Spring is here! You can celebrate by getting your hands in some dirt and planting pollinator gardens on Ocean Parkway with a group of neighbors.Saturday, May 2, 10-2, OP between Beverley and Cortelyou. All ages, no experience necessary. Tools will be provided.
KARMABrooklyn Blog
Monday, April 20, 2026
PLANTING POLLINATOR GARDENS IN KENSINGTON
Saturday, April 18, 2026
GENTLE MOVEMENT FITNESS PROGRAM AT WINDSOR TERRACE LIBRARY (FREE)
corner of Fort Hamilton Parkway
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn
(718) 686-9707
Friday, April 17, 2026
FLEA MARKET TOMORROW AT P.S. 130


Thursday, April 16, 2026
"BLUEGRASS ON THE GREEN GRASS" OPEN BLUEGRASS JAM SESSIONS 2026 (FREE)

"Bluegrass on the Green Grass," the free open bluegrass jam sessions for musicians and music lovers, will return to the East Fourth Street Community Garden for the fourth season in a row, weather permitting.
The series will kick off on April 25th at 1:00 p.m. and continue on every second and fourth Saturday of the month.
Bring your instruments and join in. All skill levels and ages are welcome.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
KORNER PIZZA'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

You’re Invited!
Korner Pizza is celebrating 60 amazing years—and we want YOU there!
May 3rd
Food specials
Fun & festivities
A celebration of our incredible community
Come be part of this unforgettable milestone and celebrate 60 years of pizza, passion, and people.
Monday, April 13, 2026
EARTH DAY FESTIVAL IN KENSINGTON OFFERS ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES

Join us on April 25 for a day of Earth Day activities across the district!10 AM – 12 PM: Community Clean UpJoin the Sanitation Foundation, D39 Clean Up Crew, and Council Member Shahana Hanif to help keep our neighborhood clean. Sign up to volunteer for the community cleanup!11 AM – 2 PM: Community & Arts in Kensington PlazaJoin the D39 Youth Leadership Council, Council Member Shahana Hanif, Street Lab, NOCD-NY, Materials for the Arts, and Big Reuse for creative, hands-on activities that bring neighbors together and celebrate a greener, more equitable future.Activities include: creating a community quilt reflecting migration stories, writing a collective poem about climate change, collaging and crafting paper flowers, and moreFree giveaways:Mini compost bags, food scrap containers, vegetable and herb seeds, doggie bags, retractable leashes, and portable water bowls.Electronics donation drive:Bring old electronics to be repurposed into youth art projects. Accepted items include printers, fax machines, DVD/VCR/CD players, electronic toys, and gear-based devices (e.g., record players, slide projectors, typewriters). Please note: No AC units, refrigerators,computers, laptops, TVs, or monitors.1 PM – 4 PM: Earth Day in Albemarle PlaygroundJoin Flutura Effect, the PS 230 Green Team, and Singing Winds for hands-on gardening, environmental science and engineering activities for children and families. Learn about urban heat islands, build a model wind turbine, and plant seeds to take home!
Saturday, April 11, 2026
COMMUNITY STREET CLEANUP IN KENSINGTON

Join us to make our Kensington neighborhood a cleaner place! Grab your gloves and help us pick up litter - every hand makes a difference. Meet at Kensington Plaza (behind Carnival).Gloves, tools, garbage bags and refreshments will be provided.
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EARTH DAY AT THE KOKO LOT, 19TH STREET NEAR PROSPECT PARK WEST (FREE)

Join us on Saturday, April 25th for KoKo NYC’s Earth Day celebration at the KoKo Lot. We will be joined by our friends and neighbors at Heritage Foods to keep everyone nourished while we build, garden, and help take care of the KoKo Lot and surrounding blocks. Celebrate Earth Day by eating nose-to-tail while helping family farmers who are committed to sustainably raising heritage breeds of meat! Food will be available for purchase from Heritage Foods:
EVENT DETAILS: Date: Saturday, April 25th Time: 1PM – 4PM Where: KoKo Lot, 440 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY Cost: FREE (Donations welcome!) RSVP: HERE All ages are welcome, but waivers are required for anyone under 18. And any visitors to the Lot 12 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. |
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COMMUNITY BOARD 7'S APRIL 2026 MEETING, COVERING WINDSOR TERRACE, GREENWOOD HEIGHTS, SOUTH SLOPE, AND SUNSET PARK

