Creative Outlet is a cultural arts program "dedicated to the physical, mental and spiritual development of the children in our community through the cultural and creative arts."

Now is the time to REGISTER for the 2011 - 2012 season of Creative Outlet, which is currently based in the Fort Greene section of the 57th Assembly District. The administrative offices are located at 80 Hanson Place - The James E. Davis Arts Building, but the program is based at The Ronald Edmonds Learning Center at 300 Adelphi St.

If you are interested in sponsoring and enrolling your child or children you may know in the program:

How to Register:

Registration office at 80 Hanson Place is open Monday through Thursday from 10am-6pm. You can register with a credit card by phone at 718.636.9312 ext. 107. Classes start September 10.

Early Bird Special: You will receive a special discount if you register between August 18-24 between 5pm-8pm. Students starting as young as 3 years old/adult classes also available.

Program location:

JHS 113

300 Adelphi St.

Brooklyn, NY 11217

Fees:

There is a $20 registration fee, $20 insurance fee, and $100 monthly tuition fee for 8 or more classes each month (call for details on family discounts).

Brower Park Skateboard Event

Brower Park will be hosting an Extreme! skateboarding event this Sunday, August 21 at 12PM. Come on out and be a part of this fun-filled event.

SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD JOBS

The NYPD is presently hiring school crossing guards. Pay for these positions starts at $9.88 an hour and rises to $12.90 after three years. Health insurance is available with 20 hours of work per week. These positions give people an opportunity to work in their communities. Applicants must be able to speak English and be understood in English. No formal education or experience is required for the job. All potential guards go through a training program. Crossing guards provide a crucial service to our communities by helping our kids get to school safely. Applications are available at all precincts. You can find more information on the NYPD website at: http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/careers/school_crossing_guard.shtml

Parent Empowerment Seminar

A must attend for parents of school age children . . . Saturday, August 20, 2011 from 12noon - 3 pm Medgar Evers College / 1650 Bedford Avenue Free admission - Free educational supplies for additional information contact Sheila Wimberly: 718-284-4700

Council Member Letitia James' First Annual Building Bridges Bike Day

Who: Council Member Letitia James, Council Member Steve Levin, Council Member Brad Lander, Transportation Alternatives, Recycle a Bicycle, Safety Advocates What: Building Bridges Bike Day When: Saturday, August 13, 2011 from 11a.m. - 2 p.m. Where: Grand Army Plaza Green Market between Vanderbilt, Flatbush and Plaza Street Building Bridges Bike Day was founded by Council Member Letitia James to work with the public and other community officials, public officials, and advocates to raise awareness about public safety. The event is taking place at the crossroads of three major bike lanes, running lanes, and pedestrian walkways, and is a symbol of the bridge between these diverse groups. The purpose of the event is to inform the public about safety concerns, and a table and tent for the Building Bridges Bike Day will be located in the center of the Green Market at Grand Army Plaza on this Saturday afternoon. Participants will coordinate between the local riders and pedestrians to create a greater awareness of rules, regulations, and safe streets in New York City. Starting at 11 a.m. (during peak time of the Grand Army Plaza Green Market), the Building Bridges Bike Day table will feature Council Member Letitia James, Council Member Steve Levin, Council Member Brad Lander, and the initiative run by staff of Council Member James’ Office. Following presentations by elected officials and safety advocates, ambassadors from Transportation Alternatives and Recycle-A-Bicycle will talk to riders at the market and along Prospect Park’s bike lanes. Safety information, maps, other literature and bicycle donation information will be available. “I’ve started bicycle riding myself this summer, and my hope is that a renewed culture of respect for pedestrians and bicyclists will continue to grow as the outcome of this very important initiative,” said Council Member Letitia.

1000 NEW JOBS AT CHASE

Chase bank plans to hire 1,000 new customer service staff in Brooklyn in the coming months. The bank is hosting a job fair on August 11, 2011 from 11AM- 7PM at 4 Chase MetroTech Center. More information is here, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.chase.com/careers (requisition number 110064425).

