LEAF DROP-OFF AT THE COMMUNITY GARDEN

                                          Leaf Drop-off
                Saturday, December 16th,  11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
                   Sunday, December 17th, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Leaves are valuable "browns" (carbon-rich material) that balance the food scraps in compost bins. Put your fallen leaves into clear plastic bags or brown paper bags and bring them to the East Fourth Street Community Garden, where they'll be turned into compost. Don't bring twigs, branches, or trash.

Location
East Fourth Street Community Garden
179 E. 4th Street
between Caton Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway
Windsor Terrace / Kensington
http://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

FLEA MARKET AND A PUMPKIN SALE

Flea Market and Pumpkin Sale

Saturday, October 14th, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 15th, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Shop at the East Fourth Street Community Garden flea market, where gardeners will be selling "tons of stuff," sweet treats, and pumpkins. All of the proceeds from the sidewalk sale will go into the garden fund to support and sustain the garden.

Location
The East Fourth Street Community Garden
179 E. 4th Street
between Caton Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway
Windsor Terrace - Kensington, Brooklyn
http://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

BLUEGRASS MUSIC CONCERT (FREE)

Bluegrass Music Concert

Saturday, September 30th, 2:00 p.m.

The Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective will perform a free concert on Saturday, September 30th, at 2:00 p.m. The three-member group features Christian Apuzzo on guitar, Grant Ziolkowski on mandolin, and Ellery Marshall on banjo.

An art exhibit that opened last week is still on display.

Location
The East Fourth Street Community Garden
179 E. 4th Street
between Caton Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway
Windsor Terrace - Kensington, Brooklyn
http://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475
 

POETRY READING AND OPEN MIC (FREE) IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Sweet Action Poetry Reading and Open Mic

Saturday, September 9th, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Rain date: Sunday, September 10th, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

A free poetry reading at the East Fourth Street Community Garden will feature members of Brooklyn poetry collective Sweet Action. An open mic will follow the readings, so bring your poetry with you.

Sweet Actions members who will be reading their poetry include Emily Blair, Marietta Brill, Julie Hart, AKaiser, Sara Emily Kuntz, Dell Lemon, Cory Nakasue, Sarah Passino, Abby Sayre, and Judy Schneier.

The event will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 9th. The rain date is the next day at the same time.

Location  
The East Fourth Street Community Garden
173 E. 4th Street
between Caton Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway
Windsor Terrace - Kensington, Brooklyn 
http://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475 

FREE INTERACTIVE PUPPET SHOW, "THE PUPPET PRINCESS"

"The Puppet Princess"

Sunday, June 25th, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

WonderSpark Puppets premieres "The Puppet Princess" in a free performance in the East Fourth Street Community Garden.

Princess Willow (portrayed by Jenny Hann, pictured above) has lost her best friend, Sprig the horse. The princess needs the audience's help to find him. Along the way, she and audience members sing songs together and make new friends in this highly-interactive puppet show.

Following the performance, children of all ages are invited to attend a workshop on making finger puppets. 

The show kicks off at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 25th.
 
About WonderSpark Puppets

From the WonderSpark Puppets website:

Founded in 2009 by husband and wife team Chad Williams and Lindsey "Z." Briggs, WonderSpark Puppets infuse fun and whimsy into all their performances. Outside of birthday parties and Jewish holiday shows, we regularly bring laughter and joy to the patients and staff at Mt. Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital in Manhattan.

WonderSpark Puppets performs highly interactive puppet shows throughout the NYC area and beyond!  Since 2009 we have been entertaining family audiences at NYC landmarks like Central Park, the New York Public Library, Mt Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital, Bryant Park, and more.  Fusing puppetry and storytelling with memorable characters and silly songs, WonderSpark performs at public and private venues.

About the East Fourth Street Community Garden

From the East Fourth Street Community Garden website:

The East 4th Street Community Garden is comprised of members of the community that are interested in sustainable, eco-friendly gardening. Each member must fulfill yearly requirements, which are crucial to the long-term success of a vibrant community garden.

From April through October, the Garden is open to the public at the following times:

    Wednesday 4:00 – 6:00PM
    Saturday 9:00AM – 1:00PM
    Sunday 10:00AM – 2:00PM
    Whenever the gate is open!

In addition, the garden also welcomes visitors for a series of special events and workshops, such as Jazz concerts and Fall Harvest Festivals. See our Events Calendar for more information.

Location  
The East Fourth Street Community Garden
179 E. 4th Street
between Caton Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway
Windsor Terrace - Kensington, Brooklyn 
http://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

A FREE CONCERT OF SONGS FROM GEORGIA (THE COUNTRY)

Music from Georgia

Sunday, June 11th, 1:00 p.m.

