The New York City Hall of Fame, a 501 ( c ) 3 non-profit organization who “honors remarkable New Yorkers who have contributed to the betterment of our city and will in turn serve as role models for our children” is in need of temporary space until the completion of its museum. The NYC Hall of Fame is looking for someone to donate or rent at a very discounted rate approx. 2000-3000 sq. ft. of space. Please pass this along to anyone who may be able to help and contact the NYC Hall of Fame President Albert Stern at 718.359.4564 or astern@infonychalloffame.org. For more information please visit http://www.nychalloffame.org/

Heart of Brooklyn (HOB) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Community Outreach Manager to sustain existing community and economic development projects, while simultaneously raising awareness regarding HOB member programs for Brooklyn residents & communities. view full job description

Celebrate Our Diversity

Brooklyn Workforce Innovations (BWI) –a nonprofit organization– and The New York City Mayor’s office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting present the "Made in NY" Production Assistant Training Program. This FREE skills training and job placement program aims to promote diversity in NYC’s production industry and create new career opportunities for young adults who are unemployed or low-income. "Made in NY PAs are now working throughout NYC’s production sector, on everything from feature films to commercials to reality TV, episodic TV, music videos, film festivals, and more. Our employers include productions of FOX Searchlight, MTV, Showtime, CW Network, A&E and HBO and other major studios and networks. Our participants come from every borough; most had never worked on set before joining the program. p>BWI is now accepting applications for the twelfth cycle of the “Made in NY” PA Training Program beginning in mid September 2008! We offer: 4 weeks of full-time hands-on skills training, taught by industry professionals Two years of job placement assistance in entry-level commercial, music video, TV and film production jobs (e.g. 'production assistant' jobs) Career counseling and support as you work your way up Certification as a "Made in NY" Production Assistant through a partnership with the New York City Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting. Click here for more information

The Brooklyn Queens Land Trust seeks an experienced and entrepreneurial-minded individual to manage and grow this recently formed non-profit corporation which is an association of urban community gardeners as it transitions from its first three years of start-up activity. Download this document for more information

Landmarking and our Community

An opportunity to learn more about what landmark status could mean for you and for Crow Hill

Join us as we explore what landmarking entails

• how it can benefit a community
• why neighboring communities have chosen to obtain landmark status
• the answers to our questions

Our distinguished panel will include:

• Frampton Tolbert - Historic Districts Council
• Landmarks Preservation Commission
• Council Member Letitia James and aide Alfred Chiodo
• Ethel E. Tyus, Esq. - Crown Heights North Association
• Gib Veconi - Prospect Heights

This is an important meeting that will effect the growth of Crow Hill and Crown Heights as a whole
Please bring your questions, concerns and your neighbors

Tuesday August 19, 7:00 - 9 PM
Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
727 Classon Avenue (between Park & Prospect)

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STOP THE INTAKE CENTER

Special Meeting of CB8

Presentation by Mr. George Nashak, Deputy Commissioner of Adult Services with the NYC Dept. of Homeless Services

Tuesday August 12, 6:30 - 8 PM
Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
727 Classon Avenue (between Park & Prospect)

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Neighborhood Housing Services will provide: Free One on One Counseling· Mortgage Analysis HUD Certified Counselors will be available to advise you about options and develop action plans Workshop Schedules 6:00pm-8pm, Thursday August 7th, 2008 and 6:00pm-8pm, Thursday, August 21st 2008 at NHS of East Flatbush, 2806 Church Ave. (bet Nostrand & Rogers Aves) For More Information Contact: Neighborhood Housing Services, Foreclosure Prevention Department (718)919-2100 or (718)469-4679 www.nhsnyc.org

Market Manager Position (part time) The East New York Farms Project seeks a market manager for our bustling Saturday market. The market manager is an employee of the United CommunityCenters and is supervised by the East New York Farms! Project Director. Responsibilities: Create a friendly, welcoming, and productive environment for both vendors and customers at the East New York Farmers Market. To achieve this, the market manager will: Manage all aspects of market operations on Saturdays Respond to inquiries from new vendors and process applications,including informing vendors of any necessary permits and helping them with theapplication process Coordinate vendor attendance and volunteering Create weekly market map and direct vendors during set-up Enforce market rules and regulations Collect and track vendor fees and sales data Educate and interact with market customers Organize and facilitate market meetings, including taking attendance and notes Repair and maintain market equipment as needed and keep inventory o fmarket supplies File necessary paperwork with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Market, the Brooklyn District Public Health office, and theFarmers Market Federation of New York Work with vendor volunteers on market site upkeep and improvement Maintain and update market mailing list Organize twice yearly mailing to market customers Conduct regular market outreach, including flyering, creating signs,and attending community events as needed Supervise market intern (youth) Qualifications: Friendly and out-going...Well organized...Works well independently... Able to work Saturdays...Energetic and able to work outside during all weather...Computer literate...Knowledge of community health...Special consideration will be given to applicants who are residents of East New York and are bilingual Schedule: 15 hours per week during the spring, 20 – 25 hours per week during the summerand fall. This is a part-time position and does not include benefits. Hourly wage is determined by experience Please send resume and cover letter with subject ‘MARKET MANAGER’ to:Sarita Daftary, info@eastnewyorkfarms.org or to United Community Centers/613 New Lots Avenue/Brooklyn, NY 11207 DEADLINE TO APPLY IS AUGUST 8th