ATTENTION: WellCare Sponsors Free Comedy Show for Seniors; 10/28; BK Museum

Representative Yvette Clarke, State Senator John Sampson, State Senator Eric Adams, Assembly Member Hakeem Jeffries, and Council Member Letitia James present a comedy show for seniors!

Wellcare Health Plans, Inc. is sponsoring a FREE comedy show and entertainment show for Brooklyn's senior citizens!

WHERE: Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn, NY

WHEN: Friday, October 28, 2011
2:00PM- 5:00PM

For more information, please contact (347) 834-0802 or carol.martinez@wellcare.com.

REMINDER: CM James Hosts Annual Holiday Party/ Toy Drive; FG; 12/15 TOMORROW

This is a reminder to attend Council Member James' Holiday Party/Toy Drive, and to bring an unwrapped toy for a local child.

Date: Wednesday, December 15th, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM– 10:00 PM
Place: The Alchemist Lounge
31 Rockwell Place
(btwn. Fulton Street & DeKalb Avenue)
Brooklyn, NY 11217

CM James Hosts Annual Holiday Party/ Toy Drive; FG; 12/15

Council Member Letitia James invites you to a 35th District Holiday Party!

Please bring a new unwrapped Toy for local children.


Date: Wednesday, December 15th, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM– 10:00 PM
Place: The Alchemist Lounge
31 Rockwell Place
(btwn. Fulton Street & DeKalb Avenue)
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Thanksgiving 2010 Turkey Giveaway at Willoughby Senior Center on Tuesday, November 23rd at 11am!

PLEASE JOIN NYC COUNCIL MEMBER LETITIA JAMES AND NFL SHAUN SMITH’S 91 WAYS FOUNDATION FOR A:

Thanksgiving 2010 Turkey Giveaway at Willoughby Senior Center on Tuesday, November 23rd at 11am!

“It’s Turkey time again, and Shaun and I are looking forward to seeing everyone at the Willoughby Senior Center on Tuesday to give thanks and celebrate family, good food, and our many blessings throughout the year. Happy Thanksgiving to all, gobble, gobble!” said Council Member Letitia James.

Media reports this week state that prices for the Thanksgiving Day centerpiece have gone up by as much as 28 percent since last year, averaging $1.09 per pound. Turkey price hikes can be blamed on the cost increase of raising the birds, as well as turkey production being down, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Therefore, Council Member Letitia James and NFL Shaun Smith’s 91 Ways Foundation have partnered to donate turkeys to the community to ensure that families in need are able to enjoy their traditional holiday feast.

“New York raised me to become the man I am today. I was privileged to enjoy many Thanksgiving dinners and I want to give that back to those in need as long as I can,” said Shaun Smith.

FYI: Shaun Smith, Defensive Tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs established the 91 Ways Foundation as a platform to effectuate his values, uplift communities, and prompt social change. Using the NFL as a channel, Shaun is dedicated to help others in any way possible. Council Member Letitia “Tish” James was born in Brooklyn, New York. Committed as a public defender and leader of the 35th District, Tish advocates for affordable housing, public school reform, small businesses, and increasing access to jobs.

What: Thanksgiving 2010 Turkey Giveaway
When: Tuesday, November 23, from 11am to 12pm
Where: Willoughby Senior Center, 105 North Portland Avenue, Brooklyn

CM James Having Fun At Dance Practice for Stars of NY Dance; 10/12; October 12, 2010 at NY Marriott at BK Bridge

If you didn't see it, our esteemed boss hummed the theme to Saturday Night Fever, cha-cha-d, and baited her dance competitors.





Footage from Brooklyn Independent Television's (BIT) Brooklyn Review, Episode 226; Original air date: 9/27/2010. Taken from BRIC Community Media.



Please consider attending The Stars of New York Dance
Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 6:30 PM (ET)
Location: New York Marriott at the--
Brooklyn Bridge
333 Adams Street
Brooklyn , NY 11201

For Tickets @ http://thestarsofnewyorkdance.eventbrite.com/
More information @ http://www.thestarsofnewyorkdance.com/

ATTENTION: Society for Clinton Hill's Halloween Walk!

The Society for Clinton Hill will soon hold its 17th Annual "Halloween Walk!"

In order to take part in this event, be sure to arrive at the Pratt-Clinton Hill Community Garden (which can be found on the corner of DeKalb Avenue and Hall Street) at 5:00PM on Sunday, October 31st 2010.

Please me aware that all costumed trick-or-treaters up to age 12 are invited! The parade route will wind through the neighborhood, whereby maps of the most generous homes will be provided.

Parents are asked to accompany their child!

