HOLIDAY MERCADO: MAKER'S MARKET, BOOK FAIR, AND CRAFTY COMMUNITY GATHERING

 

 

From One World Project 

Dear Brooklyn, 

One World Project is hosting our Holiday Mercado this Saturday, from 11:00am-3:00pm at 302 Vanderbilt Street! This maker's market, book fair, and crafty community gathering will feature artists and artisans from across Brooklyn as well as teachers and community members from OWP. We'll have lots of family-friendly activities, including face painting and a photo booth! 

If you're looking to get a jump start on your holiday shopping, this is the place for you! We cannot wait to see all the gorgeous ceramics, paintings, prints, jewelry, and more from our incredible list of vendors who will be in attendance. We're also so excited and grateful to have so many generous chefs and bakers who will be bringing tamales, rice and beans, and hot chocolate, as well as delicious nut-free cookies for our bake sale. 

All proceeds from the bake sale and food booth will go towards supporting OWP's very special UPK program, and our scholarship fund to ensure all our students have access to a loving, enriching, Spanish-immersion education. Everyone is invited, so please feel free to bring friends, neighbors, dogs, and anybody else you think would be interested! We can't wait to see you all there. 

With questions about hours, directions, or anything else, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at lposel@oneworldproject.org. 

Warmly,
Leo

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Leo Posel 

Development and Communications Associate

One World Project

he/him/él

lposel@oneworldproject.org II 347-397-2982

 

HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE FOR THE CHILDREN AND PARENTS AT THE KENSINGTON FAMILY SHELTER

 

Tracy and Catherine--who have been our neighborhood's volunteer liaisons to The Kensington Family Shelter since it opened--have issued their annual appeal for donations of holiday gifts for the children and parents who are living in the shelter.

 

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Our Tenth Year of Joy

Kensington Family Shelter Holiday Drive

Hello neighbors and friends,

We hope you and your loved ones are healthy and well. The holiday season is upon us, so it's time to spread some cheer to our neighbors living at the Kensington Family Shelter.

 

When the Shelter opened in Kensington in November of 2015, our community came together to welcome the very first residents. It was an extraordinary display of kindness, and you've done it again every year since! With your help, we know this year will be just as magical.

GIFTS

Gifts have been hand-picked for each child, so we ask that you do not donate items not on the list. You are welcome to order off the list and have an item shipped directly to the shelter, or you can purchase the exact item somewhere else and have it shipped or drop it off (the shelter address is 385 McDonald Ave., Brooklyn, NY, 11218, and all items should be sent attention Uniquia Parker).

 

If you do purchase somewhere besides Amazon, please be sure to mark the gift as purchased on the list.

Kids: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2DKQQI9VOYQN5

Adults: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/34P3Q8BX7RD6G

Please note that, due to storage constraints, the Kensington Family Shelter is not accepting any other donations at this time. 

ADDITIONAL JOY

In addition, we are excited to let you know that the Cookie Brigade is back this year! Sign up to bring cookies for the lobby any day between December 21 - January 2. These can be store bought or homemade. Sign up here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0848AFAF2AA5FA7-53281175-cookie

Finally, the Shelter staff is open to having carolers come one evening, but we need one of you to captain this event (date and time to be coordinated with the shelter). If you are interested in making this happen, please send us an email with CAROLER CAPTAIN in the subject line. If and when the event is confirmed, we will email this group with the details.

Thank you so much for your continued generosity. It's incredible to imagine that this will be our 10th holiday season together. We cherish the opportunity to share in this act of community love and kindness.

Love,

Tracy and Catherine 

CANCELED: 66TH PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER MEETING

 

The 66th Precinct Community Council has canceled its November 21st meeting. 

 

Community Councils meet from January through June and from September through December. The meetings provide the public with an opportunity to meet with the Commanding Officer and other officers to discuss crime and quality-of-life issues.

 

The 66th Precinct covers Kensington, Borough Park, part of Midwood, and part of Sunset Park.

 

Below is the announcement from the 66th Precinct Community Council:

 

Subject:	Monthly Meeting Cancellation Notice:
Date:	Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:57:53 -0500
From:	66 Precinct Community Council <66precinctcc@gmail.com>
To:	66 Precinct Community Council <66Precinctcc@gmail.com>

We hope this message finds you well.

We wanted to inform you that there will be no meeting scheduled for the month of November due to conflicting schedules.

Our next meeting is scheduled to take place on December 19. Please mark your calendar accordingly, and we look forward to seeing everyone then.

