Erin Conlon

2 weeks ago | greenpointers.com | Erin Conlon

The weekend draws near yet again, and if you’re desperate for small, ideally semi-inexpensive ways to treat, enjoy, or just take care of yourself, you’re in luck. Here’s what’s going on in the neighborhood, from supporting the local library to multiple outlets for creative expression. Tax Day is a meager five days away; this week is your last chance to meet with AARP and BPL’s Business & Career Center at the Greenpoint Library for help getting your financial affairs in order.

3 weeks ago | greenpointers.com | Erin Conlon

Rain may be in the forecast for this weekend, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend it cooped up at home. Enjoy the first weekend of April (its showers bring May flowers, after all) with a myriad of events from vintage sales to egg hunts to shower beers. If the numerous thrift, vintage, and consignment stores in the neighborhood haven’t been scratching your itch, have no fear, another is popping up locally at 86 Dobbin Street.

4 weeks ago | greenpointers.com | Erin Conlon

Looks like the warmth is coming back for the weekend, especially for a particularly steamy Saturday. So there’s no excuse not to get out and do something!As Tax Day draws nearer, AARP is at the Greenpoint Library on Fridays through April 11 to help get your financial affairs in order with help from BPL’s Business & Career Center.

4 weeks ago | greenpointers.com | Erin Conlon

Now more than ever, it’s essential for young people to stay politically informed and civically involved. And for the Youth Council of AD 50 (that’s our State Assembly district!), they’re going above and beyond — and are currently finalists in the Mayoral Service Impact Awards’ Youth Impact Award category for their work with Voluntas Juvenium. The Youth Council is a group of high schoolers highly engaged with improving both their school environment and the community at large.

1 month ago | greenpointers.com | Erin Conlon

Happy official First Day of Spring! Celebrate with a bunch of local activities, from a self-defense class to cookbook club. As Women’s History Month continues, Warrior Women in Business is hosting a night of celebration, music, and connection dedicated to honoring and empowering women.