Friends of Greenwood Playground (FoGP) has set the dates for this summer's Derby Fit classes: Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on June 1st, June 8th, June 15th, June 22nd, and June 29th and on July 13th, July 20th, and July 27th. The class won't meet on July 6th, the Saturday right after the Independence Day holiday.
The fee for the eight-week session is $165, payable via PayPal. A drop-in spot--if a class isn't full--costs $30, also payable via PayPal.
See Derby Fit's web page to learn about the instructor, the equipment you'll need, fees, registration, and other important information.
Location
Greenwood Playground
E. 5th Street
between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Greenwood Avenue
near the border of Windsor Terrace and Kensington
Organizer
Friends of Greenwood Playground
phone: (347) 497-3490
online contact: http://friendsofgreenwoodplayground.org/contact-us
FoGP website: http://friendsofgreenwoodplayground.org
FoGP on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-Greenwood-Playground/223014854379847
Derby Fit on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/DerbyFit/139959512689414
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Monday, March 18, 2013
MOST SPEED HUMPS OKAYED
Five of the seven speed humps that Windsor Terrace and Park Slope residents requested were unanimously approved by Community Board 7's Transportation Committee last week. The committee will present its findings to the full board and recommend that the five humps be created.
The approved speed humps in Windsor Terrace are
The three approved in Park Slope are
The request for 18th Street, between 7th and 8th avenues, was denied because its opponents made a strong case against it. Discussion about 21st Street, between 4th and 5th avenues, was postponed because no residents of the block were at the meeting.
The approved speed humps in Windsor Terrace are
- 11th Avenue, between Prospect Avenue and Sherman Street
- Ocean Parkway, between Caton and Kermit places
The three approved in Park Slope are
- 21st Street, between 5th and 6th avenues
- 6th Avenue, between 21st and 22nd streets
- 6th Avenue, between 22nd and 23rd streets
The request for 18th Street, between 7th and 8th avenues, was denied because its opponents made a strong case against it. Discussion about 21st Street, between 4th and 5th avenues, was postponed because no residents of the block were at the meeting.
TOMMY IS SEAN CASEY'S ADOPTABLE DOG OF THE MONTH
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| Tommy |
This sweet guy has been cooped-up for too long--he's been at Sean Casey Animal Rescue for a year. The only thing about Tommy that isn't perfect is that his head occasionally twitches. That's the result of a past bout of distemper, which is completely cured.
Aside from that, Tommy is in good health and gets along great with other dogs. He really would like to live in a loving home with people he can call his own.
Tommy is a pit bull terrier mix about four years old, neutered, free vet exam, etc.
Sean Casey Animal Rescue
153 E. 3rd Street, between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue
on the border of Windsor Terrace and Kensington
on the border of Windsor Terrace and Kensington
(718) 436-5163
nyanimalrescue [at] yahoo.com
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COMMUNITY BOARD 7 MEETS NEXT WEEK
Community Board 7 will hold its monthly board meeting on Wednesday, March 20th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the board's office.
The Education Committee, Transportation Committee, Membership and Attendance Committee, Chairperson, and District Manager will make their reports.
Time is set aside for public comment twice during the meeting--first before the committee reports are made and again after all of the reports and old and new business have been completed.
Meeting location:
Community Board 7 Office 4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street and 4th Avenue) Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY 11232
phone: (718) 854-0003
fax: (718) 436-1142
e-mail: communityboard7 @ yahoo.com website: http://www.brooklyncb7.org/
The Education Committee, Transportation Committee, Membership and Attendance Committee, Chairperson, and District Manager will make their reports.
Time is set aside for public comment twice during the meeting--first before the committee reports are made and again after all of the reports and old and new business have been completed.
Meeting location:
Community Board 7 Office 4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street and 4th Avenue) Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY 11232
phone: (718) 854-0003
fax: (718) 436-1142
e-mail: communityboard7 @ yahoo.com website: http://www.brooklyncb7.org/
| Jeremy Laufer
District Manager |
Sunday, March 17, 2013
LITTLE TREES ON MCDONALD AVE.
Inspired by Kensington Plaza, Brooklyn Medical Group's contribution to the beautification of Kensington is the planting of four miniature trees in colorful wooden planters in front of its office. Two planters flank each side of the entrance. The office is at 446 McDonald Avenue, across the street from Astoria Bank.
The last time Brooklyn Medical Group was mentioned on this blog was when Hurricane Sandy knocked its awning to the ground; a post like today's is so much pleasanter to write.
PICS OF SUSPECTS IN ASSAULT AND ROBBERY ON B103 BUS
The girls pictured above are allegedly two of the three suspects in the assault and robbery of a fifteen-year-old girl on a B103 bus.