Opportunities From Citizen's Committee

Love Your Block 2012 Grant Application Workshop in September Love your neighborhood block? SHOW IT! Apply for a block beautification grant and request specific City services from the Depts. of Parks, Transportation, and Sanitation. Learn more about the grant application process and have your questions answered at a workshop! Details below. Space is limited. Grant Application Workshop Tuesday, September 20 6:30PM-8PM 32 Old Slip, 33rd Floor Manhattan To RSVP for a workshop: Call Saleen Shah at (212) 822-9566 or email sshah@citizensnyc.org more info: http://www.citizensnyc.org/projects/love_your_block.html Do It Yourself: Build A Tree Guard! Learn how to build a tree bed guard from scratch. You'll pick up the skills necessary to construct a sturdy, simple, and affordable wooden tree guard. Saturday, September 24 1:30PM-3:30PM LGBTQ Community Center, Rm. 312 208 West 13 Street (btwn. Seventh & Eighth Aves.) Manhattan Space is limited! Please RSVP to Wilfredo Florentino at wflorentino@citizensnyc.org or call (212) 822-9568 This free workshop is brought to you by Citizens Committee and facilitated by Brooklyn Shade. Free Summer Leadership Series for High School Students 2011 Events: August 4, 9, and 17 NYC high school students are invited to register for Pencils of Promise's (PoP) free leadership institute: "PoP Up Series." The workshops goals are to educate, inspire, and motivate students to become socially-conscious leaders within their communities. more info: http://www.pencilsofpromise.org/pli "Introduction to City Chickens" Workshop Beginners Level: Introduction to City Chickens Thursday, September 15, 2011 5:30PM-7PM Chickens in the city? Yes, please! Keeping chickens in the city can be fun and rewarding. Come learn the basics of how to keep laying hens and how to take care of them, from designing a coop to what to feed them. We will learn all about bk farmyards chicken keeping practices, and interact with their flock. The workshops are free and open to the public. All workshops take place in the Imani Garden (bk farmyard's chicken headquarters) on Schenectady Ave. between Dean & Pacific St. in Brooklyn. more info: http://bkfarmyards.blogspot.com/2011/03/free-chicken-workshops-2011.html Gardening Workshops for Children Families at Brooklyn Botanic August Discovery Workshops Drop in to the Discovery Garden on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1-3pm to discover the wild side of Brooklyn! Each week, families participate in hands-on learning stations, independent garden exploration, and a nature project to take home. Free with garden admission; go to bbg.org/discoverygarden for more information. Fall Children's Garden Enjoy the bounty of the fall harvest! Our fun, hands-on Children's Garden classes for ages 2-13 begin in early September. Classes fill quickly. Call (718) 623-7220 or visit bbg.org/learn/children for more information or to register for a class, beginning August 1. Black Farmers & Urban Gardeners Conference in October The Black Farmers and Urban Gardeners Conference connects growers, eaters and organizations across the country to nurture the health and well being of Black America and the environment as a whole. Attendees explore issues of race, class, health and food through panel discussions, workshops, films and conversations. Resources are exchanged. Ideas are pollinated. Solutions are born. More than 500 attendees convened in Brooklyn, New York for the first annual Black Farmers and Urban Gardeners Conference in November 2010, traveling from as far as Michigan, South Carolina, California and Vermont. The second annual conference will be held from October 14 - 16, 2011 at Hostos Community College in The Bronx, New York. The Black Farmers and Urban Gardeners Conference is organized by Black Urban Growers (BUGs), an organization committed to building networks and community support for growers in both urban and rural settings. Through education and advocacy around food and farm issues, we nurture collective black leadership to ensure we have a seat at the table. more info: http://www.blackfarmersconf.org/ Free Help on Foreclosure Prevention Flatbush Development Corporation offers free help for homeowners every Wednesday at 2PM. Learn about foreclosure prevention, mortgage check-ups, home heating programs, tax credits, and home improvement grants/loans. Call (718) 859-3800 ext. 213 for more information.

FREE AIR CONDITIONERS

Sunset Park Redevelopment Committee, Inc. is pleased to announce that we have partnered with Community Environmental Center for the distribution of FREE and energy efficient air conditioners available to Brooklyn Residents who meet the qualifications as outlined on the flyer. These air conditioners are limited in availability and on a first come, first serve basis. Please print and post the flyer in public places throughout the community and provide applications as available. Feel free to forward this announcement to your email distribution list. Otherwise, Brooklyn residents interested in receiving an application via email can send a request with their full contact information to KEEPCOOL2011@GMAIL.COM. In addition to offset the energy load of the air conditioner, qualifying households may also be eligible to receive an energy efficient refrigerator. *Funding for this program, is still under consideration Persons residing in all other boroughs should call 718-512-0580 for an application to be mailed to them or download it here If you have any questions feel free to call 718-492-8580 ext 21.