Thank you for your understanding,

ART IN TIMES OF WAR: A DISCUSSION

 

Art in Times of War: A Discussion

Saturday, November 23rd

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

From B'ShERT:

A discussion with Israeli artist Maya Yehezkel about how art reflects the feeling in Israel in the shadow of October 7th.

 

1-2 pm Saturday, November 23 at B'ShERT

 

A light lunch will be provided.

 

Voluntary donations to offset the cost of the speaker are welcome. Suggested donation: $20 (if donating by check, please make it payable to B'ShERT)

 

Please RSVP to office@bshert.org or 718-282-1596 by Wednesday, November 20. Invite your friends!

 

Maya says: 

"I will share with you the voice of art in these times of war. I will share my story and talk about the sand art that saved me in the first days of the war. I will also talk about different Israeli artists and pieces that were created after October 7th."

"I truly believe that through art we can learn what people are actually feeling and thinking. We can talk about the new reality that we have all found ourselves a part of."

 

Location

Beth Shalom v'Emeth Reform Temple

83 Marlborough Road

corner of Church Avenue

Ditmas Park, Brooklyn

(718) 282-1596

outreach@bshert.org

https://bshert.org/

https://www.facebook.com/BShERTBrooklyn

TOYS FOR TOTS / CHRISTMAS PARTY

 

Toys for Tots / Christmas Party

Saturday, December 13th

7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

 

Denny's Pub will hold its annual Christmas party and Toys for Tots toy drive on Saturday, December 13th, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

 

The price of admission is an unwrapped toy with a minimum value of $20. The toys will be donated to the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program, to be distributed to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas.

 

Denny's asks that the gifts be appropriate for a child--no toy guns, for example.

 

Share fun and food and meet your neighbors.

 

DJ Big G's Karaoke will be your host for karaoke, starting at 8:00 p.m. 

SUPPORT LOCAL, INDEPENDENT

 SMALL BUSINESSES.

Location

Denny's Pub

106 Beverley Road

corner of McDonald Avenue and Church Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn

(718) 435-2156

https://www.facebook.com/people/Dennys-Bar/100063669514311/ 

 

 

 

Location

 

COMMUNITY BOARD 7 PUBLIC MEETING NEXT WEEK (WINDSOR TERRACE, GREENWOOD HEIGHTS, SOUTH SLOPE, AND SUNSET PARK

 

Community Board 7 Board Meeting

Wednesday, November 20th

6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

 

Community Board 7 is the liaison between New York City government agencies and the residents, business owners, and employees of Windsor Terrace, Greenwood Heights, South Slope, and Sunset Park.

 

Attendees will have two opportunities to address the board (items 6 and 14 on the agenda below). Share you concerns, questions, needs, problems, suggestions, or solutions with CB 7's board members.

  

From Community Board 7

The regular monthly board meeting of Community Board 7 will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 @ 6:30 p.m. in the CB7 Meeting Room located at 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue).

 

You can attend in person or you can register to attend virtually on Zoom: https://bit.ly/4ff8Bcf

 Following is the proposed agenda:

 

1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Opening of the meeting
4. Adoption of the agenda
5. Adoption of the minutes of the October 9, 2024 board meeting
6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in th agenda)
7. Elected Officials and Representatives
8. Committee Reports – A) Transportation Committee (Vote expected) – 1. Dining Out application for Good Taste 88 Inc. located at 773 52nd Street, 2. MTA plan for 36th Street ADA accessible elevator design construction plans, 3. Presentation by Bike More on the $5 Citi Bike for Students program, 4. Open Plans on "Daylighting" a tool for safe streets, 5. Dining Out application for The Double Windsor located at 210 Prospect Park West, 6. Dining Out Proposal  for the Adirondak located at1241 Prospect Avenue, 7. Revocable consent application for Greenwood Cemetery, 8. Review of efforts at the intersection of 21st Street & 6th Avenue, 9. BQE South Proposal redesign

B) Education, Health & Human Services Committee  - (vote expected) 1. START Treatment and Recovery Centers request for a letter of support, 2. The committee's intentions and ideas, 3. Committee Chair & Committee Vice Chair's vision for the committee

 

C) Parks & Environment Committee –

1. Boating & kayaking program at Bush Terminal Piers Park, 2. Community space at Made In NY Campus, 3. Adventure Play NYC, 4. Department of Sanitation plans for a) Residential containerization b) Increase in fines, 5. Updates from the Prospect Park Alliance on new strategic plan, 6. Specific neighborhood locations of persistent street cleanliness issues to the Mayor's Community Affairs Unit, 7. Brainstorming session on committee's priorities and goals 

