Howlloween Block Party
Pile of puppies spotted in the animal adoption van parked on 7th Ave. If you’d like to meet some of the van’s adoptable animals in person – and some pets in costume – Sean Casey Animal Rescue [http://www.nyanimalrescue.org/] is holding its annual Howlloween Block Party [https://www.
Fall Fest
The North Flatbush Ave BID and the Department of Transportation are presenting a Halloween Fall Fest [http://www.nfbid.com/you-are-invited-to-our-2012-halloween-fall-fest] tomorrow, Saturday, October 27 from 12-4pm at the 6th Avenue Triangle Park, on Flatbush Ave at St. Mark’s. Lots of fun stuff, including: • Free pumpkins (while supplies last)
PS 217 [http://ps217brooklyn.org/] parent Maria Newsom-Fahey tells us that they’re holding a “Halloween Boutique” this afternoon from 2:30-4:30pm in front of the school on Newkirk Ave between Coney Island Ave and Westminster. Expect a tempting table of candy apples, popcorn, spider web candelabras, skeleton champagne
brownstones
If you’re in the market for a new home, we’ve picked some of the most promising options that are having open houses this weekend, in a range of prices. What do you think of them? 390 Dean Street, between 4th & 5th Aves [http://www.sothebyshomes.com/nyc/
When a group of 4th graders at PS 107 heard the story of Malala Yousafzai [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7834402.stm], a 14-year-old girl in Pakistan who was attacked [http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/11/world/asia/girl-shot-by-taliban-in-critical-condition-after-surgery.html?_r=1] for speaking out
Girls Read for Girls
When a group of 4th graders at PS 107 heard the story of Malala Yousafzai [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7834402.stm], a 14-year-old girl in Pakistan who was attacked [http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/11/world/asia/girl-shot-by-taliban-in-critical-condition-after-surgery.html?_r=1] for speaking out
The no parking signs that restrict parking during school days [/blog/transportation/no-parking-on-school-days-but-theres-no-school] on 8th Avenue between Carroll and President Streets will be taken down [http://statenisland.ny1.com/content/features/171380/ny1-for-you--no-parking-signs-removed-from-brooklyn-block-with-no-school] by the Department of Transportation, reports NY1. Standing in front of the closed Montessori School [/blog/education/
Following his editorial [/blog/crime/lander-calls-for-nypd-watchdog] co-written with Council Member Jumaane Williams, Council Member Brad Lander released [http://bradlander.com/news/updates/city-councilmember-lander-releases-first-mini-report-in-investigation-needed-series] the first in a series of reports called “Investigation Needed” about the NYPD policies that Lander believes should be looked into more deeply. The report, shown above,
Steven McGill
A gorgeous shot posted to our Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/ParkSlopeStoop] by Steven McGill [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4076543877567&set=o.393785704005802&type=1&theater] . Captured a Park Slope moment on camera? Send it to editor@bklyner.com, add it to the
Brooklyn Central
As if we needed another reason to leave the house in elastic waist pants on the weekend, two restaurants are now serving brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Soigne Restaurant & Wine Bar [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Soigne-Restaurant-Wine-Bar/162707180416775] (486 6th Ave) will now be open for brunch from 11am-3pm
Bare!
With so much to do in Park Slope each weekend, we’ve made it easy to schedule your calendar. These are the best bets for fun in the neighborhood this weekend: Thursday, October 25 • They opened [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_at_Winterland_1978_(Avengers_album)] for the Sex
Late Night
Have a hankering for a burger at midnight? You can now grab one at Sea Witch [http://seawitchnyc.com/](703 5th Ave) later than ever. They’re keeping the kitchen open until 1am on Thursdays, and until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays, so you can fill up late night on