Dates To Know In Prospect, Crown Heights This Week

BROOKLYN, NY — Patch has compiled a list of events neighbors in Prospect and Crown Heights 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 Sumner Houses at 20 Lewis Ave.

Prospect Park:
Public Art Installation at the Bandshell, read more here.

Brooklyn Museum:
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.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden:
Treasured Trees Self-Guided Tour, find out more here.
Winter Nature Walks, find out more here.

Local Government Meetings:

Monday, Jan. 11:
77th Precinct Community Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Community Board 9 Economic Development Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 12
Community Board 9 Land Use Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.
Community Board 9 Education and Library Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.
Cuyler Gore Park Reconstruction Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Find out more here.

Wednesday, Jan. 13:
Community Board 8 Housing Committee Meeting, 6:15 p.m.
Community Board 9 Housing Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 14:
Community Board 8 General Meeting, 6:15 p.m.
Community Board 9 Public Safety Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.
Community Board 9 Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.
Greene Playground Reconstruction Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Find out more here.

Find meeting links for Community Board 8 here.
Find meeting links for Community Board 9 here.

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