Still looking for something to do this weekend? Donate To The Park Slope Library Book Sale [/blog/library/volunteer-for-the-park-slope-library-book-sale] When: Saturday, April 19, 10am-4pm Where: Park Slope Library [http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/park-slope], 431 6th Avenue What: Bring gently used books of all genres, CDs, and DVDs to the
good friday
St. Thomas Aquinas (9th Street and 4th Avenue) and Holy Family (13th Street, between 4th and 5th Avenues) walk their annual Way of the Cross procession around South Slope. Snap any South Slope photos lately? Share them with us! Add them to our Flickr [http://www.flickr.com/groups/southslope]
apartment rentals
On the lookout for a new apartment? You’re in luck, because we’ve rounded up five homes that have recently hit the market. Check out the details below, and let us know what you think. Calder Place Studio [http://www.citi-habitats.com/nyc-properties/for-rent/Park-Slope/Studio/360775/R] Price:
liberty island
After Tuesday night’s dramatic rain/snow/surprise fireworks show [/blog/weather/fireworks-with-a-side-of-snow], we wanted to give you a heads up that another display [http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/206/fireworks-display-information] is scheduled to take place at Liberty Island on Friday at 9:15pm. The skies should be somewhat
adoptable animals
Spring is all about new beginnings, and our neighbors at Sean Casey Animal Rescue [http://nyanimalrescue.org/] have a handsome young man that would love a fresh start with a caring South Slope family. Milo, an 8-year-old Chihuahua mix, is neutered, dewormed, treated to prevent fleas & ticks, and is
Carlos Menchaca
School will once again be cool, thanks to a big win for PS 10 [http://ps10.org/] (511 7th Avenue, between Prospect Avenue and 17th Street) in District 38’s first ever participatory budgeting vote. Along with Red Hook’s PS 15 [http://www.ps15patrickfdaly.org/], South Slope’s PS
We’ve got so much plane/helicopter noise already, an airport might not make that big of a difference. Spotted by Brooklyn Makers [https://twitter.com/BrooklynMakers/status/455768158725758976]. Snap any South Slope photos lately? Share them with us! Add them to our Flickr [http://www.flickr.com/groups/southslope]
From music with a “Melbournian soul” to drunken bar napkin art, you don’t have to go far for fun this weekend. Check out some of our favorite events from around the neighborhood: Music With Ben R. Mackie [http://fifthestatebar.com/calendar] When: Thursday, April 17, 8pm Where: The Fifth
brett and ashley affrunti
Just days after reporting the wondrous news of Dottie’s adoption [/blog/animals/abandoned-south-slope-dog-finds-her-forever-home], we’re devastated to share that the sweet dog has suddenly passed away. Neighbors Brett and Ashley Affrunti announced her passing [https://www.facebook.com/HelpDottieNYC/posts/1496619353893289?stream_ref=10] on Facebook Thursday morning. It
snow
Spotted on Fuller Place by neighbor Sonia Ajwani. The next couple of days are still going to be a bit chilly [http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/11215], but we should hit 60 again by Saturday. Snap any South Slope photos lately? Share them with us! Add them to our
mariella
Walking along 6th Avenue on Monday, we spotted a $10.95 lunch special at Mariella [http://mariellaslope.com/] (492 6th Ave, between 12th and 13th) that was too good to pass up. The weather was still appropriately spring-like (curse you and your blasted snow, Mother Nature), so we snagged a
logo
Calling all artists! The Park Slope Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District [http://parkslopefifthavenuebid.com/], which covers the area between Dean and 18th Streets, has announced a contest [http://parkslopefifthavenuebid.com/logocontest] that will award the winning designer of the BID’s new logo $5,000. Here’s what they’re