CASH FOR GUNS PROGRAM

Cash for Guns Saturday December 11, 2010 Drop off-sites open: 11am - 5pm The New York City Police Department in corporation with the Brooklyn Clergy Coalition to Reduce Violent Crime will be hosting a "Cash For Guns" buyback program. Turn in a weapon and receive a $200 bank card for an operable handgun or $20 bank card for an operable rifles or shotgun. No questions asked! Drop-off sites: First Baptist Church of Brownsville 357 Chester St Brooklyn, NY 11212 Bishop A.D. Lyon, Pastor 718 - 498 - 1074 Southern Baptist Church 820 Stanley Ave Brooklyn, NY 11207 Rev. Clarence Williams, Pastor 718 - 272 - 4848 The flyer containing all the pertinent information can be downloaded and easily printed and displayed in highly visible locations. Also available to download is a list of frequently asked questions. Remember every gun taken off the streets is one less gun that can be used in the commission of a violent crime against you or a loved one. So please encourage your congregants, community leaders and board members to spread the word about this very important event. Together we can make a difference.

VILLAGE ALLIANCE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOB OPENING

The Village Alliance Business Improvement District is now hiring for the Executive Director position. Download the job description here. To apply, submit a cover letter accompanied by a resume and a one-page writing sample electronically to mdresner@vno.co. On the subject line enter “Executive Director Position. Do not contact the BID office directly regarding this employment opportunity.

FREE WORKSHOP ON STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING DEBT

BridgeStreet Development Corporation is hosting a free workshop: Strategies for Reducing Debt Thursday, December 9, 2010 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm At this workshop you will learn: About options available when you are faced with overwhelming credit card debt Explore the pros and cons of working with a non profit credit counseling agency to consolidate your debt Why Debt Reduction Agencies can be dangerous To manage retirement loans and student loan repayment options when facing a hardship For free registration, call 718.636.7596 Ext 14 Seating is limited.

UPDATED BROOKLYN WORKFORCE CALENDAR

The Brooklyn Workforce Recruitment Calendar for the week of 12/6 is now available for download here. Health care (HHA, CNA, Direct Care Workers, Billerand Coders, LPN, RNs) dominate the open job inventory this week, but there are amply opportunities as well for trained security guards, retail sales associates and experienced food service workers. The exact job requirements for each employer is available to download here.

HANUKKAH PUPPET SHOW AND VODOU BROOKLYN AT FIVEMYLES

Hanukkah Puppet Show Wednesday, December 8th at 6pm FiveMyles, 558 St. Johns Place Fiddlehead Production present The Master of Prayer, a puppet show celebrating Hanukkah, based on a story by Rebbe Nachman. For all ages. With live Kletzmer music. Suggested donation $10. Vodou Brooklyn Saturday, December 18th at 7pm to midnight FiveMyles, 558 St. Johns Place Vodou Brooklyn - Book Signing, Photo Exhibit and Vodou Performance. Hosted by Stephanie Keith and Marie Carmel Moise

APPLY FOR A NEW YORKERS FOR BETTER NEIGHBORHOODS GRANT

Have a great idea for a community improvement project? Citizens Committee for New York City awards grants of $500 to $3,000 to volunteer-led groups for projects that bring neighbors together and have positive community impacts. Application deadline: January 31, 2011 Citizens Committee also offers Mollie Parnis Dress Up Your School Awards of $500 to $3,000 to support student-led projects that beautify schools or neighborhoods immediately surrounding schools. Application deadline: January 31, 2011 Past award recipients have transformed empty lots into community gardens, organized tenants to preserve low-income housing, increased access to fresh, locally grown food, and created projects that foster understanding and collaboration among youth. For more information, visit http://www.citizensnyc.org/grants.html.

CITIZENS COMMITTEE GRANT APPLICATION WORKSHOPS

Come to a Citizens Committee Grant Application Workshop to learn more about their grants and for a Q&A about the application. The next application deadline is January 31, 2011. Manhattan Tuesday, December 7, 6pm Just Food Offices 1155 Avenue of the Americas, 3rd Floor (between 44 and 45 Streets) Queens Thursday, December 9, 6:30pm Queens Borough Hall 120-55 Queens Boulevard Kew Gardens Please be sure to RSVP to Wole Oduye at (212) 822-9563 or email aoduye@citizensnyc.org. Stay tuned for workshops in other boroughs.

TRAFFIC FORUM RELATING TO ATLANTIC YARDS

The Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council presents a forum on traffic and transit issues raised by the Atlantic Yards construction and the planned opening of the Barclays Center in 2012. Wednesday, December 8, 2010 7:30pm at P.S. 9 80 Underhill Ave. (b/w St. Marks Ave. and Bergen St.)