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 on Sunday, June 24th at 5 PM and march to the Metropolitan Detention Center. Bring your strollers. Children are welcome. Learn more by calling (718) 802-3719 or by visiting brooklyn-usa.org.
On June 29, people around the country are organizing to gather at our members of congress and deliver an open letter stating our opposition to the current federal policy of separating migrant children from their parents. Deliver the message – NY 7 – to Republican Velazquez on June 29th from 12 to 1 pm at 16 Court Street. Find out more here.
A march across the Brooklyn Bridge will take place on June 30th at 10 am. New Yorkers will gather in Foley Square to rally with the New York Immigration Coalition and then march across the Brooklyn Bridge to demand that Donald Trump and his administration stop separating kids from their parents! March will be led by children and their families – parents encouraged to attend with children!
Big One Day Collection Drive for refugees and people in immigrant detention on Sunday, June 24th, 9:30 AM- 4:00 PM, at Congregation Beth Elohim (8th Ave and Garfield place in Park Slope)*. Items needed: Bikes, air conditioners, TV sets, computers, two-pocket folders (no metal clips), writing paper (5×8), envelopes (plain white, sz 10), forever stamps, greeting cards and Spanish books (adult).
Cayuga, the East Harlem-based non-profit charged with caring for these children is in need of additional Spanish-speaking families to serve as foster homes. Call the agency at 718-860-1656.
Nationwide initiatives (recommended by council member Stephen Levin)
Send Supplies: The Immigrant Legal Resource Center in San Antonio is requesting supplies. The organization New Leaders Council is sending supplies directly to Casa Del Peregrino Piedras Negras (aka Casa del Migrante), a shelter that helps migrants and deportees. Click here to contribute.
Donate: Organizations like the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, the Texas Civil Rights Project, the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES), and United We Dream provide critical legal and operational support to those affected.
Contact Your Representatives: Tell them to put an end to the forced detaining of immigrants and separation of families. The NAACP has a how-to guide on the issues and contact information to make your voice heard.
Stay updated: The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) has a regularly updated resource guide on family detention, with ongoing ways to take action.
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 and children (6 to 17 years old) at the pools in the Navy Yard and Gowanus this summer. Weekday morning sessions will be held during July and August.
Session 1: July 6 – July 19
Session 2: July 23 – August 3
Session 3: August 7 – August 17
Advanced Session: August 20 – August 24
You can register yourself or a child for up to three sessions in the online lottery now. Lottery registration will end at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 24 for Session 1, noon on Monday, July 9 for Session 2, noon on Monday, July 30 for Session 3, and noon on Monday, August 13 for Advance learn to swim. You will be notified by email of the lottery results. If you don’t get a spot, your child will be wait-listed.
Your child must be 1.5 years of age on the first day of class in order to participate in the children’s program. You must bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate or an equivalent document on the day of the first class to show proof of age.
Locations:
Commodore Barry at Flushing and Park Avenues at the Navy Yard.
Douglas and DeGraw Third Avenue and Nevins Street in Gowanus.
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New Yahoo group for parents in DUMBO
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Esra Yalcin, DUMBO mom of an 18 month old girl, has set up a new Yahoo group for parents in DUMBO called DumboMoms (note: dads are allowed in too). The existing DUMBO Parents Yahoo Group seems to be unmoderated for quite some time. To subscribe to this new free service for parents, email dumbomoms-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
Dumbomoms Yahoo Group [...]
. The existing DUMBO Parents Yahoo Group seems to be unmoderated for quite some time. To subscribe to this new free service for parents, email dumbomoms-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
Dumbomoms Yahoo Group is a free network of local parents residing in DUMBO, Vinegar Hill, and Brooklyn Heights (and the surrounding) neighborhoods of Brooklyn, New York.
The group’s mission is to establish community and communication amongst DUMBO’s families and to provide our children with opportunities in which to play, cultivate friendships and establish their roots. The group is a forum for the exchange of information about parenting and community issues. Parents actively discuss hot topics, arrange playgroups, share activity ideas, find and sell items, discuss childcare and more. The group offers free online support and information & low cost social events and activities for infants, toddlers and their families.
The group participates in an active online message board used for sharing information, seeking advice and on which lively discussions on issues pertinent to parenthood, relationships, health and child development take place.
Once you are approved, you can send emails to dumbomoms@yahoogroups.com.
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Limited openings at the DUMBO Gan preschool (sponsored)
Monday, June 11, 2018
The DUMBO Gan preschool with 2 locations in DUMBO has limited open spots for ages 12 months to 4 years for the upcoming school year 2018/2019. At the DUMBO Gan, children learn through play in a home away from home.
The DUMBO Gan offers small class sizes to successfully promote the growth and development of each student on [...]
The DUMBO Gan preschool with 2 locations in DUMBO has limited open spots for ages 12 months to 4 years for the upcoming school year 2018/2019. At the DUMBO Gan, children learn through play in a home away from home.
The DUMBO Gan offers small class sizes to successfully promote the growth and development of each student on their own level. Their comprehensive curriculum introduces math, science, real life skills, English and Hebrew language and vocabulary, and communication skills through the most natural, effective and proven method for children….Play! Children of all backgrounds are welcome.
Secular and Judaic studies are combined in an age appropriate way with the focus on each child’s unique character, development and talents. Children of all backgrounds are welcome.
The school offers 2, 3 and 5 day options with half days and full days. Find out more about the school here or email thedumbogan@gmail.com to take a tour.
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Sales have launched for Pier 6 condos
Friday, June 8, 2018
Sales have officially launched at the Quay Tower in Brooklyn Bridge Park offering 126 two- to five-bedroom residences. Currently listed are 2 bedrooms starting at $1.95 M, 3 bedrooms starting at $3.5 M and 4 bedrooms starting at $4.2 M.
