Perfect likeness! Photo by hairofthedogwalkers [http://instagram.com/p/utXcVXtTLC/?modal=true]. Take a photo in the neighborhood lately? Share it with us! Add it to our Flickr [http://www.flickr.com/groups/southslope] group, tag it #southslope on Instagram, or email it to editor@bklyner.com, and we’ll
199 7th Avenue
European Wax Center [http://www.waxcenter.com/], a national chain of salons that focus on, obviously, body hair removal, has opened at 199 7th Avenue, near the corner of 3rd Street. We first learned the salon would open back in January, soon after the L&O Personal Process Cleaners
Halloween is this Friday, October 31, and there are plenty of ways for neighbors young and young-at-heart to celebrate in the area. From creepy crafts to costume contests to the big parade, here’s what’s coming up for the spookiest night of the year in South Slope: Halloween Crafts
Looking to scare up some fun for the whole family this week? It’s almost Halloween, which means you can look forward to creepy crafts, spooky storytimes, the big parade, and more. Details on those and other kid-friendly events in our area: Babies & Books [http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/
Aging Parents
More and more people are learning to care for two generations at once — their children, and their parents and in-laws — and an upcoming workshop aims to help with some of the issues you’ll encounter along the way. Co-sponsored by Park Slope Parents [http://www.parkslopeparents.com/] and the Office
One of the most fun neighborhood events of the year, the annual Park Slope Civic Council Halloween Parade [http://parkslopeciviccouncil.org/have-a-green-halloween-3/] is back this Friday, October 31! The parade, which brings out elected officials, Civic Council trustees, and of course dressed-up residents, kicks off at 14th Street and 7th
One of the most fun neighborhood events of the year, the annual Park Slope Civic Council Halloween Parade [http://parkslopeciviccouncil.org/have-a-green-halloween-3/] is back this Friday, October 31! The parade, which brings out elected officials, Civic Council trustees, and of course dressed-up residents, kicks off at 14th Street and 7th
Citizens Committee for New York City
Does your area have a project that needs some love — maybe a vacant lot that needs cleaning up, a street that needs more trees planted, walls that need graffiti removed? Show your love for your block by applying for a $1,000 grant to transform and beautify it. The Love
flu shots
Have you gotten your flu shot yet? Usually at its worst between January and March, flu season can start as early as October, and it can be deadly — the city says that more New Yorkers die from influenza and pneumonia than from any other infection. “The flu, combined with pneumonia
“Environmentally correct weightlifter in Prospect Park near Harmony playground,” says neighbor Paul L., who shares this photo. Take any photos in Park Slope recently? Send them to editor@bklyner.com, add them to the Park Slope Stoop Flickr group [http://www.flickr.com/groups/parkslopestoop/], or tag them #parkslope on
Too soon for Christmas stuff on sale, Rite Aid, too soon. Take a photo in the neighborhood lately? Share it with us! Add it to our Flickr [http://www.flickr.com/groups/southslope] group, tag it #southslope on Instagram, or email it to editor@bklyner.com, and we’ll post
Don’t wait until this weekend for a little neighborhood fun! With everything from Halloween-themed trivia to free yoga for kids, the Slope is definitely the place to be through Thursday. Here are some of our favorite events from around the area: Tropical Vortex Monday [http://www.barbesbrooklyn.com/calendar.