Town Square Planning Meeting on Tues 9/15. All are welcome!
Town Square Planning Meeting
Tuesday, September 15, 7:30 PM
Dirck the Norseman, 7 N 15th Street at Franklin Street, Brooklyn
Town Square's board meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month and we've decided to open these meetings to everyone! A number of folks have been asking how they can help, so please join us at Dirck the Norseman (located at N 15th & Franklin) tomorrow evening, the 3rd Tuesday of this month. We have a full schedule planned for the rest of this year: Greencycle Swap this Saturday, Pumpkin Day and Children's Halloween Parade/Party in October, Babyfest, Schoolfest and NYC PTA Expo in November, Santa Brunch and another Greencycle Swap in December, chess camps and possibly more! With good food, drink and nieghbors, it's amazing what we can accomplish together!
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Back-to-School Greencycle Swap
Saturday, September 19, 1-4 PM
Greenpoint Public Library, 107 Norman Avenue at Leonard Street corner, Brooklyn
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Cleaning out your closet with back to school? Bring everything over to Greencycle Swap!
Bring some! Take some!
One man's trash is another man's treasure.
Let's recycle, reuse and reduce!
MEN’S, WOMEN’S & CHILDREN’S CLOTHING, SHOES, BOOKS, TOYS, BICYCLES, PHONES, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS & ELECTRONICS. We will accept electronics until 3 PM.
Cleaned, gently used and working items please. No need to bring anything to take items. However, out of consideration for others, we may limit folks to the greater of 1 bag or the number of bags that you have brought to donate to the swap. All remaining items will be donated to local schools, churches, Goodwill and/or Vietnam Vets of America.
$5 suggested donation to help cover costs. Town Square is a qualified 501(c)(3) not-for-profit institution. Your donation will be TAX DEDUCTIBLE to the full extent of the law. For more info, please contact Town Square at 347.559.1410 or greencycle@townsquareinc.com. We gratefully thank our partners and sponsors: CM Stephen Levin, CM Antonio Reynoso, NYC DYCD, truly awesome Brooklyn Boy Scouts Troop 26, Friends of Greenpoint Public Library, & Church of Ascension.
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Pumpkin Day 2015
Saturday, October 3, 12-3 PM
McCarren Park, Brooklyn
Lawn bordered by Bedford Avenue, Lorimer Street & Driggs Avenue
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Hey Kids! Town Square's 8th Annual Pumpkin Day is Saturday, October 3rd. Pick your own pumpkin in McCarren Park! $10 admission to the pumpkin patch includes a pumpkin of your own picking, trick-or-treat bag, decorating supplies and fun crafts, $15 at event. Tattoos, face painting, and yummy food also available for purchase. Get your tickets here; avoid long lines and save! $15 at the event.
Proceeds benefit Town Square & Greenpoint's Cub Scout "Lucky" Pack 7: camping, fishing, skiing, planes, trains, and automobiles, archery, rock climbing walls, dodgeball, baseball games, football games and of-course, pumpkin patches and jack-o-lanterns!
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Town Square Planning Meeting
Tuesday, October 20, 7:30 PM
Dirck the Norseman, 7 N 15th Street at Franklin St, Greenpoint/Williamsburg
Please join us! We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. With good food, drink and company, it's amazing what friends and neighbors can accomplish together.
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Greenpoint Children's Halloween Parade & Party
Saturday, October 24
2:30 PM Parade assembles at 176 Java Street, bw Manhattan/McGuinness
3:00 PM Parade kicks off
3:30 PM Party starts at 176 Java Street
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Calling all goblins and witches, princes and princesses, super heroes and villains! The 12th Annual Greenpoint's Children's Halloween Parade and Party is on Saturday, October 24, 2015. The costume parade assembles at 2:30 PM on Java Street between Manhattan Avenue & McGuinness Blvd. At 3 PM, we'll march down Manhattan Avenue to Norman Avenue, and loop back to Java where a spooktacular party will follow.
Parade is FREE to join; your RSVP will be greatly appreciated! $10 for the Halloween party, $15 at the door. It will be a spooktacular time! Arts & crafts, games, contests, a bouncy house for little ones, nerf gun battles for older kids and so much more!
