HOWLLOWEEN BLOCK BARK PARTY

Saturday, October 31st, 12 noon to 5 p.m.

Join the Sean Casey Animal Rescue's 2nd annual free Howlloween Block Bark Party, with live music, raffles, and costume contests for everyone--including your pets!

Burgers, hot dogs, beverages, and dessert will be sold, and all proceeds will benefit Sean Casey Animal Rescue.

Last year's party was reported on by Brooklyn's News 12. You can also see several dozen videos of SCAR in action on YouTube and visit Sean's Petfinder page.

Sean Casey Animal Rescue
153 E. 3rd Street (between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue)
(718) 436-5163
http://scarnyc.org
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NY637.html

Specializing in the rescue, rehabilitation, and placement of reptiles, amphibians, and exotic and domestic animals.

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NO BEEF WITH DENNY'S STEAK PUB

Denny's Steak Pub isn't just steak. Actually, it isn't steak at all. Many years ago, it was--now it's all pub. Denny's is featured in Off the Presses. The review is reprinted, with photos, on Eater NY.

Denny's Steak Pub
106 Beverley Road, corner of Church Avenue at McDonald Avenue
(718) 435-2156

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FREE YOGA CLASS AND FIRST-TIMERS SPECIAL AT NAMASTE YOGA STUDIO

September is Yoga Month, and Namaste Yoga Studio is giving back to the yoga community by offering a free class on Saturday, September 26th, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with India Alexis.

Also this month, Namaste Yoga is having a First Timers Special: buy 4, get 1 free. New customers can get 1 free class with the purchase of 4. The offer expires 14 days after the purchase.

Namaste Yoga of Kensington
482 Coney Island Avenue, 2nd floor (use the red staircase/red door on the Church Avenue side in the car/lube parking lot rear of the building's entrance)
(347) 533-6226 or (347) 533-6227
http://www.mynamasteyoga.com

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WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD, MARIA'S PIZZERIA!

Maria's Pizzeria is celebrating its grand opening today and tomorrow by selling pizza at--$1.00 a slice!

Darren, the new owner of what was G&A Pizzeria, is adding several new items to the menu, such as whole wheat pizza with part-skim mozzarella, stuffed pizza, Chicago-style pizza, baby pan pizza, family size calzones, chicken cutlet salad, caesar salad with grilled Italian herb chicken, and chicken garlic knots. He also has hamburgers, cheeseburgers, pizza burgers, french fries, cheesy french fries, and more.

Ask about the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday specials.

Jose and Ruth, the former owners of G&A Pizzeria, served our neighborhood for five years and will be missed. We're pleased that Paul is staying on as the chef.

Free delivery with a minimum order of $8.00.
Catering for all occasions.

Monday-Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Welcome to the neighborhood, Darren--and best wishes!

Maria's Pizzeria
3007 Fort Hamilton Parkway, between E. 2nd and E. 3rd streets
(718) 854-7575

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FINANCING FOR YOUR BUSINESS

September 15, 2009, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Learn the options available to finance your start-up or existing business for growth even during the "credit crunch." Options available include raising money via debt and equity instruments. Learn the best option for your business. They will also discuss options available to those that do not have good credit or collateral.

Free. Space is limited. Advance registration is requested. Call (718) 282-2500 or send an e-mail to smallbiz@camba.org.

CAMBA, 884 Flatbush Avenue (at Church Avenue), 2nd floor.

ORGANIC PRODUCE AT GOLDEN FARM

With encouragement from local residents, Golden Farm has begun stocking some organic produce again.

Golden Farm is a wonder of international delights. In addition to a wide variety of fruit and vegetables, it also carries numerous types of cheese, bread, dried fruit and nuts in bulk, cookies, cereal, herbal tea, tofu, and international beers as well as hummus, pickles floating in brine, smoked fish, and so much, much more.

Fast lines, good prices. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Golden Farm
329 Church Avenue, at the corner of E. 4th Street
(718) 871-1009

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KARMA'S SECOND COMMUNITY MEETING, SEPTEMBER 8TH

The second community meeting of Kensington merchants and residents interested in the future of Church Avenue will be on Tuesday, September 8th, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Old Brick Cafe, 507 Church Avenue, between E. 5th Street and Ocean Parkway.

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RICH FROG TOYS: FREE GIFTS FOR KIDS!

From Alexandra at Rich Frog Toys

Dear Parents and Kids,

Rich Frog Toys wants to welcome everybody back to school and we want to wish you a Happy and a Healthy School Year. And, to show our appreciation to you, we want you to start your school year with a special gift from us. Please come in from Friday [September 4th] through Monday and get your gifts. We have something nice prepared for you.

Just a reminder, we are open Monday, September 7th. We hope to see you soon.

Best,
Rich Frog Toys

Rich Frog Toys
211 Church Avenue, between E. 2nd and E. 3rd streets
(866) 371-1858
http://www.richfrogtoys.com

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NYC ICY: AT YOUR SERVICE!

The rumor about the closing of NYC ICY has been squelched by the bloodhounds at the Kensington, Brooklyn blog.

NYC ICY
905 Church Avenue, near Coney Island Avenue
(347) 789-1849

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SALES SEEN: DAN'S SELECT MEATS

Seen today in Dan's Select Meats: jumbo eggs: $1.39 per dozen, extra large eggs, $1.29 per dozen.

Recommendations for several of the foods sold at Dan's are posted on the Kensington, Brooklyn blog.

Dan's Select Meats
205 Church Avenue
(718) 438-1982

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AM-THAI CHILI BASIL KITCHEN'S ONLINE MENU

Check out the gloriously colorful, mouth-watering photos of a few of Am-Thai Chili Basil Kitchen's soups, salads, appetizers, entrees, noodles, fried rice, curries, and desserts. Additional photos are displayed on their new menu.

Enthusiastic reviews that should send you scurrying to Am-Thai are here, here, here, and here. Enjoy your meal, and tell them that KARMABrooklyn sent you!

Am-Thai Chili Basil Kitchen
359 McDonald Avenue, slightly north of Albemarle Road
(718) 871-9115
(718) 854-5054
http://www.amthaikitchen.com

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