A quartet led by Ilusha--a singer and guitarist whose songs and spirit link him back to his native country of Georgia--will perform at the East Fourth Street Community Garden. Ilusha will be joined by Peter Hess on clarinet, Chris Tordini on bass, and Sergio Krakowski on percussion.

As his website, Ilusha.com, describes,

"At the age of 8, Ilusha immigrated to New York, leaving behind the Georgian Civil War—yet taking with him a rich cultural history that has remained an essential part of his own.

Ilusha invites audiences to see through his eyes as he introduces village songs into conversation with the global city. Hauntingly beautiful Georgian melodies interweave with contemporary American musical elements: a mirror of living with one foot in New York City, the other in a little nation on the Black Sea."

Deda Ena (Mother Tongue), Ilusha’s debut album, was released in 2011; his next album is expected later this year.

Event location
The East Fourth Street Community Garden
179 E. 4th Street
between Caton Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway
Windsor Terrace - Kensington, Brooklyn
http://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

HULA HEAVEN

From East Fourth Street Community Garden:

Hula Heaven!
The East Fourth Street Community Garden hosts an epic dance show.

Craving a trip to the tropics? This Saturday, June 3, from 1PM to 3PM, Brooklyn morphs into the Big Island when students from Lotus Music and Dance, taught by Makalina, come to the East Fourth Street Community Garden.

Dancers for this free show will be Deb Gottier, Alexandra Gray, Kim Toscano, and Petra Van Noort—and Makalina herself will make a special appearance. After the show, inspired audience members will be able to take a short class.

Born and raised in and around the Pacific Islands, Makalina Gallagher spent most of her life in the Marianas, the Carolines, and Hawaii. A graduate of Fordham University with a B.A. in theatre and drama, she has studied ballet, jazz, modern and tap in New York City.

She has performed with the Tiny Bubble Band and with her Hawaiian Express Dancers on Channel 13 WNET (PBS), NYC Telethon, and at the Manhattan Center for Bette Midler’s 4th Annual Hulaween Ball. She has also performed on the Food Network with Donna Hanover (featuring Roy Yamaguchi of Roy’s Restaurant) and with Gordon Elliot’s Doorknock Diners.

She has appeared on Good Day New York on Fox 5 with Mike Woods and Don Ho, as well as on WB11’s Morning Show. With the Tiny Bubble Band, she was featured on MTV Beach House to promote the movie American Wedding, and was also seen in Times Square promoting the FOX show North Shore.

Makalina teaches Polynesian dance styles at Lotus Music & Dance and serves as coordinator for their Arts-in-Education programs. She is the organizer of the NYC Ukulele MeetUp group, and has performed with her hula students at Asian Pacific Heritage events for former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the Liberty Outrigger Challenge, and CAPA (Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans), among many others.

The East Fourth Street Community Garden has served the neighborhoods of Windsor Terrace and Kensington for nearly 40 years. You can find it between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue.

All events at the garden are FREE; check our upcoming events schedule at http://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com or on our Facebook page.

JAPANESE DRUMMING TROUPE WILL PERFORM IN THE COMMUNITY GARDEN

                                          Bang the Drum!
                           Saturday, May 27th, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The KWTC Ensemble will give a free taiko drumming performance in the East Fourth Street Community Garden this Saturday, May 27th, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The ensemble is a Japanese taiko drum troupe comprised of advanced students from the Kaoru Watanabe Taiko Center (KWTC), a drumming studio located in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

The players in the ensemble include Rachel Daddino, Kelly Kuwabara, Kari Francis, Nora Au, Richie Arbas, and John Paddock.

Location
East Fourth Street Community Garden
179 E. 4th Street
between Caton Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway
Windsor Terrace - Kensington, Brooklyn 
http://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

FLEA MARKET AND SEEDLINGS SALE AT THE EAST FOURTH STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN

Flea Market and Seedlings Sale

Saturday, April 22nd, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 23rd, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

From the East Fourth Street Community Garden:

Coming soon to a sidewalk near you! This Saturday, April 22, from 9am to 2pm, and Sunday, April 23, from 10am to 2pm, come on by the East Fourth Street Community Garden while you’re out running your weekend errands.

At the garden's annual Spring Flea Market, you’ll find a great selection of household goods to buy, including books, toys, and clothing. And if you’ve skipped breakfast or lunch, you'll be happy to see an assortment of baked goods. (Mmm, muffins!)

This year the garden is again pleased to offer flats of gorgeous seedlings—including flowers, herbs and veggies—for your spring planting. After a seemingly endless winter, you could make your window box so happy!

All flea market proceeds go to meet the garden's expenses and will help fund this year’s roster of expanded event programming, which will feature a diverse range of concerts, educational and culinary workshops, and readings at the garden. More details on those events as the season progresses.

