condominium and Club. For tickets, call Auster Events at 718.243.1414. Tuesday, November 10. 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. 128 Pierrepont Street, The Brooklyn Historical Society.

“Surviving the Economic Downturn in Cobble Hill”
Due to New York City’s unemployment rate at a reported 8.9% and with under-employment estimated at 17%, many Cobble Hill residents have been affected by the economic downturn, especially with so many working in the fields of finance, media, and law that have been hard-hit. The Cobble Hill Association’s Fall meeting will feature a panel discussion on coping strategies for this difficult economic environment. This meeting is open to the public and refreshments will be served. Monday, November 9. 7:30 p.m. Free. 339 Hicks Street, Avram Conference Room A, Long Island College Hospital.

Fall Fling
Red Hook Playgroup, a non-profit preschool, presents its first Fall Fling, a dance party to benefit the build-out of their new school. Tickets are $25 for all the beer, dancing, and pizza you can handle. The beer is from Six Points and there will be a raffle with prizes including tickets to a private concert given by Norah Jones. For tickets, contact Brandon Holley at brandonholley5@yahoo.com. Wednesday, November 11. 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. $25. 295 Columbia Street.

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Rare Dutch Documents Revealed
This event will have documents and books offering a view into the life of 17th century Nieuw-Nederland and the 18th century farming communities of Brooklyn, will be on display for three days in November at the Lefferts Historic House in Prospect Park. Many of these materials have not been seen in public for decades, but are coming out of the Lefferts archives for this special showing. All are welcome to attend. Wednesday, November 11. 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park.

Energy Saving and Repairs
This event, sponsored by Neighborhood Housing Services of East Flatbush, will help you learn ways to save money on your energy bills. Come to this meeting and educate yourself about energy saving tips, repairs, and home improvement options. There will be free giveaways! Thursday, November 12. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. 22 Linden Boulevard, Flatbush Branch Library.

Preservation is Sustainability – A Panel
The Conservancy is presenting a panel Preservation is Sustainability: How to Make Your Historic House More Energy Efficient and is designed to provide a framework for understanding how preservation and sustainability are linked. The speakers will explain how owners and residents of historic houses can increase efficiency as they maintain their properties. Speakers include two architects and representatives from the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Contact Meral Agish at meralagish@nylandmarks.org or call 212-995-5260 to register.Thursday, November 12. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. $5. 85 South Oxford Street, Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church.