Alden Moves Dance Theater
Children are invited to get into the groove at the Cortelyou Library [http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/cortelyou] for a special free dance party on Valentine’s Day, Thursday, February 14, from Alden Moves Dance Theater [http://www.aldenmoves.com/]: > Valentine’s ages 3-9 will get that lovin’ feeling
East Timor
Do you ever find yourself comparing our area to the half-island nation of East Timor? Well there is one similarity, according to The New York World [http://www.thenewyorkworld.com/2013/02/08/homicide-map/]: East Timor’s homicide rate in 2008 (6.9 homicides per 100,000 people) was similar
pools
Snow covered pool on Stratford Road. Take any photos in the neighborhood recently? Send them to editor@ditmasparkcorner.com, add them to the Ditmas Park Corner Flickr group [http://www.flickr.com/groups/dpcorner], or tag them #ditmaspark on Instagram, and we’ll post them on the blog.
We’re sad to report that It’s a Dog’s World [http://nydogsworld.com/], the pet supply store at 593 Coney Island Avenue, will be closing its business on March 31, so that owner Marion Weiner can take advantage of retirement and do more travelling. Here are the details:
We’re sad to report that It’s a Dog’s World [http://nydogsworld.com/], the pet supply store at 593 Coney Island Avenue, will be closing its business on March 31, so that owner Marion Weiner can take advantage of retirement and do more travelling. Here are the details:
Stop by 773 Lounge [https://www.facebook.com/773Lounge] (773 Coney Island Ave, near Cortelyou) on Friday, March 1 starting at 7pm to hear some music, have a drink, and help support programs at local elementary school PS 217 [http://ps217brooklyn.org/]. A $20 tax-deductible donation at the door gets
With some more snow in the forecast for Wednesday night into Thursday, you’ll probably want to warm up this Valentine’s Day — why not thaw out with a tasty meal? Ox Cart Tavern [http://www.oxcarttavern.com/] (1301 Newkirk Ave) is serving up an ambitious, indulgent menu for couples
Ox Cart Tavern
With some more snow in the forecast for Wednesday night into Thursday, you’ll probably want to warm up this Valentine’s Day — why not thaw out with a tasty meal? Ox Cart Tavern [http://www.oxcarttavern.com/] (1301 Newkirk Ave) is serving up an ambitious, indulgent menu for couples
Brooklyn Industries
When Cortelyou Road’s new Brooklyn Industries [http://www.brooklynindustries.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/storeLocation.store/store/7ba005f3-e7c3-4cae-ae75-b8f6275b1612] held its shopwarming party [/blog/business/brooklyn-industries-hosting-a-shopwarming-party] a few weeks ago, it pledged to donate 20% of sales made during the party to the Cortelyou Library Friends Group [https://www.facebook.com/
Some more photos from neighbors of this weekend’s snowstorm. We’re enjoying the pictures more than the slush it’s turning into after today’s rain. A big thanks to everyone who shared pictures with us via email [editor@ditmasparkcorner.com], Flickr [http://www.flickr.com/groups/dpcorner/], and
Beat the winter blahs by getting out and doing something fun in the neighborhood! And be sure to check back on Thursday to see what’s happening in the area this weekend. Monday, February 11 • Monthly Community Board 14 meeting [/blog/events/community-board-14-february-meetings], PS 249, 7:30pm. • Saxophonist Tony Malaby
mezcal
You probably know a thing or two about tequila, but what about mezcal? More and more craft distilled mezcal can be found in the U.S. every year, and tomorrow, Tuesday, February 12 at 8pm, you have a chance to taste some for yourself at Sycamore [http://sycamorebrooklyn.com/index.