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Scouts BSA Troop 26 Weekly Meeting
2024-03-07 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-03-14 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-03-21 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-04-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-04-11 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-04-18 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-05-02 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | McCarren Park BBQ Area, Driggs Ave and Manhattan Ave, Driggs Avenue and Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Do your tweens and teenagers want to camp, fish, hike, ride horses, shoot arrows, ski and more? What about learning to cook, swim and applying first aid? How about giving back to our community, becoming a solid citizen and leader, and making great friends? Check out the fun with Troop 26 (boys)!
They meet outside every Thursday at 5:30 PM in McCarren Park, Brooklyn (BBQ area along Driggs Ave bw Manhattan Ave and Lorimer St.). If the weather is poor, they’ll meet indoors at Middle School 126 (424 Leonard Street).
https://www.instagram.com/troop26bk_nyc/ | https://www.instagram.com/pack7bk/
For more info: https://forms.gle/QGfySGTgRvDe2URr7
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Weekend Overnight Trips ~ Biking, Cooking, Maritime, Shooting Sports, Skiing, USS NJ overnight, Whitewater rafting, and more!
Service Projects ~ Greencycle Swaps, Greenpoint Children’s Halloween Parade and Party, Cookies with Santa, Spring Egg Hunt, and more!
Other fun stuff ~ Baseball games, Bowling, Football games, Horseback riding, Ice skating, Indoor climbing, Klondike competitions, Movie nights, Palisades trail hikes, NYC urban hikes, and more!

Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7 Weekly Meeting
2024-03-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-03-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-03-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-12 18:00 - 19:00 | St. John’s Lutheran Church, 155 Milton St, Brooklyn, NY, 11222-2501
Do your grade schoolers (K-5) want to camp, fish, hike, ride horses, shoot arrows, ski and more? Learn fun skills and make great friends? Check out the fun with coed Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7!
They meet every Friday at 6 PM at St. John’s Lutheran Church (155 Milton Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn).
More info: https://forms.gle/QGfySGTgRvDe2URr7 | https://www.facebook.com/BKPack7 | https://www.instagram.com/pack7bk/
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Fun Stuff ~ Baseball games, Bowling, Camping trips, Cookies with Santa, Fishing, Football games, Halloween Party, Horseback riding, Ice skating, Indoor climbing, Movie nights, Palisades trail hikes, NYC urban hikes, Pinewood derbies, Spring egg hunts, and more!
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Have older tweens & teenagers? Check out Boys Troop 26 (Grades 6-12)
They meet outside on Thursdays, 5:30-7 PM, McCarren Park BBQ Area, Driggs Ave bw Manhattan Ave & Lorimer St., Brooklyn
Troop 26 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troop26bk_nyc/

Women's History Month: Gravesend Cemetery Tour
2024-03-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Gravesend Cemetary, Van Sicklen Street and Village Road Street, Brooklyn
Celebrate Women’s History Month with the Urban Park Rangers. Rangers will guide you through this landmarked cemetery that was established by Lady Deborah Moody in 1643 and is home to graves of early settlers and founding families of Brooklyn. Learn more about Lady Moody and her significant role in neighborhood history.

Location: Gravesend Cemetery, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Event Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers
Contact Number: (718) 421-2021

Cooking Matters for Kids (New Lots Library)
2024-03-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-25 16:00 - 17:00 | New Lots Library, 665 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11207
Parents: Your children can take free cooking and nutrition classes, led by City Harvest!
During this 6-week program, your kids will:

Have fun cooking healthy foods!
Play fun games and activities
Learn about MyPlate, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recommendations for healthy eating
Age participation ranges from 7-to-12 years old.
All workshops/courses are in English, and food will be provided

Only children attending the program need to register. The dates for this program are Februray 5, 12, 26 and March 4, 11, and 18.

Scouts BSA Troop 26 Weekly Meeting
2024-03-28 17:30 - 19:00 | McCarren Park BBQ Area, Driggs Ave and Manhattan Ave, Driggs Avenue and Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Do your tweens and teenagers want to camp, fish, hike, ride horses, shoot arrows, ski and more? What about learning to cook, swim and applying first aid? How about giving back to our community, becoming a solid citizen and leader, and making great friends? Check out the fun with Troop 26 (boys)!
They meet outside every Thursday at 5:30 PM in McCarren Park, Brooklyn (BBQ area along Driggs Ave bw Manhattan Ave and Lorimer St.). If the weather is poor, they’ll meet indoors at Middle School 126 (424 Leonard Street).
https://www.instagram.com/troop26bk_nyc/ | https://www.instagram.com/pack7bk/
For more info: https://forms.gle/QGfySGTgRvDe2URr7
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Weekend Overnight Trips ~ Biking, Cooking, Maritime, Shooting Sports, Skiing, USS NJ overnight, Whitewater rafting, and more!
Service Projects ~ Greencycle Swaps, Greenpoint Children’s Halloween Parade and Party, Cookies with Santa, Spring Egg Hunt, and more!
Other fun stuff ~ Baseball games, Bowling, Football games, Horseback riding, Ice skating, Indoor climbing, Klondike competitions, Movie nights, Palisades trail hikes, NYC urban hikes, and more!