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Buy your tickets now and avoid long lines! Proceeds benefit Town Square and Brooklyn Troop 7, Greenpoint/Williamsburg's locally run troop.
Do you have a shopping cart or wagon? Could it be transformed into a chariot or a float for your little guy or gal? Let your imagination fly! Would you like to march a banner for your community group, company, or school in the parade? Please contact us at 347.559.1410 or
info@townsquareinc.com.
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Schoolfest Nov-2015
Saturday, November 7, 12-4 PM
Brooklyn Expo Center, 72 Noble Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
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Now in its 8th year, SCHOOLFEST is a one-of-a-kind school fair for North Brooklyn students and parents. All schools, early childhood centers, and extracurricular providers are invited to a single venue, the exciting Brooklyn Expo Center. Schoolfest is the place for parents to learn about local schools, early childhood programs and enrichment programs in North Brooklyn and Greenpoint/Williamsburg in particular.
After conferring with District 14 principals, Town Square has moved Schoolfest to the Fall, in time for middle school and high school admissions. This will also provide adequate lead time for parents starting their information search on Kindergarten programs.
We are excited to announce that Schoolfest will be held at Brooklyn Expo Center, a gorgeous space that can accommodate both Schoolfest and Babyfest on the same day. Ticket holders for Schoolfest will be able to attend Babyfest with one ticket, and vice-versa. Even better, admission tickets are FREE until November 1st, $10 after, $15 at the door. Gift bags for volunteers and first 100 attendees.
WHAT MAKES SCHOOLFEST SO VALUABLE?
- Schoolfest offers a supportive networking and informational experience for both exhibitors and parents.
- Schoolfest allows our neighborhood schools to share new information and projects with each other so that our entire district may benefit.
- Most importantly, Schoolfest understands that parents can often be overwhelmed by school choices and admission processes. Schoolfest helps parents navigate through the confusion so that you can make the best choice for your child’s educational needs.
- Schoolfest offers a chance for students and parents in lower grades to start their information search early. We urge parents of 4th Graders & younger to meet our local middle schools. Likewise, we urge all 8th Graders & younger to do the same for high schools. Why wait until your final frantic year?
- +70 schools and organizations participate. We will have this year's participants posted soon at
www.townsquareinc.com.
- Over 700 students, parents, teachers, and professionals attend annually.
- Schoolfest offers a unique chance to reach parents, administrators, and your local elected officials.
Also, please follow us and share on social media:
We gratefully thank our sponsors, US Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, US Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, NYS Senator Martin Dilan, NYS Senator Daniel Squadron, NYS Assembly member Joe Lentol, NYS Assembly member Maritza Davila, NYC CM Steve Levin, NYC CM Antonio Reynoso, BBP Eric Adams, DOE D14 Superintendent Alicja Winnicki, DOE D14 CEC, All In One Entertainment, Broadway Stages, Brooklyn Expo Center, and ExxonMobil.
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Brooklyn Babyfest 2015
Saturday, November 7, 12-4 PM
Brooklyn Expo Center, 72 Noble Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
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The 3rd annual Brooklyn BabyFest is the premier expectant and new parents’ experience. From Greenpoint to Park Slope, “Brooklyn” has become THE place where parents and parents-to-be want to raise their families. Dubbed ‘Toddlertown’ by the New York Times, North Brooklyn is the center of style and hipness. With +100 participating companies, informative workshops and demos, delicious goodies, and “mock-tail” tastings, this 1-day expo offers parents the opportunity to test out great baby gear, meet other parents, learn about amazing services and score amazing prizes!
We are excited to announce that Brooklyn Babyfest will be held at Brooklyn Expo Center, a gorgeous space that can accommodate both Babyfest and Schoolfest on the same day. Ticket holders for Babyfest will be able to attend Schoolfest with one ticket, and vice-versa. Even better, admission tickets are FREE until November 1st, $10 after, $15 at the door. Gift bags for volunteers and first 100 attendees.
