Open Houses are one of the best ways for prospective families to get to know our BASIS Independent Brooklyn community. They offer the opportunity to walk through our halls and classrooms, meeting school leadership, hearing from teachers, and getting to know our parents. 
Please join us in-person at our next Open House for our Lower School Campus&nbsp;on Saturday, April 18 (PreK-Grade 2). <a href="https://basisindependent.com/schools/ny/brooklyn/admissions/visit-our-school/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register!</a>
Doors will open at 9:40 AM, and the event will last approximately until 12:00 PM. We welcome you to register and attend even if you are not able to participate in the entire event. Students are encouraged to join us, as well.
Our Open House will begin with an Introduction and an Overview. This will include a Parent Panel where you will be able to hear from current BASIS Independent Brooklyn families. Families will also be able to tour the campus while visiting classrooms.
PreK &amp; Kindergarten Learn about our Early Learning Program, where our youngest students grow. Hear from teachers, administrators, and parents about how BASIS Independent Brooklyn Lower School fosters curiosity, exploration, and creativity. Our passionate Subject Expert Teachers will show you what a day in the life looks like as they lead mini-lessons in their vibrant rooms. Grades 1-2: Visit with our Learning Expert and Subject Expect Teachers to learn about our unique two-teacher model. From math and science to humanities, Mandarin, music and more, find out how we support students in developing study skills and spark a lifelong love of learning. Our Subject Expert Teachers will lead mini-lessons to help you get a feel for the engaging activities that take place in the classrooms. These sessions will also help you understand the transition to our Upper School campus in Grade 3.
<a href="https://basisindependent.com/schools/ny/brooklyn/admissions/visit-our-school/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register for our Spring Open Houses</a>

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Kings County

Park Slope

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🤸 The YMCA is hosting a FREE day of family fun, exploration and community on Saturday, April 18 at 10am. Enjoy a day of games, activities, fitness, crafts, giveaways &amp; more! 
Healthy Kids Day is also the YMCA’s largest Summer Camp Open House of the year. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about Y camps, meet the staff, and take a tour of the facilities. Register and pay in full for camp by 4/18 to receive the early bird discount!
📍 Enjoy Healthy Kids Day at these Brooklyn Y locations: 
Bed-Stuy, Coney Island, Dodge, Flatbush, Greenpoint &amp; North Brooklyn
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healthy-kids-day-tickets-1985074852320" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">🌳 Healthy Kids Day in Prospect Park</a>
The Prospect Park &amp; Park Slope Armory YMCA and Prospect Park Alliance are partnering to bring you Healthy Kids Day for the first time at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park! Enjoy all the fun of Healthy Kids Day, including games, arts &amp; crafts, activities, fitness, giveaways and non-stop family fun outside!
Healthy Kids Day® is the Y’s national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids and families. For over 30 years, YMCAs and their communities host free community events aimed to inspire kids and families to keep their minds and bodies active throughout the summer months and beyond.

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Flatbush Food Co-op

Join the community at the Flatbush Food Co-op to save lives and be the reason someone's future blooms. Donors are also entered for a chance to win a 4-pack of tickets to a Mets vs. Yankees Subway Series game, so come prepared with your photo ID and make a difference today.

Local Event: Flatbush Community Blood Drive

Ditmas Park-Flatbush

Flatbush Community Blood Drive

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BASIS Independent Brooklyn Upper School

