Park Slope Civic Council

Jingle Bell Jamboree 2012
2012-12-16 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Congregation Beth Elohim, 274 Garfield Pl. (Eighth Avenue), Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
Since 2001, the annual Jingle Bell Jamboree has been bringing local residents together in a concert that celebrates the holiday spirit. This year’s concert, a showcase for the spirit of cooperation in our community, is also a truly great holiday experience for all ages.
Suggested admission for the 10th annual performance is $10 for adults, $5 for children. All proceeds go to cover any further expenses of the show and to help participating nonprofit groups. For more information, contact Jamboree founder and producer Ethan Schlesser at 917.514.4591 or eon88keys@yahoo.com.
The Park Slope Civic Council is pleased to be a sponsor of the Jingle Bell Jamboree.

Livable Streets Committee Meeting
2012-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Please RSVP for meeting location, Select a Country:
The Civic Council’s Livable Streets Committee focuses on what happens along our community’s streets and sidewalks for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers alike, to preserve and promote a rich, vibrant street life, safety for all users of our streets, and transportation improvements.
The agenda is:

Vision/mission revisit
DOT Benches Program update
Participatory budgeting
Review of short-term projects list
Speaker series for 2013
New business

For meeting location, please RSVP to livablestreets@parkslopeciviccouncil.org.

Sustainability Committee Meeting -- postponed until January
2012-12-10 19:00 - 20:30 | To Be Determined, Brooklyn, NY, United States
The Sustainability Committee advocates for responsible use of natural resources in our community and promote better practices for the environment. Come to our next meeting or click here to learn more about what we do.

Civic Council's Annual Holiday Party/Trustees Meeting
2012-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | New York Methodist Hospital, Hospital Cafeteria and Garden, 506 Sixth Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
Join us for our annual holiday celebration with lots of food, drink and good cheer. Admission to the holiday party is free. All partygoers should bring a dish and “bottle” to share at this potluck event.
There will be a very short business meeting prior to the party:

Introduction
Mission Statement
Committee Reports
Vote on budget
Reports from Elected Officials

Once the meeting’s done, it’s on to the holiday joy!
Hope to see you there!

Civic Council's Annual Holiday Party/Trustees Meeting
2012-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | New York Methodist Hospital, Hospital Cafeteria and Garden, 506 Sixth Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
Join us for our annual holiday celebration with lots of food, drink and good cheer. Admission to the holiday party is free. All partygoers should bring a dish and ”bottle” to share at this potluck event.
There will be a very short business meeting prior to the party:

Introduction
Mission Statement
Committee Reports
Vote on budget
Reports from Elected Officials

Once the meeting’s done, it’s on to the holiday joy!
Hope to see you there!

Toys for Tots 2012 -- now through Jan. 6
2012-11-22 10:00 - 2013-01-06 20:00 | Various locations, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Brighten the holidays for a needy child by donating a toy or book to the Park Slope Civic Council’s 18th Annual Toys for Tots drive. All through the holiday season, the Civic Council collects new and gently used unwrapped gifts for children ages 12 and under at locations throughout the Slope. All toys collected are given to local organizations that work with families in need.
Toys and books will then be collected starting on Thanksgiving, Thurs., Nov. 22, all the way through Little Christmas, Sun., Jan. 6. You can leave your gifts at:

Astoria Federal Savings (110 Seventh Ave. at Carroll Street, and 459 Fifth Ave. at 10th Street)
Back to the Land Natural Foods (142 Seventh Avenue between Carroll Street and Garfield Place)
Councilmember Brad Lander’s Office (456 Fifth Ave. between Ninth and Tenth Streets)
The Church of St. Saviour (611 Eighth Ave. at Sixth Street)
Citibank (114 Seventh Avenue at President Street)
The Community Book Store (143 Seventh Ave. between Carroll Street and Garfield Place)
Greenwood Baptist Church (461 Sixth St. at Seventh Avenue)
Holy Name Church (245 Prospect Park West at 17th Street)
Assemblywoman Joan Millman’s Office (341 Smith St. at Carroll Street)
Assemblymember James Brennan’s Office (416 Seventh Ave. between 12th and 13th Streets)
Little Things Toy Store (145 Seventh Ave. between Carroll Street and Garfield Place)
New Millennium Real Estate (443 Fourth St. between Sixth and Seventh Avenues)
North Flatbush Business Improvement District (282 Flatbush Avenue at Prospect Place)
Orrichio Anderson Realty (302 Seventh Ave. between Seventh and Eighth Streets)
P.S. 39 (417 Sixth Ave. at Eighth Street)
Prospect Park YMCA (357 Ninth St. between Fifth and Sixth Avenues)
Scottadito Restaurant (788A Union St. between Sixth and Seventh Avenues)
Saint Francis Xavier Church (225 Sixth Ave. at Carroll Street)
Additional collection points still to come.

Toys will also be collected at the Jingle Bell Jamboree at Congregation Beth Elohim (Eigth Avenue at Garfield Place) on Sunday, Dec. 16, 5 p.m.

Read more about Toys for Tots here.