Also, please follow us and share on social media:
We gratefully thank our sponsors, All In One Entertainment and Brooklyn Expo Center. Please visit
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NYC PTA Expo 2015
Sunday, November 8, 12-4 PM
Brooklyn Expo Center, 72 Noble Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
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The 2nd annual NYC PTA Expo presents a fun and informative event with great resources, products, services and information for New York City PA and PTA groups (together “PTA”) while bringing together community members, educators, families, parents and city agencies under one roof. Complete with workshops led by education specialists, business leaders, and past PTA representatives offering advice and fundraising ideas to new PTA members, this expo bridges diverse PTA councils through network sharing and camaraderie.
Workshops include ABCs of PTAs, Fundraising 101 by author Jean Joachim, Participatory Budgeting as a funding source for schools, and Basics of 501c3s. All NYC PTAs are invited to attend.
We are excited to announce that NYC PTA Expo will be held on Sunday, November 8th at Brooklyn Expo Center, a gorgeous space that can accommodate all exhibitors and workshops in one space. We are also thrilled that popular Schoolfest and Babyfest will precede NYC PTA Expo on the prior day, Saturday November 7th. This will provide an unprecedented lead in to PTA Expo. We have also carved out an extra hour between workshops for exclusive time to for attendees to meet the exhibitors. Please visit
www.nycptaexpo.com for frequent updates.
PTA Expo tickets are FREE until November 1st, $10 after, $15 at the door. Gift bags for volunteers and first 100 attendees.
Also, please follow us and share on social media:
We gratefully thank our sponsors, All In One Entertainment and Brooklyn Expo Center. Please visit
www.nycptaexpo.com for frequent updates. |
Public transportation to Brookyn Expo Center, 72 Noble Street:
- SUBWAY: G-Train to Greenpoint Avenue stop. Walk 3 blocks west to Franklin Street and 2 blocks south to Noble Street.
- BUS: B24/B32/B43 to Greenpoint Avenue stop. Walk 2 blocks south to Noble Street.
- EAST RIVER FERRY: India St/Greenpoint stop. Walk 5 blocks south on West Street to Noble Street.
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Town Square Planning Meeting
Tuesday, November 17, 7:30 PM
Dirck the Norseman, 7 N 15th Street at Franklin St, Greenpoint/Williamsburg
Please join us! We meet on the 3rd Tuesday on every month. With good food, drink and company, it's amazing what friends and neighbors can accomplish together.
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Town Square Planning Meeting
Tuesday, December 15, 7:30 PM
Dirck the Norseman, 7 N 15th Street at Franklin St, Greenpoint/Williamsburg
Please join us! We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. With good food, drink and company, it's amazing what friends and neighbors can accomplish together.
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Greenpoint Chess Program
Chess NYC, St. John's Lutheran Church & Town Square partnership
Camp open on Mon 9/14, Tues 9/15, Wed 9/23 & Thur 9/24
St. John's Lutheran Church, 155 Milton Street, Brooklyn
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Spaces at awesome Greenpoint Chess are available during upcoming holidays, Monday 9/14, Tuesday 9/15, Wednesday 9/23 & Thursday 9/24. Matches, lessons, games like musical chess, playground time, pizza, ice-cream and more!
Click here for more info & to register.
AMAZING FLEXIBILITY! Sign up for a day or even half day! Great way to try it out.
BRAND NEW AFTERSCHOOL! Afterschool registration will open soon with pick-ups at local Greenpoint and Williamsburg schools. Stay tuned for more info.
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Go Green Infographic
Check out the first ever North Brooklyn Sustainability Map below and at
gogreenbk.nyc. VICE generously designed the infographic below. This is an evolving work-in-process and we'll be looking to you for your input. Visit
gogreenbk.nyc to learn more.
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UPCOMING TOWN SQUARE & OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS*
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TOWN SQUARE Planning Meeting
Tuesday, September 15, 7:30 PM
Dirck the Norseman, 7 N 15th Street (Franklin Street corner)
3rd Tuesday of the month
A TOWN SQUARE MEETING
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THE PILSUDSKI INSTITUTE OF AMERICA's Grand Opening
Wednesday, September 16, 6-8 PM
138 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn
More info & RSVP: 212.505.9077 or
office@pilsudski.org
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NYC Council District 33 PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING NEIGHBORHOOD ASSEMBLY MEETING
Thursday, September 17, 6:30 PM
McCarren Play Center, 776 Lorimer Street, Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn
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GREENPOINT CUB SCOUT "Lucky" PACK 7 & BOY SCOUT TROOP 26 ~ JOINT OPEN HOUSE BBQ
Weekly Pack & Troop Meeting
Friday, September 18, 7 PM
Greenpoint Reformed Church
136 Milton Street, near Manhattan Avenue
(Pack 7 normally meets at St. John's Lutheran Church, 155 Milton Street near Manhattan Avenue)
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GREENCYCLE SWAP: Back to School!
