CONCERTS ON PORCHES: BIG LAZY; SQUARE DANCING; MISS MAYBELL

 From Operation Gig!: 

Big Lazy Saturday, October 3 4-6pm 1415 Dorchester Welcome back Big Lazy for their 7th OG appearance!! These sultans of twang will let loose their mysterious and mesmerizing sound over this Saturday. One part Rockabilly, 1 part Surf, 1 part Django, 1 part Downtown Jazz.

Square Dance at Artmageddon with the Melody Allegra Band and Caller Danny Osmond Sunday Oct 4th Bluegrass at 2pm Square Dance at 3pm 1423 Albemarle Rd Square dancers needed! Yes, you read that right. Artmageddon, Albemarle Open Streets, The Melody Allegra Band, caller Danny Osmond: All conspiring to accomplish the sublime. No square dancing experience necessary.

Miss Maybell Sunday, October 4 4-6PM 131 Buckingham Rd The great Miss Maybell and band find forgotten gems of early jazz and bring them to life in a way that always makes me more certain the old days were the good days.

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Operation Gig! provides live music performances outdoors on weekends.

 

Concerts are canceled when weather conditions aren't suitable for outdoor activities. Before heading to a concert, check the Operation Gig! website to make sure it's still scheduled to take place.

  
The concert series, held on the porches of private houses in Ditmas Park since July 2020, was created in order to offer a venue for musicians to perform during the COVID-19 pandemic. The series provides them with a source of income as well as providing a safe space for neighbors to gather to enjoy live music.
 
The performances are free, but a suggested donation of $10--which goes directly to the musicians--is more than welcome. Donate either at the performance or online at the tax-deductible Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund page on GoFundMe.

FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL AT PROSPECT FARM

 

Fall Harvest Festival at Prospect Farm

Sunday, October 18th

noon to 4:00 p.m.

Rain date: Saturday, October 24th

 

Prospect Farm's annual Fall Harvest Festival is open to the public and will offer 

• a bake sale,
• live music, 
• sun-printing,
• herbal infusion blending,
• arts & crafts, and 
• a compost giveaway. 

Prospect Farm is "A small piece of land (about 5,000 square feet) in Brooklyn dedicated to contributing to local, healthy alternatives to the industrial food system."

Location

Prospect Farm

1194 Prospect Avenue

between Vanderbilt and Seeley streets

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

(map)

prospectfarmbk@gmail.com

https://www.instagram.com/prospect.farm 

https://prospectfarm.org/

https://www.facebook.com/ProspectFarmBK

FALL FESTIVAL ON FORT HAMILTON PARKWAY

 

Fall Festival

Thursday, October 22nd

4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

 

From Prospect Schools Windsor Terrace:

Prospect Schools Windsor Terrace invites you to our Fall Festival! Free and open to the community.

 

Games, pumpkin decorating, magic show and seasonal treats! Come meet the teachers, leaders, and families in your neighborhood. Fun for the whole family!

 

RSVP Here: https://luma.com/5u109yct
 

When: October 22nd, 2026

Where: 3002 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Time: 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM

 

TWO-DAY FALL FLEA MARKET AT THE EAST FOURTH STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN

 

Fall Flea Market

Saturday, October 3rd

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

and 

Sunday, October 4th

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

From the East Fourth Street Community Garden:

This weekend (SAT 9 to 3, SUN 10 to 4), score some great deals while you support the East Fourth Street Community Garden and its FREE events at our Fall Fundraiser.

 

You can help keep the garden growing and make sure our ambitious program of special events (music! kids classes! birding! open mic! history series!) can continue in 2027.

 

Find us on East Fourth Street between Caton Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway. 

 

Hope to see you there!

Mums and pumpkins season has arrived, and they're for sale at the East Fourth Street Community Garden's annual fall flea market, along with books, clothing, toys, housewares, and knickknacks.

 

Location

East Fourth Street Community Garden

171 E. 4th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

 

MCDONALD AVENUE BIKE LANE: DOT WILL PRESENT A NEW PROPOSAL THIS THURSDAY

 

Update: Community Board 7 has posted the video of the October 1st Transportation Committee meeting on its 7 YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxUNMgO1IOg. The discussion about the bike lane begins at 45:29.

 

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Community Board 7

Transportation Committee:

McDonald Avenue Bike Lane 

Thursday, October 1st

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

 

The proposed McDonald Avenue bike lane is on the agenda for the next Community Board 7 Transportation Committee meeting, with a presentation by the Department of Transportation (DOT) about the third proposal.