An online news source states that the crime took place at midnight on Friday
night, March 15th/Saturday morning, March 16th, but it seems more likely that it occurred on Monday, March 11th, at 4:00 p.m.
Three girls who are approximately fifteen to seventeen years old walked up to a fourth girl on the B103 and punched her in the face. They then stole her iPhone, got off the bus near Church Avenue and E. 3rd Street in Kensington, and ran away.
The
victim suffered minor injuries. Anyone who can provide any type of information is asked to call Crime Stoppers. The phone number is (800) 577-TIPS.
Saturday, March 16, 2013
ASSAULT AND ROBBERY ON B103 BUS
Four female teenagers were riding on the B103 bus at midnight on Friday night/Saturday morning when three of them walked up to the fourth one, punched her face, stole her iPhone, got off the bus at the stop closest to Church Avenue and E. 3rd Street in Kensington, and ran away.
The fifteen-year-old victim, who suffered minor injuries, described her attackers as between fifteen and seventeen years of age, with one carrying a large tote bag.
The fifteen-year-old victim, who suffered minor injuries, described her attackers as between fifteen and seventeen years of age, with one carrying a large tote bag.
Friday, March 15, 2013
PIZZERIA/CAFE TO OPEN OFF CHURCH AVENUE
By the end of March, Beverley Pizza & Cafe will open at 358 E. 2nd Street in Kensington. It'll be around the corner from To B Thai, just south of Beverley Road, in the space that was occupied by a hair salon.
Eve Shakiri, the mother of owner Bennie Shakiri, says that they'll be serving other Italian dishes besides pizza, and they'll have a beer and wine license.
THE POLICE WILL BE IN KENSINGTON NEXT WEEK. WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO TALK TO THEM ABOUT?
Community council meetings provide a forum for communication between the community and the police, who share the common goal of making sure that both the community and the police are aware of problems in the neighborhood and finding solutions to them.
Big thanks go to Inspector Deddo for moving the 66th Precinct Community Council meeting out of Borough Park and into Kensington for this month's meeting.
MISSING PERSON: VELMA CHAMBERS
MISSING PERSON. The NYPD issued a Silver Alert today at 2:25 a.m. for Velma Chambers, a black female who is sixty-five years old. Ms. Chambers was last seen yesterday, Thursday, March 14th, at approximately 6:00 p.m. near Erasmus Street and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn, not far from Church Avenue, in the 67th Precinct.
She is described as being approximately 5 feet, 4 inches, weighing 100 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. When she was last seen, she was wearing a black hooded jacket and black pants.
Ms. Chambers suffers from Alzheimer's. If you see her, call 9-1-1 or
(800) 577-TIPS.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
BINGO!
Immaculate Heart of Mary Girl Scouts
St. Patrick's Day Bingo Night
Saturday, March 16th
Doors open at 5:45 p.m. The first game is at 6:15 p.m.
Food will be available at 6:00 p.m. to purchase:
corned beef and cabbage, hot dogs, snacks, coffee, and drinks.
Cost: $5.00 per person.
For more information, call
Maribeth Dono
1-(347) 680-9943
at Brooklyn Prospect Charter School
3002 Fort Hamilton Parkway
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
DERBY FIT--FUN AND FITNESS
Derby Fit for women will be back in action at Greenwood Playground when Session 1 begins sometime in May. Classes will meet on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Look for Derby Fit's schedule (not yet posted) on its Facebook page.
Register and pay online via PayPal once the fees are announced.
Some drop-in spots will be available weekly, first come, first served.
Read the details about Derby Fit on its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/DerbyFit/139959512689414?fref=ts
If you have questions, send an e-mail to Lisa or Shana at derbyfit.greenwood @ gmail.com.
Look for Derby Fit's schedule (not yet posted) on its Facebook page.
Register and pay online via PayPal once the fees are announced.
Some drop-in spots will be available weekly, first come, first served.
Read the details about Derby Fit on its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/DerbyFit/139959512689414?fref=ts
If you have questions, send an e-mail to Lisa or Shana at derbyfit.greenwood @ gmail.com.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
WINDSOR TERRACE BEAT COP RETIRES
Windsor Terrace's long-time beat cop, Mike Cleary, retired from the NYPD on Friday after twenty-seven years of service to New York City.
When he joined the New York Police Department in 1985, his first assignment was in Harlem. He served there for five years.
His second assignment was much closer to home--the 72nd Precinct. On this assignment, which lasted for the next twenty-two years (1991 through 2013), he worked in the Community Policing Unit, on foot patrol in the streets of Windsor Terrace. Author and columnist Denis Hamill said that residents call Detective Cleary "the Sheriff of Windsor Terrace."
