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A collection of 16 issues

Santa Tracker 2015: 8 Places To Meet The Big Guy In Brooklyn

Photo by Michael Daddino [https://www.flickr.com/photos/epicharmus/8411852707/] If you’re looking to meet Santa Claus this December, forget the stress of Macy’s — Brooklyn has got you covered. The big guy will be making a bunch of stops around our borough this month, so you’ve

Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Weekend

Photo via John PinamontiLooking for something fun to do this weekend? There’s plenty of great music at Bar Chord, a local art show, skating with Santa, bird-watching and more! If you have an upcoming event you’d like featured in our calendar, or if there’s anything we’ve

Red-Tailed Hawk/Illegal Drone Incident Highlights Concerns About Birds In Prospect Park

A Red-Tailed Hawk in the Prospect Park drone incident. (Photo by Rob Bate)The Brooklyn Bird Club [http://www.brooklynbirdclub.org/] was founded in 1909, with a mission to encourage and promote birdwatching and conservation in Brooklyn and beyond. The club is extremely active, with regularly scheduled walks in the

Narcotic Poisoning Suspected After Multiple Dogs In Prospect Park Become Sick

On October 3, Garry Osgood, president of FIDO [http://www.fidobrooklyn.org/] (Fellowship For The Interests of Dogs & Their Owners) reached out to the FIDO community, alerting them to recent potential dog poisonings. On FIDO’s Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/FIDOBrooklyn/posts/10153667524594806], Osgood writes that “two

Park Slope Weekend Event Spotlight: July 30-August 2

South Brooklyn Shakespeare performing Much Ado About Nothing (Photo by Debra Van Enkenvoort)The last week of July is already here, but there are still plenty of great activities happening in Park Slope this weekend, including Shakespeare, a book fair, comedy, music and more. Don’t miss some of our

FIDO’s Pupnic, A Potluck For Pooches & Their People, Is Tomorrow, May 15

Local dog organization FIDO [http://www.fidobrooklyn.org/] is hosting its annual Pupnic [https://www.facebook.com/FIDOBrooklyn?fref=ts] this Friday, May 15, providing pooches (and their owners) a chance to meet other pups and people while snacking in the park. The event is scheduled for 5pm until dusk

Things To Do In Prospect Park This April

Photo via Prospect Park [https://www.facebook.com/ProspectParkBrooklyn/photos/pb.10150099384115385.-2207520000.1428337394./10155428628260385/?type=3&theater] The temperature, if not the precipitation, is starting to agree with us, and if, like us, you’re itching to shed some layers and get outside, Prospect Park [http://www.prospectpark.

Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Weekend

Happy Friday, everyone! This weekend, you can get your 2015 going with a free music lesson at Ezra Guitar’s open house [/blog/events/take-free-music-lesson-ezra-guitars-open-house-saturday-january-3] , treats for you and your pups at FIDO in Prospect Park’s free Coffee Bark [http://prospectpark.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af49fae3995832605e637055c&

Join FIDO For A Meeting About A Possible Dog Run In Prospect Park

Following years of discussion about creating a dog run in our area [/blog/animals/meeting-about-possible-dog-run-in-the-area], the dog advocacy group FIDO [http://www.fidobrooklyn.org/] is continuing to spearhead efforts to make the space a reality. A member of FIDO, Lynn Radov, will hold a meeting about the dog run on

Things To Do In Prospect Park In September

Summer may be wrapping up, but there’s still a ton happening in Prospect Park this month – including a family fishing clinic, a picnic for your pups, and a composting workshop! Here’s a list of the upcoming events in the park: Thursday, September 4 * A family fishing clinic from