The Center for Anti-Violence Education focuses on providing violence-prevention curriculum to women, particularly for transgender people, teenagers and children. Programming includes self-defense courses offered at a sliding-scale fee. The center offers free childcare to participants in its courses.
The Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music was founded in 1897 and provides a space for private music lessons. Many of their 4000 students study classical and jazz music, but all styles of music are taught on a variety of instruments. A non-profit organization, its annual schedule consists of three trimesters and ample opportunity to form ensembles with other musicians.
ParCare is a medical center that specializes in physical therapy and internal medicine. The center offers physical therapy for seniors, exercise classes and personal instruction. Blood work can be done on site, and the center has a sleep clinic where they can diagnose breathing problems and insomnia. Visit ParCare's website for more information.
Community Partnership Charter School is a neighborhood school open to all students who are eligible to enroll in New York City public schools. There are no financial or academic requirements for admission, and the school offers a rigorous academic program that helps students explore and develop their own special talents. The curriculum includes reading, writing, math, science, social studies, music, movement, physical education, technology, Spanish and art. Check the website for a schedule of events and details on admission and registration.