PRIMAVERA FEST: A CELEBRATION OF SPRING

 

From One World Project:

Dear families, 

Please join us at One World Project on Friday, May 9, from 5-6:30pm for our Primavera Fest at 44 Seeley Street: an opportunity to join students, families, and teachers in a celebration of spring! This event is open to OWP families as well as the broader community, so please feel free to invite your friends and neighbors too :) 

A connection with the environment is a core value throughout all our classrooms and camps, and each changing season represents an opportunity to explore and express gratitude for all that nature has to offer. 

 

We'll also take this opportunity to inaugurate our brand new Comunidad Garden at 44 Seeley Street! This is a space that we hope can serve as a new chance for connection and growth throughout the summer, and the coming years as well. 

 

As it looks like the weather has finally turned, we'll be working together in the garden, making art, and enjoying spring books with one another. 

We'll serve food and drinks at the event, and are asking for a suggested donation of $30 per family at the event via Venmo. However as always, we ask that you give only what makes sense to you -- more if you are able, and less if you are not. 

 

Please do us a favor and RSVP here so that we have a sense of how many families will be joining us. 

Feel free to reach out to me with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you there! 

Gracias,
Leo

--

Leo Posel 

Development and Communications Associate

One World Project

he/him/él

lposel@oneworldproject.org II 347-397-2982

SUPPORT LOCAL, INDEPENDENT

 SMALL BUSINESSES.

 

FREE GENTLY-USED CLOTHING AT BROOKLYN ARTERY

 

Spring Clothing Swap

Sunday, April 27th

11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

Every fall and spring, Brooklyn ARTery hosts a free community clothing swap. Items have already been donated for the spring 2025 swap, so tomorrow (Sunday, April 27th, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.), whether you donated or not, you're invited to Brooklyn ARTery to browse among the donated clothes and take home what you like.

 

Donated items include clean wearable clothing, shoes, and accessories (belts, purses/handbags, etc.) for all ages, seasons, sizes, gender expressions, and styles.

 

Location

Brooklyn ARTery

1004 Cortelyou Road 

between Coney Island Avenue and Stratford Road

Ditmas Park, Brooklyn (half a block from Kensington)

(map)

347-365-9896

info@brooklynartery.com

https://www.brooklynartery.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/BrooklynARTery/ 

https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynartery 

GUIDED MEDITATION IN THE EAST FOURTH STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN (FREE)

 Guided Meditation

Sundays, 10:30 a.m.

 

Guided meditation focused on self-compassion will be offered in the East Fourth Street Community Garden once a month from April through October.

 

Self-compassion mindfulness practices have been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. The practices focus on offering gentle kindness to oneself through body awareness, words, and imagery.

 

Meditations will be offered at 10:30 a.m. on these Sundays: April 27th, May 18th, June 22nd, July 27th, August 17th, September 21st, and October 12th.

 

In case of rain, the event will be rescheduled for the following Sunday.

 

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 

"RAISE THE STAGE, A FAMILY ARTS FESTIVAL": AUCTION, LIVE MUSIC, AND MORE

 

From the PS 230 PTA:

The PS 230 PTA Auction is now LIVE!

 

Now through Sunday at 4:30pm, bid on nearly 70 amazing auction packages -- unique experiences, gift certificates, beauty, toys, and more (swipe for samples!): https://tinyurl.com/39ea5um7. 

 

Then JOIN US and your school community THIS SUNDAY for live musical performances, face painting, food, arts activities, a live auction, and more at Raise the Stage: A Family Arts Festival, 2-5pm at BRIC, 647 Fulton Street, Brooklyn. 

 

Tickets are $50 per family - consider buying one for our teachers and staff! Tickets available at: https://tinyurl.com/ywkmfrad

¡La subasta de la PTA de la escuela PS 230 ya está disponible! 

 

Desde hoy hasta el domingo a las 4:30 p. m., oferte por experiencias únicas, certificados de regalo, productos de belleza, juguetes y más: https://tinyurl.com/39ea5um7. 