 

D) Housing Committee – 1. City of Yes for Housing Opportunity Discussion with Councilmember Alexa Aviles, 2. Committee planning of AMI and fire safety workshops

 

9. Roll Call

10.Chairperson’s Report

11. District Manager’s Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)

15. Adjournment

You can view the board meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2Rl39PO

 

Location

Community Board 7

4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Sunset Park, Brooklyn

phone: (718) 854-0003

fax: (718) 436-1142

bk07 @ cb.nyc.gov

http://www1.nyc.gov/site/brooklyncb7/index.page

https://www.facebook.com/BrooklynCB7

KENSINGTON BEAT COPS WILL MEET WITH THE PUBLIC NEXT WEEK

66th Precinct, Sector D

Build the Block Meeting

Tuesday, November 19th

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The police officers who patrol Kensington will hold their next Build the Block meeting on Tuesday, November 19th, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., to address the safety concerns of neighborhood residents.

Kensington residents will meet with the Neighborhood Coordination Officers of the 66th Precinct Sector D (Kensington) at Christ Apostolic Church.

From time to time, the Build the Block meeting times, dates, and locations change. Call the 66th Precinct at (718) 851-5611 and speak to a Neighborhood Coordination Officer to verify that the meeting information is correct.

"These "Build the Block" neighborhood safety meetings are strategy sessions between local police officers and the people they serve. The meetings have two simple goals: identify the public safety challenges of a specific neighborhood and discuss potential solutions."

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/bureaus/patrol/buildtheblock.page

The Neighborhood Coordination Officers for Sector D are PO Jennifer Desanto (jennifer.desanto@nypd.org) and PO Ben Hua (ben.hua@nypd.org).

"Neighborhood Policing is "a comprehensive crime-fighting strategy built on improved communication and collaboration between local police officers and community residents. Neighborhood Policing greatly increases connectivity and engagement with the community without diminishing, and, in fact, improving the NYPD's crime-fighting capabilities.

The same officers work in the same neighborhoods on the same shifts, increasing their familiarity with local residents and local problems."

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/bureaus/patrol/neighborhood-coordination-officers.page

To find out when Build the Block meetings are scheduled, go to https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/bureaus/patrol/find-your-meeting.page and enter your street address.

At this Build The Block neighborhood policing and safety meeting, the officers will update residents about neighborhood public safety issues. They'll answer your questions and listen to your concerns about assaults and robberies on the street, home burglaries, packages stolen from porches and lobbies, street safety for drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and e-bicyclists and any other issues that are on your mind.

NYPD precincts are divided into sectors as part of the policing model known as "community policing." The same officers work in the same neighborhoods on the same shifts. The radio dispatchers, supervisors, and sector officers work together. Sector officers and sector cars stay within the boundaries of their assigned sectors, except in precinct-wide emergencies.

The boundaries of Sector D are Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue to the north, Coney Island Avenue to the east, 18th Avenue and Avenue F to the south, and McDonald Avenue and 37th Street to the west.

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66th Precinct

5822 16th Avenue

between 58th and 59th streets

Borough Park, Brooklyn 

phone: (718) 851-5611

website: http://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/bureaus/patrol/precincts/66th-precinct.page

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYPD66pct

 

WINDSOR TERRACE "BEAT COPS" WILL MEET WITH THE PUBLIC NEXT WEEK

 

72nd Precinct Sector A

 Build the Block Meeting

Thursday, November 21st

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Share your safety and quality-of-life concerns at the next Build the Block neighborhood safety meeting.

 

Residents and business owners in Windsor Terrace, South Slope, and Greenwood Heights will meet with the Neighborhood Coordination Officers (NCOs) of the 72nd Precinct's Sector A will meet on Thursday, November 21st, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in Green-Wood Cemetery. 

 

The Build the Block meeting times, dates, and locations sometimes change sometime prior to the meeting. You can verify the meeting information by calling the 72nd Precinct at (718) 965-6311 and speaking to a Neighborhood Coordination Officer.

"These "Build the Block" neighborhood safety meetings are strategy sessions between local police officers and the people they serve. The meetings have two simple goals: identify the public safety challenges of a specific neighborhood and discuss potential solutions." 

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/bureaus/patrol/buildtheblock.page

 

Detective Francis Ghanney (e-mail: Francis.Ghanney@nypd.org) and Detective Daniel McGrath (e-mail: Daniel.McGrath@nypd.org) are the NCOs for Sector A, the faces of neighborhood policing.