1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Opening of the meeting
4. Adoption of the agenda
5. Adoption of the minutes of the March 18, 2026 board meeting
6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on items on the agenda or general)
7. Committee Reports: A) Education, Health & Human Services Committee – 1. NYC Tax Prep, 2. Maimonides Medical Center merger with NYC Health and Hospitals
B) Parks & Environment Committee – 1. NYC Parks Neighborhood Tree Planting program, 2. Clean Up Sunset Park activities
C) Housing Committee – 1. Housing affordability under the new mayoral administration
D) Transportation Committee – 1. IBX (Interborough Express), 2. Greenway proposal surrounding Greenwood Cemetery (Vote expected), 3. Committee discussion on Greenway/3rd Avenue plan event
E) Land Use/Landmarks Committee – 1. Updated presentation on proposed land use action at 783 Fourth Avenue, aka St. Rocco's site
8. 2nd Roll Call
9. Elected Officials and Representatives
10. Chairperson’s Report
11. District Manager’s Report
12. Old Business
13. New Business
14. Adjournment
"A SONGWRITERS EVENING"
Friday, April 10, 2026
JOB OPENING: COMMUNITY BOARD 7 DISTRICT MANAGER

Thursday, April 9, 2026
DISCOUNTS ON BOOKS AT LOFTY PIGEON BOOKS IN KENSINGTON

- 10% off the entire store
- Up to 50% off clearance items
- $4 to $15 damages
- Galley giveaway
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
EARTH DAY: CELEBRATE MOTHER EARTH AT PROSPECT FARM (FREE)
RESISTANCE STREET FAIR: DANCE, SING, MAKE ART, ASSEMBLE WHISTLE KITS, FOLD ZINES, TALK WITH NEIGHBORS
Resistance Street Fair!Drop in for Resistance. Dance with Cynthia King, anti-fascist songs by Rench and friends, and Songs of Resistance, while making art with The Craft Salon, assembling whistle kits, folding zines, talking with neighbors, sharing information, and building community.Also, business canvassing, led by Kensington Community Defense.This event meets ADA standards
Have accessibility questions? Reply to your registration email to confirm your requirements or request more information.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
FOOD, LIVE MUSIC, RIDES, AND ACTIVITIES: THE 2026 CHURCH AVENUE STREET FAIR AND CRAFT FAIR
Join us on Sunday, May 3rd, from 12pm-6pm for the 2026 Church Avenue Street Fair and Craft Fair (spaces for vendors and crafters available)!The fair will stretch from Coney Island Ave. to Argyle Rd., with plenty of food, live music, rides, and activities for the whole family!
Look out for a special crafts fair hosted by The Craft Salon and performances from Alden MOVES Dance Theater, Prospect Gymnastics, Cynthia King Dance Studio, and Da Fuzz Katz.This event is sponsored by the 70th Precinct, MetroPlusHealth, and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.**Vendor space available: contactinfo@streetfairsny.com(or go to linktr.ee/churchflatbush for the 2026 Church Ave Street Fair Vendor Application). **To apply to be part of the Craft Fair, email crafts@churchflatbush.org**
Saturday, April 4, 2026
WINDSOR TERRACE WILL HOST THE 72ND PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL'S APRIL MEETING (COVERING WINDSOR TERRACE, GREENWOOD HEIGHTS, SOUTH SLOPE, AND SUNSET PARK)
The next meeting between the public, the 72nd Precinct Community Council, and officers of the 72nd Precinct will be held in Windsor Terrace on Tuesday, April 21st, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Meet and talk with the precinct's Commanding Officer, Captain Mobeen Yasin, the precinct's Community Affairs officers, and the Q-Team officers.
People who live or work in Windsor Terrace, Greenwood Heights, South Slope, and Sunset Park are invited to the meeting to discuss past crimes as well as to learn what the precinct is doing to prevent future crimes.
Find out about the types of crime that have been taking place, their frequency, any enabling factors, and how to prevent them.
Members of the public are invited to voice their concerns about criminal activity, including rape and other forms of sexual assault, armed robbery, home break-ins, burglary in local stores, speeding drivers, stolen bicycles, porch piracy, and other crimes.
Sign up to receive e-mail announcements about future meetings of the 72nd Precinct Community Council by contacting Council President Tina Ponce: tinaponce76@gmail.com or (570) 540-5016.
Community Councils meet from September through June.
Friday, April 3, 2026
PHOTOS WITH THE EASTER BUNNY AT THE EASTER POPUP (FREE)
Brooklyn Barbers NY and Mixteca Deli are excited to present their annual FREE pictures with the Easter Bunny!![]()
April 4th & 5th starting at 11 am
Small pets are welcome too!
Guest Vendors @madeby._.marie and @monaluckk_
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Bring your family, friends, and furry companions to capture some unforgettable holiday memories.
Don’t miss out on this fun community event!
We will have delicious Easter treats made by Pasteles Don Chucho. Perfect treats for you and your family!@_pastelesdonchucho
---------------------------------------------------Ven a tomarte fotos con el Easter Bunny!![]()
Disfruta de esta actividad totalmente GRATIS el 4 y 5 de Abril de 11 am![]()
Invitados especiales @madeby._.marie y @monaluckk_
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Un momento perfecto para crear recuerdos con familia, amigos y hasta tus mascotas!
Tendremos deliciosos postres de Pascua hechos por Pasteles Don Chucho. Perfectos postres para ti y tu familia!![]()
No te lo pierdas!





