signs
Spotted on the corner of Ditmas Ave and East 8th Street. I feel like I’ve seen this sign at least one other place in the neighborhood — anyone know? Taken any photos in the neighborhood lately? Send them to editor@kensingtonbk.com and we’ll post them on the site.
events
http://youtu.be/ObVl_fr3REM Here’s hoping it’s not too wet to enjoy some outdoor activities today–if so, there’s some fun to be had indoors, and hang in there for tomorrow! Here are a few things going on nearby: Saturday, June 8• Volunteer at the Kensington
Virgin Mary
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Stoop Sale
After the rain clears out tomorrow, a nice walk around the neighborhood, with a few stops to look for treasures along the way, sounds like a great way to spend Sunday. Where: 10th St between 7th and 8th Aves [http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/gms/3851588134.html] When: Sunday, June
fitness classes
Councilmember Jumaane Williams sends word that Fitness for Flatbush, a free group fitness program developed by the Haitian-American Community Coalition [http://www.hccinc.org/] and sponsored by EmblemHealth [http://www.emblemhealth.com/], recently started up at the Flatbush Reformed Church [https://www.facebook.com/FlatbushReformedChurch] gym (behind the church, entrance
Transportation
According to the MTA [http://travel.mtanyct.info/serviceadvisory/default.aspx], you’ll actually be able to take the G train from Church Avenue to the end of the line without making a transfer this weekend, the first time (aside from Memorial Day weekend) in about two months. Enjoy it
Birdhouse
Good looking real estate for out feathered friends, spotted by amberala [http://instagram.com/p/aMNjj5TSuT/]. Taken any photos in the neighborhood lately? Send them to editor@kensingtonbk.com and we’ll post them on the site. Find us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/KensingtonBk], Twitter [https://www.facebook.
Compost for Brooklyn
Compost for Brooklyn [http://compostforbrooklyn.org/] is back! The garden on the corner of Newkirk Avenue and East 8th Street will be open again to collect food scraps for composting for the summer, and their first open hours are on Saturday, June 8 from 11am-1pm. Neighbors are welcome to bring
Kids & Family
The entire community is invited to enjoy games, arts and crafts, face painting, and more at the annual PS 230 [http://www.ps230.org/] school fair this Sunday, June 9 from 11am to 3pm at the school on Albemarle Road between Dahill and McDonald. Teacher Liav Shapiro sends the details:
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Think you’ve got what it takes to eat fresh, delicious strawberry shortcake quickly, cleanly, or messier than all your competitors? And without using your hands? Then you should be at the Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket [https://www.facebook.com/GrandArmyPlazaGreenmarket] this Saturday, June 8 at 11am to test your
sunset
Photo by silverdigits [http://instagram.com/p/aKEtyYEVP9/]. Captured a Park Slope moment on camera? Send it to editor@bklyner.com, add it to the Park Slope Stoop Flickr group [http://www.flickr.com/groups/parkslopestoop/] , or tag it #parkslope on Instagram, and we’ll post it on the blog.
greenwood playground
The sprinklers are on at Greenwood Playground [https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=654862167861778&id=223014854379847] , as little Lucas here knows very well! Thanks to his mama Maria for sharing the photo! Taken any photos in the neighborhood lately? Send them to editor@kensingtonbk.com and we’