Detective 2nd Grade Michael Cleary already knew those streets quite well, having been born and raised in Windsor Terrace. He served as an altar boy at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, graduated from Immaculate Heart of Mary School (Class of 1976), and graduated from Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School (Class of 1980).
We wish the fifty-year-old Mike Cleary another fifty years to enjoy a healthy and active retirement.
When he joined the New York Police Department in 1985, his first assignment was in Harlem. He served there for five years.
His second assignment was much closer to home--the 72nd Precinct. On this assignment, which lasted for the next twenty-two years (1991 through 2013), he worked in the Community Policing Unit, on foot patrol in the streets of Windsor Terrace. Author and columnist Denis Hamill said that residents call Detective Cleary "the Sheriff of Windsor Terrace."
Detective 2nd Grade Michael Cleary already knew those streets quite well, having been born and raised in Windsor Terrace. He served as an altar boy at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, graduated from Immaculate Heart of Mary School (Class of 1976), and graduated from Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School (Class of 1980).
We wish the fifty-year-old Mike Cleary another fifty years to enjoy a healthy and active retirement.
"BASEBALL GREATS OF GREEN-WOOD"
BATTER UP!
Green-wood Celebrates Opening Day with the
"Baseball Greats of Green-Wood" Trolley Tour
Saturday, March 30th, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
WHAT: Celebrate opening day of the 2013 baseball season with Green-
Wood and Tom Gilbert, baseball expert and member of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR)--the statisticians who brought you Moneyball.
Gilbert and Green-Wood historian Jeff Richman will lead a tour of the fascinating baseball pioneers interred at Green-Wood, like
WHERE: Historic Green-Wood Cemetery. Meet at the main entrance at 25th Street and 5th Avenue, Brooklyn.
Take the "R" train to 25th Street in Brooklyn, and walk up the hill one block and into the Cemetery. Free parking is available.
ADMISSION: The trolley tour costs $15 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund and $20 for non-members.
RESERVATIONS: Reservations are recommended. To make an online reservation or to find out more information, visit www.green-wood.com/toursevents or call (718) 210-3080.
Green-wood Celebrates Opening Day with the
"Baseball Greats of Green-Wood" Trolley Tour
Saturday, March 30th, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
WHAT: Celebrate opening day of the 2013 baseball season with Green-
Wood and Tom Gilbert, baseball expert and member of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR)--the statisticians who brought you Moneyball.
Gilbert and Green-Wood historian Jeff Richman will lead a tour of the fascinating baseball pioneers interred at Green-Wood, like
- Father of Baseball Henry Chadwick, who invented the game’s scoring system;
- James Creighton, baseball’s first national star and “martyr;”
- Charles Ebbets, owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers;
- the great hitter Charlie Smith; and
- many others who played a role in making baseball America’s national pastime.
WHERE: Historic Green-Wood Cemetery. Meet at the main entrance at 25th Street and 5th Avenue, Brooklyn.
Take the "R" train to 25th Street in Brooklyn, and walk up the hill one block and into the Cemetery. Free parking is available.
ADMISSION: The trolley tour costs $15 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund and $20 for non-members.
RESERVATIONS: Reservations are recommended. To make an online reservation or to find out more information, visit www.green-wood.com/toursevents or call (718) 210-3080.
Monday, March 11, 2013
HOLY NAME FUND RAISING UPDATE
Holy Name of Jesus Church has raised $725,000 of the amount needed for the restoration of its interior. More than sixty parish families contributed to this total.
Fund raising was officially announced two weeks ago on February 24th; prior to the announcement, thirty donors contributed more than $600,000. By March 2nd, $675,000 had been donated.
The church's goal is to raise $1,500,000.
Click here to read about the restoration and links to other articles.
Fund raising was officially announced two weeks ago on February 24th; prior to the announcement, thirty donors contributed more than $600,000. By March 2nd, $675,000 had been donated.
The church's goal is to raise $1,500,000.
Click here to read about the restoration and links to other articles.
Saturday, March 9, 2013
LE PADDOCK JOINS "DINE IN BROOKLYN"
A third Windsor Terrace restaurant, Le Paddock, has joined Le P'tit Paris Bistro and Hamilton's in participating in "Dine in Brooklyn" this Monday, March 11th, through Thursday, March 21st. A fixed-price, three-course dinner at Le Paddock will cost $28.00, the price set by Dine in Brooklyn. See the selection of dinner choices here.