Cancelled! Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7 Weekly Meeting
2024-03-29 18:00 - 19:00 | St. John’s Lutheran Church, 155 Milton St, Brooklyn, NY, 11222-2501
Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7 is not meeting this Friday due to the long holiday weekend. Join us next week!
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Do your grade schoolers (K-5) want to camp, fish, hike, ride horses, shoot arrows, ski and more? Learn fun skills and make great friends? Check out the fun with coed Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7!
They meet every Friday at 6 PM at St. John’s Lutheran Church (155 Milton Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn).
More info: https://forms.gle/QGfySGTgRvDe2URr7 | https://www.facebook.com/BKPack7 | https://www.instagram.com/pack7bk/
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Fun Stuff ~ Baseball games, Bowling, Camping trips, Cookies with Santa, Fishing, Football games, Halloween Party, Horseback riding, Ice skating, Indoor climbing, Movie nights, Palisades trail hikes, NYC urban hikes, Pinewood derbies, Spring egg hunts, and more!
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Have older tweens & teenagers? Check out Boys Troop 26 (Grades 6-12)
They meet outside on Thursdays, 5:30-7 PM, McCarren Park BBQ Area, Driggs Ave bw Manhattan Ave & Lorimer St., Brooklyn
Troop 26 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troop26bk_nyc/

Spring Meditation Hike (Canarsie Park)
2024-03-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Canarsie Park, East 88th St and Seaview Ave, East 88th Street and Seaview Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Hiking is the ultimate way to enjoy the outdoors and a fun way to reduce stress. Take a stroll through Canarsie Park and immerse yourself in tranquility. This hike will take you through some quiet areas inside the park and allow the participant to disconnect from stress and clear their mind.

Location: Entrance – East 88th Street and Seaview Avenue in Canarsie Park, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Event Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers
Contact Number: (718) 421-2021

The Versatile Vinaigrette - Seasonal Cooking Made Simple and Tasty (Clinton Hill Library)
2024-03-30 13:30 - 15:00 | Clinton Hill Library, 380 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, 11238
Spring has sprung! Learn about seasonal eating in this interactive workshop. Clinton Hill resident and writer, Frank Mentesana, who is former owner of Once Upon a Tart cafe, will teach fellow patrons. Enjoy a live demonstration and take home your own unique vinaigrette that you can use for a delicious tossed salad, bean medley, marinade for meat and fish, and more! Discover nutritional recipes for the new season at this family friendly program.
This free program is designed for adults and all supplies will be provided. Patrons are encouraged to bring a clean, empty jar. Space and supplies are limited so please register online! If registration is full, you are welcome to come to the branch to see if a spot has opened up. Keep in mind that seats will be given to registered patrons first.
For more information, call 718.398.8713

Prospect Park Wellness Walk
2024-04-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Prospect Park Audubon Center, Prospect Park Boathouse, 101 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY, 11225, United States
Join Prospect Park Alliance at the Prospect Park Audubon Center for an uplifting and energizing morning walk including scenic trails along the Lullwater, Peninsula, Midwood or Waterfall. Please note, this walk leaves promptly at 10 am from the Prospect Park Audubon Center.
Prospect Park Wellness Walks will be held on Fridays from April – June from 10 am – 12 pm
Please note that Eventbrite RSVP is required:

Prospect Park Wellness Walk
2024-04-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Prospect Park Audubon Center, Prospect Park Boathouse, 101 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY, 11225, United States
Prospect Park Wellness Walk

Join Prospect Park Alliance at the Prospect Park Audubon Center for an uplifting and energizing morning walk including scenic trails along the Lullwater, Peninsula, Midwood or Waterfall. Please note, this walk leaves promptly at 10 am from the Prospect Park Audubon Center.
Prospect Park Wellness Walks will be held on Fridays from April – June from 10 am – 12 pm
Please note that Eventbrite RSVP is required:

CANCELLED! Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7 Weekly Meeting
2024-04-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-26 18:00 - 19:00 | St. John’s Lutheran Church, 155 Milton St, Brooklyn, NY, 11222-2501
This week’s Cub Scouts Pack 7 Meeting is cancelled because it’s Spring Break!
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Do your grade schoolers (K-5) want to camp, fish, hike, ride horses, shoot arrows, ski and more? Learn fun skills and make great friends? Check out the fun with coed Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7!
They meet every Friday at 6 PM at St. John’s Lutheran Church (155 Milton Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn).
More info: https://forms.gle/QGfySGTgRvDe2URr7 | https://www.facebook.com/BKPack7 | https://www.instagram.com/pack7bk/
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Fun Stuff ~ Baseball games, Bowling, Camping trips, Cookies with Santa, Fishing, Football games, Halloween Party, Horseback riding, Ice skating, Indoor climbing, Movie nights, Palisades trail hikes, NYC urban hikes, Pinewood derbies, Spring egg hunts, and more!
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Have older tweens & teenagers? Check out Boys Troop 26 (Grades 6-12)
They meet outside on Thursdays, 5:30-7 PM, McCarren Park BBQ Area, Driggs Ave bw Manhattan Ave & Lorimer St., Brooklyn
Troop 26 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troop26bk_nyc/

Bike Tour: Creek Crossings
2024-04-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Kingsland Wildflowers Green Roof and Community Engagement Center, 520 Kingsland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222
Join Newtown Creek Alliance on Sunday, April 21, for our “Creek Crossings” bike tour – an ambitious passage over every bike-crossable bridge over the Creek! On this route, we’ll cover around nine miles, traverse eight bridges, and highlight some other historic creek crossings along the way. Our tour will depart from Kingsland Wildflowers shortly after 11 AM, and end around 2 PM at Cooper Park.
We encourage those joining to be fairly comfortable bicyclists – this route has adverse street conditions and frequent truck traffic. We ask that attendees fill out a liability waiver and photo consent form prior to joining, found here.
Please bring a water bottle, snacks, and weather-appropriate clothing. We will have limited staff in attendance to navigate and provide support.

CANCELLED! Scouts BSA Troop 26 Weekly Meeting
2024-04-25 17:30 - 19:00 | McCarren Park BBQ Area, Driggs Ave and Manhattan Ave, Driggs Avenue and Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
This week’s Troop 26 Meeting is cancelled because it’s Spring Break!
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Do your tweens and teenagers want to camp, fish, hike, ride horses, shoot arrows, ski and more? What about learning to cook, swim and applying first aid? How about giving back to our community, becoming a solid citizen and leader, and making great friends? Check out the fun with Troop 26 (boys)!
They meet outside every Thursday at 5:30 PM in McCarren Park, Brooklyn (BBQ area along Driggs Ave bw Manhattan Ave and Lorimer St.). If the weather is poor, they’ll meet indoors at Middle School 126 (424 Leonard Street).
https://www.instagram.com/troop26bk_nyc/ | https://www.instagram.com/pack7bk/
For more info: https://forms.gle/QGfySGTgRvDe2URr7
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Weekend Overnight Trips ~ Biking, Cooking, Maritime, Shooting Sports, Skiing, USS NJ overnight, Whitewater rafting, and more!
Service Projects ~ Greencycle Swaps, Greenpoint Children’s Halloween Parade and Party, Cookies with Santa, Spring Egg Hunt, and more!
Other fun stuff ~ Baseball games, Bowling, Football games, Horseback riding, Ice skating, Indoor climbing, Klondike competitions, Movie nights, Palisades trail hikes, NYC urban hikes, and more!

Bike Tour: Creek Curiosities
2024-04-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Kingsland Wildflowers Green Roof and Community Engagement Center, 520 Kingsland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222
Our second bike tour this season will explore niche local histories of Newtown Creek, highlighting 20+ bricks, boulders, plaques, statues, and industrial relics throughout a twisted nine mile adventure. Our tour will depart from Kingsland Wildflower and end at McGolrick Park.
We encourage those joining to be fairly comfortable bicyclists – this route has adverse street conditions and frequent truck traffic. We ask that attendees fill out a liability waiver and photo consent form prior to joining, found here.
Please bring a water bottle, snacks, and weather-appropriate clothing. We will have limited staff in attendance to navigate and provide support.

Brooklyn CookMobile (Ulmer Park Library)
2024-05-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Ulmer Park Library, 2602 Bath Avenue, Brooklyn, 11214
Hungry to learn some new skills? Learn to create a delicious meal and enjoy at the library with your peers. This program is open to ages 13+