REMINDER: CM James Joins Elected Officials In Sponsoring "Comedy In The Community"; 9/9; BK College

Please join Council Member Letitia James and other elected officials at "Comedy for the Community".

Featuring: 98.7 Kiss FM talent, Nikki Carr, Brooklyn Mike, Hadiyah, and hosted by Ray Dejon!

Where: The Walt Whitman Theatre, Brooklyn College
2900 Bedford Avenue at Hillel Place
Brooklyn, NY 11210

When: Thursday, September 9, 2010
7PM- 9PM

Please contact the Office of Council Member Letitia James at (718) 260-9191 if you have any further questions.

CM James Joins Elected Officials In Sponsoring "Comedy In The Community"; 9/9; BK College

Come join Congressman Edolphus Towns, NYS Senate Majority Leader John Sampson, NYS Senator Eric Adams, NYS Senator Kevin Parker, and NYC Council Member Letitia James for an evening of Comedy In The Community.

Where: The Walt Whitman Theatre, Brooklyn College
2900 Bedford Avenue at Hillel Place
Brooklyn, NY 11210

When: Thursday, September 9, 2010
7PM- 9PM

Please contact the Office of Council Member Letitia James at (718) 260-9191 if you have any further questions.

Weekend Activities!

Saturday, June 26, 2010
Fort Greene Park

The Fort Greene Festival is a celebration of the cultures, cuisine, and artistic diversity of Brooklyn. The festival host will be Malik Yoba, and co-hosts are Toure and Rosie Perez. The day will also include performances by rapper Common, Zap Mamma and more.

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FABfest on Fulton Street concludes with a 4-hour music and dance tribute to MICHAEL JACKSON!

Sunday, June 27, 2010, FABfest is goes out with 4-hours of Michael Jackson- on the anniversary of his passing- with music, dance and more in honor of the King of Pop... featuring DJ REBORN.

There will be games, crafts and activities for kids; chess
tournaments and mini-golf competitions. Plus EVERYBODY PAINT is back, where everyone is invited to grab a brush and create a work of art inspired by MJ.

It's all FREE on Fulton Street between Lafayette and South Oxford, Sundays in JUNE. Presented by the FAB Alliance (http://www.faballiance.org/)

Things We May Have Neglected To Mention: The Missions

Prostate Cancer Screening

According to a recent article the NY Daily News, "African-American men are twice as likely to die from prostate cancer as white men. And Caribbean-born men in Brooklyn are three times as likely to die from the disease as U.S.-born men." What could be a better gift to a man in your life than the constant nagging to get a prostate screenning? More info here.

Save The Double D Pool

On June 20th, Council Members James and Levin joined Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz (who apparently donned his swimming trunks) and State Senator Velmanette Montgomery at a demonstration protesting the City's decision to close of one Brooklyn's most popular outdoor swimming pools- The Double D Pool. It is located at the Thomas Greene Park in Brooklyn, and provides free services (lunches, training, etc.) for residents of Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, and Carroll Gardens. There's a petition here.

Applebees Dining to Donate

On Thursday June 24, 2010, you can make a difference in the life of graduating high school senior by dining at the Applebee's Restaurant, located at Fulton Street & Marcy Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant's Restoration Plaza. Ten percent of your bill will be donated to the scholarship fund for the Restoration Dance Theatre Company. Present this flyer to your server, and become an individual donor of Restoration's youth scholarship program.

The Art, Soul, Future of Brooklyn

I See Promotions, LLC, in association with the Ajile L. Turner Scholarship Fund, present a Fort Greene Festival featuring Common and other performing artists and vendors. For more information you may call (718) 902-9641 or visit http://www.fortgreenefest.com/.

Saturday, June 26, 2010
Fort Greene Park
12noon- 10pm

ATTENTION: DOHMH and Equinox Fitness Clubs Challenge You To Shape Up Today!

Beginning on May 17th, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in partnership with Equinox Fitness Clubs, will be running free fitness classes across the five boroughs.

Shape Up NYC is a free fitness program dedicated to getting New Yorkers into a new habit of fitness. The classes are varied and are taught by expert fitness instructors who know how to make fitness fun.

Exciting new classes include yoga, pilates, zumba and intensati. All classes are open to the public, FREE of charge, and no pre-registration is required. More information available here.

Should you need any further information please call the Shape Up NYC coordinator at 212-360-1356.

BBG Celebrates 100 Years With Bee-Day!; 6/12; 11AM- 6PM

On Saturday, June 12th, 2010 from 11:00 AM- 6:00 PM,

You are invited to join the Brooklyn Botanic Garden for a bee-inspired birthday party for all ages with honey tastings, lectures, presentations, tours and live music throughout the Garden.