 

The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 1st, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Community Board 7 office and online via Zoom. 

 

The first proposal for the bike lane is posted here. The second proposal is posted here; it includes both the first proposal (now called "Plan A") and the second proposal (named "Plan B").

Agenda:

1.Presentation from NYS DOT on the rehabilitation of the Owl Head's viaduct

2, Presentation from NYC DOT on the proposed McDonald Avenue bike lane project

The public can submit comments to the board about tonight's bike lane proposal via e-mail through October 6th at 5:00 p.m. (bk07@cb.nyc.gov). The full board will vote on the proposal on October 21st.

 

To attend the meeting via Zoom, register at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fG9th-WSTUq1rZtcV3lmuQ#/registration.

The committee meeting can also be viewed on Community Board 7's YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAZ1cECSeZI8iNyQDKuX5Q].

Previous blog posts about the bike lane:

 

• BIKE LANE PROPOSED FOR MCDONALD AVENUE FROM 20TH STREET/10TH AVENUE TO FORT HAMILTON PARKWAY

• BIKE LANE PROPOSAL FOR MCDONALD AVENUE IS ON THE AGENDA OF THE COMMUNITY BOARD 7 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE'S VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON MEETING IN SEPTEMBER

 

• MCDONALD AVENUE TWO-WAY PROTECTED BIKE LANE AND FEWER TRAFFIC LANES, 10TH AVENUE TO FORT HAMILTON PARKWAY: FEEDBACK WILL BE SOLICITED ON A REVISED PROPOSAL AT AN ONLINE MEETING

 

Location

Community Board 7 Office

4201 4th Avenue

entrance on 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

CONCERTS ON PORCHES: .TATIO

 

Concerts on Porches: .tatio

Saturday, September 26th

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

From Operation Gig!

Tatianna Overton (.tatio) is excited to bring her live vocal looping project to the Operation Gig community — this time joined by the incredible Kayvon Gordon! She’ll be sharing her original music, expanded now with drums, leaning into texture and rhythm.  

Location

the lawn of a private house

500 E. 18th Street

between Ditmas Avenue and Dorchester Road

Ditmas Park, Brooklyn

 

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Operation Gig! provides live music performances outdoors on weekends.

 

Concerts are canceled when weather conditions aren't suitable for outdoor activities. Before heading to a concert, check the Operation Gig! website to make sure it's still scheduled to take place.

  
The concert series, held on the porches of private houses in Ditmas Park since July 2020, was created in order to offer a venue for musicians to perform during the COVID-19 pandemic. The series provides them with a source of income as well as providing a safe space for neighbors to gather to enjoy live music.
 
The performances are free, but a suggested donation of $10--which goes directly to the musicians--is more than welcome. Donate either at the performance or online at the tax-deductible Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund page on GoFundMe.

COMMUNITY BOARD 12'S SEPTEMBER 2026 PUBLIC MEETING, COVERING MOST OF KENSINGTON AS WELL AS BOROUGH PARK AND PARTS OF MIDWOOD AND SUNSET PARK

 

Update: The Community Board 12 office has sent the agenda for tonight's meeting. It is posted above. On the agenda is s South of Prospect Planning Committee report. The committee met on August 4th and August 25th.

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Community Board 12 Public Meeting

Tuesday, September 22nd

7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

Community Board 12's next public meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 22nd, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The agenda and the minutes of the June meeting have not been made available as of this writing.

The all-volunteer board is the liaison between city agencies and the residents of Borough Park, most of Kensington, and parts of Sunset Park and Midwood. 

The meeting will be held in person and on Zoom. To watch it on Zoom, go to https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86040079931.

To sign up to ask questions and/or make comments, whether you're at the meeting in person or on Zoom, fill out the form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSco1v1Puh042lQ69uHJ_lKGC1-DaWqXOiLe_aFLvLQobdCfbw/viewform?pli=1. 

Meetings are normally held on the fourth Tuesday of the month from September through June, but they get rescheduled if they fall on a Jewish holiday.

To be added to CB 12's e-mail list to receive agendas and minutes, send an e-mail to bk12@cb.nyc.gov. 

To get to the meeting by bus, take the B16 to 13th Avenue at 56th Street, then walk three blocks along 13th Avenue to 59th Street. To return, take the B16 on 14th Avenue at 56th Street.

