ALBEMARLE PLAYGROUND MEET-UP TO ORGANIZE OUTREACH

 

Planning Meeting

Thursday, August 6th, 10:00 a.m.

 

Join Friends of Albemarle Playground on Thursday, August 6th, at 10:00 a.m., for a meet-up to organize community and New York City Parks Department outreach for playground renovation, cleaning, and maintenance.

 

Location

Albemarle Playground 

McDonald Avenue

near Albemarle Road, behind the P.S. 230 Lower School

Kensington, Brooklyn

https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofAlbemarlePlayground

 

SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES IN ALBEMARLE PLAYGROUND (FREE)

Summer Activities in Albemarle Playground

Tuesdays and Thursdays

July 14th through August 13th

10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

 

"The Singing Winds in Albemarle Playground" annual series offers free summer activities for all ages, including

• arts and crafts (beading, weaving),
• science and engineering (STEM projects),
• mural painting, 
• table games (chess, checkers, LEGOS), and
• playground games (soccer, badminton).

 

The series runs from Tuesday, July 14th, through Thursday, August 13th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

Location

Albemarle Playground

McDonald Avenue

near Albemarle Road, behind the P.S. 230 Lower School

Kensington, Brooklyn

 

DATE CHANGED: EARTH DAY FESTIVAL IN KENSINGTON OFFERS ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES

The festival date has been moved to Sunday, April 26th, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., due to the expectation of rain, but the community cleanup will still take place on Saturday, April 25th, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, rain or shine.

 

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Kensington Earth Day Festival

Saturday, April 25th

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

From New York City Councilmember Shahana Hanif, District 39:

Join us on April 25 for a day of Earth Day activities across the district! 

 

10 AM – 12 PM: Community Clean Up

Join 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 Plaza

Join 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 more

 

Free 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 Playground

Join 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!

Kensington Plaza is a pedestrian plaza in front of 114 Beverley Road, between E. 2nd Street and McDonald Avenue (map).

 

Albemarle Playground is on McDonald Avenue, between Albemarle Road and Caton Avenue (map). 

SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES IN ALBEMARLE PLAYGROUND (FREE)

Summer Activities in Albemarle Playground

Tuesdays and Thursdays

July 15th through August 21st

10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

 

"The Singing Winds in Albemarle Playground" annual series offers free summer activities for all ages, including

• arts and crafts,
• gardening,
• science and engineering,
• chess,
• checkers, and
• playground games.

Also offered from 11:30 a.m. to noon is a storytelling circle with Jill Reinier.

Location

Albemarle Playground

McDonald Avenue

near Albemarle Road, behind the P.S. 230 Lower School

Kensington, Brooklyn

 

BANGLADESHI SEEDLING GIVEAWAY (FREE)

Seedling Giveaway

Wednesday, May 21st

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

 

Herbs and vegetables commonly used in Bangladeshi cuisine will be given away on Wednesday, May 21st, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Distribution will be on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.

 

The plants are intended for home gardens and large pots. They include tomatoes, luffa, eggplant, long beans, sweet peppers, tulsi, chilies, cucumbers, okra, sheem, bitter melon, pumpkins, bottle gourds, and more.

 

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)

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)

BE A FRIEND OF ALBEMARLE PLAYGROUND

 

Friends of Albemarle Playground

Planning Meeting

Saturday, December 7th

10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

 

The Friends of Albemarle Playground will host a planning meeting on Saturday, December 7th, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., to talk about the stewardship of Albemarle Playground in the coming year. Join the Friends as they make plans for planting, playground maintenance, and visioning activities for a new children’s playground.

 

Meet your fellow community members, voice your ideas for new features or improvements, and learn about volunteer opportunities.

 

Help make Albemarle Playground fun and safe for everyone.

Location

P.S. 230 Lower School

425 McDonald Avenue

between Albemarle Road and Church Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn

https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofAlbemarlePlayground

https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/albemarle-playground 

HUMMINGBIRD FESTIVAL HAS ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES (FREE)

 

The Hummingbird Festival

Saturday, September 21st

11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Singing Winds and the P.S. 230 PTA will present free activities for all ages at The Hummingbird Festival, a multicultural "back-to-school" picnic.

 

The free celebration of Kensington's cultural diversity will take place on Saturday, September 21st, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in Albemarle Playground.

Highlights will include arts and crafts, amusement rides, and games as well as dance, music, and storytelling.

Location

Albemarle Playground

behind P.S. 230

entrances on McDonald Avenue and Dahill Road

Kensington, Brooklyn

BACKPACK GIVEAWAY AT ALBEMARLE PLAYGROUND THIS WEEK

 

 

Backpack Giveaway

Thursday, August 22nd, 11:00 a.m. until....

 

From New York City Councilmember Shahana Hanif (District 39):

"Our backpack distribution continues! Join us at Albemarle Playground in Kensington on Thursday, August 22 at 11 AM. It’s crucial for every student to have the supplies they need to start the school year prepared and confident. We’re here to help make that happen!"