The fixed-price, three-course lunch at Le Paddock will remain at its usual price of $15.00 because that's cheaper than the $20.13 price set by Dine in Brooklyn.
Le Paddock
1235 Prospect Avenue, at the corner of
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn
(718) 435-0921
info @ lepaddockbrooklyn.com
http://www.lepaddockbrooklyn.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Paddock-Brooklyn/199295686788328
The fixed-price, three-course lunch at Le Paddock will remain at its usual price of $15.00 because that's cheaper than the $20.13 price set by Dine in Brooklyn.
Le Paddock
1235 Prospect Avenue, at the corner of
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn
(718) 435-0921
info @ lepaddockbrooklyn.com
http://www.lepaddockbrooklyn.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Paddock-Brooklyn/199295686788328
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STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER: HE'S A MAGIC MAN
Stephen Christopher's Magical Night Fund Raiser
Saturday, April 13th
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Show time is at 7:00 p.m.
This evening of magic and illusions with a comedic twist is open to the general public as well as to St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy families and Holy Name parishioners. All tickets are general admission and cost $5.00 per person, regardless of age. They can be purchased in the rectory; call (718) 368-4071 if you have any questions about payment or about the event.
Shepherd's
Hall
Holy Name Church
245 Prospect
Park West at Prospect AvenueWindsor Terrace, Brooklyn
Friday, March 8, 2013
RESTORATION OF HOLY NAME CHURCH
Father James Cunningham, administrator of Holy Name of Jesus Church,
talks about the plans for restoring the church's interior.
At Mass on February 24th, Fr. James Cunningham, administrator of Holy Name of Jesus Roman Catholic Church,
officially announced the beginning of the parish's fund raising drive for the Liturgical Restoration of the sanctuary area.
With the goal of raising $1,500,000, more than $600,000 had already been pledged by thirty donors in the week before that official announcement was made. By March 2nd, $675,000 had been raised.
The project, known as "The Restoration of Holy Name of Jesus Church, 135 years – Fulfilling Our Vision," will see the installation of the traditional ornate marble side altar that James Renwick Jr. (1818-1895) designed for St. Patrick's
Cathedral (constructed 1858-1879).
In addition to St. Patrick's
Cathedral, Renwick also designed the first of the Smithsonian Institution's buildings, Grace Church, St. Bartholomew's Church, St. Ann's and the Holy Trinity Church in Brooklyn Heights, the former Memorial Chapel of St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery, and the main building of Vassar College.
The altar Renwick designed was too large for St. Patrick's, so it was
installed in St. Vincent de Paul Church in Williamsburg, where it remained until St. Vincent was sold toward the end of 2011. It and St. Vincent de Paul's two side altars and baptismal font will also become part of Holy Name.
Where to read more:
- Holy Name Restoration Project http://www.holynamebrooklyn.com/restoration_project
- Holy Name of Jesus Brooklyn Church Restoration Project https://www.facebook.com/HNJ.Restoration
- Making something beautiful in Brooklyn http://www.patheos.com/blogs/deaconsbench/2013/03/making-something-beautiful-in-brooklyn
- Big Renovation for Windsor Terrace Church http://www.brownstoner.com/blog/2013/03/big-renovation-for-windsor-terrace-church
- Parishioners Await ‘New Church’ at Holy Name http://thetablet.org/parishioners-await-new-church-at-holy-name
ALTERNATE SIDE SUSPENDED FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW
The NYC departments of Transportation and Sanitation have suspended Alternate
Side Parking regulations citywide today (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday). The intention is to facilitate snow removal and make it less of a challenge.
Meters for parking and all other parking regulations are still in effect.
Meters for parking and all other parking regulations are still in effect.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
BICYCLE CLEARANCE SALE
The 2013 models are coming in, and the 2012s have got to go! This sale will last for three days only: Friday, March 8th through Sunday, March 10th.
Juice Pedaler
154 Prospect Park Southwest, between Vanderbilt and Seeley streets
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn
(718) 871-7500
info @ juicepedalernyc.com
https://store.juicepedalernyc.com
https://www.facebook.com/JuicePedaler
- Brooklyn Cruiser: Retail price, $549. Sale price: $475. In limited supply.
- KHS Cidi 3 speed: Used as rental bikes for just a few months. Retail price, $399. Sale price, depending on how much use a particular bike got, from $199 to $299.
- Linus Bikes: 10% off all of the Linus bikes and accessories.
- 20% off all 12", 16", 20", and 24" 2012 youth bikes.
- Up to 50% off of lots of different types of accessories.
