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418 & 430 Myrtle Ave, NY, 11205

Spring Scavenger
Hunt Returns to Myrtle Avenue!
Calling all kid detectives! Join the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership on Saturday, May 2 (11am–1:30pm)* for our FREE, family-friendly Spring Scavenger Hunt. This year, 8 animals are hidden in storefront windows along Myrtle (between Carlton &amp; Hall). Find them all, collect your stamps, and win a FREE goodie bag!
While you're here, enjoy: a hands-on and interactive tape art workshop TAPE THE BLOOM - where kids will help build a spring garden with tape, Pokémon Bingo by Clinton Hill Hardware, free books from Brooklyn Book Bodega, Girl Scout Cookies for sale by local Brownie Troop #2243 and face painting &amp; balloon animals by Sparkly Faces.



 Bonus #1: The first 50 completed cards win a Pokémon booster pack! Bonus #2: Complete your hunt card and enjoy a FREE slice + drink or $5 off a $10+ order at Joe &amp; Sal’s Pizzeria (353 Myrtle Ave). 
*Get a head start—begin collecting stamps any time after April 24.

Event Date: Saturday, May 2,&nbsp;11:00am – 1:30pm

Start + Finish: Corner of Myrtle &amp; Clinton (@ 418 Myrtle)
*Rain Date: May 9

Local Event: Myrtle Avenue Spring Scavenger Hunt 2026

Myrtle Avenue Spring Scavenger Hunt 2026

Spring Scavenger
Hunt Returns to Myrtle Avenue!
Calling all kid detectives! Join the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership on...

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Why Attend the Berkeley College Virtual MBA Open House?


 An advanced degree can expand your career opportunities and increase your earning potential. Join the Berkeley College MBA Open House to learn how the Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management program can help you advance your career and develop leadership skills in today’s competitive business environment.


 What Makes the MBA in Management Program Unique?

During this event, you will learn what sets the Berkeley College MBA in Management program apart, including:
<ul>
 
 <li>Flexibility for working professionals</li>
 <li>The ability to apply concepts from coursework to your current career</li>
 <li>Available concentrations</li>
 <li>Dedicated support services and resources, including Career Services</li>
</ul>

 Available MBA Concentrations

Students in the MBA in Management program can choose from several specialized concentrations, including:
<ul>
 
 <li>Accounting (Note: The Accounting Concentration is only offered Online)</li>
 <li>Financial Management</li>
 <li>Healthcare Management</li>
 <li>Human Resources Management</li>
 <li>Law Enforcement Executive Management</li>
 <li>Marketing Management</li>
 <li>Supply Chain Management</li>
</ul>

 The flexible program is designed to accommodate busy work and personal schedules. You’ll have the opportunity to apply concepts from coursework to real-world situations in your career.


 Flexible MBA Program for Working Professionals


 The MBA in Management degree program is offered by Berkeley College New York and Berkeley College Online®. Courses are offered online and at various campuses as identified in the Course Schedule for each semester.


 Meet the Speakers


 Speakers


 Martha Outz -- Executive Director at Sinceri Senior Living 
 Justyna Glazewski -- AVP Human Resources at Spenser Bank


 Event Details


 Registration is required for this free virtual event. 
 An access link will be emailed upon confirmation. 
 For more information call 855-377-6171.

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