Our Spring Open House is the most in-depth way for your family to get to know our BASIS Independent Brooklyn community.
Please join us in person at our Open House for Gr. 3-12 on our Upper School campus on Saturday, April 25. <a href="https://basisindependent.com/schools/ny/brooklyn/admissions/visit-our-school/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register!</a> General Open House Structure: Doors will open at 9:40 AM, and the event will last until 12:00 p.m. ET. We welcome you to register and attend even if you cannot stay for the entire event. Students are encouraged to join us as well.
We will begin with an Introduction and an Open House Overview. During our parent panel, you can hear from current BASIS Independent Brooklyn families. Families will also be able to tour the campus while visiting classrooms.
Please review the details below for additional information regarding the structure of our Open House: 
GRADES 3-12: Saturday, September 27 at 10:00 AM
The Primary Program: Grades 3-5 Visit our Learning Expert and Subject Expect Teachers to learn about our unique two-teacher model (for grades 3 &amp; 4). From math and science to humanities, Mandarin, music, and more, find out how we support students in developing study skills and spark a lifelong love of learning. You will also have the chance to learn about how these bridge years encourage autonomy, creativity, and confidence to help prepare your student for Middle School. The Middle School Program: Grades 6-8 In the Middle School Program, we focus on developing the academic, executive functioning, and self-advocacy skills needed for success in the high school years. Hear from our Subject Expert Teachers about how they inspire excellence inside and outside the classroom. Plus, learn about our many athletic and academic competition teams, clubs, international trips, and more. The High School Program: Grades 9-12 Educating tomorrow’s great innovators, pioneers, and leaders requires a well-rounded curriculum – one with breadth and depth across academic disciplines. Meet students, faculty, and administrators as you and your child learn about high school at BASIS Independent Brooklyn, including our unique Senior Year program.
Parent and Student Panel
Our Upper School Open House will conclude with a Q&amp;A panel consisting of BASIS Independent Brooklyn parents, students, and school leadership.
Refreshments
We will have light refreshments for the whole family at the Open House. After the Open House, we invite you to stop by our Gr. 3-5 Fine Arts Festival alongside our current students and families.

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Student Center Main Lounge

Join the community at SUNY Downstate - Brooklyn to donate blood and help others see their flowers bloom. All presenting donors will receive a branded NYBC T-shirt while supplies last, so be sure to eat well, hydrate, and bring a photo ID.

Local Event: East Flatbush Community Blood Drive

East Flatbush Community Blood Drive

Join the community at SUNY Downstate - Brooklyn to donate blood and help others see their flowers bloom. All presenting donors...

If you or a dear friend friend &nbsp;is coping with loss, &nbsp;please join us for a supportive 8-week&nbsp;virtual&nbsp;bereavement&nbsp;group meeting,&nbsp;commencing on&nbsp;Tuesday, April 28th from 6 to 7:30 . . Fee for the group is $65.00 a session. Here is more information FIND THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO GROW AND HEAL FOLLOWING THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE Restructuring&nbsp;one's life following a loss is enhanced by doing it deliberately. It requires thought,&nbsp;a willingness to be honest with oneself, patience, and the courage to make changes. One way to begin is to study one's talents, resources, options, and blocks to self-fulfillment.&nbsp; Support groups and counseling can contribute to self-discovery and a needed connection with others.&nbsp;If you or a friend&nbsp;is&nbsp;suffering from a loss, consider&nbsp;joining a groupHere's some of what you can expect by participating&nbsp;in the&nbsp;group:•&nbsp;Meet in 8 weekly sessions led by a compassionate and experienced&nbsp;grief&nbsp;professional.•&nbsp; Find the tools you need to help you grow and heal.•&nbsp;Share your experiences, thoughts, and feelings.•&nbsp;Talk with others in the same situation.•&nbsp;Learn more about what to expect from your&nbsp;grief.•&nbsp;Find healing and comfort through the&nbsp;Alexander Technique&nbsp;and relaxation exercises.•* Develop&nbsp;new&nbsp;rituals to organize your&nbsp;grief--&nbsp;contact &nbsp;Jane Dorlester &nbsp;917 755 8025
group is led by an experienced &nbsp;bereavement counselor

Local Event: 8 week Bereavement Group meets virtually

8 week Bereavement Group meets virtually

If you or a dear friend friend  is coping with loss,  please join us for a supportive 8-week virtual bereavement group...

Brooklyn Conservatory of Music

The OMNI Ensemble is pleased to announce the conclusion of its 43rd season at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music on Saturday evening, May 2, 2026 at 8:00 pm. Music Director/Flutist David Wechsler will host an evening of woodwind quintet and piano music. Compositions are Karel Husa’s Serenade for woodwind quintet and piano, Valerie Coleman’s Afro Cuban Concerto for wind quintet, Chen Yi’s Woodwind Quintet, and David Wechsler’s Divertimento
for Wind Quintet and Piano. Assisting musicians are Elizabeth Kieronski - oboe, Jeffrey Adler - clarinet, Atsuko Sato – bassoon, Eric David - horn, and Sylvia Kahan, piano. 
Continuing as the chamber music group in residence at the Brooklyn Conservatory, The OMNI Ensemble will continue to perform concerts of enormous variety all designed to provide their audience with a musical diversity not ordinarily encountered by one chamber music group. Throughout the season they perform in the recital hall at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music. 

