Spring Egg Hunt At Urban Meadow On Columbia Waterfront This Sunday

This Sunday, Urban Meadow is hosting a Spring Easter Egg Hunt. complete with a visit from the Easter Bunny.  Don't miss it.  It's bound to be a lot of fun.

Columbia Waterfront Spring Egg Hunt & Easter Bunny!

Everyone is invited to the cutest local egg hunt around on Sunday, March 31 from 10-12 pm. To make room for all the kids, babies up to age 4 will hunt in the Urban Meadow and kids five and up will be in next door Mother Cabrini playground. The forecast is in the 50s for Sunday- and special guest the EASTER BUNNY will hop in around 11 o'clock!

Bring your baskets and don't be late - doors open for the hunt right at 10 AM. Corner of President and Van Brunt Streets. For more information see the Urban Meadow website: urbanmeadowbrooklyn.blogspot.com.

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Upcycle Brooklyn: Lyceum Hosting Swap, Recycle And Sell Event

 

If you want to swap, recycle or sell your stuff all at one event, the first annual Upcyle Brooklyn event on April 27th and 28th at the Lyceum at 227 4th Avenue is the perfect opportunity.

Applications for tables are being accepted right now, so if you want to participate as a vendor, on-profit or business, don't wait too long to send in yours.
Read on:

Join Brooklyn Lyceum's gigantic stoop/tag/garage sale.

April 27th and 28th 

 Applications are now open

If every year you think of having a stoop sale but you just can't bring yourself to sit on the street all day our event is for you!

The event will be more than a flea market. It will be a chance for the wider community to get together and say hi no matter the weather. Think of it as a space where one can showcase clever ideas for re-using/re-purposing/re-imagining, giving new life to old things, or just help neighbors sell their unwanted wares - Anything left behind at the end of the event will be donated to charity.

PRICING: $50 for a table for a family/non-profit or $100 if you are a business.
check out the markets website: lyceummarkets.com

Please fill out the application: www.lyceummarkets.com to become a vendor.

You can get a table for the weekend for our gigantic stoop/tag/garage sale or join our first ever clothing swap!

We are going to have a bunch of "how to" workshops thru-out the weekend so check the website often to see what we are adding. If you're interested in conducting one of our workshops please e-mail: lyceummarkets13@gmail.com and we'll try to fit you in.

We will also be taking old electronics to be recycled like old cell phones and computers.

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Estate Planning Seminar For The Sandwich Generation At Carroll Gardens Library

No doubt the topic of estate planning for the sandwich generation will be of interest to many here in the neighborhood. If you haven't already delved into the subject, this seminar, held at the Carroll Gardens Library might be just what you need to get started.

STATE PLANNING FOR THE SANDWICH GENERATION: A SEMINAR AT THE CARROLL GARDENS LIBRARY

Sandwiched between responsibilities: caring for your children, as well as worrying about an elderly family member? Statistics show that nearly 10 million Americans are considered to be a part of the “Sandwich Generation”, with over 25% of American families being involved in both child and elder care at the same time. And while it may not seem possible to add one more item to an overstuffed to-do list, estate planning is all about “being prepared”. Financial planner Kerri Kimball is joined by attorney Alison Arden Besunder on March 6, 6:30 p.m. at the Carroll Gardens Library for a comprehensive discussion of the ins and outs of essential documents which are frequently procrastinated on.
Nearly every family has taboos about talking about money. But now is the time to tackle these issues so that our loved ones aren’t left in the dark. Some simple steps taken now can provide peace of mind that our families’ finances are secure,” says financial planner Kerri Kimball.
Topics discussed will first and foremost include how to discuss estate planning issues with elderly relatives. As many participants have children of their own, choosing a guardian to take care of your children and your children’s assets will be addressed as well. And everyone needs to protect the ability to make health care decisions. The special needs of non-citizens or dual citizens will be included.

Registration is required at http://estateplanbrooklyn.eventbrite.com/ to guarantee seating. Light refreshments will be served. The seminar will be held in the auditorium (basement) of the Carroll Gardens Library, 396 Clinton Street at Union Street. Closest subway: F train to Carroll Street. 

This free event is hosted by Corcoran Group Real Estate agents Justine Torchio and Chris DiChiaro. Justine, is a native and current resident of Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn who volunteers with the Friends of the Carroll Gardens Library. Chris has been a resident of Carroll Gardens for the past seven years and has a family-owned retail boutique on Court Street. Also hosting is the Friends of the Carroll Gardens Library.

