Weekday Events

Y Splash Week
The Bed-Stuy YMCA is hosting their own Splash Week. Participants can learn basic swimming skills and water safety practices as well as the YMCA’s holistic approach to living: combining spirit, mind and body. Adults and kids are welcome to participate! Monday – Friday, March 29 – April 2. Free. 1121 Bedford Avenue, Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA.

DOT Free Helmet Giveaway
Every year Pratt Institute holds its annual Green Week celebration, promoting green design, sustainable living, and environmentally conscious community. As part of Green Week and for the last three years in a row, student group Envirolution has invited the Department of Transportation to give away FREE bicycle helmets. All are welcome to attend. Tuesday, March 30. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free. Center of Pratt Campus.

Free Mammograms
The American Italian Cancer Foundation and State Senator Martin Golden are going to be offering mammograms at the senators Marine Park office. The mammography screenings are free of charge and take about thirty minutes to complete. Its by appointment only, but that’s a phone call away. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-564-6868. Tuesday & Wednesday, March 30 & 31. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. 7408-5th Avenue (Tuesday) & 3604 Quentin Road (Wednesday).

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Real Green!: Meet the Experts on Energy
Do you have a “green” project you want to start but are concerned with cost and feasibility? Are you looking for ideas to make your business or residence more sustainable? Take the time to for a unique opportunity to meet with a NYS Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) project manager to assist you in realizing your sustainable project. To schedule an appointment with a NYSERDA agent, register by March 31st and email Lori Raphael at Iraphael@brooklynchamber.com. Thursday, April 1. 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free with registration. 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn Borough Hall.

Civic Council Meeting
The Park Slope Civic Council will be holding their monthly meeting April 1st., and in attendance will be members of the FAA and Port Authority to answer questions from residents about aircraft noise. All are welcome to participate. Thursday, April 1. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Free. New York Methodist Hospital, Executive Dining Room, 263 7th Avenue.

Samuel & Alasdair: A Personal History of the Robot War
In an alternate global history, the Cold War is decided by massive robot invasion. Among the survivors, a team of Russian radio hosts broadcast a story of brothers’ love drawn straight from the American heartland. Come and enjoy this unique play. Thursday – Saturday. April 1 – 3. 8 p.m. $18. 575 Metropolitan Avenue, The Brick Theater.