Building amenities include a fitness center overlooking the park, a children’s playroom, a music practice room, and [...]
Free concert series Live at the Archway in DUMBO kicking off 6/14
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Live at the Archway is a kid-friendly concert and event series hosted by the DUMBO BID in the Archway under the Manhattan Bridge in DUMBO. Events take place on Thursdays at 6 p.m. from June 14th through September 20th. Always free, always all ages + always rain or shine.
This year, beer, wine and dinner bites will [...]
ConstructionKids Summer Camps: Old School Tools, New School Learning! (sponsored)
Thursday, June 7, 2018
ConstructionKids’ Week Long Camps for 4 to 6-year old’s, and Advanced Camps for 7 to 9-year old’s are known for the dynamic projects that campers build. Each week is a different theme and new experience for our builders! We teach safe, appropriate tool usage and creative play. We aim to foster each child’s confidence in their skills [...]
ConstructionKids’ Week Long Camps for 4 to 6-year old’s, and Advanced Camps for 7 to 9-year old’s are known for the dynamic projects that campers build. Each week is a different theme and new experience for our builders! We teach safe, appropriate tool usage and creative play. We aim to foster each child’s confidence in their skills at designing, building, repairing, and revising by showing them that they can learn to make anything they want with the help of some wood, a hammer, and some nails. Camp hours are 9 am to 4 pm with early drop off at 8 am and an extended day until 5 pm or 6 pm. $595 per week. Book now!
Note: Free Navy Yard shuttle bus available for Brooklyn Navy Yard campers from DUMBO
Skateboards Week at ConstructionKids.
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World Cup viewings in Brooklyn
Thursday, June 7, 2018
The FIFA World Cup will take place in Russia from June 14th to July 15th this year (schedule here). The World Cup final game will take place on Sunday, July 15th at 11 a.m. We have put together a list of venues that show the soccer games in our neighborhoods in Brooklyn:
Brooklyn Heights
The Custom [...]
. The World Cup final game will take place on Sunday, July 15th at 11 a.m. We have put together a list of venues that show the soccer games in our neighborhoods in Brooklyn:
Brooklyn Heights
The Custom House at 139 Montague Street will be showing all games. More information here.
Chip Shop at 129 Atlantic Avenue will be showing all games. More information here. Expect English fans.
Cobble Hill
Black Forest Brooklyn will transform into a month long World Cup viewing party complete with decorations showing all matches on HD projector and 13 foot giant screen. They will not take reservations during the matches, strictly first come first serve. Expect a lot of German fans. More information here. The Cobble Hill restaurant is located at 181 Smith Street.
Bar Tabac at 128 Smith Street will be showing all games. Expect French fans. More information here.
Downtown Brooklyn
Watch the Worldcup at Fulton Hall at 250 Ashland Place. Food, drinks and soccer starting June 15th. More information here.
MetroTech Center will be screening the World Cup outdoors at MetroTech Commons, only on weekdays starting at 8 am (weather permitting).
Head to Fortina at CityPoint to watch the FIFA World Cup and enjoy breakfast or lunch, and drinks! Menu for games before 11:00 a.m.: $5 draft beer or house wine and $7 bacon egg & cheese sandwich. For all other games: $5 draft beer or house wine, $10 Rays Pizza (Fortina style) and $10 baked ziti. Expect Italian fans. More information here.
DUMBO
World Cup games from June 14 to July 6 will be screened at the Sands Street Plaza in Dumbo Heights (73 Sands Street), on an 80 inch screen, complete with “grass” for viewers to spread out on. Lunch from Bluestone Lane, Taco Dumbo, Randolph Beer, and Untamed Sandwiches can be delivered to the viewing area for these games.
The DUMBO BID hosts a free viewing of the World Cup Semi Finals on Tuesday, July 10 and Wednesday, July 11 at 2 p.m. and the World Cup Finals on Sunday, July 11 at 11 a.m. at the Manhattan Bridge Archway (across from the Pearl Street Triangle) on a super-size screen. Fans are welcome to bring picnic blankets and chairs. Food from local vendors will be available there too.
Randolph Beer in DUMBO Heights will be showing all games. Kid-friendly plus: They have a foosball table, shuffle board and pin ball machine which are all free to use.
Pedro’s on Jay Street is a bustling DUMBO spot with TVs for soccer fans and margaritas for tequila fans!
Seamore’s restaurant at 66 Water Street in DUMBO will show the games during their opening hours (opening at 12 pm daily).
Cuper Cafe inside the NY Media Center at 20 Pearl Street is showing the games during the week during their opening hours starting at 11 am.
Westville DUMBO at 81 Washington Street is showing the games on a big screen in the backyard weather permitting.
Fort Greene
Black Forest Brooklyn will transform into a month long World Cup viewing party complete showing all matches on HD projector and 13 foot giant screen. They will not take reservations during the matches, strictly first come first serve. More information here. The Fort Greene restaurant is located at 733 Fulton Street. Expect at lot of German fans.
Gowanus
Threes Brewing at 333 Douglass Street will be showing all games with coffee & pastries from Ninth Street Espresso and lunch by The Meat Hook. Boozy beverages will be flowing from Threes starting at 11am during the week. Weekday games are first come, first served for seating. On the weekends, you can purchase a table package to enjoy the game with plentiful food from The Meat Hook and unlimited drinks. Limited space available for all games. More information here.
Pig Beach at 480 Union Street will be showing the games on the screen indoors that are taking place during their opening hours on weekends (not the very early games). More information here.
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