Monthly Archives: February 2008

[ March 1, 2008; 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
Tres Chic invites you to kiss those winter blues away in style with a glass of bubbly while you browse their endless collection of quality American & European apparel discounted up to 75% off retail department store prices.

They are offering huge markdowns and amazing deals on their winter merchandise to make room for their Spring [...]

I recently received this petition to connect the G train to Atlantic Terminal in downtown Brooklyn. I’m passing it along to you because I am sure that many of you would love to see this happen. If we get enough signatures, maybe the folks in power will listen.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/connect-the-g-train

[ March 4, 2008; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. March 18, 2008; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. March 25, 2008; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Ryan Mack, President of Optimum Capital Management, presents Seven Steps to Financial Freedom, a workshop covering such topics as eliminating debt, creating retirement funds, setting up emergency funds and IRAs, and developing a diversified investment plan. For more information and registration, contact Bernice McRae at 718-636-6924 or bmcrae@restorationplaza.org.

Wealth Building Tuesdays
Tuesday, March 4th, 18th, and 25th
6:30- [...]

I know that this is taking place in Park Slope rather than Bed-Stuy, but some of you have expressed interest in becoming Master Trappers (is that what they’re called?) like Jimmy Legs, so I thought that you would be interested in attending this workshop. It’s FREE!
Workshop: “Trap-Neuter-Return: How to Manage a Feral Cat [...]

The next 79th precinct community council meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 27rd at 7:00 p.m. at 585 Dekalb Avenue, 2nd Floor (between Walworth Street and Nostrand Avenue).
To find out more about the 79th precinct click here. Community council meetings for the 79th precinct are regularly held on the 4th Wednesday of the [...]

[ February 29, 2008; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ] 40 Years of Restoration: Photo Exhibit and Panel Discussion

The Brooklyn Historical Society presents Reflections on Community Development: Stories from Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, a new exhibit focusing on the rise and importance of community development corporations (CDCs), from their inception during the late 1960s into the present. Focusing on Restoration, the exhibit will present the [...]

Black “Sellouts”: Do They Exist? [NY Times]
The Local Environmental Movement (An Interview) [Urban Botany]
Hidden Treasures [Bed-Stuy Banana]
Bed-Stuy School Deals With Shrinking Budget [NY Times]
Once Exclusive Enclaves Subject to Change [NY Times]

RENTALS
Hancock and Marcus Garvey (#2)

#1 — $1250 — 1.5 br: This place is cheap and has a nice large bathroom. Long walk to the train unless you don’t mind catching the bus. Madison and Lewis Gates JZ/Utica AC
#2 — $1650 — 2.5 br: This is a nice apartment with an office space. It’s close to [...]

Tonight’s concert has been canceled due to weather.
On Friday, February 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Bushbaby presents Friday Night Classical featuring talented violinist, Cecilia Suhr. To hear a sample of her music visit www.ceciliasuhr.com.
Cecilia Suhr Show
Friday, February 22nd
7:00 p.m.
Bushbaby Cafe
1197 Fulton Street (at Bedford Avenue)
FREE!