FREE exercise/stretching/relaxation classes

Classes will be held in downtown Brooklyn for individuals with high blood pressure! In fact, this federally financed study at Long Island University will PAY YOU to attend classes! Come join us and increase your health and decrease your blood pressure. If you complete the 2x week classes for three months you will receive $120. Classes are 55 minutes long and are not aerobic (you are unlikely to sweat or breath hard). The classes will make you stretch and relax and move your body. They are designed to decrease stress and lower blood pressure. Classes will be held at Long Island University (Flatbush and Dekalb) and possibly in other locations in downtown Brooklyn. The first class starts September 12th but new classes begin every month after that. Classes will occur in the early evening immediately after work hours. To be able to participate you must have high blood pressure. If you don’t know if you have high blood pressure we will measure it for you for free. Just contact us to set up an appointment as below. If you have had a heart attack or stroke, or have kidney disease you will not be able to participate. If you are already exercising 4x a week or more you will not be able to participate. We are very happy to answer any questions about the study and to help you determine if you are right for the study. Contact us using the information below: You can call, or email, or go on our website to contact us. Once you leave a message with your phone number we will call you back. PHONE: 516-532-6889 EMAIL: movingtowardhealthstudy@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.movingtowardhealth.info

A NEWSLETTER WITH GREAT INFO

Community Uplink publishes a wide range of opportunities for the community including health resources and financial help. You can read it here

THE CROWN HEIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL - Call For Entries

We are currently accepting submissions for short films, animations, and artist films under 18min. Application is free. Submission Deadline: Aug 26, 2011 Please visit thecrownfilms.com for application form and submission instructions. The festival will run Oct 13-15, 2011 at FiveMyles Gallery, Brooklyn

NYC FIRE DEPT IS HIRING

You must apply for the exam BY September 15, 2011. Click on these links for more information: 1) http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/downloads/pdf/noes/201202000000.pdf 2) http://www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/html/community/employment_index.shtml

SPRING 2012 WHITE HOUSE INTERNSHIP

The White House Internship Program is a reflection of President Obama’s commitment to provide young leaders an opportunity to strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office, develop their leadership skills and actively engage in public service. How to Apply: w w w. w h i t e h o u s e . g o v / i n t e r n s h i p s A completed application includes  two essays  three letters of recommendation  resume Deadline for the Spring Internship Program is September 11, 2011 Questions or concerns? Email: intern_application@whitehouse.gov

HEALTH INSURANCE OPPORTUNITY

You may qualify for health insurance for FREE or at little cost for your entire family with the New York State sponsored Family Health Plus, Child Health Plus and Medicaid Managed Care health insurance programs from UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. Find out today if you qualify by calling 1(800)493.4647 or Ms. Lakisha Holland at 917.392.9375.

Senator Adams' FREE Movie Nights

FREE Outdoor Movie Nights on Thursday, August 11th (MegaMind: Brower Park) and 18th (Karate Kid: Union St. Garden). All shows start 8:30 Click image for more details

OPENING AT FIVEMYLES GALLERY

To Gather Opening Reception: Saturday August 6, 5-8 pm Performances begin at 6 pm Part performance, part installation, part gathering place, To Gather; is a collection of performative and architectural artifacts from a cross section of Crown Heights’ social spaces. Bringing a local perspective to urban flux, the artwork raises questions about perceptions of ‘authenticity’ in a rapidly changing neighborhood. Visitors to the installation in FiveMyles Garage are encouraged to hang out on the stoop, converse in the makeshift pulpit, and relax in the barbershop chair. Erik da Barber will be on hand opening night, as well as hip-hop duo DobleFlo, vocal artist Malesha Jessie, poet Lynne Procope, and comedian Elon James White. For the remainder of the exhibition, the public is invited to linger and use the artwork as their own gathering place. To Gather; August 6-14, 2011 FiveMyles Gallery 558 St. Johns Place Brooklyn, NY 11238 Gallery Hours: Thursday–Sunday, 1–6 pm or by appointment Subway: 2,3,4,5, S to Franklin Avenue