First-come, first-served, while supplies last. The child must be present to receive a backpack. One backpack will be given to each school-aged child.

 

Location

Albemarle Playground

McDonald Avenue, between Albemarle Road and Caton Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn

(enter the children's playground from McDonald Avenue)

DANCE POP-UP IN ALBEMARLE PLAYGROUND RESCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW, AUGUST 15TH (FREE)

 Dance Pop-up

Thursday, August 15th,11:00 a.m.

 

Dance along with Cynthia King Dance Studio in Albemarle Playground tomorrow (Thursday, August 15th) at 11:00 a.m.

 

The free dance pop-up is part of the summer activities program offered in the playground by The Singing Winds through August 22nd.

Location

Albemarle Playground

McDonald Avenue

near Albemarle Road, behind P.S. 230 Lower School

Kensington, Brooklyn

RESCHEDULED DANCE POP-UP IN ALBEMARLE PLAYGROUND (FREE)

 

Rescheduled for Thursday, August 15th, due to weather conditions.

 

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Dance Pop-up

Thursday, August 8th,11:00 a.m.

 

Dance along with Cynthia King Dance Studio in Albemarle Playground on Thursday, August 8th, at 11:00 a.m.

 

The free dance pop-up is part of the summer activities program offered in the playground by The Singing Winds through August 22nd.

Location

Albemarle Playground

McDonald Avenue

near Albemarle Road, behind P.S. 230 Lower School

Kensington, Brooklyn

FREE SUMMER ACTIVITIES IN ALBEMARLE PLAYGROUND

 

Summer Activities in Albemarle Playground

Tuesdays and Thursdays

July 23rd through August 22nd

10:00 a.m. to noon

 

Free summer activities for all ages in Albemarle Playground:

• 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.: basketball/soccer

• 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: playground games (relay races, hopscotch, hula hoops, jump rope, juggling, and more)

• 10:00 a.m. to noon: arts and crafts, science and engineering, math games, word games, free books, table games, gardening

• 11:30 a.m. to noon: storytelling circle with Ms. Jill

 

Location

Albemarle Playground

McDonald Avenue

near Albemarle Road, behind the P.S. 230 Lower School

Kensington, Brooklyn

 

BANGLADESHI SEEDLING DISTRIBUTION (FREE)

Bangladeshi Seedling Distribution

Thursday, June 6th

10:00 a.m. to noon

 

From New York City Councilmember Shahana Hanif:

On Thursday, June 6th from 10 AM to 12 PM at Albemarle Playground, Brooklyn Grange Farm is hosting a seedling giveaway that celebrates the cultural significance of Bangladeshi crops in collaboration with PS 230, the NYU Center for the Study of Asian American Health, and HarvestShare. Reserve your plants here!

From the pre-registration form:

In collaboration with P.S. 230, NYU Center for the Study of Asian American Health, and the Harvest Share Program, Brooklyn Grange Farm has lovingly grown some of your backyard favorites to help set you up for a bountiful season. Stop by to pick-up a seedling to take home and watch it grow!

P.S এর সহযোগিতায় 230, এনওয়াইইউ সেন্টার ফর দ্য স্টাডি অফ এশিয়ান আমেরিকান হেলথ, এবং হার্ভেস্ট শেয়ার প্রোগ্রাম, ব্রুকলিন গ্র্যাঞ্জ ফার্ম আপনার বাড়ির পিছনের দিকের উঠোনের কিছু পছন্দের জিনিসগুলিকে ভালবাসার সাথে বৃদ্ধি করেছে যাতে আপনাকে একটি প্রচুর মৌসুমের জন্য সেট আপ করতে সহায়তা করে। বাড়িতে নিয়ে যাওয়ার জন্য একটি চারা বাছাই করার জন্য থামুন এবং এটি বাড়তে দেখুন!

If you would like to join and plan on attending the Bangladeshi Seedling Giveaway event, please complete this pre-registration form. 

আপনি যদি যোগ দিতে চান এবং বাংলাদেশী সিডলিং গিভওয়ে ইভেন্টে যোগদানের পরিকল্পনা করতে চান, তাহলে অনুগ্রহ করে এই প্রাক-নিবন্ধন ফর্মটি পূরণ করুন।

Event Details (অনুষ্ঠানের বিবরণ):

When(কখন): Thursday, June 6, 2024 from 10AM-12PM (বৃহস্পতিবার, জুন 6, 2024 সকাল 10 টা থেকে দুপুর 12 টা পর্যন্ত)

Where(কোথায়): ALBEMARLE PLAYGROUND (1 ALBEMARLE RD, BROOKLYN, NY 11218)

 

DIA DEL NINO: THE DAY OF THE CHILD FESTIVAL

 

Día del Niño: The Day of the Child Festival

Tuesday, April 30th

11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 

The Singing Winds:

Storytelling from Around the World

presents

Día del Niño

The Day of the Child Festival 

 

Tuesday, April 30th 

11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Crafts, games, puppet theater, puppet-making workshop, Ballet Folklorico Mariposas, dance and demo

 

Free Activities for All Ages

in Albemarle Playground

Location

Albemarle Playground

McDonald Avenue

between Albemarle Road and Caton Avenue

behind the P.S. 230 Upper School

Kensington, Brooklyn

(map)

CELEBRATE THE BENGALI NEW YEAR IN KENSINGTON

Join the Mongol Shovo Jatra parade on Saturday, April 20th, to celebrate the start of the Bengali New Year 1431.

