Community Corner
Dates To Know In Bed-Stuy This Week
Here's a round-up of meetings, events and other happenings in the neighborhood for Jan. 24 through Jan. 30.
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. 24:
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 109 Lewis Ave.
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Local Government Meetings:
Tuesday, Jan. 26: District 16 Town Hall with Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza, find out more here.
Wednesday, Jan. 27: Veterans Services Committee, 6:30 p.m. Find links and passwords to the virtual meetings here.
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Other/Around Brooklyn:
Prospect Park:
- Public Art Installation at the Bandshell, read more here.
- Virtual Program: Restoring the Endale Arch, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, find out more here.
Brooklyn Museum:
- Virtual Family Adventures: Thursday 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.
- Teen Flyday Fridays: Join us on Instagram for teen-led discussions, activities, and resources that are relevant for teens locally and globally. Topics range from environmental racism to surviving COVID-19 as an LGBTQ+ youth. Each program is planned by members of our Teen Night Planning Committee, Museum Apprentice program, and InterseXtions. Find out more here.
- Virtual Open House: Adult Literacy: Friday, Jan. 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. Find out more here.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden:
- Treasured Trees Self-Guided Tour, find out more here.
- Winter Nature Walks, find out more here.
- Plant-O-Rama begins on Tuesday, Jan. 26. Find more here.
- How To Not Kill Your Houseplant virtual event on Wednesday, find out more here.
- Watercoloring Variegated Leaves online event, find out more here.
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