 

¡ÚNASE A NOSOTROS y a su comunidad escolar ESTE DOMINGO para disfrutar de presentaciones musicales en vivo, pintacaritas, comida, actividades artísticas, una subasta en vivo y más en "Raise the Stage: A Family Arts Festival", de 2:00 p. m. a 5:00 p. m. en BRIC, 647 Fulton Street, Brooklyn.

 

Las entradas cuestan $50 por familia; ¡considere comprar una para nuestros maestros y personal! Entradas disponibles en: https://tinyurl.com/ywkmfrad

All proceeds from the auction go to PS230 PTA to fund arts and enrichment activities for PS230!!

 

COMMUNITY BOARD 12 MEETING DATES FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2025

Brooklyn Community Board 12 board normally meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month from September through June, in person and on Zoom. Please note that the following schedule is subject to change, especially due to holidays.

Upcoming Meetings

May Board Meeting - May 27 

June Board Meeting - June 24 

September Board Meeting - TBD 

October Board Meeting - October 28 

November Board Meeting - November 25 

December Board Meeting - December 23

 The list of meetings for the remainder of the year and links to the currents year's agendas, minutes, and videos of the meetings are posted at https://www.nyc.gov/site/brooklyncb12/meetings/upcoming-meetings.page.

 

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

Spring Flea Market

Saturday, May 17th

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

Sunday, May 18th

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 

Books, clothing, toys, knickknacks, housewares, plants, seedlings, and garden pots--you'll find them all at the East Fourth Street Community Garden's Spring Flea Market.

 

The flea market will be held on Saturday, May 3rd, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Sunday, May 4th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 

This is a fund raiser, and the proceeds will be used to support the maintenance of the garden as well as numerous special events that are offered free to the community.

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 

COMMUNITY BOARD 12 MONTHLY PUBLIC MEETING FOR APRIL WILL BE HELD TOMORROW NIGHT

Community Board 12 Public Meeting

Tuesday, April 22nd

7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

 

Community Board 12 (CB 12) will holds its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 22nd, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.

The agenda for the April meeting, posted below, is also posted at https://www.nyc.gov/assets/brooklyncb12/downloads/pdf/2025/agendas/4-April-2025-Agenda.pdf.

AGENDA
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. ADOPTION OF NOVEMBER, JANUARY, FEBRUARY & MARCH MINUTES
4. CHAIRMAN’S REMARKS – YIDEL PERLSTEIN
5. PRESENTATION BY THE BPJCC ON THE COMMERICAL DISTRICT NEEDS ASSESSMENT –
BORUCH STERNGLANTZ
6. MOUNT SINAI SELIKOFF CENTER FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH - MISHELL CORONEL-LE,
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
7. PUBLIC HEARING
8. DISTRICT MANAGER’S REPORT – BARRY SPITZER
9. REPORTS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS, REPRESENTATIVES & AGENCIES
10. OLD BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
12. ATTENDANCE
13. ADJOURN

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 CB 12 board normally meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month from September through June, in person and on Zoom.

 

The in-person location for tomorrow's meeting is the CB 12 office.

 

To attend on Zoom, go to https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86040079931.

To speak at the public hearing (formerly called "public session"), either in person or on Zoom, go to https://forms.gle/8izAHJDN4KsStNtg7 and fill out and submit the form.

 

The members of Community Boards are appointed by the neighborhood's city council members and the borough president. All New York City residents who are at least sixteen years old and who live, work, attend school, own a business, or have a significant business interest in a community can serve on a community board.

Meeting Location

Community Board 12 Office

5910 13th Avenue

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

SPRING MARKET AT THE CRAFT SALON

 

Spring Market

Sunday, May 4th

10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Handmade ceramics, crafts, a flea market, and vintage goods will be featured at The Craft Salon on Sunday, May 4th, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

The Craft Salon is a multi-disciplinary arts and crafts studio that offers classes for children and adults of all ages. 

A neighborhood favorite, The Craft Salon is owned and operated by community-minded creative artist Dari Litchman.

 

SUPPORT LOCAL, INDEPENDENT

 SMALL BUSINESSES.

