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1. A new food cooperative in Clinton Hill is looking to diversify its membership, reports the Daily News. The Greene Hill Food Cooperative has attracted 900 members since opening in December, some of whom are complaining about a lack of diversity at the Coop. In order to convince a broader range of people to join, the organization is offering a $5-a-month payment plan to residents who are on public assistance.

2. Robert Bresson's comes to BAMCinematek this evening at 6:50 and 9:15. The film is an adaptation of George Bernanos' novel depicting the isolation and anguish of a young priest who cannot connect to his parishioners. Winner of the 1951 Grand Prize at the Venice Film Festival. BAM, 30 Lafayette Avenue, $12.

3. Tuesday is on DeKalb Avenue. $12 a person. 211 DeKalb Avenue.

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4. The Greenlight Fiction Book Group, which focuses on paperback award-winners and diamonds-in-the-rough, to discuss The Echo Maker by Richard Powers. If you have read the book or are simply curious, stop by at 730pm. 686 Fulton Street.

 

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