About Alison Arden Besunder: Alison Arden Besunder is the founder and principal attorney of Arden Besunder P.C., an estate planning and litigation practice in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Alison has spent fifteen years practicing law in the New York City. She focuses her practice in the areas of Trusts and Estate Planning, Elder Law, Estate Litigation, Commercial Litigation and Intellectual Property. Alison is a member of the Trusts and Estates and Elder Law Sections of the New York State Bar Association and the NYSBA Animals and the Law Committee. She is an accomplished writer on a variety of legal topics, with articles published in the New York Law Journal, Managing Intellectual Property, and the Suffolk Lawyer, and is also an active volunteer with the Jewish Association of Services for the Aged (JASA).

Acout Kerri Kimball: The Vice President of the Element Financial Group, Kerri Kimball knows that keeping ones family secure is a universal need. Kerri is a certified financial planner, Investment Advisor Representative, and Life and Health Insurance Agent. She serves as co-chair of the Leadership Advisory Board of the Girl Scout Council of Greater New York and is also a member of Financial Planning Association, 85 Broads, National Ethics Association, and Executive Moms. Kerri speaks French and Spanish, and lives in Brooklyn with her family.

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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at St. Paul's Tomorrow

St. Paul's Episcopal Church at Clinton and Carroll Street is celebrating Mardi Gras  this Tueday with a wonderful Pancake Dinner.

Here are all the details:
On Tuesday February 12, come join us for a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper in our Parish Hall. Why Tuesday, Why Pancakes?  Because Pancakes come with butter and other fats like bacon , sausage and are served with sweets like syrup. Foods that many fast from during the season of Lent.

The English call this day "Shrove Tuesday". "Shrove" comes from an early English word related to "shriven"--"gotten rid of", and was used in reference to sin. In olden times Christians "ate through" their larders on the last days leading up to Lent's fast so as not to waste anything. The next day “Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent, a season lasting 40 days and concluding on Easter, March 30, 2013. 

So come down and bring your family and join us as we eat our way through St. Paul’s larders and have one last fling before the holy and solemn season of Lent begins.  We will be serving pancakes, all the fixings, bacon and sausage from 6:30 pm. to 8:00 pm,, tickets are $5 and will be available at the door at the door. St Paul’s is located at 199 Carroll Street, off the corner of Clinton Street.

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A Must-See: "Zipper: Coney Island’s Last Wild Ride" To Screen At ICF Center

Zipper, a documentary about "greed, politics, land use and public policy' and the battle over Coney Island and the future of the 'people's playground" will be screening at the ICF Center on February 5th at 8 PM. Directed and produced by Amy Nicholson,  Zipper is a must see for all Brooklynites and for all those who miss the old Coney.

From Zipper's Facebook page:
"Small-time ride operator, Eddie Miranda, proudly runs a 38-year-old carnival contraption called the Zipper in the heart of Coney Island’s gritty amusement district. When his rented lot is snatched up by an opportunistic real estate mogul, Eddie and his ride become casualties of a power struggle between the developer and the City of New York over the future of the “People’s Playground.’’ Be it an affront to history or just the path of progress, the spirit of Coney Island is at stake. In a market-driven world where growth often trumps preservation, the Zipper may be only the beginning of what is lost."

To read more about Zipper, click here. To get tickets for the screening, click here.

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Real & Imagined: Photographs And Illustrations By David Chalk At Gallery 505 On Court Street

An exhibit of works by photographer and illustrator David Chalk just opened last week at Gallery 505 at 505 Court Street at Huntington Street. David has been photographing for over thirty years and his personal work is represented at the Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Library of Congress. Also included in the show are David's 3D “drawings". He learned the skills which he uses to make the illustrations while working as an animator on Film and TV movies.

The exhibition will be up until April 11th. Don't miss it.
You can contact David at chalkman2012@me.com. To see more of his work, go to his web site here.

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Santa Making An Appearance At 16 Handles On Court Street

16 Handles at 349 Court Street is throwing a holiday party in the store for the Carroll Gardens community this Sunday, December 23rd from 12-6. There will be games and giveaways, and Santa will make an appearance.
But more importantly, from 1 to 4 pm, there will be 2 dollars "all you can fill" yogurt.
Make sure to swing by with the kids.

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This Saturday, E-Waste Recycling Event In Carroll Gardens

It's time for some fall cleaning action, but if you have some broken or outdated electronics, don't just throw them in the trash.  Rather, dispose of them responsibly by bringing them to an electronics recycling event in Carroll Gardens this Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in front of the Rite Aid on the northeast corner of the park.
The event is hosted by Friends Of Carroll Park in association with the Lower East Side Ecology Center.
The following items will be accepted:

Working or non-working computers, Monitors, printers, scanners, keyboards, mice, cables, fax machines, TVs, VCRs, DVD players, PDAs, phones, A/V equipment, cable or satellite receivers, digital converter boxes and video game consoles.