Visitors will be treated to live music, including marimba and hammered dulcimer serenades. Activities will range from science demonstrations and hands-on workshops for kids and families to local food vendors purveying bee-inspired sweets. Some of BBG’s most senior scientists and horticulturists will lead tours drawing attention to the Garden’s plant collections and how they support pollinator populations, while BBGs horticulturist will show children how to build homes for native bees. The event climaxes with live performances.

For more information visit here.

Reminder: Keep It Funky

Reminder: NYS Senator Eric Adams
and NYC Council Member Letitia James

Present a Spring Concert featuring
“Black Velvet” aka James Brown, Jr.

Where: Brooklyn Center for Performing Arts (Walt Whitman Theatre)
2900 Campus Road and Hillel Place
Brooklyn, NY 11210

When: Thursday, April 22, 2010, 2PM

Tickets are free can can be obtained by contacting Rosalyn Johnson or Fay Brown at the Office of State Senator Eric Adams at 718-284-4700, or the Office of Council Member Letitia James at 718-260-9191.

Job Opportunity- How Many Pieces of Flair Do YOU Have?

The Downtown Brooklyn Partnership brought our attention to a couple places in Downtown Brooklyn that are currently looking to fill employment positions. To give proper credit, these openings were compiled by McBrooklyn.

1). A new Applebee’s restaurant is opening in the Atlantic Terminal mall– they have job postings on Craigslist here.

2). Macy’s is hiring for at least two openings including an Assistant Store Manager as posted here and a Cosmetics Beauty Advisor as posted here.

CM James, Sens. Sampson and Adams Present "Black Velvet"/James Brown, Jr. Seniors Concert; 4/22; BK Center for Performing Arts; 2PM

State Senator John Sampson, New York State Senator Eric Adams and Council Member Letitia James present a free senior citizen concert. "Black Velvet" aka James Brown, Jr. will be performing Thursday, April 22nd at the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts, Walt Whitman Theater.

Where: Brooklyn Center for Performing Arts (Walt Whitman Theatre)
2900 Campus Road and Hillel Place
Brooklyn, NY 11210

When: April 22, 2010, 2PM

Tickets are free can can be obtained by contacting Rosalyn Johnson or Fay Brown at the Office of State Senator Eric Adams at 718-284-4700.

Dine In Brooklyn Week- 3/15- 3/25!

Dine in Brooklyn 2010- March 15 to March 25

"Dine in Brooklyn" week starts on March 15, with over 175 restaurants offering three-course meals for $25. And if that isn't too good to believe some are offering two for the price of one.

Fort Greene eateries offering 3 courses for $25:
Aqualis Grill D (Mediterranean)
718-797-3494

Caffe eVino BLD (Italian)
718-855-6222
http://www.caffeevino.com/

Chez Lola D (French)
718-858-1484
http://www.bistrolola.com/

Chez Oskar D (French)
718-852-6250
http://www.chezoskar.com/

Dajeh Restaurant LD (Caribbean)
718-857-1616
http://www.dajeh.com/

Graziella's Italian Restaurant LD (Italian)
718-789-5663
http://www.graziellasmenu.com/

iCi D (French/American)
718-789-2778
http://www.icirestaurant.com/

Luz Restaurant BLD (Latin American)
718-246-4000
http://www.luzrestaurant.com/

Madiba Restaurant BLD (South African)
718-855-9190
http://www.madibarestaurant.com/

Mullanes Bar & Grill BLD (Irish/American)
718-797-7606
http://www.mullanesbrooklyn.com/

Olea Restaurant D (Mediterranean)
718-643-7003
http://www.oleabrooklyn.com/

Poppa's Place BD (International)
718-643-4216
http://www.poppasplacebrooklyn.com/

Scopello Ristorante Bar BD (Italian)
718-852-1100
http://www.scopello.net/

Sushi D D (Japanese)
718-838-0058
http://www.sushid.com/

Thomas Beisl D (Austrian/Viennese)
718-222-5800

2 for $25 at these Restaurants:
Los Pollitos III D (for 2) (Mexican)
718-636-6125
http://www.lospollitosiii.com/

RICE D (for 2) (Fusion)
718-858-2700
http://www.riceny.com/

The Smoke Joint LD (for 2) (Barbecue)
718-797-1011
http://www.thesmokejoint.com/

FGA has some more information: http://historicfortgreene.org/2010/03/dine-in-brooklyn-2010/
As does Visit Brooklyn: http://www.visitbrooklyn.org/