 

Location

The Craft Salon

1101 Church Avenue, first floor

corner of Stratford Road

Ditmas Park, 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 

HAPPY HOUR NETWORKING WITH DITMAS PUBLIC (FREE ADMISSION)

 

Ditmas Public Happy Hour

Wednesday, April 30th

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Ditmas Public is an occasional networking happy hour that's dedicated to bringing together neighbors from Kensington, Windsor Terrace, and Ditmas Park who work in impact, the public sector, and non-profits.

 

The next meetup will be on Wednesday, April 30th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Bad Therapy on Cortelyou Road.

 

You can RSVP to ditmaspublic@gmail.com if you like, but it isn't necessary.

 

Location

Bad Therapy

1008 Cortelyou Road

between Coney Island Avenue and Stratford Road

Ditmas Park, Brooklyn

badtherapybar@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089438022642

CRAFT CIRCLE MEETUP AT CORTELYOU LIBRARY (FREE)

The Craft Circle

Saturday, April 19th, 2:30 p.m.

 

From The Craft Circle: 

Crafty neighbors! 

Miss you. 

We haven’t met in a few weeks, but we’re still at it. This Saturday we will be at the Cortelyou Library. We have the back room all to ourselves.

Feel free to bring a drink or snack.

The Craft Circle will meet at the Cortelyou Library tomorrow--Saturday, April 19th--at 2:30 p.m.

 

The Craft Circle is a free, informal meetup for neighbors to knit and crochet together or work on other crafts. Bring what you're already working on or learn a new craft.

 

The get-together is for all skill levels, and learners are welcome.

 

Location

Cortelyou Library

1305 Cortelyou Road

between Argyle and Rugby roads

Ditmas Park, Brooklyn

(718) 693-7763 

https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/cortelyou 

https://www.facebook.com/cortelyoulibrary/

 

EASTER EGG HUNT AND ARTS & CRAFTS (FREE)

 

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday April 19th

10:00 a.m. to noon

 

The Singing Winds will present arts & crafts, games, riddles, and an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 19th, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, all free.

 

Join Ms. Jill and Friends to paint a sun catcher, make wind chimes, and play games to win prizes.

 

Location

Albemarle Playground

between McDonald Avenue, Dahill Road, Albemarle Road and Caton Avenue

behind P.S. 230 Upper School

entrances on McDonald Avenue and Dahill Road

Kensington, Brooklyn 

(map)

FLEA MARKET AT P.S. 130 ON CATON AVENUE (OPEN TO ALL)

Flea Market

Saturday, April 26th, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

P.S. 130 will hold its 8th Annual Flea Market on Saturday, April 26th, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Items to be sold will include clothing for kids and teens, shoes, toys, and games.

Donations of clean (no stains or holes) clothing for kids and teens, shoes, toys and games (not broken or missing any parts), etc. will be accepted that morning from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Books aren't being accepted this year.

Location

P.S. 130 Upper School gymnasium

713 Caton Avenue

between E. 7th and E. 8th streets

Windsor Terrace/Kensington

READINGS BY AUTHORS (FREE ADMISSION)

Ditmas Lit 

Wednesday, April 23rd

7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

 

Hosted by Sarah Bridgins and Lena Valencia, Ditmas Lit is a monthly reading series in Ditmas Park dedicated to showcasing a diverse range of emerging and established writers in all genres.

 

On the fourth Wednesday of every month, poets, essayists, fiction writers, and storytellers share their work.  

 

This month's readers are Diane Mehta, JoAnna Novak, Timothy Ree, and Anton Solomonik.

 

The doors open at 7:30 p.m.; the show begins at 8:00 p.m.

 

The event is free with an RSVP. https://www.ditmaslit.com/upcoming

 

Location

Urbane Arts Club

1016 Beverley Road

between Coney Island Avenue and Stratford Road

Ditmas Park, Brooklyn

https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Urbane-Arts-Club-100064234354845/ 

https://www.instagram.com/urbane_brooklyn/

Ditmas Lit website https://www.ditmaslit.com/

Ditmas Lit on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ditmaslit

SUPPORT LOCAL, INDEPENDENT

 SMALL BUSINESSES.