Schedule:

HANSEL AND GRETEL PUPPET SHOW (FREE)

"Hansel and Gretel" Puppet Show

Sunday, April 2nd, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Scaramouches Latino Puppet Theater returns to Albemarle Playground to present the free puppet show "Hansel and Gretel" on Sunday, April 2nd, at 2:30 p.m. 

 

An example of the group's work is posted on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of2zmM8eCJM.

 

The Singing Winds will host the show.

Location

Albemarle Playground

McDonald Avenue, between Albemarle Road and Caton Avenue, behind P.S. 230 Upper School

Kensington, Brooklyn

(map)

CULTURAL CELEBRATION: HUMMINGBIRD FESTIVAL, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (FREE, OUTDOORS)

Hummingbird Festival

Saturday, September 17th, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Hummingbird Festival is a "Back to School Celebration" that's open to all neighborhood residents. Hosted by The Singing Winds and the P.S. 230 PTA, it's a free celebration of the neighborhood's cultural diversity.

The festival will take place on Saturday, September 17th, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will feature free outdoor activities for all ages, including crafts, games, amusement rides, storytelling, music, and dance, including

• UCA Lion Dance Team
• Cynthia King Dance
• Mariachis Nuevo Sol
• Bangladeshi Dance
• and more.

Locations

P.S. 230 Upper School

1 Albemarle Road

between McDonald Avenue and Dahill Road

and

Albemarle Playground

behind the school, with entrances on McDonald Avenue and Dahill Road

FREE ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES AT ALBEMARLE PLAYGROUND IN JULY AND AUGUST

 

The Singing Winds in Albemarle Playground

Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 12th through August 11th,

10:00 a.m. to noon

The Singing Winds brings free arts & crafts, science and engineering projects, chess, checkers, and other table games, and storytelling programs to Albemarle Playground in Kensington, Brooklyn. 

This year, the programs will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from July 12th through August 11th, from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

The Singing Winds

e-mail:  thesingingwinds@gmail.com

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

Instagram:  @singing_winds

website: https://singingwinds.org/

Other blog posts about The Singing Winds

SINGING WINDS OFFERS CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES IN ALBEMARLE PLAYGROUND (FREE)

 

The Singing Winds in Albemarle Playground

Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 13th through August 12th,

10:00 a.m. to noon

 

The Singing Winds returns to Albemarle Playground this summer with free children's activities for all ages. 

 

The program is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from Tuesday, July 13th, through Thursday, August 12th, from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

Activities include

• Arts & Crafts,
• Science and Engineering,
• Gardening,
• Chess, Checkers, and Other Games,
• Tai Chi at 10:30 a.m.,
• Storytelling at 11:30 a.m., and
  
• Music, Dance, and more.

 

Location

Albemarle Playground

332 McDonald Avenue 

between Albemarle Road and Caton Avenue

behind P.S. 230 Upper School

Kensington, Brooklyn

(map)

FREE ACTIVITIES IN ALBEMARLE PLAYGROUND FOR THE SPRING SEASON

The Singing Winds in Albemarle Playground

Saturdays through June 26th, 10:00 a.m. to noon

Last year, because of the pandemic, The Singing Winds in Albemarle Playground presented its free activities virtually. This year, its programming is returning to the playground.

Activities for all ages will be offered from 10:00 a.m. to noon on Saturdays through June 26th, including Tai Chi and Qi Gong at 10:30 a.m., gardening, and, during May and June, arts and crafts. 

 

Face coverings are required in order to participate. 

Every year, The Singing Winds presents free arts and crafts, games, science projects, and storytelling programs. Jill Reinier is the Director of The Singing Winds as well as being the Parent Coordinator at P.S. 230.

 

The Singing Winds in Albemarle Playground is a City Council District 39 Participatory Budgeting project, made possible with support from the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development in partnership with the New York City Council.

Location

Albemarle Playground

McDonald Avenue, between Albemarle Road and Caton Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn 

website: https://singingwinds.org/

e-mail:  thesingingwinds @ gmail.com

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

Instagram:  @singing_winds

 

About The Singing Winds 

From its website: "Founded in 2011, The Singing Winds offers multilingual storytelling performances and folk art festivals, featuring traditional folklore, music, dance and crafts from the cultures of immigrant residents in Kensington. All Singing Winds programs explore the creative use of public space to share and celebrate the vibrant cultural diversity of Brooklyn communities, build relationships among neighbors, and initiate meaningful dialogue that can transcend language barriers and cultural divisions."