"Neighborhood Policing is "a comprehensive crime-fighting strategy built on improved communication and collaboration between local police officers and community residents. Neighborhood Policing greatly increases connectivity and engagement with the community without diminishing, and, in fact, improving the NYPD's crime-fighting capabilities.

The same officers work in the same neighborhoods on the same shifts, increasing their familiarity with local residents and local problems."

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/bureaus/patrol/neighborhood-coordination-officers.page

At this Build The Block neighborhood policing and safety meeting, the officers will update residents about neighborhood public safety issues.

 

They'll answer your questions and listen to your concerns about assaults and robberies on the street, home burglaries, delivered packages being stolen from porches and lobbies, street safety for drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and e-bicyclists and any other issues that are of concern.

 

NYPD precincts are divided into sectors as part of the policing model known as "community policing." The same officers work in the same neighborhoods on the same shifts. The radio dispatchers, supervisors, and sector officers work together. Sector officers and sector cars stay within the boundaries of their assigned sectors, except in precinct-wide emergencies.

The dates and locations of upcoming Build the Block meetings can be found at https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/bureaus/patrol/find-your-meeting.page by entering your street address. Meetings occasionally get relocated, so check the page shortly before the meeting.

Meeting Location

Green-Wood Cemetery

500 25th Street at 5th Avenue

Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11232

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72nd Precinct

830 4th Avenue

between 29th and 30th streets

Sunset Park, Brooklyn

phone number: (718) 965-6311

website: http://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/bureaus/patrol/precincts/72nd-precinct.page

CompStat report (crime statistics): https://www.nyc.gov/assets/nypd/downloads/pdf/crime_statistics/cs-en-us-072pct.pdf

Facebook, 72nd Precinct:  https://www.facebook.com/NYPD72pct

Facebook, 72nd Precinct Community Council: https://www.facebook.com/72nd-Precinct-Community-Council-1611883092371304

 

HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE AT COMMUNITY BOARD 7

 

Holiday Toy Drive

November 14th through December 18th

Community Board 7 welcomes donations of new, unwrapped toys for children from infants to 18-year-olds for its annual Holiday Toy Drive.

 

Toys will be accepted at the board office through Wednesday, December 18th. The office is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

If you have any questions about the toy drive, contact the board office by phone at (718) 854-0003 or by e-mail at bk07@cb.nyc.gov.

 

Community Board 7 covers Windsor Terrace, South Slope, Greenwood Heights, and Sunset Park.

Location

Community Board 7 office

4201 4th Avenue

entrance: 43rd Street and 4th Avenue

Sunset Park, Brooklyn 

phone: (718) 854-0003

fax: (718) 436-1142

bk07 @ cb.nyc.gov

http://www1.nyc.gov/site/brooklyncb7/index.page

https://www.facebook.com/BrooklynCB7/ 

 

VOLUNTEER DAY AT THE KOKO LOT: HELP PREPARE FOR WINTER

Volunteer Day at the KoKo Lot

Saturday, November 23rd

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

From Open Source Gallery

Join us on Saturday, November 23rd from 11AM - 4PM at the Lot to help us prepare for winter! You'll have the opportunity to use tools to help us take apart old projects, clean and organize the space, and more!

All ages are welcome, but waivers are required for anyone under 18, and any volunteers 12 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

This is a great opportunity for curious neighbors and the families of KoKo kids to get acquainted with the Lot, our programming, our tools, and some of our team!

About volunteering at the KoKo Lot:

• Please be sure to dress for the weather and wear closed-toed, durable shoes.
• There is a port-a-potty onsite for bathroom use.
• Please bring a pre-filled water bottle and snacks in case you get hungry while at the Lot.
• The KoKo Lot is nut free.

The KoKo Lot is located at 440 19th Street (between 8th Avenue and Prospect Park West), Brooklyn.

RSVP on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-day-at-the-koko-lot-tickets-1076748717399?aff=oddtdtcreator.

KoKo NYC is an educational program initiated by Open Source Gallery and a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible (TAX ID: 27-3661294).

DINNER UNDER THE STARS AT FLATBUSH JEWISH CENTER

 

Dinner under the Stars

Friday, November 22nd, 6:00 p.m.

 

From Flatbush Jewish Center:

 

Dinner Under the Stars - Fri, Nov 22

 

Join us for a lively Shabbat evening service, followed by a catered Shabbat dinner! Kid friendly and vegetarian options will be available.