COMMUNITY BOARD 7 APRIL MEETING, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (WINDSOR TERRACE, GREENWOOD HEIGHTS, SOUTH SLOPE, AND SUNSET PARK)

 

Community Board 7 Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 16th

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

Community Board 7 will hold its next monthly public meeting on Wednesday, April 16th, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. or later.

 

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 during the meeting (items 6 and 14 on the agenda below). You're invited to share you concerns, questions, needs, problems, suggestions, and solutions with CB 7's board members.

 

Attend the meeting either in person or virtually. If you're going to attend virtually, register at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n69PH9PgTNSjHU2zBNiklg#/registration.

 
You can also view the board meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAZ1cECSeZI8iNyQDKuX5Q.

 

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 March 19, 2025 board meeting 

6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on topics covered in the agenda) 

7. Elected Officials and Representatives 

8. Committee Reports

    A) Joint Committee Meeting with Housing and Land Use/Landmarks Committee

        1. Discussion on the Arrow Linen Community Benefits Agreement

    B) Education, Health & Human Services Committee

        1. Citywide Colorectal Cancer Control Coalition

        2. CB2 Health Committee on executing and planning a community health fair

    C) Joint Committee Meeting with Transportation and Land Use/Landmarks Committees

        1. Last Mile Facility Text amendment

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 

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

CANCELED: 66TH PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL APRIL MEETING

From the 66th Precinct Community Council:

We wanted to inform you that there will be no meeting scheduled for the month of April due to the Passover Holiday.

Our next scheduled meeting will take place on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Please be sure to mark your calendars accordingly.

Wishing you a meaningful and joyful Passover.

Sincerely,
The Board

The location of the May 15th meeting hasn't been announced yet. 

 

The Community Council serves as the liaison between the public and the NYPD. 

The meetings are intended to give residents and business owners a chance to speak face-to-face with the precinct's Commanding Officer and other officers.

 

Your input, perspectives, and insights about crime, quality of life issues, and all other policing matters are invaluable at these meetings. 

 

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

 

--------------------------------------------------

 

66th Precinct Community Council

President: Mark Katz

e-mail: 66precinctcc@gmail.com

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

CLEAN & GREEN EVENT: E-WASTE COLLECTION, TEXTILE RECYCLING, AND PAPER SHREDDING (FREE)

 

Spring Clean & Green

Sunday, May 4th

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

From Robert Carroll, Assemblymember for District 44:

My annual Spring Clean and Green event in Prospect Park is scheduled for Sunday, May 4th from 10am-2pm.

 

E-waste collection, Shredding, Textile Recycling, along with new services, giveaways and information from city agencies and local institutions. If you plan to bring Electronic Waste, please RSVP here.

Spring Clean & Green will take place rain or shine.

If you have any questions about this, either call Assemblymember Carroll's office at (718) 788-7221 or send an e-mail to carrollr@nyassembly.gov.

 

Location 

Park Circle

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

 

Park Circle (aka Machate Circle) is near one of the entrances to Prospect Park. It's by the intersection of Prospect Park Southwest and Parkside Avenue, across from a TD Bank.

RESCHEDULED FOR APRIL 27TH: SPRING CLEANING AT THE KENSINGTON DOG RUN

 

Update: rescheduled for Sunday, April 27th, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

---------------------------------

 

Kensington Dog Run Spring Cleaning

Saturday, April 26th

8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Rain Date: Sunday, April 27th

The Kensington Dog Run, a place for dogs to play together and socialize, will get a spring cleaning on Sunday, April 26th (rain date: Sunday, April 27th), from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Users of the dog run and anyone else who'd like to volunteer are welcome to help maintain the dog run.

Coffee and donut holes will be provided.

Located on Coney Island Avenue in the Parade Ground near Prospect Park, the Kensington Dog Run opened in July 2020 after years of grassroots advocacy by neighborhood dog owners.

The Kensington Dog Run Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Location

Kensington Dog Run

397A Coney Island Avenue

between Kermit Place and Caton Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn

(map) 

https://www.facebook.com/KensingtonDogRun

https://www.instagram.com/kensingtondogrun/