From storytimes for the kids to live music and a beer release party, here are a few ways to enjoy the first half of the week in the neighborhood. Monday, September 16 * There’s a sing-along with Rolie Polie Guacamole [http://www.roliepolieguacamole.com/]‘s Phranque at Lark [http://larkcafe.
sukkot
Looking for a local place to celebrate Sukkot [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukkot] with a holiday meal? Neighbor and Ditmas Park native Nati Rabinowitz sends work that his father, local Rabbi Baruch Rabinowitz, is offering an open invitation for any Sukkot meals at his home on Argyle in the
Buzz-A-Rama
Buzz-A-Rama [http://www.buzz-a-rama.com/], the slot car racing venue that’s been at 69 Church Avenue for 48 years, re-opened this past weekend after their 3-month summer break. A favorite for generations, News12 stopped by [http://brooklyn.news12.com/news/slot-car-racing-alive-and-well-at-buzz-a-rama-on-church-street-in-kensington-1.6075004] to speak with customers who say they’
flatbush frolic
The weather was beautiful for the 2013 Flatbush Frolic [/blog/events/the-flatbush-frolic-is-this-sunday], hosted by the Flatbush Development Corporation [http://fdconline.org/] on Cortelyou Road this past Sunday. Everyone we spoke to said it was one of the best events in its 38-year history, pointing to the diversity of vendors, food
Watch out if you normally park along Westminster Road between Cortelyou and Dorchester, as there are signs up about scheduled sewer repair (which could maybe help with the multiple sinkholes [/blog/transportation/the-sinkholes-of-westminster-road] along this block?). Where there are signs, there is no parking on weekdays from 6am to 6pm.
Coffee Bark
Dog owners will have a chance to get their dogs licensed [https://www.facebook.com/FIDOBrooklyn/posts/10151773813619806] at the next two FIDO Coffee Bark [http://www.fidobrooklyn.org/] gatherings in Prospect Park, on Saturdays September 14 and November 2 from 7-9am. Representatives from the Department of Health and Mental
Dog owners will have a chance to get their dogs licensed [https://www.facebook.com/FIDOBrooklyn/posts/10151773813619806] at the next two FIDO Coffee Bark [http://www.fidobrooklyn.org/] gatherings in Prospect Park. Representatives from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene will be on hand [http://www.nyc.gov/
If you’ve noticed fewer feral cats in your neighborhood lately, neighbors including Stu Siet and Jonlyn Freeman may be the ones to thank. Having trapped and fixed 120 animals in the area since April, the neighbors’ “Summer of 100 Feral Cats” Trap, Neuter and Release (TNR) campaign is a
camping
Ever wanted to go camping in Prospect Park? Your chance is coming up on Saturday, September 21 when the Urban Park Rangers run their annual family-friendly program [http://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/rangers/registration] where kids can learn about the basics of camping, and the Rangers provide dinner. There are
Ever wanted to go camping in Prospect Park? Your chance is coming up on Saturday, September 21 when the Urban Park Rangers run their annual family-friendly program [http://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/rangers/registration] where kids can learn about the basics of camping, and the Rangers provide dinner. There are
Ever wanted to go camping in Prospect Park? Your chance is coming up on Saturday, September 21 when the Urban Park Rangers run their annual family-friendly program [http://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/rangers/registration] where kids can learn about the basics of camping, and the Rangers provide dinner. There are
Row a boat, check out the birds, hear some live music, and more this weekend. Saturday, September 7 * Row around at Prospect Park [http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/rowing] starting at the boat ramp on Wellhouse Drive [http://www.prospectpark.org/media/file/wellhouse-drive-ramp-map.pdf], 9am-12pm. * Yoga [/blog/events/