Meeting Location

Community Board 12 Office

5910 13th Avenue 

between 59th and 60th streets

Borough Park, Brooklyn 

(map)

 

phone: (718) 851-0800

fax: (718) 851-4140

bk12@cb.nyc.gov

https://www.nyc.gov/site/brooklyncb12/index.page

https://www.facebook.com/BkCB12

 

Chairperson: Yidel Perlstein

District Manager: Barry Spitzer

Community Associate: Aziza Temirova 

72ND PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL WILL MEET IN WINDSOR TERRACE IN OCTOBER 2026

72nd Precinct Community Council Meeting

Tuesday, October 13th

7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The 72nd Precinct Community Council will meet in Windsor Terrace in October.

The next meeting between the public, the community council, and officers from the precinct will be held on Tuesday, October 13th, 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 armed robberies, rape and other forms of sexual assaults, home break-ins, burglaries in local stores, bank robberies, speeding drivers, stolen bicycles, package theft, and other crimes.

Community Councils meet from September through June. 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.

Location

Holy Name of Jesus Church

245 Prospect Park West

between Prospect Avenue and Windsor Place

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

 

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72nd Precinct Community Council

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

 

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72nd Precinct

phone: (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: https://www.facebook.com/NYPD72pct

CELEBRATE CITY OF FOREST DAY 2026

City of Forest Day Celebration 2026

Saturday, October 3rd

 

City of Forest Day is a day of activities held every year across New York City to raise awareness of the importance of our city's urban forest and the role that we play in taking care of beings that please our eyes, supply our oxygen, and shelter birds and other animals.

 

Forest for All NYC will present events citywide in partnership with the Parks and Open Space Partners coalition and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.

 

Three City of Forest Day events will take place in or near Kensington and Windsor Terrace:

 

Deez Treez Lab at Nitehawk Cinema (15 Prospect Park Southwest)

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

"Get ready to dive into nature with Deez Treez Lab, ecologists, educators, and other native New Yorkers at the City of Forest Day! Join us in person for a day filled with green vibes, fresh air, and cool forest fun. Whether you’re a tree hugger or just looking to chill outdoors, this is the place to be." 

 

Reserve a spot at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/deez-treez-lab-presents-city-of-forest-day-october-3-2026-tickets-1997503166743. 

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Lt. Federico Narvaez Tot Lot at Argyle Road and Cortelyou Road

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

"We will be caring for and celebrating trees, as well as weeding and planting blubs. Come get your hands dirty or just stop by! This is a family friendly event organized by neighbors."

 

RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3hVMVGB_3GiElA2nC6cJNjbIUoPDGjK0X52yGVJkPLX2zCg/viewform.

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Prospect Park South at E. 17th Street and Albemarle Road

9:00 a.m. to noon

"Come work with NYC Parks Stewardship to care for local street trees! Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees. They will also learn about the important roles street trees play in New York City."

 

Register at https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/stewardship/20440.

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SINGING, YOGA, BLUEGRASS, AND PLANT FOLKLORE: EVENTS IN THE GARDEN

Community Song Circle for All Ages

Wednesday, September 23⋅5:00 – 6:30pm

Join us for a pop-up Song Circle at the East 4th Street Community Garden! Open to song lovers of all ages and musical abilities (especially those who've been told not to sing!). Come and sing along, hum along, sway along, listen along. We'll have a list of songs to share and also welcome participants to lead a favorite song or suggest a song for someone else to lead.

 

Yoga with Sunee / YogaSole
Wednesday, September 23⋅5:30 – 6:30pm

Take a break from your busy day and immerse yourself in nature while practicing yoga. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to unwind, stretch, and connect with your mind and body. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a beginner, all levels are welcome. Grab your yoga mat and come join us for a rejuvenating experience in the garden! Focus is Forgiveness.
 

Bluegrass Jam
Saturday, September 26⋅1:00 – 3:00pm

Open Bluegrass Jam Sessions are scheduled throughout the 2026 season, weather permitting. Bring your guitar, ukulele, banjo, etc., and join in! All skill levels and ages are welcome. Kids are invited to dance along and possibly even touch the instruments after the session.

The Dark Folklore of Plants
Sunday, September 27⋅1:00 – 2:00pm  

[Maintenance and garden meeting also this day]

What dark lore and histories lurk in our gardens, parks, and woodlands? Join BMCC sociology professor Rifat Salam for a talk exploring the folklore, myths, and magic of plants—from the familiar to the infamous. To be followed by an herbal garden tour by our very own Marian Trupiano!

 

Location

East Fourth Street Community Garden

171 E. 4th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

 

CANCELED: STORYTELLING IN A BACKYARD GARDEN IN KENSINGTON, PLUS AN OPEN MIC FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE A STORY YOU'D LIKE TO TELL

 Update: Canceled because of the impending nor'easter.

