If one of your goals for the new year is to start running, don’t miss the new Couch to 5k sessions [http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/shape-up-nyc-group-run] in Prospect Park. The group class meets every Monday evening at 7pm on the porch of Lefferts Historic House [http://www.
Holidays
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south slope rewind
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history
As we wander about our modern neighborhood, caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to ignore the long and vibrant history of our community. Let’s remedy that. Every weekend, we’ll take a step back, with the help of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle
events recap
Still looking for something to do this weekend? Mulchfest [/blog/holidays/how-to-turn-your-christmas-tree-into-mulch] When: Saturday, January 11 and Sunday, January 12, 10am to 2pm Where: Prospect Park, 3rd Street and Prospect Park West What: If you’re still hanging on to your Christmas tree, bring it up to Prospect Park this
pedal faster
Have a great weekend, South Slope. Photo by getupandride [http://instagram.com/p/i9qcRdljvZ/] Snap any neighborhood photos lately? Share them with us! Add them to our Flickr [http://www.flickr.com/groups/southslope] group, tag them #southslope on Instagram, or email them to us at editor@bklyner.com, and
Real Estate
On the lookout for a new rental? You’re in luck, because we’ve found three area apartments that have recently hit the market. Best of all, they’re all under $2,000 a month. 23rd Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues [http://www.brooklynproperty.com/property2/793_Park_Slope_
Business
If the aftermath of the holidays (combined with all of this dreary winter weather) has you dreaming of a spa day, be sure to check out our sister site, Park Slope Stoop [/], and their profile on neighbor Ella Auerbakh [/blog/neighbors/meet-ella-auerbakh-the-spirit-behind-venelle-and-elan-salons-spas] , owner of Elan Salon and Day Spa [http:
create activism in climate change
If your teen is interested in sustainability and technology, be sure to check out an upcoming program from The Wildlife Conservation Society [http://www.wcs.org/]. Creative Activism in Climate Change [http://www.bronxzoo.com/teens/creative-activism-in-climate-change.aspx] will bring together talented teens to conduct research in urban ecology and
Animals
Earlier this week, we told you about the four animals who were urgently looking for a new home [/blog/animals/animals-in-urgent-need-of-adoption-after-death-of-owner] after the sudden death of their owner. Thankfully, we’ve got a couple of good things to report. First of all, FIDO posted on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/
Photo by emilyshornick [http://instagram.com/p/i82a4Ksb-R/] Snap any neighborhood photos lately? Share them with us! Add them to our Flickr [http://www.flickr.com/groups/southslope] group, tag them #southslope on Instagram, or email them to us at editor@bklyner.com, and we’ll post them on the
7th Avenue
You may have heard some scuttlebutt lately that Toy Space [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Toy-Space-NY/172995162760114] will soon be closing their doors. Luckily for those of us here in the Slope, it’s the location at 1410 Cortelyou Road that is closing in March. The store at 426 7th