E-Waste Recycling Event In Carroll Gardens

Saturday, October 6,2012

from 10 to 4 PM (rain or shine)

Corner of Smith and President Streets

(Across from Carroll Park, in front of Rite Aid)

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Levant On Court Street Celebrates New Wine License With Special Pairing Menu Event

Sera of Lebant

Levant, the Middle Eastern Mazzeh restaurant at 316 Court Street, just got its beer and wine license. To celebrate, they are hosting a special wine pairing event on October 12th.   The price is $55 per person or $100 per couple.  To make a reservation, call 718 797 1110.

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Free Workshop At Carroll Gardens Library: Get Inside Info On Middle And High School Applications From Insideschools.Org

Friends of the Carroll Gardens Library has invited Insideschools.org to our neighborhood library to help explain the very complicated application process to New York City's middle and high schools. 

The free workshop will be held at the Carroll Gardens Library,  396 Clinton Street, October 4, 2012, 6-8 pm

See below for more information:

Looking for a middle school or high school for your 5th or 8th-grader? The applications process can be a daunting maze without the right guide. Join the conversation at the Carroll Gardens Library on Thursday, October 4, 2012 when Pamela Wheaton, co-author of a series of books about New York City’s best schools, and managing editor of www.Insideschools.org, will lead a free workshop. Get tips about how to apply, admissions deadlines & policies. Learn what to look for when you visit a school. Find out what to do if your child doesn't get his or her first choice (or any choice)! Middle school talk: 6-7 p.m. High school talk: 7-8 p.m. Come with questions!
About Inside Schools: Insideschools.org provides resources for New York City families looking for in-depth information on public schools. Since Insideschools.org was founded, application processes for every level of public schooling in the City, from pre-kindergarten to high school has become more complicated to navigate and at every turn, Insideschools has kept up with the changes and added information and resources for families. For more information, please visit www.insideschools.org.

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"The Stairs The Boys Built": Photo Art Show At Gowanus Ballroom

This Friday, the Gowanus Ballroom, an exhibit space dedicated to art, music, and performance, is hosting a photo art show entitled "The Chairs The Boys Built" featuring the photographs of Jessica Bloom.
The name of the show refers to the boys of Serett Metalworks, an architectural metal work and blacksmithing shop housed in the Gowanus Industrial Park.

From an artist statement:

Over the past year, Jessica has had the pleasure of getting to know the boys of Serrett Metalworks, both professionally and personally.
The boys come from many different walks of life, from the Dominican Republic to the Southwest desert and Midwest plains. Their lives have converged here, in what was once an industrial powerhouse, the Gowanus Canal district, a dynamic zone currently immersed in an evolutionary transformation where artists cultivate themselves and new businesses for a renaissance of modern, urban economic development.

By daytime, they weld, cut, mold, forge, and sculpt staircases, decorative window coverings, railings, furniture, fences and other residential and commercial metalworks. On their own time, these boys cultivate a wide spectrum of passions and hobbies: travel, humanitarian work, art, motorcycle building.
Serret Metalworks is commissioned for some very high-end projects, from the storied Plaza Hotel to Marc Jacobs’ chic Manhattan boutique. Some of these jobs are so complex that other shops have turned the work away, yet the immense talent behind these pieces goes largely unrecognized.

Through this series of portraits, Jessica explores the individuality of the collective beauty these boys produce. The complexity of their pasts, present, and futures are epitomized through their work-worn, hands: the wrinkles, creases, dirt and dust-stained nicks and calluses. The hopes and aspirations the boys convey behind furrowed brows; enigmatic, deep gazes; and steadfast, determined poise.
The Stairs the Boys Built is a reflection of the inspiration these lives have brought Jessica. Her intention is that viewers will think twice about the manmade beauty they experience on a daily basis and consider the people and passion behind the grit.

The show also includes the works of :
Adrian Landon
Brooke Grant
Chris Bido
Ed Akers
Eric Juron
Drew Furer
Jay McDonald
Josh Young
Luke Schumacher
Serban Ionescu
Shayne Webb

The Stairs the Boys Built

September 21, 2012from 6:30 to 8 

Free admittance

The Gowanus Ballroom 

55 9th Street by Smith Street

http://gowanusballroom.com

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Two Opportunities To Get Your Free Flu Shot In Carroll Gardens

Before you know it, flu season is upon us again.  Better plan ahead.
There are two opportunities to get your free flu shot right here in the neighborhood.

