Weekday Events

Opening Day of Boot Camp Challenge
Need to lose some weight in a hard-core way? Try Boot Camp Challenge. The next Boot Camp Challenge launch in DUMBO is on June 7 July 16, 2010. Get Fit The Healthy Way! Find out how much your body can change while you are guided in Cardio & Strength Conditioning, Flexibility & Nutrition. Classes are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. To join or for more info, call or email 917-373-3721 or email bootcampnyc1@aol.com. Monday, June 7. 6 a.m. or 7 a.m.

“NOW: In History”
With imminent Brooklyn Public Library budget cuts topping over $20 million and a massive borough-wide cut back on library hours and resources, the historic Williamsburgh Library is losing critical funding. This new program series aims to bring the attention of those who love local history to a public institute deserving of its support. Coinciding with a historical calendar, each presentation will feature an author, historian, or expert speaking about a historical moment in New York City’s history. For the June presentation, Edward O’Donnell, author of “Ship Ablaze: The Tragedy of the Steamboat Gen. Slocum” will present a special slideshow on the subject. Tuesday, June 8. 6:30 p.m. Free. 240 Division Avenue, Williamsburgh Library.

Secret Science Club: Past Life Analysis
Could a quick peek at your personal genome reveal that you’re a descendant of Marie Antoinette? Genghis Khan? Charles Darwin? Molecular biologist and biotechnology expert, Lee M. Silver, reveals the surprising tales hidden in his own genome. And he explores the ethics and anxieties society faces as science makes increasingly dramatic advances in personal genomics. Tuesday, June 8. 8 p.m. Free. 149 7th Street, The Bell House.

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5th Annual Brooklyn Blogfest
There will be a panel of experienced bloggers talking and taking questions, a photo blogger video, a new blog shout out and break out groups of like minded bloggers. Advance seating is already sold out but you can still grab some tickets by getting there early. There will be appearances by fellow bloggers, Spike Lee and Lemon Anderson, to sound off about how and why Brooklyn remains such a rich source of material and inspiration. Tuesday, June 8. Doors at 6:30. Event at 7 p.m. 227 Fourth Avenue, The Brooklyn Lyceum.

Brooklyn Bridge Conservancy Green Team
Green Team members donate thousands of hours to provide critical care for the much-used park located at Main and Plymouth Streets each summer season. Participants work on a wide variety of projects in addition to tending the park’s green space and plantings. While the volunteers will focus on the Main Street park this year, the Green Team will soon expand into other areas of the newly opened Brooklyn Bridge Park, operated by the Brooklyn Bridge Park Development Corporation. Children must be accompanied by an adult. To reserve a spot email Kara at kgilmour@bbpc.net or call 718-802-0603 x 18. Tuesday, June 8. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Meet at the corner of Main and Plymouth Streets in DUMBO.

CHCA’s 25th Anniversary
In Celebration of Crow Hill Community Association’s 25th Anniversary, there will be a community held celebration. There will be a talk titled: Listen To This: Crown Heights Oral History Project Five students from Paul Robeson High School have interviewed more than 45 people who have lived in Crown Heights for over 15 years, to learn more about the history of their changing community. Come and listen to the stories that they have discovered. All are welcome. Wednesday, June 9. 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Free. R.S.V.P. to Crow Hill Community Association by calling 718-228-7928 or email CrownHeightsHistory@gmail.com. 721 Franklin Avenue, LaunchPad.

Conversations in Jazz
Jazz: Brooklyn’s Beat entertains thousands of Brooklyn residents and visitors with some of the most prominent jazz artists of the day. Celebrated photographer, author, music producer (and former CIA agent) Hank O’Neal will chat with WBGO’s Gary Walker about The Ghosts Of Harlem, his book of photos and stories about jazz legends. Dizzy Gillespie, Milt Hinton, Maxine Sullivan, Panama Francis, Cab Calloway and many others come to life during a period and place Duke Ellington described as out of The Arabian Nights! There will also be a live performance by legendary saxophonist and flutist Frank Wess. Thursday, June 10. 7 p.m. Free. Central Library, Dweck Center.