Dates To Know In Bed-Stuy This Week

BROOKLYN, NY — Patch has compiled a list of events neighbors in Bed-Stuy should mark on their calendars.

From community meetings, local exhibits, to family events, here are the dates to know for the week of Jan. 10:

Ongoing Events:

Wellness Wednesdays: Council Member Robert Cornegy Jr. hosts a food distribution in the community every Wednesday, typically starting at 11 a.m. and running as long as supplies lasts. This week, he will be at the Tompkins Houses at 736 Park Ave.

Local Government Meetings:

Thursday, Jan. 21: Senior Citizens Services Committee, 6 p.m. Find links and passwords to the virtual meetings here.

Other/Around Brooklyn:

Restoration Jobs Plus Resource Fair

• Lafayette Gardens Houses 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Tompkins Houses 3:30 to 5 p.m.
• More information available here

“What We Need To Know About The COVID-19 Vaccine” Community Conversation, 6:30 p.m.

• More information is available here.

Brooklyn Museum, Virtual Family Adventures: Thursday, Jan. 21 from 1 to 1:30 p.m. and 4 to 4:30 p.m.; Explore works of art in our collection through interactive games and activities, designed for kids ages 4–8 and their caregivers.

Brooklyn Academy of Music, 35th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute: Details here.

Brooklyn Children's Museum, MLK Jr. I Have A Dream Celebration: Monday, Jan. 18: Interactive activities exploring peace, empathy, and togetherness. Expect story-time, arts and crafts, and shadow puppet demos. Pre-registration is required.

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