 

Date: Friday, Nov 22 

Time(s):

Kabbalat Shabbat: 6 pm

Dinner: 6:45pm

Location: Flatbush Jewish Center, 327 East 5th St.

 

Cost: $25 adults/$30 non-member/$10 kids over 6 

 

Register Now! (Please indicate that you are registering for Dinner Under the Stars, the number of attendees and any dietary restrictions). Registration is required in advance to attend the dinner

• Register via Paypal, or contact the office (718-871-5200) | email office@flatbushjewishcenter.org

• When registering, please note if you have any dietary restrictions.

• Any questions? Let us know! office@flatbushjewishcenter.org

Deadline for registration is Tues. Nov 19

 

FREE CRAFTING MEETUPS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

 

Free Crafting Meetups

Kensington Library, 4207 18th Avenue:  Learn the basics of crocheting. All skill levels are welcome. Yarn and crochet hooks are provided; bring your own supplies, if you prefer. Classes are held twice a month on a Wednesday. The upcoming classes are scheduled for November 13th, December 4th, and December 18th. Classes are for ages 8 and up.

 

Windsor Terrace Library, 160 E. 5th Street:

At Stitch 'n Sip: Knitting, Crocheting, & Sewing, work on your knitting, crocheting, and sewing projects with your neighbors while sipping tea. Bring your own crafting materials. Formal instruction is not provided. It will meet on Thursday, November 14th, November 21st, December 5th, December 12th, December 19th, December 26th, January 2nd, January 9th, January 16th, and January 23rd.

 

 

Virtual Knit, Crochet & Sew Together will meet on Thursday, November 14th. It is not listed on the library's calendar again. This is a Zoom knitting/crocheting/sewing/fiber arts session to share your projects and hangout. All are welcome.Registration is required. Register at https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/virtual-knit-crochet-sew-windsor-terrace-library-20241114-0700pm. [Update: registration has closed.]

Windsor Terrace Library, 160 E. 5th Street:

The upcoming two Adult Beginner Knitting lessons will be on Tuesday, November 12th and November 19th.

 

Bad Therapy, 1008 Cortelyou Road: The Craft Circle is an informal monthly meetup where people knit, crochet, and work on other crafts. It is for all levels; learners are welcome. The meetup is dog-friendly. The next meetup will be on Sunday November 10th, from 3:00 p.m. until whenever it ends. The meetups are always on a Sunday, but they are not always on the second Sunday.

 

The Craft Salon, 625 Church Avenue: The knitting and crocheting meetup is for adults at all levels of competence, although teenagers are also welcome. Owner Dari Litchman is available to teach you how to knit or crochet. From time to time, yarn swapping takes place. The next monthly meetup will be on Sunday, November 24th. The meetups are always on a Sunday but are not always on the fourth Sunday For the November 24th meetup, register at https://www.hisawyer.com/the-craft-salon-studio/schedules/activity-set/1112205.

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Informational

 

Kensington Knitting Group: The page offers information and announcements that are of interest to knitters, especially knitters in the neighborhood. https://www.facebook.com/groups/213963390120109/

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Fee-based Knitting Lessons

 

 

Two types of fee-based knitting lessons are available at Argyle Yarn Shop on Prospect Park West. They are "Beginning Knitting"--a two-part workshop--and "Open Forum Knitting--a two-hour, semi-private lesson. Read about them and register at  https://www.argyleyarnshop.com/classes.html.

KNIT AND CROCHET MEETUP (FREE)

 

Knit and Crochet Meetup

Sunday, November 24th

3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

From Dari Litchman, owner of The Craft Salon: 

The Craft Salon's knit and crochet meetup is a free monthly group. We have all levels, and if anyone wants to learn, I am always willing to teach either knitting or crochet.

It's an adult group but teens are also welcome.

We do yarn swapping from time to time.

Our next meetup is on November 24th.

You can register here: https://www.hisawyer.com/the-craft-salon-studio/schedules/activity-set/1112205.

 

Capacity: 20 participants

SUPPORT LOCAL INDEPENDENT

 SMALL BUSINESSES.

 

Location

The Craft Salon Studio

625 Church Avenue

between Ocean Parkway and E. 7th Street

Kensington, Brooklyn

(917) 324-8290

dari@thecraftsalonstudio.com

https://thecraftsalonstudio.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Thecraftsalonstudio

https://www.instagram.com/thecraftsalon/

https://www.tiktok.com/@the_craft_salon_ny