Is Greenpoint Safe? Cleaning Up our Neighborhood's Toxic Legacy

From oil spills to superfund sites to lots and lots of garbage, Greenpoint has its fair share of challenges. Get the real deal about the public health and environmental situation in Greenpoint, and learn what we can do about it! Wed, May 23 7-8:30pm Anella backyward 222 Franklin St (betw Huron & Green; G to Greenpoint Ave) Drink Specials Rain or Shine Join a discussion with Greenpoint residents: - Kate Zidar of the Newtown Creek Alliance - Laura Hoffman of Organizations United for Trash Reduction and Garbage Equity (OUTRAGE) - Mike Schade of the Center for Health, Environment, and Justice - Moderated by Cara Cannella of Speak Easy Series Event is co-sponsored by State Committeeman Lincoln Restler, Speak Easy Series, Newtown Creek Alliance, OUTRAGE, Neighbors Allied for Good Growth, and Greenpointers.com.

The Brooklyn Kitchen Book Club: Tamar Adler's "An Everlasting Meal"

The Brooklyn Kitchen Book Club: Tamar Adler's "An Everlasting Meal"
Wed, Jun 20, 2012 6:30-8:30pm

“Tamar Adler has written the best book on ‘cooking with economy and grace’ that I have read since MFK Fisher.” -- Michael Pollan

Love to read, eat, laugh, and build community? Then The Brooklyn Kitchen Book Club is for you! Check out details (including a discount code for the book) and reserve a spot here: http://www.thebrooklynkitchen.com/web-store/index.php?product=6-20+Book+Club+Meeting%3A+An+Everlasting+Meal Sign up early! Space is limited to 15 book lovers. I'm the book club moderator, so let me know if you have Qs. Thanks for spreading the word! Cheers, Cara 646.623.8793 cara.cannella [at] gmail.com