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Join the Greenpoint Community Environmental Fund (GCEF) and Neighbors Allied for Good Growth (NAG) on Saturday, August 12 for their third “Curb Your Litter: Greenpoint” event of 2017.

Partners in this event include Evergreen Exchange, Investors Bank, Newtown Creek Alliance and North Brooklyn Boat Club.

The clean will focus on Northeast Greenpoint, east of McGuinness Boulevard and north of Norman Avenue. The meeting spot is Broadway Stages, at 203 Diamond Street.

All volunteers will get a free lunch as well.

To RSVP, see here.

Free movie Friday continues this summer, courtesy of Town Square’s SummerStarz series.

This Friday at Transmitter Park, bring your kids, friends, family and loved ones to catch “Kung Fu Panda 3.”

Here’s Town Square’s description: “When Po’s long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of hilarious new panda characters and defeat supernatural villain Kai.”

Bring a picnic blanket, and enjoy!

The Greenpoint Star caught up with rising hip-hop artist, Derek ‘CantStop’ Atson, to talk about his recent music, performances, the state of hip-hop, and his movement in Brooklyn.

See full story here.

Also… Come out tonight to see Can’t $top gang Ru$ Grey and Derek Atson Live at the Aloft Long Island City-Manhattan View for the “BEFORE The Fame” concert.

Town Square’s SummerSTARZ free family movie night series continues tonight with a screening of Disney’s “Moana.”

The movie detail the adventures of a strong-willed daughter of a chief of a Polynesian tribe who is chosen by the ocean to reunite a mystical relic with a goddess.

Feel free to bring a picnic blanket and bring friends with you to enjoy the film.

Popcorn, hot dogs and cotton candy will be available for sale by Franklin Pizza.

North Brooklyn drivers, rejoice!

Assemblyman Joseph Lentol announced today that the Department of Sanitation is reducing alternate side parking restrictions from four days a week to two in Williamsburg and Greenpoint.

The decision was made based on the area’s street cleanliness rating, which has been above 90 percent recently. That was enough for the de Blasio administration to agree to a reduction.

“I believe that our streets are cleaner than they have been in years,” Lentol said.

Keep in mind the changes won’t affect 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. parking rules or meter regulations.

After a grueling 4,200-mile, 54-day journey across the United States, the C2C4FSHD team is preparing to make its triumphant return to Brooklyn.

The Chris Carrino Foundation for FSHD is extending an invitation for everyone to join us as we celebrate the team’s arrival at the Barclays Center on Wednesday, July 19 at 2 p.m.

There are two exciting, free opportunities to be part of this special day.

The first is by joining the team at the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn Bridge (near City Hall) and bicycling over the bridge to help “break the tape” after a short, 3-mile ride to the Barclays Center promenade.

All you need to do is bring a bike and a helmet, and you are welcome to ride with the team.

The second is by simply joining us at the Barclays Center and cheering for the team as they complete the final few minutes of their 4,200-mile odyssey. Once at the Barclays Center (near the Flatbush Avenue subway entrance), the celebration continues with a huge party, complete with food, beverages and entertainment.

Here is the projected event schedule (which is subject to change, please check www.chriscarrinofoundation.org for complete details) for Wednesday, July 19:

• 2 p.m. – Gates will open for all event guests at the Barclays Center Promenade. Food and refreshments will be available.
• 2:30 p.m. – Meet the team at the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn Bridge (near City Hall plaza). This will be for all potential bicyclists. There will be a complete police escort to ensure the safety of all riders from any traffic.
• 3:30 to 4 p.m. – Team arrives at the Barclays Center. The party will last until at least 6 p.m. Food, beverages and entertainment will continue to be served.

Please remember that while all of these events are free and open to everyone to share in this wonderful celebration, we encourage you to RSVP to Daniel Ferrity at 917-836-2022 or Kristin Healy-Haufmann at 347-723-8281 by Tuesday, July 18.

In addition, we would appreciate your consideration to help us support the C2C4FSHD team’s efforts and assist the foundation in its fundraising to fight and find a cure for FSHD by making a donation.

Simply text C2C to 71-777 or visit the foundation’s website at www.chriscarrinofoundation.org. No donation is too large or small. Every dollar counts.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you at either the Brooklyn Bridge or the Barclays Center on Wednesday, July 19.

Los Sures and the South 5th Street Bock Association are throwing a block party this Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. at South 5th Street between Hewes Street and Union Avenue.

The event will feature zumba, DJs, face painting and other kids’ activities.

You can also chat with Open Space Alliance volunteers about efforts to build BQ Green, a new park over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.

There will be food, games, dancing and other fun times at the block party!

McGolrick Playground is closing this year for renovations to install new new play equipment, spray showers, pavement, fencing benches and plantings.

The design is already set, and according to the Parks Department, the project has already been awarded to a contractor. It’s now undergoing approval by the comptroller’s office.

The project, with funding from the mayor’s office, borough president’s office and the City Council, will take 12 to 18 months to complete.

Where will local kids play in the meantime?

The McGolrick Park Neighborhood Alliance is organizing a meeting tonight to bring together parents, volunteers and children together to discuss alternative play spaces.

With the Greenpoint Library branch also closed for renovations, kids in north Brooklyn will surely need a place to keep busy and active.

The meeting is tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Park Church Co-op (129 Russell Street).

For more information, see here.

The Grand Street Business Improvement District (BID) is unveiling its new savings card next week at a launch party.

The free savings card lets residents snag deals and discounts at local stores, bars and restaurants on Grand Street. You can save 20% on purchases like groceries, vodka/drinks and more.

All deals and discounts are available for viewing at GrandStreetBK.org/Deals on July 12.

To introduce the new card, Grand Street BID is hosting a launch party on Wednesday, July 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Forcella, located at 485 Lorimer Street.

The launch party will feature free pizza slices from Forcella. The first 20 people  to come will get a free Grand Street tote bag as well.

And if you can’t make the party, the savings card will be available for pickup at the BID’s office at 246 Graham Avenue. You can also request a card via mail by filling out a form on the website.

Beer aficionado Chris Heuberger is hosting a walking tour of Brewers Row, a historical site that explains why Bushwick used to be the brewing center of America, according to NYC H2O.

Bushwick’s proximity to the Ridgewood Reservoir and hops in upstate New York made it a success.

You’ll hear stories about the people who made the neighborhood a beer destination.

The tour will take place on Saturday, July 15 at 4 p.m.

Buy your tickets here.