Welcome back to the full work week! Start it off right with classes for kids, cocktails and art, and more. Monday, January 6 * Kids five and under can enjoy story time at the Cortelyou Library [http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/cortelyou]. * Attend the Rolie Polie Guacamole [http://www.roliepolieguacamole.com/
John's Bakery
Happy Three Kings Day! If you got held up in the snow over the weekend trying to buy a Rosca de Reyes [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosca_de_reyes], don’t worry–a few local shops still have them in stock. • La Nueva Union Bakery [http://www.yelp.com/
assaults
A few weeks ago, the 70th Precinct [http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/precincts/precinct_070.shtml] told us about a recent attack on a Midwood woman [/blog/crime/two-recent-alleged-assaults-near-our-area], who was punched in the back of the head hard enough to be knocked down while walking with her
snow storm
To Ditmas Parkers worried about parking: the Department of Sanitation [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dsny/html/home/home.shtml] has extended an alternate side parking suspension through Monday, January 6 so that they may continue removing snow from the roads. Meters are still in effect, however, and extra crews
Harrietlime [http://instagram.com/p/iyvAbJHGlS/] and a friend headed out on this morning’s slippery sidewalks. Did you? Dashing through the snow with your four-legged friends? Share photos with us at editor@ditmasparkcorner.com, in the Ditmas Park Corner Flickr group [http://www.flickr.com/groups/dpcorner], or tag
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Season’s greetings, as captured by lyndsey_matthews [http://instagram.com/lyndsey_matthews]. Running into many smiling neighbors these snowy days? Share photos with us at editor@ditmasparkcorner.com, in the Ditmas Park Corner Flickr group [http://www.flickr.com/groups/dpcorner], or tag them #ditmaspark on Instagram, and we’
wendy weller-jones
It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of lifelong Flatbush resident and community pillar Wendy Weller-Jones, who passed away on Friday, January 3 at the age of 71 following a struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Several neighbors have written to express how important Wendy was to them
While the Cortelyou Greenmarket [http://www.grownyc.org/cortelyougreenmarket] will be open tomorrow, there will be no food scrap or textile collection. On the bright side, the high of 46°F (as opposed to today’s 30°F) means you won’t have to shiver through a lightning fast shopping
Happy Saturday! This weekend, you can play in the snow, rock out, or enjoy a jazzy brunch. Saturday, January 4 • Get caffeinated with your canine and learn about off-leash activities at FIDO [http://www.fidobrooklyn.org/] sponsored Coffee Bark [http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/coffeebark], Prospect Park, 7-9am. • The
So many neighbors took in-cred-i-ble snow photos today (scroll through your Instagram with #ditmaspark to see all of them), but only three got caught in motion thanks to brianduprey [http://instagram.com/p/it-J_Xh1ZS/]. Check out his triumphant slide down the slope above, then go out this weekend and
Looking for an apartment to rent in or around Ditmas Park? We’ve rounded up a few spaces available in the neighborhood to help you on your hunt. If you live in one of the apartment buildings, let prospective neighbors know how you like it. Pet Friendly One Bed on