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 “Now What? A Post-Election Discussion on Environmental Promises and Platforms”
In October, the Center for the Urban Environment (CUE) launched the first in a series of Third Thursday public forums on with a focus on how economic challenges are impacting the city. This month’s forum entitled “Now What? A Post-Election Discussion on Environmental Promises and Platforms” will focus on post-election strategies and campaigns surrounding climate and environmental issues. Join the New York League of Conservation Voters and the League of Young Voters at CUE to network, learn more, and take action.
Date: Thursday, November 20
Time: 6 pm – 8 pm
Place: 168 7th Street between (2nd and 3rd Avenues)
Contact: Aisha at aglover@bcue.org or 718.788.8500
Pricing: $10/ CUE and NYLCV members, $15/ nonmembers.
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| Electronics Recycling Event - Park Slope |
 The Lower East Side Ecology Center will hold an Electronics Recycling event on Saturday, December 6, 2008 between 10AM and 4PM at PS321, 7th Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets.
Discarded computers and electronics are toxic hazardous waste and make up a lot of the heavy metals in landfills: lead, mercury, cadmium, etc. A fraction of a teaspoon of mercury can contaminate 20 acres of a lake, making the fish unfit to eat. In New York City, an estimated 34,000 tons of electronic equipment get tossed into the trash every year. Computer monitors and televisions with picture tubes are especially dangerous, because of the amount of lead they contain.
Dispose of your unwanted electronics the environmentally responsible way, by taking it to the e-waste recycling center.
The Lower East Side Ecology Center started its community-based e-waste recycling program in 2002 and is committed to offer e-waste recycling days throughout the year and in all five boroughs. You can help them out by making a tax deductible donation: Here's their website
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| MTV's Real World - Brooklyn |
The 21st season of MTV's reality series "The Real World" is filming in Red Hook.
The trailer is out:
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Wow. Maybe they would have been happier in Tribeca.
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| New Map: New York City Marathon route through Brooklyn |
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Explore the route of the ING New York City Marathon as it passes through Brooklyn on Sunday November 2nd with our interactive map
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| Last Chance to Request an Absentee Ballot by Mail |
Tuesday October 28th, is the last chance to request an absentee ballot by mail. Click here for more info
If you miss the deadline Tuesday, you can still request an absentee ballot by going in person to the Board of Elections office at 345 Adams Street (or having someone take your completed form there for you).
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| Haunted Prospect Park! |
Prospect Park Is Haunted!
The beloved Halloween Haunted Walk is back and scarier than ever! Lurking high on Lookout Hill are zombies, wolf men, headless horsemen, good and bad witches, and other creepy characters. Visitors brave enough to experience this harrowing hike should head to Lookout Hill (map of Lookout Hill)
The Halloween Haunted Walk is suitable for young children accompanied by parents/guardians or older siblings.
There’s also a carnival on the Nethermead featuring all kinds of fun, games, seasonal treats, and a puppet parade. Begin at Prospect Park Southwest and 16th St. The Haunted Walk and Carnival is open to all and completely free of charge.
Saturday, October 25, 12 - 3 p.m.
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| Halloween Tour of the Evergreens Cemetery |
Free guided walking tour of the historic Evergreens Cemetery on Sunday, October 26. Tour departs at 11 am at the Bushwick Ave. gate (1629 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11207) and continues until 1:30 pm. For directions and more information, visit theevergreenscemetery.com or call 718-455-5300.
Come see the beautiful Evergreens cemetery at the spookiest time of year. The FREE walking tour is guided by Danny, a friendly and knowledgeable groundskeeper who will lead you through the rolling parkland and tell creepy stories of the permanent inhabitants.
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| One Last Chance to Register to Vote in Brooklyn: October 11th |
You have one last chance to register to vote in the November elections, by registering in person at one of the following locations in Brooklyn on Saturday October 11th between Noon and 9PM:
Sorry, If you are not already registered to vote, you have now missed the deadline for the 2008 Presidential election.
Not sure if you're registered to vote? You can check by filling out the form on this site.
Click Here for polling place locations, absentee ballot information, etc.
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| 34th Annual Atlantic Antic |
The 34th Annual Atlantic Antic -- October 5th, 2008 10am-6pm RAIN OR SHINE!
Spanning 10 blocks of Atlantic Avenue, from 4th Avenue in Boerum Hill all the way to Hicks Street in Brooklyn Heights, the Atlantic Antic is New York's number one street festival, offering something for everyone!
Best known for its eclectic delicacies, the Antic features an exciting array of foods from around the world, from baklava and funnel cake, to grilled sardines and pulled pork sandwiches, to street fair favorites like fresh lemonade, fried mozzarella, and roasted corn.
Ten live musical stages offer free performances all day, featuring blues, rock, country, R&B, jazz, music for kids, and belly-dancing.
Atlantic Avenue's trendy restaurants and boutiques along with a host of local vendors, craftspeople, and nonprofits offer a hodgepodge of one-of-a-kind merchandise.
Kids and families enjoy plenty of pony rides, face painting, balloon sculptures, live storytelling, and more!
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Upcoming
Events:
Monday
December 1
12/1 - Special Three-Year Anniversary Screening @ Brooklyn Independent at Barbes details
Tuesday
December 2
Vienna Teng and Peter Bradley Adams at The Bell House details
Ice Broomball - 10-Week Winter Season at Prospect Park details
Wednesday
December 3
NYxNY's Indie Rock Karaoke with Ted Leo and the Pharmacists and Andrew W.K. at Studio B details
Thursday
December 4
Snowden at Southpaw details
Luz/Oscuridad, Light/Darkness, Tom Vega’s third solo show at 440 Gallery in Park Slope, Brooklyn at Gallery 440 details
The Granduncle Quadrilogy at BrickTheater details
Red Hot + Rio 2 at Brooklyn Academy of Music details
Friday
December 5
Yeasayer at Music Hall of Williamsburg details
Squirrel Nut Zippers, The Old Ceremony at Southpaw details
Hip Hop Charity Event @ Europa Greenpoint Brooklyn at Club Europa details
Saturday
December 6
Brooklyn Friends School Winter Craft Fair at Brooklyn Friends School details
Brooklyn Salsa Party! at Le Grand Dakar details
French and Spanish Children's Book Fair at John Jay High School details
Yeasayer at Music Hall of Williamsburg details
19th Annual Holiday Faire at Christ Church Cobble Hill details
Holiday Soul at Zebulon details
Ivo Van Hove in Conversation With Charles L Mee at BAMcafe details
Gong for Good at Galapagos Art Space details
Cloak/Dagger, Psyched to Die, Young Hearts, Used Kids, Pollution at The Charleston details
For more info,
see the
Events Calendar
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