Park Slope Civic Council

Spring Civic Sweep and Chalk Bloom!
2018-04-22 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | In Front of the Old Stone House and J.J. Byrne Playground, In Front of Old Stone House/J.J. Byrne Park, 5th Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
Celebrate Spring by Sweeping the Streets Clean with the Park Slope Civic Council!
Make a clean sweep of our neighborhood by joining the Sustainability Committee and the Arts Committee of the Park Slope Civic Council at the annual spring beautification, recycling and clean-up event — the Spring Civic Sweep on Sunday, April 22, 2018, from 10 am to 2 pm. Our check-in is on 5th Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets adjacent to J.J. Byrne Playground/Washington Park.
Volunteers will participate in a Chalk Bloom, drawing gardens on sidewalks with chalk. Volunteers will also pick up litter and paint out graffiti. In addition:

Bring your unwanted electronics for recycling by the Lower East Side Ecology Center: working & non-working computers, monitors, printers, scanners, keyboards, mice, cables, TVs, VCRs, CD & DVD players, phones, audio/visual equipment, cell phones & PDAs.
Get free native perennials from the Greenbelt Native Plant Center
Enjoy music from Misery Loves Company

We’ll provide refreshments, as well as all tools and supplies. Volunteers will receive T-shirts from Brooklyn SolarWorks and leave wearing “I Made Park Slope Cleaner Today” stickers. Community Service vouchers will be available.
Many thanks to our Media Partners: Park Slope Parents and Park Slope Neighbors and to our Sponsors: Artist & Craftsman Park Slope, Park Slope Copy Center and Tarzian Hardware.
Questions? sustainability@parkslopeciviccouncil.org.
See you there!

NYPD's 78th Precinct "Build the Block" Neighborhood Policing and Safety Meeting for Park Slope
2018-04-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Old First Reformed Church, 729 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11215
NYPD’s 78th Precinct “Build the Block” Neighborhood Policing and Safety Meeting for Park Slope

DATE: Thursday, April 26th
TIME: Doors Open at 6:30 PM for refreshments;
Meeting Starts at 7:00 PM

LOCATION: Old First Reformed Church
729 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

GOAL: To identify policing and public safety needs in our community.

SPONSORED BY: New York State Assembly Member Robert Carroll and your 78th Precinct Neighborhood Community Officers (NCOs).

NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY OFFICERS:
Police Officer Elizabeth Medina
Police Officer Maureen Marzano

This site contains more information on this program.

NYPD's 78th Precinct "Build the Block" Neighborhood Policing and Safety Meeting for Park Slope
2018-04-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Old First Reformed Church, 729 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11215
NYPD’s 78th Precinct ”Build the Block” Neighborhood Policing and Safety Meeting for Park Slope

DATE: Thursday, April 26th
TIME: Doors Open at 6:30 PM for refreshments;
Meeting Starts at 7:00 PM

LOCATION: Old First Reformed Church
729 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

GOAL: To identify policing and public safety needs in our community.

SPONSORED BY: New York State Assembly Member Robert Carroll and your 78th Precinct Neighborhood Community Officers (NCOs).

NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY OFFICERS:
Police Officer Elizabeth Medina
Police Officer Maureen Marzano

This site contains more information on this program.

Rebuilding Together NYC Flash Sale! (Gently Used Home Appliances for a Good Cause)
2018-05-05 09:00 - 15:00 | The Rebuild Center, 126 10th Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11215
In need of low-cost, quality appliances for a DIY upgrade to your apartment or home? Feeling intimidated by the installation process and want some expert advice?
Find gently used fridges, dishwashers, stoves, pedestal sinks, cabinets, toilets, light fixtures, washers/dryers and more!
PLUS! Enjoy fresh baked goods—homemade by the Rebuilding Together NYC staff—while you browse our store!
The Rebuild Center is a nonprofit retailer, selling building materials and appliances. All proceeds support our mission to transform the lives of low-income New Yorkers and revitalize communities.

Rain Barrel Giveaway Program
2018-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 | NY
Get a free rain barrel for your garden! Assemblymember Robert Carroll and the Department of Environmental Protection are co-sponsoring this event.
Date: Sunday, May 6
Time: 10am to 12 noon
PICKUP LOCATION: 1203 Albemarle Road
You must call in advance to reserve a rain barrel 718-788-7221 or e-mail CarrollR@NYAssembly.gov
More about the rain barrel program here: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/stormwater/rainbarrel.shtml

HPD Outreach-Housing Resources In Your Neighborhood
2018-05-15 11:00 - 14:00 | NY
New York City Department of Housing and Preservation and Development (HPD) Mobile Outreach
The HPD OUTREACH Van takes HPD’s community engagement teams on the road, bringing information and services directly to tenants and homeowners in your own neighborhood. We can help you:

Prepare to Apply for Affordable Housing

Learn about opportunities and prepare to apply for affordable housing lotteries.

Understand Your Rights and Responsibilities

Learn about the ABCs of Housing to understand your rights and responsibilities as a tenant or owner.

File a Housing Complaint

Get help filing a complaint about housing code violations or landlord harassment.

Finance Improvements and Repairs

Learn about and apply for financial assistance for property owners.

Register Your Building

Get help registering your building as a property owner.

Remedy a Violation

Learn how to remedy housing code violations at your property.
Sponsored by Assemblymember Robert Carroll
Date: Tuesday, May 15
Time: 11:00am to 2:00pm
District Office of Assemblymember Carroll
416 7th Avenue between 13th and 14th Streets
To RSVP or for more information on this or any other community concern, please call the District Office at (718) 788-7221 or e-mail: carrollr@nyassembly.gov.