Juice Pedaler
154 Prospect Park Southwest, between Vanderbilt and Seeley streets
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn
(718) 871-7500
info @ juicepedalernyc.com
https://store.juicepedalernyc.com
https://www.facebook.com/JuicePedaler
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"BEAUFORT" SHOWING AT FLATBUSH JEWISH CENTER
Movie Night: "Beaufort"
Saturday, March 9th, 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
At its next Movie Night, Flatbush Jewish Center will show the contemporary Israeli film "Beaufort." Based on Ron Leshem's novel Im Yesh Gan Eden (If There Is a Heaven), the movie follows Israeli soldiers as they prepare to depart from Beaufort Castle--a fortress in Lebanon that Israel captured during its 1982 invasion of that country and held until 2000--and explores their feelings and experiences in the conflict.
In Hebrew, with English subtitles. Running time: 131 minutes. Not rated. Released in 2007.
Admission: $7.00 per person. Pizza will be served.
Flatbush Jewish Center
Hanid Room
327 E. 5th Street, at the corner of Church Avenue
Kensington, Brooklyn
phone: (718) 871-5200
fax: (718) 871-5204
http://www.flatbushjewishcenter.org
https://www.facebook.com/FlatbushJewishCenter
KATIE MULLINS SINGS AT SYCAMORE BAR TONIGHT
Singer and guitarist Katie Mullins will perform at Sycamore Bar and Flower Shop in Ditmas Park tonight.
The Windsor Terrace resident has studied classical singing, sung in operas, played shows with a country band, and acted in plays and films. She weaves folk, experimental, and classical influences into the music she writes. Katie just released her second album, "Wedding," on February 1st.
She'll be sharing the stage with Clara Kennedy, cellist and singer/songwriter.
- 9:00 p.m.: Clara Kennedy
- 10:00p.m.: Katie Mullins
https://www.facebook.com/events/100312760159093
Sycamore Bar and Flowershop
1118 Cortelyou Road, between E. 11th Street and Argyle Road
1118 Cortelyou Road, between E. 11th Street and Argyle Road
Ditmas Park, Brooklyn
(347) 240-5850
www.sycamorebrooklyn.com
e-mail: sycamorebrooklyn @ gmail.com
(347) 240-5850
www.sycamorebrooklyn.com
Katie Mullins online:
http://www.katiemullinsmusic.com
http://katiemullins.bandcamp.com
http://facebook.com/katiemullinsmusic
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
MARCH SPECIAL AT NAMASTE YOGA
This month's Special of the Month at Namaste Yoga of Kensington is "Pilates Mat March Madness." Three classes cost $45 (for first-time customers only). Thursdays, from 8:35 p.m. to 9:35 p.m.
The Special of the Month for April will be a new kickboxing class.
Wilhyn Larsen, General Manager
Namaste Yoga of Kensington
482 Coney Island Avenue, 2nd Floor
Entrance on Church Avenue (red stairs/red door) Kensington, Brooklyn
(347)533-6226
www.mynamasteyoga.com
info @ mynamasteyoga.com
The Special of the Month for April will be a new kickboxing class.
Wilhyn Larsen, General Manager
Namaste Yoga of Kensington
482 Coney Island Avenue, 2nd Floor
Entrance on Church Avenue (red stairs/red door) Kensington, Brooklyn
(347)533-6226
www.mynamasteyoga.com
info @ mynamasteyoga.com
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RESTAURANT BARGAINS DURING "DINE IN BROOKLYN"
Monday, March 11th, to Thursday, March 21st
Two Windsor Terrace restaurants--Le P'tit Paris Bistro and Hamilton's--are among the approximately 200 throughout Brooklyn that will offer big savings on three-course brunches, lunches, and dinners during the eleven days of "Dine in Brooklyn." The locations of all of the participating restaurants have been mapped.
The fixed prices for the meals are
- Brunch: 2 for $20.13
- Lunch: 1 for $20.13
- Dinner: 1 for $28.00
Not every restaurant will serve all three meals at the "Dine in Brooklyn" price. Hamilton's will offer it for dinner, and Le P'tit Paris Bistro will offer it for brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Le P'tit Paris Bistro
256 Prospect Park West, at the corner of Prospect Avenue
Windsor Terrace
(718) 369-3590
olivier @ leptitparisbistro.com and matthieu @ leptitparisbistro.com
https://www.facebook.com/le.p.bistro.9
http://leptitparisbistro.com
Hamilton's
2826 Fort Hamilton Parkway, on the southeast corner of E. 4th Street
Windsor Terrace, one block from the Kensington border
(718) 438-0488
| hamiltonbkny @ gmail.com |
http://hamiltonsbrooklyn.com
No Kensington restaurants are participating.
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