Weekday Events

Big Movies for Little Kids: “Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm”
Shirley Temple shines as Rebecca Winstead, the very self-reliant and gifted radio entertainer who moves to Sunnybrook Farm to live with her cranky old aunt. Aunt Miranda absolutely forbids her niece from entering show business, but, this being a Shirley Temple film, the show must go on. Over the course of some very funny slapstick scenes and secret shenanigans, Rebecca prevails. Come and enjoy this kid-friendly event! Monday, May 17. 4 p.m. $6.50. 265 Court Street, Cobble Hill Cinemas.

Waterfront Planning Committee
The Department of City Planning is currently preparing Vision 2020, The NYC Comprehensive Waterfront Plan, and help is needed. This plan will establish the city’s long range vision for a 21st Century waterfront, identifying opportunities for improvement and the strategies needed to realize this new vision. Please stop by. All are welcome. Monday, May 17. 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Free. 29 Fort Greene Place, Brooklyn Technical High School.

PLGNA Meeting
The Prospect Lefferts Gardens Neighborhood Association will be holding their general meeting this Monday. There will be presentations on Prospect Park’s Lakeside Project that will renovate the skating rink and the surrounding area and create a new park entrance at Lincoln Road, An update on efforts to create a “Litter-Free PLG,” a project that arose from a conversation on the Lefferts Yahoo listserve!, and much more! Monday, May 17. 7 p.m. Free. The corner of Lincoln Road and Bedford Avenue, Grace Reformed Church of Flatbush.

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The Secret Science Club: The Perfect Swarm”
Biologist and mathematician Iain Couzin of Princeton’s Collective Animal Behavior Lab discusses swarming locusts, marching army ants, and even crowds of bugged-out Homo sapiens. Some topics discussed will include: How did collective animal behavior evolve and what are the fundamental principles underlying this behavior? What enables groups of animals to move in unison? How does individual behavior influence group dynamics? Curious to stop by and find the answers? I think so. Tuesday, May 18. Doors at 7:15 p.m. Discussion at 8 p.m. 149 7th Street, The Bell House.

CHCA May Meeting
Come to this month’s Crow Hill Community Association meeting this Tuesday. The CHCA meets every third Tuesday of the month to discuss community information and share a refreshment or two. All are welcome to participate. Tuesday, May 18. 7:30 p.m. Free. 721 Franklin Avenue, Launchpad.

Brooklyn Children’s Museum turns 110!
The 2010 Gala, co-chaired by Liz Frazer, Ellen Newman, and Lauren Wiener, is celebrating with a Vaudevillian style birthday party. Enjoy drinks and festive fare as you can explore the exhibit galleries, and test your luck at the tricky tray auction for items like tickets to Bill T. Jones’ Broadway Production of FELA, a Marc Jacobs handbag, Karma Kids Circus Yoga Classes, and much more! For tickets and more information about the gala, please contact Jennifer in the Development office at 718.735.4400, ext. 323 or jnottonson@brooklynkids.org. Tuesday, May 18. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn Children’s Museum.