Are you an artisan with wares to sell? Are you a musician in search of an audience? Are you a community member looking for a volunteer opportunity? Contact Friends of Greenwood Playground [http://friendsofgreenwoodplayground.org/2013/03/26/426/] to apply for a booth at The Fourth Annual Green-Woodstock or
Art Projects
Are you looking for art projects to do during Spring Break? We caught up with Karen Meraum at Barking Cat Studio [http://www.barkingcatstudio.net/] (219 Greenwood Ave) who suggested simple and fun Easter and Passover art projects. Painted Matzoh—I love edible art projects and Karen recommended this fabulous
Community Easter egg hunts are a fabulous way to celebrate Easter. A Child Grows in Brooklyn [http://www.achildgrows.com/easter-egg-hunts-in-brooklyn-and-nyc-2013/] compiled a list of Easter egg hunts around the borough this weekend. The closest to Kensington will be the all-volunteer Park Slope Parents Easter Egg Hunt [http://www.parkslopeparents.
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Ditmas IS 62 art students must have painted this mural, on the E 3rd side of Korner Pizza [http://www.yelp.com/biz/korner-pizza-brooklyn], a while back. Notice any old or new murals around Kensington? Email us your picture to editor@kensingtonbk.com and we’ll post it to the
Coney Island Avenue
Spring break or Springs Brakes? The entire sign actually reads Springs Brakes Welding. If you need any of that kind of work done, stop by the locally owned Big S Service Center Spring [http://www.manta.com/c/mmcq354/big-s-service-center-springs] (446 Coney Island Ave). Have you seen an interesting sign
190-192 E 5th St
Is someone itching to move into 190-192 E 5th Street [/business/construction-starting-at-190-192-e-5th-street]? Or did they really want to protect their parking space? Plans for this 6-unit residential establishment don’t include enclosed parking. When families move in, parking around E 5th Street will become more scarce. Yet, the owners of
Religion
Whether you celebrate Easter or Passover, Kensington has an appropriate place of worship. This isn’t a comprehensive list at all. If you have a place of worship you’d like added, please let us know in the comments. Christian Churches Calvary Cathedral of Praise [http://www.ccopny.org/index1.
activities
Public schools are on Spring Break from Monday, March 25 to Tuesday, April 2. School resumes Wednesday, April 3. The question is: How do you keep kids entertained for the week-and-a-half break if they aren’t in camp? Never fear, we’ve got ideas. Prospect Park—Our go-to solution for
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Public schools are on Spring Break from Monday, March 25 to Tuesday, April 2. School resumes Wednesday, April 3. The question is: How do you keep kids entertained for the week-and-a-half break if they aren’t in camp? Never fear, we’ve got ideas. Prospect Park—Our go-to solution for
Abacus Realty
Spring is the perfect time to move to Kensington, especially when sunny, spacious 2 and 3 bedrooms are available on great blocks. 734 E5th St. #4L [http://www.brooklynhearth.com/listing.php?id=1034#] List Price: $460,000, Common Charges $340 Size: 2-3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Details: Light floods the
Sports
Public schools are on Spring Break from Monday, March 25 to Tuesday, April 2. School resumes Wednesday, April 3. The question is: how do you keep kids entertained for the week-and-a-half break if they aren’t in camp? Never fear, we’ve got ideas. Prospect Park—Our go-to solution for
Prospect Park Alliance
Bring in spring with a ride on the Prospect Park Carousel. The Prospect Park Carousel [http://www.prospectpark.org/carouselhttp://] holds a dear spot in my heart. When family visits, we stroll through Prospect Park to picnic at the carousel. This is the highlight of their trip. Yes, better than