You can find the garden on East Fourth Street, between Caton Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway in the Windsor Terrace/Kensington section of Brooklyn. We hope to see you!

CELEBRATE WINTER SOLSTICE AT THE COMMUNITY GARDEN

Winter Solstice Celebration
Wednesday, December 21st, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Celebrate the Winter Solstice at the East 4th Street Community Garden. Gather around a Yule log to greet the new season with warmth and light, stories, stargazing, and seasonal treats.

Stargaze, weather permitting, with local astronomers Irene Pease and Helen Avery, who will be on hand with their telescopes to point out the constellations and explain what the solstice is about.

Everyone is welcome at this family-friendly event. It begins at 6:30 p.m. Arrive early for a better chance to see Venus.

Location
The East Fourth Street Community Garden 
179 E. 4th Street 
between Caton Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway 
Windsor Terrace - Kensington, Brooklyn
http://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

A FLEA MARKET *AND* A BEERMAKING WORKSHOP

Flea Market

Saturday, September 24th, and Sunday, September 25th

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Beermaking Workshop

Saturday, September 24th,11:00 a.m.

Shop for household goods at the East Fourth Street Community Garden Fall Flea Market, including books, toys, clothing, and beauty products. Don't miss the Dollar Table or the homemade baked goods, pumpkins, and chrysanthemums for sale.

The flea market will be held right outside the garden gate on Saturday and Sunday, September 24th and 25th, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

In addition, inside the garden, a free beermaking workshop on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. will use hops that were cultivated in the garden. 

Also view the garden’s current art installation, featuring eight sculptures on loan from local artists, such as Jim Osman, Jacqueline Metheny, and show organizer Scott Reeds.

All of the proceeds from the flea market will be used to meet the garden’s expenses and to help fund future garden programs.

Location  
The East Fourth Street Community Garden
179 E. 4th Street
between Caton Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway
Windsor Terrace - Kensington, Brooklyn 
http://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

JAPANESE DRUMMING PERFORMANCE IN THE GARDEN (FREE)

Bang the Drum! Kaoru Watanabe Taiko Ensemble
Sunday, September 11th, 1:00 p.m.

A taiko drum ensemble will give a free performance in the East Fourth Street Community Garden. The ensemble will be comprised of students from the Brooklyn-based Kaoru Watanabe Taiko Center, a Japanese drumming studio.

The musicians will be Eriq Robinson, Rachel Daddino, Rassi, and Richie Arbas.

From the KWTC website:

The Kaoru Watanabe Taiko Center preserves, teaches, and promotes various styles of taiko (Japanese drumming) and fue (bamboo flutes), shares elements of Japanese music and culture with students and creates a community among taiko players, musicians, and others.

Taiko has roots both as a living folk art and in classical traditions; and the music and associated choreography has evolved to be used in many forms ranging from grassroots community celebrations to sophisticated jazz compositions.

In Japan, there are many local festivals which for generation after generation have featured taiko. These can serve as a profound means for building energy, unifying groups of people, and inspiring individuals to push their own limits in creating something greater for a community.

Location
The East Fourth Street Community Garden
179 E. 4th Street
between Caton Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway
Windsor Terrace - Kensington, Brooklyn 
http://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

FREE CONCERT BY BENGALI ROCK BAND

The Feringhees

Saturday, August 20th, 2:00 p.m.

Bengali rock group The Feringhees will perform in a free concert this Saturday at the East Fourth Street Community Garden. The garden is on E. 4th Street, between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue.

The band primarily plays Bengali and other Indian music in the rock genre.

The Queens-based band was founded in 2012. Its members are Shakir "Epitaph" Tonmoy on vocals and guitar, Rafaat Hossain on guitar and bass, Nusrat Hossain on violin, Safeer Islam "Lemons" on guitar, Tahmeed Qazi on drums, and Nadeem Qazi Ahmad "Brown Sugar" on guitar and bass.

Experience the music of The Feringhees on their YouTube channel.

DANCE AND PERFORMANCE ART AT THE COMMUNITY GARDEN (FREE)

Garden Variety Show

Saturday, July 16th, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Rain Date: Sunday, July 17th, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

At this evening of dance and performance art, watch a talented crew of performance artists as they bring thoughtfully provocative festivities to the garden lawn.

The performers are Ilona Bito, Naomi Rose Rodriguez, Julie Rooney, and Macklen Mayse.

Admission to the show is free, and it is open to everyone.

Location 
The East Fourth Street Community Garden 
179 E. 4th Street 
between Caton Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway 
Windsor Terrace - Kensington, Brooklyn
http://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN (FREE)

Be part of a free evening of family-friendly Shakespearean merriment in the garden. Performances of scenes from the comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream" will take place on Monday, June 20th (summer solstice), at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 25th, at 7:00 p.m.

