The Early Word: Traffic Changes to Bartel-Pritchard Square

1. A barbecue will be held at Flatbush Jewish Center on Sunday, and you're invited. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for children age 7 and up and free for kids under 6. The center is located at 327 East 5th, and the event begins at 4 p.m. Click here to buy tickets online. 

2. It's going to be another day of near record-breaking heat, so be sure to stay hydrated and, if possible, indoors altogether. 

3. Windsor Terrace was one of several Brooklyn neighborhoods to experience yesterday, a precaution made by Con-Edison to ensure that its equipment is able to handle the strain of everyone in town running their A/C. 

4. A joint meeting with community boards 6 and 7 will be held tonight to discuss  potential traffic changes to Bartel-Pritchard Square. The meeting will be held at Holy Name of Jesus Church from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The church is located at 245 Prospect Park West. More information . 

5. Alternate side parking rules are in effect.