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Feb 25

2025 Brooklyn Org Spark Breakfast

Barclay's Center, 620 Atlantic Avenue, (Qatar Airways Entrance - Northwest Corner Of Arena On Atlantic Avenue)
8:00 AM–10:00 AM EST

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Brooklyn Org x Brooklyn Nets Season of Giving Game

Brooklyn Org Pick

Dec 21

Brooklyn Org x Brooklyn Nets Season of Giving Game

Brooklyn Nets v. Utah Jazz

Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
7:30 PM– EST

Application Clinic: Community Project Microgrants

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Brooklyn Org Pick

Jan 7

Application Clinic: Community Project Microgrants

Brooklyn Org x Citizens NYC

Online
12:00 PM–1:00 PM EST

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Leader Salon: Weekend Edition!

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Brooklyn Org Pick

Jan 11

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Leader Salon: Weekend Edition!

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training

Brooklyn Org's Office, 80 Hanson Place, 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11217
10:30 AM–12:00 PM EST

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights

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Dec 20–25

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights

Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11228

Free Books from the Brooklyn Book Bodega!

Dec 21

Free Books from the Brooklyn Book Bodega!

Brooklyn Book Bodega,141 Flushing Avenue, Suite 407, Brooklyn, NY 11205
11:00 AM–2:00 PM EST

Kings Bay Y Hanukkah Carnival

Flyer for the Annual Hanukkah Carnival on December 22, 11 AM–2 PM. Includes menorah lighting, music, food, live performances, games, inflatables. Contact info and address listed.

Dec 22

Kings Bay Y Hanukkah Carnival

Kings Bay Y, 3495 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229
11:00 AM–2:00 PM EST

Brooklyn’s Largest Menorah Lighting & Concert

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Dec 25

Brooklyn’s Largest Menorah Lighting & Concert

Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238
4:00 PM– EST

Celebrate Kwanzaa with The Brooklyn Children’s Museum

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Dec 26–30

Celebrate Kwanzaa with The Brooklyn Children’s Museum

Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

Free Food For All

Illustrated poster of a community event with diverse people serving and receiving food, a "Food for All" sign, and details for November 14th, Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY.

Dec 26

Free Food For All

530 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
12:00 PM–1:00 PM EST

Children’s Kwanzaa Village 2024

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Dec 27

Children’s Kwanzaa Village 2024

Brooklyn Public Library - New Lots Branch, 665 New Lots Avenue at Barbey St, Brooklyn, NY 11207
11:00 AM–1:00 PM EST

Parang Parang Book Reading

A children's book titled "Parang Parang" with vibrant illustrations of tropical plants, birds, and a guitar on the cover, set against a leafy background.

Dec 28

Parang Parang Book Reading

I AM CARIBBEING Headquarters, 1399 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226
3:00 PM–4:30 PM EST

Wonderful Winter Wildlife (Free Children’s Program)

A raccoon covered in snow crouches among dry grass and plants in a snowy landscape.

Dec 28

Wonderful Winter Wildlife (Free Children’s Program)

Shirley Chisholm State Park - Hendrix Creek Patio, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11239
1:00 PM–3:00 PM EST

Rebecca Lynn’s Vinyl Nights Rockin’ Eve

Dec 31

Rebecca Lynn’s Vinyl Nights Rockin’ Eve

Somethin' Else, 445 Albee Square West, Brooklyn, NY 11201
8:00 PM–11:59 PM EST

New Year’s Eve Celebration Light Show

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Dec 31

New Year’s Eve Celebration Light Show

Presented By Brooklyn BP Reynoso & Prospect Park Alliance

Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238
10:00 PM–12:00 AM EST

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training: Leveling Up Your LOI

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Jan 15

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training: Leveling Up Your LOI

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training

Online
12:00 PM–1:30 PM EST

NYC Department of Small Business Services: Building Your Own Business Website

Jan 21

NYC Department of Small Business Services: Building Your Own Business Website

Nonprofit Training

Online
4:00 PM–6:00 PM EST

Harnessing AI for Good

Jan 22

Harnessing AI for Good

Nonprofit Training

Online
12:00 PM–1:00 PM EST

Developing Your Organization’s Brand Personality

Jan 22

Developing Your Organization’s Brand Personality

Nonprofit Training

Online
12:00 PM–1:30 PM EST

ChangeMakers Hub Nonprofit Professionals Virtual Job Networking

Illustration of hands holding the Earth with text: "Changemakers Virtual Job & Networking Event for Nonprofits." Floral and leaf elements are in the background.

Jan 28

ChangeMakers Hub Nonprofit Professionals Virtual Job Networking

Nonprofit Training

Online
4:00 PM–6:00 PM EST

NYC Department of Small Business Services: Social Media Marketing

Jan 29

NYC Department of Small Business Services: Social Media Marketing

Nonprofit Training

Online
4:00 PM–6:00 PM EST

A Better Way to Get Your Board to Fundraise

Feb 11

A Better Way to Get Your Board to Fundraise

Nonprofit Training

Virtual
12:00 PM–1:00 PM EST

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Brooklyn Org x Brooklyn Nets Season of Giving Game

Application Clinic: Community Project Microgrants

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Leader Salon: Weekend Edition!

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights

Free Books from the Brooklyn Book Bodega!

Kings Bay Y Hanukkah Carnival

Brooklyn’s Largest Menorah Lighting & Concert

Celebrate Kwanzaa with The Brooklyn Children’s Museum

Free Food For All

Children’s Kwanzaa Village 2024

Parang Parang Book Reading

Wonderful Winter Wildlife (Free Children’s Program)

Rebecca Lynn’s Vinyl Nights Rockin’ Eve

New Year’s Eve Celebration Light Show

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training: Leveling Up Your LOI

NYC Department of Small Business Services: Building Your Own Business Website

Harnessing AI for Good

Developing Your Organization’s Brand Personality

ChangeMakers Hub Nonprofit Professionals Virtual Job Networking

NYC Department of Small Business Services: Social Media Marketing

A Better Way to Get Your Board to Fundraise

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