The production’s cast is made up entirely of garden members and includes a few children as the littlest fairies. The performance features music by Joel Shatzky and vocal performances by Ilana Abramovitch and Lisa Guernsey.

The event includes a summer-themed children's craft table at 6:30 and a cookie pot-luck table. Bring ten cookies with you to share with others.

East Fourth Street Community Garden
E. 4th Street, between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue
Windsor Terrace - Kensington, Brooklyn 
 

UKULELES AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE COMMUNITY GARDEN

Music in the Garden

Saturday, May 21st, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Ukuladies and Don Rodríguez Gómez Rosa will perform in the East Fourth Street Community Garden for its third annual free spring concert.

The Ukuladies is a group of relatives--fraternal twins, an aunt, and a tap-dancing cousin--who were tutored by various uncles and an occasional grandmother. They'll play cowboy love songs, Ruth Wallis medleys, favorites from the 1930s and 40s, and original hits.

Don Rodríguez Gómez Rosa is a Dominican-born and New York–raised songwriter who captures, enhances, and documents translanguaging experiences through analog and digital technologies.

His current Web-based musical, "Translanguaging Displays," is a collaboration with Sydney, Australia; Shanghai, China; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Guayama, Puerto Rico; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Prague, Czech Republic; Madrid, Spain; Florence, Italy; and Monterrey, Mexico. It will go live next month, on June 23rd.

Location
The East Fourth Street Community Garden
179 E. 4th Street
between Caton Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway
Windsor Terrace - Kensington, Brooklyn
http://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475
 

FLEA MARKET AND SEEDLINGS SALE

Spring Flea Market

Saturday, April 16th, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 17th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

Coming soon to a sidewalk near you! On Saturday, April 16th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sunday, April 17th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., stop by the East Fourth Street Community Garden's Spring Flea Market--right outside the garden's gates.

You’ll find a great selection of household goods to choose from, including books, toys, clothing, and beauty products. And if you’ve skipped breakfast or lunch, there will be an assortment of baked goods to buy.

This year, the garden is pleased to offer flats of gorgeous seedlings—including flowers, herbs, and vegetables—for your spring planting.

A free children’s activity is planned for Saturday, April 16th, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, inside the garden gates. The craft will be the decorating and planting of mini-gardens for your budding urban farmer to take home.

All flea market proceeds will go to meet the garden's expenses and will help fund this year’s roster of expanded event programming, which will feature a diverse range of concerts, educational and culinary workshops, and readings, to be held at the garden as the season progresses.

The garden is on East Fourth Street, between Caton Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway, in the Windsor Terrace-Kensington section of Brooklyn.

BELLY DANCE SHOW AND CLASS IN THE COMMUNITY GARDEN

"Bellies in Motion": Egyptian-Style Belly Dance

Sunday, September 20th, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Middle Eastern dance artist Nisreen will grace the East Fourth Street Community Garden this Sunday as she presents "Bellies in Motion," a free show and class showcasing Egyptian-style belly dance.

Nisreen currently teaches an intermediate/open-level Egyptian-style class at Alden Moves (1203 Church Avenue, near Westminster Road). She will teach a beginners class there in October.

While Nisreen's specialty is Egyptian dance, she does maintain an interest in other forms from the region, such as khaleeji and Persian dance.

East Fourth Street Community Garden
179 E. 4th Street
between Caton Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway
Windsor Terrace / Kensington
http://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

MOVEMENT CLASS AND DRUM CONCERT IN THE COMMUNITY GARDEN

Community Movement Class

Sunday, September 13th, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

KWTC Ensemble/Taiko Drummers

Sunday, September 13th, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Community Movement Class: Kirsten Adler, founder of Explore Movement, is a yoga, Pilates, and Gyrotonics teacher. She blends elements of the three movement modalities for a holistic experience.

Kirsten is offering a free class this Sunday that's titled "Nutritious Movements For the Body." If you have a mat, bring it with you. Enter a raffle to try to win a free private session at Explore Movement. 

KWTC Ensemble/Taiko Drummers: The Kauro Watanabe Taiko Center will present a concert of Japanese drumming.

"Taiko has roots both as a living folk art and in classical traditions; and the music and associated choreography has evolved to be used in many forms ranging from grassroots community celebrations to sophisticated jazz compositions."

Location
East Fourth Street Community Garden
179 E. 4th Street
between Caton Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway
Windsor Terrace / Kensington
http://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

READING BY POETS AND WRITERS IN THE GARDEN

Free Reading by Poets and Writers

Saturday, July 11th, 3:30 p.m.

with

Regina Porter, Joel Shatzky, John Rearick, and Betsy Housten

in the

East Fourth Street Community Garden
179 E. 4th Street
between Caton Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway
Windsor Terrace / Kensington
http://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

Weather report: zero chance of precipitation.