5 Things You Should Know This Week

"5 Things You Should Know" will jump-start you into a productive week. Be the first to know about parking changes, important meetings, free events and the hottest get-togethers in and around Bed-Stuy:

1. Today is the “I Live for Mondays” special at the Hibiscus Health and Wellness Center, located at 556 Halsey St, Brooklyn, NY. Back by popular demand this winter, Save 20% on Hibiscus’s Staycation Package which include a facial, massage, manicure plus lunch.  Reg. Priced at $170. Now, $134. To schedule an appointment, call 718.573.0831.

2. Beginning today, Monday, January 23, until Sunday, January 29, from 11:00am until 6:00pm, take advantage of the Brooklyn Museum’s Winter Clearance Sale! Save 20–70% off original prices on selected gift objects, apparel, children’s books, posters, holiday items, calendars, and more. Find unique gifts for all your upcoming events, including holidays, birthdays, weddings, and graduations. This is your last chance to purchase exceptional items on sale before the museum opens its new shop in spring of 2012. The Brooklyn Museum is located at 200 Eastern Parkway (Brooklyn Museum Shop, 1st Floor).

3. Every Monday, "For My Sweet" features some of the hottest local talent playing live music in Bed-Stuy. The music series is called "Jazzy Mondays." This week (tonight), January 23,  from 7:30pm – 9:30pm, Jazzy Mondays will feature famed poet and dramatist George Edward Tait, with special guest vocalist Akosua Tait. "For My Sweet" is located at 1103 Fulton Street between Classon Avenue and Claver Place. Food and drinks will be available. RSVP at jazzymondays@gmail.com.

4. This week, 651 Arts kicks off its “Live and Unspoken” Series at the Mark Morris Dance Studio, located at 3 Lafayette Avenue. On Thursday, January 26, at 7:00pm, come see choreographer/artistic director Nicholas Leichter and playwright/actress Eisa Davis come together to discuss the use of movement and music to interpret ever changing cultural narratives. Leichter will perform excerpts from his recent works. Leichter will demonstrate his/her artistic form throughout the evening and, when possible, the participants will collaborate artistically during the 90-minute event. For additional press information about 651 ARTS, please contact: Jodine N Dorcé at 718-230-2528 or press@651arts.org.

6. The Brooklyn Partnership to Drive Down Diabetes (BP3D), a project of CAMBA and GBHC, and its partners are developing a Brooklyn Strategic Plan to Reduce Obesity and Diabetes. On February 2, in partnership with the American Diabetes Association, BP3D is hosting a working session to determine initiatives and action steps for each of 5 goals.  Public health professionals, health activists, and community members are invited to attend and help us formulate the strategic plan.  Attendees will consider and advise on what is already being done, what resources exist, and what the gaps are in order to determine where BP3D and its partners can add value and to prioritize actions.  In addition to the attached preliminary goals, participants will be given an Environmental Scan, along with demographical and health data, to inform their prioritizing.  If you or someone you know is interested in attending, please RSVP by January 27 to Stephen Beasley, BP3D Project Coordinator, at 718-282-2500 x63248 or stephenb@camba.org.