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From BadyHouse:

BADYHouse Fall Series Begins! BHSC #76 Join us for great storytelling in the BHSC garden

When:  Sunday, September 27,2026              Doors open at 6:00              Show starts at 6:30 Where: 85 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11218  Take the F train to Church Ave stop  (be in front of train.) Walk 3 blocks down Church to Chester, turn right, and walk 2.5 blocks to #85. Details: $20.00 is suggested for the tip jar Welcome to our house concerts! There will be chips and cookies, pita and humous and tabouleh and cheese. Bring something yummy to share. It's a BYOB event, so pack your favorite drink. Drop by and discover why so many people regard the BADYHouse Storytelling Concert in the garden Brooklyn's best-kept secret A little heads up for cat lovers and those with allergies: our house cat, Nonnie, and her four feline friends often hang out in the backyard. If you're allergic, make sure to take necessary precautions. If you need any assistance, call us at 347.907.4833 or 347.512.7685. For more information, feel free to reach out to Robin at robbady@gmail.com.

TOILET IN AVENUE C PLAZA: A FREE PUBLIC BATHROOM WILL BE INSTALLED

 

 

A public bathroom will be installed soon at Avenue C Plaza, located at the intersection of Avenue C and McDonald Avenue. 

 

Seventeen modular bathrooms will be installed in public plazas and high-traffic public spaces in the five boroughs for a year-long pilot program. Two of the seventeen are already in place, one at Fulton Street and Truxton Street in Brooklyn and the other at 34th Avenue and 64th Street in Queens. 

 

Throne Labs produces, delivers, and installs the units. It provides all maintenance and cleaning services; a local operations team cleans the bathrooms after every ten to fifteen uses.

 

The company also provides supplies, and it does any repairs that are needed. 

The bathrooms are free to use. They will be available every day from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with a ten-minute time limit per use.  

 

Warnings are sounded at five minutes and eight minutes to tell you that your ten minutes are almost up. After ten minutes, lights flash. An announcement in English and Spanish tells you that the door is about to open ("Attention: Your use time has expired. The door is opening now."). After that, you have about thirty seconds more before the door actually opens.

 

To enter the bathrooms, you can use either a text message, a QR code, the Throne Bathroom Network app, or a tap card that does not require a phone. The tap cards are distributed by local community partners. 

 

The app has additional functions; it allows members of the public to find the location of the nearest public bathroom, check cleanliness ratings, and find out if the bathrooms are available for use.

The modular bathrooms are self-contained, not needing a connection to the city's water, sewer, or power infrastructures, which also makes the portable. They're solar-powered to provide heat in the winter and air conditioning in the summer.

 

The bathrooms are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, containing an entry ramp and a grab bar.

 

The fixtures are touch-free, including the lighting, the faucet and the soap dispenser, and the toilet that flushes when you wave at it. To open the door to exit, wave your hand at the door.

 

Free menstrual products are available, as is a table for changing a baby's diaper or clothing.

 

The cost to rent, clean, and maintain the seventeen units for a year is $4,000,000. The cost to build a traditional bricks-and-mortar public bathroom is about $4 million.

CONCERTS ON PORCHES: ELÉONORE WEILL & ALI DINEEN; THE BROOKLYN HOLDOUTS

 

From Operation Gig!:

ELÉONORE WEILL & ALI DINEEN Friday, September 18, 2026  6:00–8:00 PM 330 Westminster Rd Rooted in traditional Eastern European, Jewish and Southern French sounds, Eleonore Weill's folk music bridges the past and present. Friday night she teams up with another versatile musician and singer, Brooklyn-scene stalwart Ali Dineen.

THE BROOKLYN HOLDOUTS Saturday, September 19, 2026 4:00–6:00 PM 121 Marlborough Rd Guitarist Chris Bergson & Organist Moses Patrou - two deeply soulful singers, have joined forces as The Brooklyn Holdouts. With Eric Halvorsonas on drums.

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Operation Gig! provides live music performances outdoors on weekends.

 

Concerts are canceled when weather conditions aren't suitable for outdoor activities. Before heading to a concert, check the Operation Gig! website to make sure it's still scheduled to take place.

  
The concert series, held on the porches of private houses in Ditmas Park since July 2020, was created in order to offer a venue for musicians to perform during the COVID-19 pandemic. The series provides them with a source of income as well as providing a safe space for neighbors to gather to enjoy live music.
 
The performances are free, but a suggested donation of $10--which goes directly to the musicians--is more than welcome. Donate either at the performance or online at the tax-deductible Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund page on GoFundMe.