Bike The Branches
Spring is upon is (just pretend the snow isn’t out there), so it’s time to start thinking about the fabulous outdoor activities that are on the horizon. Dust off your bicycle and show the Brooklyn Public Library [http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/] a little love by registering for May’
2013
How will District 39 spend one million dollars? Residents were given an opportunity to explore the 2013 projects at Thursday night’s Participatory Budgeting Expo, and we can say with absolute certainty that voting in April will be no easy task. Here’s a recap of the projects in our
expo
Did anyone else out there attend the Participatory Budgeting Expo tonight? What did you think? Keep up with the neighborhood all week by subscribing to our newsletter [http://southslopenews.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=557d3dac3e12dbf60c2891915&id=6349c3bfec] , liking us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/SouthSlopeNews], following us on
Animals
Friends and neighbors, we come to you today to discuss something that is increasingly plaguing our streets. Dog poop. It’s uncertain as to if this increase in canine fecal matter is the result of people not wanting to stop in cold weather, or a deep-seated fear that visiting aliens
auctions
Who doesn’t love an online auction…especially one helping a neighborhood gem that is filled to the brim with local goodies? Introducing the BAX Spring Online Auction [https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/AuctionHome.action?auctionId=184815557], currently running through March 27. There is TRULY something for everyone. Whether you’
basketball
Whether you’re celebrating anniversaries and March Madness, or a man with a thousand ties, South Slope is the place to be this weekend. Here are our top picks: Thursday, March 21 Join Councilmember Brad Lander [http://bradlander.com/] at the 2013 Participatory Budgeting Expo [/blog/politics/2013-projects-revealed-at-participatory-budgeting-expo-tonight] tonight at
voting
It’s almost time for our district to join together, and vote on this year’s participatory budgeting projects [http://bradlander.com/PB]. The 2013 expo, where delegates will present their ideas to the community, will take place tonight from 6:30pm – 8:30pm, at the Park Slope Branch Library
Harmony Playground
The Prospect Park Alliance [http://www.prospectpark.org/] announced yesterday that Harmony Playground (Prospect Park West between 9th and 11th Streets) will be closed on weekdays [http://www.prospectpark.org/repairs?utm_source=Harmony+Playground++Repairs+3.20.13&utm_campaign=Harmony+Playground+Repairs+3.20.13&utm_
pruning
Heads up if you have a car parked on 14th Street between 6th and 7th Avenue. The city is pruning trees along that block today, and will tow any cars that are in their way. When we walked past at 8:45am, work had already started, so you might want
Costumes
Evildoers stand nary a chance, for South Slope has the mighty Wolverine to protect us all. Spotted by Instagram user crsshinbk [http://snapwidget.com/view/?id=412338653051583876_245464958#.UUpEbDkUnIp]. Keep up with the neighborhood all week by subscribing to our newsletter [http://southslopenews.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=557d3dac3e12dbf60c2891915&
sony downstate medical center
Stop by Freddy’s [http://freddysbar.com/events/1141/brooklyn-free-clinic-annual-benefit-drink-specials-auction-and-entertainment-more/] (627 5th Ave) tonight, toss a couple back, and know you’re supporting a wonderful cause. The Brooklyn Free Clinic [http://www.brooklynfreeclinic.org/], a nonprofit organization run by SUNY Downstate Medical Center [http://www.downstate.edu/] that provides free
Arts & Artists in Progress
Who doesn’t love an online auction…especially one helping a neighborhood gem that is filled to the brim with local goodies? Introducing the BAX Spring Online Auction [https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/AuctionHome.action?auctionId=184815557], currently running through March 27. There is TRULY something for everyone. Whether you’