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.

ATTENTION: NYC-EDC Offers Free Graffiti Removal!

The New York City Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with the Mayor's Office and Department of Sanitation, is proud to offer free graffiti-removal services through the Graffiti Free NYC program.

Graffiti Free NYC uses state-of-the-art cleaning trucks to remove over 10 million square feet of graffiti throughout the City each year. Their services are completely free. To access Graffiti Free NYC all you have to do is report graffiti to 311 or here.

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.

Reps. Towns and Clarke Present Academy Night for Educational Opportunities In Service Acads; St. Francis' College; 6/7; 1800

Rep. Edolphus Towns & Rep. Yvette Clarke Present...

Academy Night
Come to learn about educational opportunities in our Nation's service academies! Representatives from every branch of the U.S. military will be available to discuss and answer your questions concerning enrollment, eligibility, and the academic requirements for admission.

Representatives from the-
U.S Merchant Navy Academy
Air Force Academy
U.S Military Academy: West Point
U.S Naval Academy
U.S Coast Guard Academy
-Will all be present.

Time: Monday, June 7th, 2010
1800- 2000 hours (6:00PM- 8:00 PM)
Seating begins at 5:30 PM and the program will begin PROMPTLY at 6:00PM

Place: St. Francis College, Founders Hall
182 Remsen Street (between Court and Clinton Streets)
Brooklyn, NY 11201

For more information please contact:
Ms. Kristia Beaubrun, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke Office- 718-287-1142
Mr. Warren Cohn, Congressman Edolphus Towns Office- 718-855-8018

2010 Summer Youth Employment Program - DEADLINE: Friday, May 21st

The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides New York City youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with summer employment and educational opportunities. In 2009, the Department of Youth and Community Development enrolled 52,255 participants and placed them at 8,688 worksites. Participants work in a variety of entry-level jobs at government agencies, hospitals, summer camps, nonprofits, small businesses, law firms, museums, sports enterprises, and retail organizations.

APPLY NOW

The Summer Youth Employment Program is designed to:

* Emphasize real-world labor expectations
* Increase awareness of services offered by local community-based organizations
* Provide opportunities for career instruction, financial literacy training, academic improvement, and social growth

ATTENTION: Alternate Side Suspended 5/19, 5/20

Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended on Wednesday, May 19th and Thursday, May 20th for Shavuot. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.

The 2010 alternate side parking (street cleaning) rules suspension calendar is available on the Department of Transportation website, along with other alternate side parking information.

ATTENTION: Beacon 265 Offers Free Children's Summer Camp

Allow your child to experience a wonderful fun time, while at the same time learn new skills.

Beacon 265's Children's Summer Camp will run from July 6, 2010 until August 20, 2010 from 8:00a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Beacon 265 is all-inclusive and free.

Children of the ages 6-13 are able to attend.

Call 718-237-0852 for more information or to enroll.

The free and exciting new programs for Spring and Summer 2010 include:
-Martial Arts
-Explosive Thunder
-Cyber Chase
-"Stomp the Yard"
-"Dancing with the Stars"
-Film Making
-Spoken Word
-Sports (BASKETBALL & FOOTBALL)
-various education trips

Beacon 265's website can be found here. They are located at 101 Park Avenue RM 227 in
Brooklyn, NY 11205.