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Dear John,

Pride Month is here—and in District 39, home to the iconic Brooklyn Pride Parade, we’re honoring the legacy of LGBTQIA+ resistance, resilience, and joy. This month, we have a lineup of events that uplift our artists, youth, families, and community power.

* Check out Arts Gowanus’ Rooted in Pride ([link removed]) public art exhibition now through 8/31 at Old Stone House (336 3rd Street) and Washington Park celebrating Brooklyn’s queer artists.
* LGBTQIA+ Movie Screening ([link removed]) of To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar on Thursday, June 12 at 7:30 PM at Old Stone House (336 3rd Street).
* Brooklyn Pride Street Festival ([link removed]) on Saturday, June 14th, starting at 11 AM on Fifth Avenue Open Streets (between Union and 9th Streets).
+ There are still open spots to volunteer for the Brooklyn Pride Festival. Fill out this interest form if you’d like to get involved ([link removed]) .
+ Small businesses and non-profits can still apply to be a vendor by filling out this application ([link removed]) .
+ Entertainment Stage: 12 PM to 6 PM at 5th Avenue and 8th Street with drag, musical performances, and more.
+ Family Fun Zone: 12 PM to 6 PM, in front of Old Stone House (336 3rd Street)
+ Annual Brooklyn Pride Twilight Parade: at 7:30 PM on 5th Avenue from Lincoln Place to 9th Street.
* Youth Pride ([link removed]) : for teens and young adults between the ages of 11 and 19, on Saturday, June 21, from 12 PM to 5 PM on 4th Street next to J.J. Byrne Playground.
* In partnership with Legal Services NYC ([link removed]) , my office is hosting a Know Your Rights presentation for the LGBTQIA+ community on Tuesday, June 17, from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Park Slope Library Community Room (431 6th Avenue). Topics will include rights to gender marker changes, access to care, and a Q&A. Space is limited, so please RSVP in advance here ([link removed]) .

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Community Bulletin
* Calling all youth who receive free or reduced lunch: Interview now through 6/13 for Summer Shakespeare ([link removed]) , a free summer theater program that meets weekdays in July and August at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. Contact Yeauxlanda Kay, Program Director, at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or (212) 689-0087 for more details.
* On Saturday, 6/14, The Circle Keepers is hosting their Annual Youth-led Peace and Justice Conference at 284 Baltic Street ([link removed]) . All tweenagers (ages 10-12), teenagers (ages 13-19), educators, administrators, families, and community members who care about restorative justice, peacemaking, and activism are invited to join!
* Discover a variety of native plants, like milkweed and black-eyed Susans, at PS 133’s Native Plant Sale ([link removed]) , next Saturday, 6/14, from 10 AM to 1 PM in the Garden of Wonder, located at 389 Butler Street (between 4th Avenue and Gregory Place). All proceeds support PS 133, so every plant you pick up helps a school grow, too!
* Next weekend (6/14 and 6/15) is Open Garden NYC, where hundreds of community gardens are opening their gates to the public for a weekend of free activities and exploration. For a list of participating gardens & the activities being offered, visit: nycgovparks.org/events/open-garden-nyc.
* Beginning on Friday, 6/27 and running through Friday, 8/29 (excluding Friday, 7/4), all children (18 and younger) can get free breakfast and lunch at various schools, parks, libraries, and pools across NYC. No identification or application is necessary, and meals will be available from Monday to Friday. Breakfast will be served from 8 AM to 9:15 AM, and lunch will be available from 11 AM to 1:15 PM at these designated sites ([link removed]) .
* Learn about New York City Council Discretionary Funding contract & reimbursement basics, best practices, compliance tips, and how to avoid payment delays with NonProfit HelpDesk at their Expense Funding Contracting and Reimbursement Workshop ([link removed]) on Tuesday, 6/17 at 6:30 PM.

In Solidarity,
Council Member Shahana

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New York City Council Member Shahana Hanif
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