State Senator Daniel Squadron is sponsoring a free flu shot clinic on Wednesday, September 19, from 10:00AM to 1:00PM at the Eileen Dugan Senior Center at St. Paul's Church 199 Carroll Street (between Clinton and Court Streets). Call 718-596-1956 to sign up.

In addition, Assemblywoman Joan Millman is offering free flu shots, compliments of Downstate Long Island College Hospital on Monday, October 15th and Tuesday, October 16th between 10 and 1 PM at Millman's office, 341 Smith Street (between Carroll and President Streets.
Call 718 246 4889to schedule an appointment.

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Infant And Child CPR/ First Aid Class Offered At Madison Rose On Court Street

Many years ago, when I was pregnant with my first child, I took an Infant First Aid class and was so glad I did.  I never actually had to perform CPR, but just knowing what to do in an emergency made me feel more confident.  If you are expecting or just had your baby, it's a great idea to learn what to do when there is an accident.
Madison Rose, the maternity and kids re-sale boutique at 313 Court Street is offering an Infant and Child CPR and First Aid Class right here in the neighborhood through Save-A-Tot.
Here is more info:

If something happens to your baby, will you know what to do?

This class is geared for parents, expecting parents, grandparents and caregivers. Come join others in your community and learn CPR and Safety at Madison Rose.Course covers:

*CPR for Infants /Child

*Hands only Adult CPR for the community

*Choking prevention/Heimlich

*Poisoning/ drowning*SIDS prevention

*Falls, head injury, bleeding

*Allergies

When:Monday September 10th, 2012 6-9pm

Where:Madison Rose Maternity & Kids, 313 Court StreetBrooklyn, NY 11231Cost:$80 per person or $150 per couple

To register, click here.

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Urban Meadow Hosting Red Hook Jazz Festival For 5th Year

photos courtesy of Tamar Smith

For the 5th year in a row, The Red Hook Jazz Festival is coming to the Urban Meadow in the Columbia Street Waterfront area. The event will be held during two consecutive Sundays. It's great fun, so don't miss it. Let's hope the weather co-operates.  Below is more information from the organizers:

THE FIFTH ANNUAL RED HOOK JAZZ FESTIVAL 

Sunday JUNE 10 AND Sunday 17, 2012

Gates open at 1 PM

$10 suggested donation/ free for kids

Celebrating its fifth anniversary presenting the most forward-thinking musicians and composers in modern jazz, big band productions presents the Red Hook Jazz Festival at its usual location, the Urban Meadow on two consecutive Sundays, June 10 and June 17 starting at 1 PM. The Urban Meadow is located at the corner of President & Van Brunt Streets in Brooklyn, NY. Both days are sponsored as in years past by both the Urban Meadow and local businesses, as well as a successfully funded Kickstarter fundraising campaign for the 2012 shows. There will be a suggested donation of $10 per adult per day for each day of the festival and kids are admitted free. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy the music.

Concert organizer Mike Golub, who lives in the Columbia Waterfront District near the Urban Meadow said “We are thrilled to be presenting these great shows for the fifth year in a row. The Red Hook Jazz Festival prides itself on being a homegrown jazz festival featuring an amazing line-up of mostly local talent. We present great music with a laid back vibe, an outdoor setting, and a strong family-friendly focus, while striving to develop the next generation of jazz audiences.”

Where other festivals rely on corporate sponsorships and donations, the RHJF is an all-volunteer event proud to support a wide variety of superb figures in NYC jazz, both young and old.
Details, event schedule and directions follow below. For up to date announcements on the RHJF, visit: http://www.facebook.com/RedHookJazzFestival and the Urban Meadow's website.

Red Hook Jazz Festival 2012 line-up

SUNDAY, JUNE 10

Max Johnson Trio 

The Flail

Nick Gianni's Evolution

Hot Cup Chili Pepper 7 (aka: Mostly Other People Do the Killing + 3) 

Travis Sullivan's BJORKESTRA

SUNDAY, JUNE 17

Rick Parker Collective

Harris Eisenstadt's Canada Day Octet

SPOKE

Nate Wooley Quintet 

Mike Baggetta Quartet

Directions to the Urban Meadow:
The Urban Meadow is located on the corner of President Street and Van Brunt Streets in the Columbia Street Waterfront area of Brooklyn.
For a map of how to get to the Urban Meadow, go here.


Don't forget to bring a blanket, a beach umbrella. We will have food from Cosi Catering and pizza from the House of Pizza & Calzone.

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Monte's In Gowanus Celebrating One Year Anniversary With Pig Roast

Hard to believe that it has been a year since Monte's at 451 Carroll Street reopened in Gowanus. To celebrate, owners Dominick Castelvetre and Tina Esposito are throwing quite an anniversary party,complete with pig roast, live music, fun and games. They'll also be serving $1 oysters and $2 pint tap beer. The fun starts at 2 PM.