Saturday, September 19, 1-4 PM
Greenpoint Public Library
107 Norman Avenue, near Leonard Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
A TOWN SQUARE PROGRAM
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NYC Council District 33 PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING NEIGHBORHOOD ASSEMBLY MEETING
Monday, September 21st: 6:30 PM
YWCA Brooklyn, 30 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn
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NYC Council District 34 PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING NEIGHBORHOOD ASSEMBLY MEETING
Thursday, September 24, 6:30 PM
Jennings Hall, 260 Powers Street, Brooklyn
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GREENPOINT ARTS BLOCK PARTY
Saturday, September 26, 11-5 PM
Leonard Street bw Norman Avenue & Meserole by the Greenpoint Public Library, Brooklyn
Click here for a pdf flyer
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NYC Council District 34 PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING NEIGHBORHOOD ASSEMBLY MEETING
Wednesday, September 30
Cooper Park Community Center, 76 Kingsland Avenue, Brooklyn
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GREENING GREENPOINT
Wednesday, September 30, 6:30-8 PM
McCarren Play Center, 776 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn
For more info: NY Tree Trust at 718.760.4009 or
nytreetrust@parks.nyc.gov
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NYC Council District 34 PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING NEIGHBORHOOD ASSEMBLY MEETING
Thursday, October 1, 7:30 PM
Ridgewood Older Adult Center, 71st Ave and Forest Ave, Brooklyn
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PUMPKIN DAY
Saturday, October 3, 12-3 PM
McCarren Park, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Entrance at Bedford Avenue and Lorimer Street
Tentative rain date: Sunday, October 4
A TOWN SQUARE PROGRAM
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NYC Council District 34 PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING NEIGHBORHOOD ASSEMBLY MEETING
Saturday, October 3, 1 PM
Williamsburg Community Center,195 Graham Ave, Brooklyn
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FRIENDS OF GREENPOINT LIBRARY
Wednesday, October 7, 7 PM
Monthly Meeting
107 Norman Avenue, Greenpoint
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94th PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING
Wednesday, October 7, 7 PM
1st Wednesday of the month
122 Java Street, Greenpoint
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NYC Council District 33 PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING NEIGHBORHOOD ASSEMBLY MEETING
Thursday, October 8, 5:00 PM
Independence Community Center, 114 Taylor Street., Brooklyn
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CEC DISTRICT 14
Thursday, October 8, 6 PM
Juan Morel Compos Secondary School (Library), 215 Heyward Street, Brooklyn
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COMMUNITY BOARD 1 COMBINED PUBLIC HEARING & BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, October 14, 6:30 PM
211 Ainslie Street, corner of Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn
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FRIENDS OF GREENPOINT LIBRARY: TREE GIVEAWAY
Saturday, October 17
107 Norman Avenue, Greenpoint
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GREENPOINT CHILDREN's HALLOWEEN PARADE & PARTY
Saturday, October 24, 2015
2:30 PM Parade assembles on Java Street, bw Manhattan/McGuinness
3 PM Parade steps out with Party to follow until 5 PM
Greenpoint, Brooklyn
A TOWN SQUARE PROGRAM
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BROOKLYN BABYFEST
Saturday, November 7, 2015
12-4 PM
Brooklyn Expo Center
72 Noble Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
A TOWN SQUARE PROGRAM
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SCHOOLFEST
Saturday, November 7, 2015
12-4 PM
Brooklyn Expo Center
72 Noble Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
A TOWN SQUARE PROGRAM
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NYC PTA EXPO
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Brooklyn Expo Center
12-5 PM
72 Noble Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
A TOWN SQUARE PROGRAM
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FRIENDS OF GREENPOINT LIBRARY: ROYAL WEE Family Activity
Saturday, November 21
107 Norman Avenue, Greenpoint
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