Tickets at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music are $25.00, $15.00 for students and senior citizens. Tickets are available in advance on the OMNI Ensemble website or at the door prior to the performance. 
For reservations please call 718/859-8649.
For direct purchase of tickets on line please visit our web site: <a href="https://www.theomniensemble.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.theomniensemble.org</a> or go to <a href="https://omnimay226.eventbrite.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://omnimay226.eventbrite.com</a>
The Brooklyn Conservatory is located at 58 Seventh Ave. at the corner of Lincoln Place in Park Slope, Brooklyn. It is in easy access of public transportation, Q or B train to Seventh Ave., or IRT #2 and 3 to Grand Army Plaza. For further information and ticket reservations, call 718 859-8649. 
The OMNI Ensemble is a chamber music created to perform programs of enormous variety, with music ranging from the Renaissance to the 21st century, including Western classical music, jazz, and electronic and improvised music, all designed to provide their audience with a musical experience not ordinarily encountered in a single music event. Since its inception in 1983 the group has featured many guest artists including multi instrumentalist/composer David Amram, performance artist John Kelley, Singer Erika Banks, Kumongo player Jin Hi Kim, Saxophonist Roy Nathanson, Mezzo Sopranos Catherine Ciesinski and Charlotte Hellekant, Harpsichordists Gerald Ranck and Rebecca Pechefsky, and keyboardist Marco Benevento. The group has commissioned works by David Lang, Lee Hyla, Allen Shearson, &amp; Michael Bushnell, and performed new pieces by Jim Lahti, Eric Klein, and David Wechsler. 



This concert is made possible, in part with funds from The New York State Council on the Arts.

Local Event: The OMNI Ensemble Concludes its 43rd Season

The OMNI Ensemble Concludes its 43rd Season

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Join HSS for a free webinar to learn how bone health supports recovery after an injury or surgery. Bone density, movement, and rehabilitation all play a role in healing, strength, and long-term health. In this program, you’ll learn:
<ul><li>The impact of surgery or injury on your bones</li><li>Why movement and rehabilitation are necessary to rebuild strength</li><li>Risk factors for delayed healing and future fractures</li><li>Ways to protect and strengthen your bones during recovery</li></ul>
Panelists:
<ul><li>Derek Hansen, MD, Orthopedic Oncology, Metabolic Bone, Trauma Surgeon</li><li>Linda Russell, MD, Metabolic Bone Physician and Rheumatologist</li></ul>
This program is designed to give general information and does not provide individual medical advice.Register Here: <a href="https://communityed.hss.edu/en/custom-registration-from?utm_campaign=Patch_Webinars" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Community Education &amp; Outreach at HSS</a>
Please contact <a href="mailto:communityed@hss.edu">communityed@hss.edu</a> with any questions.

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Upper East Side

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Learn how simple food choices can help keep your bones strong as you age. Join us for this free Zoom webinar:
<ul><li>Explore nutrients and everyday eating habits,</li><li>Get practical tips to support bone health</li><li>Gain easy, actionable ideas for staying healthy and independent.</li></ul>
Speaker: Sue Xiao Yu (MS, RD, CDN, CDCES)
Clinical Nutritionist, HSSRegister Here: <a href="https://communityed.hss.edu/en/custom-registration-from?utm_campaign=Patch_Webinars" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Community Education &amp; Outreach at HSS</a>
Please contact <a href="mailto:communityed@hss.edu">communityed@hss.edu</a> with any questions.

Local Event: Nutrition & Bone Health As We Age: Free HSS Webinar!

Nutrition & Bone Health As We Age: Free HSS...

Learn how simple food choices can help keep your bones strong as you age. Join us for this free Zoom webinar:
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JS Consulting Writing Marketing Services is a full-service digital advertising and business strategy firm based in Brooklyn (11226). Led by a consultant with over 15 years of experience, we specialize in high-impact campaigns that help NYC entrepreneurs and artists scale their reach. Our Specialized Services Include: Digital Advertising: Targeted social media campaigns and lead generation strategy. Web Development &amp; SEO: Custom website design, SEO audits, and content creation. Marketing Content: Professional copywriting for web, email, and social media. Career Strategy: Executive-level resume writing and LinkedIn optimization to market you to top employers. We operate 7 days a week (7 AM – 11 PM) to provide the support your business or career needs. Whether you are a sculptor looking for a social media manager or a professional pivoting careers, we provide the strategy to ensure you are seen. Visit jfconsultingwritingmarketing.com to schedule your free 15-minute marketing or resume audit.

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