Category Archives: For Kids

Upcoming Rally to Promote Peace and Empower Young People

Posted on June 16, 2011 by The Changeling

[ June 25, 2011; 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm. ] The New York City Domestic Violence Hotline receives an average of a thousand calls from teenagers every month.

Columbia University’s Center for Youth Violence and Prevention has recently discovered that sexual and dating violence are extremely common among NYC youth. In their study, more than one in six young people reported experiencing sexual violence at some [...]

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Habana Works to Host Earth Day Expo at Habana Outpost

Posted on April 12, 2011 by The Changeling

Spring is in the air and that means it’s almost time for the 2011 Habana Works Earth Day Expo at Habana Outpost – New York’s first solar powered restaurant! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 16th to celebrate the re-opening of the restaurant and a day of eco-friendly fun for the whole family – Habana [...]

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12 Days of Christmas on Lewis Avenue

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Alexa11221

[ December 12, 2010 12:00 pm to December 23, 2010 12:00 pm. ]

Shops of Lewis Avenue is sponsoring a nice mix of fun events this year!

Sunday, Dec. 12, 2-5 pm

“Pictures with Santa” at Holiday @ Home, 409 Lewis Ave.

Tuesday, Dec. 14, 7 pm

“Fa la la la, la la la la” A fun, lyrical game night where adults win prizes when they know the next line in the [...]

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Boo! It’s the 4th Annual Halloween Walk

Posted on October 29, 2010 by The Changeling

[ October 31, 2010; 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ]
Join us for the 4th Annual Halloween Walk on Sunday, October 31, 2010 from 4:30PM-7:30PM.

There will be maps distributed throughout the neighborhood to start the walk at the designated residences/theme houses and local businesses. You can download the map here or you can pick one up at these locations:

99 Cent Store at [...]

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The Great Pumpkin Fest This Sunday

Posted on October 19, 2010 by The Changeling

[ October 24, 2010; 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. ]

On Sunday, October 24th Gather Brooklyn in partnership with Bread Stuy celebrates the season – and our favorite Autumnal gourd – at The Great Pumpkin Fest in Bed Stuy. The fun starts at 11am and goes until 6pm with free pumpkin and face painting, delicious Fall treats, music and more. Part of the weekly [...]

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Marcy Tennis Club Jamboree This Saturday!

Posted on September 27, 2010 by The Changeling

[ October 2, 2010; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]

Marcy Tennis Club is having a jamboree this Saturday, October 2nd from noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Marcy playground (corner of Myrtle and Nostrand). The kids who have been participants in the club will be receiving trophies and T-shirts, and they will be celebrating with free food, music and a meet and greet [...]

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Back to School Bash at Habana Outpost

Posted on September 4, 2010 by The Changeling

[ September 6, 2010; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ]

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11th Annual Universal Hip Hop Parade This Saturday

Posted on August 12, 2010 by The Changeling

[ August 14, 2010; 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ]

Come join the world’s longest celebration of hip hop culture! The 11th Annual Universal Hip-Hop Parade steps off on Saturday August 14th at 3:00 PM from Herbert von King Park (near the Lafayette and Tompkins Ave entrance). The parade, an annual non-profit educational and cultural event is always held on the Saturday before the anniversary [...]

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Marcy Tennis Club Needs Your Help!

Posted on August 10, 2010 by The Changeling

Michael McCasland (center-left) kicks off another Saturday with the kids and instructors of the Marcy Tennis Club.
The Marcy Tennis Club is a free youth tennis club at Marcy Projects. Michael McCasland began the program last march with one student and only a couple rackets and balls, and now he’s been joined by over [...]

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Weeksville Family Day This Saturday

Posted on August 6, 2010 by The Changeling

[ August 7, 2010; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ]

Join Weeksville for its annual Family Day this Saturday, August 7, from 12pm – 5pm. Performers and activities include fire breathers, magicians, horseback rides with the Black Cowboy Federation, face painting, games, and DJ and dancing all day long! FREE!

1698 Bergen Street
(between Buffalo Ave and Rochester Ave)
Brooklyn, NY 11213 (view map)
718.756.5250
info@weeksvillesociety.org

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