Monte's

451 Carroll Street, Gowanus

June 3rd, 2 PM

www.montes-brooklyn.com

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This Monday, Let's Give Thanks To Carroll Gardens' Servicemen At Memorial Day Ceremony In Carroll Park

This Monday, May 28th, please take some time to attend the Memorial Day Ceremony in Carroll Park to honor those who gave their lives to defend this country.
The ceremony is sponsored by Court Street Merchants Association and Friends of Carroll Park.
It will take place at 12 PM by the War Memorial in the Park.

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Free 'Men In Black II' Screening In Carroll Park

Ahead of the May 25th opening of Men In Black III, which was partly shot in Carroll Gardens last summer,  Friends of Carroll Park will be screening MIB II in Carroll Park on May 24th, just to get everyone back up to speed.
Should be a fun night, so mark your calendar and come out to join your neighbors.

Men In Black II Screening In Carroll Park

8 PM in front of the Robert Acido Park House

This event is free

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Literary Salon At BookCourt: Reading and Discussion about Modern India, the Indian Diaspora, and Literature from and about the Region

Chiwoniso Kaitano-Price and Martin Row are hosting another of their literary salons at BookCourt this month. The free event includes reading and discussion about modern India, the Indian Diaspora and literature from and about the region. Wine and soft drinks will be served.
*Please RSVP to the.salon.nyc@gmail.com

Subcontinental Shift: A Reading and Discussion about Modern India,

 the Indian Diaspora, and Literature from and about the Region

Wednesday May 30, 7:00 p.m.,

BookCourt, 163 Court Street, Brooklyn

www.bookcourt.com

WHO:
Suketu Mehta, author of Maximum City: Bombay Lost and Found
Kamala Nair, author of The Girl in the Garden
Siddhartha Deb, author of The Beautiful and the Damned: A Portrait of the New India
Rajesh Parameswaran, author of I Am an Executioner

Host(s): Chiwoniso Kaitano-Price and Martin Rowe, with Sangamithra Iyer

For more details, click here.

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'Love Your Library Day' Book Sale At Carroll Gardens Branch

Friends of the Carroll Gardens Library, a group of volunteers who have dedicate themselves to making our local branch of the Brooklyn Public Library even better, will be hosting their annual
Love Your Library Day Book Sale and Community Celebration on May 19. On sale will be fantastic with a huge selection, from the newest fiction to art books, biography, cook books, collectibles, tons of children's books and much more.  So don't miss it.
Here is more info:

Friends of the Carroll Gardens Library (FCGL) supports the library by fundraising and helping to make the Carroll Gardens branch a hub of the community with programs for children, youth and adults all year round.FCGL’s annual fundraiser is a huge book sale and community celebration on Saturday, May 19, Love Your Library Day, from 10 AM-4 PM. In addition to the book sale, the group is celebrating our community with a line up of cool entertainment including readings by children's authors and local residents Josh Lewis, author of the Super Chicken Nugget Boy series and Lela Nargi, author of The Honeybee Man, a finalist for the Cook prize for children's science writing; art activities with Curious Jane, and more! Brooklyn Public Library t-shirts will be available for sale and we'll have another delicious bake sale - all to raise money for the library and raise awareness of how important libraries are to the community.FCGL holds monthly meetings and everyone is invited to share their ideas and energy.  Click here for FCGL’s website.  FCGL can also be found on Facebook here at and on Twitter here.

Carroll Gardens Library Book Sale and Community Celebration: Love Your Library Day!

Saturday, May 19

10am – 4pm

Carroll Gardens Library

396 Clinton Street (at Union Street)

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This Week-End, Gowanus County Fair At Brooklyn Lyceum

A bit of everything for everyone at Brooklyn Lyceum this week-end. This looks like tons of fun, doesn't it?

Gowanus County Fair

May 5th and May 6th 

Brooklyn Lyceum

227 4th Avenue  at Union Street

Dozens of Vendors
Gift Bags
Pet Friendly Family Portraits by ... James Morrissey
Spin Art
Sportsball
Zumba
Batman Combat Class
Intro to Tap Class
Doll Restoration(Paigie Pumpgry)
BNW: Merry Wives of Windsor Terrace
BNW: READING: Our Times on the Street Where I Live by Charles Mee (Directed by Tara Bast)
Elephant Ears
Pizza (smoked mozz' wit' or wit'out pepperoni)
Food Trucks
Open Draw/Color/Paint
more info here.

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