Monthly Archives: March 2009

Fantastic Opportunity for Middle School Students

Posted on March 24, 2009 by The Changeling

Bedford Stuyvesant Collegiate (BSC) is a free, public middle school located at 800 Gates Avenue, between Stuyvesant Avenue and Malcolm X Boulevard. BSC opened its doors to its first 5th grade class in August 2008. The school’s mission is to send every one of their students to college, and to this end, they [...]

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What’s Happening in the Forum?

Posted on March 23, 2009 by The Changeling

A pigeon roost somewhere in Bed-Stuy
Check out these threads when you visit the Bed-Stuy Forum:
[THE CRIME-Y, GRIMY SIDE OF BED-STUY]
Loud music is being blasted on Chauncey Street 3-4 nights a week as late as 3-4 a.m. WTF?
In keeping with the noise theme, there’s renewed interest in the “loud music from cars” discussion.
[FOODIES [...]

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Gospel Concert Fundraiser This Friday

Posted on March 23, 2009 by The Changeling

[ March 27, 2009; 6:30 pm; ]

The Singing and Praising in Bed-Stuy Gospel Concert will be held on Friday, March 27th at the Multi-Service Center (1958 Fulton Street between Ralph and Howard Avenues). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are just $10 and all event proceeds benefit the “Turning Adversity Into Advantage” campaign for Saquan Jones, candidate for Brooklyn’s 36th [...]

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Inaugural Shiloh Community Garden Meeting

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Alexa11221

[ March 25, 2009; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ]

Shiloh Community Garden is located on the bock bounded by Marcy and Tompkins Avenues and Madison and Monroe Streets.

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Sing Along with Gina at Brooklyn Childrens Museum

Posted on March 21, 2009 by Alexa11221

[ March 22, 2009; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] If spring fever is driving you out of the house, bring the family to spend an hour or two at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum!

Gina Samardge, Jo Belonsky, and Mark Marshall present the Early Learner Performance Series: Sing Along with Gina.

Lots of songs both new and old will get you stamping, clapping, singing, jumping, milking [...]

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Family Dance Party at the Brooklyn Brownstone School

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Alexa11221

[ March 21, 2009; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Join the Stuyvesant Heights Parents Association for their monthly Bed-Stuy Dance Party!

Where: Brooklyn Brownstone School in the gymnasium (272 MacDonough Street).
When: Starts 2 p.m.
More Info: 203-898-4587

Come out with your family to groove to the sounds of DJ Ebony “Wildcat” Brown. Reconnect with your neighbors. Meet new people!

You do NOT need to be a member of the SHPA [...]

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Wine Tasting at Olivino This Friday

Posted on March 19, 2009 by The Changeling

[ March 20, 2009; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ]

To celebrate spring Olivino is inviting you to a tasting this Friday, March 20th. They’ll pop open three wines and complementary foods at about 6:30 p.m. and keep things going until 8:30 p.m.

Olivino Wines
426D Marcus Garvey Blvd (corner of Macon)
Brooklyn, New York 11216

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Bed-Stuy Public School Parents: Deadline to Run for CEC is Tomorrow

Posted on March 18, 2009 by The Changeling

Only 24 Hours Left for Public School Parents to Register to Represent Their Kids, Community
Bed-Stuy public school parents, your kids need you now! Midnight, March 19th, is the deadline for public school parents to register to represent their children and local school district on NYC’s Community and Citywide Education Councils (CECs).
Although many parents have [...]

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New Blog Save Bedford-Stuyvesant Examines Bed-Stuy’s Rich History

Posted on March 18, 2009 by The Changeling

The history of this Montrose Morris building is discussed on the blog Save Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Ever wanted to know more about the history and architecture of our great neighborhood? Well, you’re in luck, because the brand new blog, Save Bedford-Stuyvesant, focuses on the rich culture and architectural history of Bed-Stuy. So far posts have discussed [...]

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Brooklyn Clothing Exchange Presents Swap+Meet This Saturday

Posted on March 17, 2009 by The Changeling

[ March 21, 2009; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Brooklyn Clothing Exchange is having another swap meet this Saturday. All the information is below. Be sure to check out their MySpace page as well by clicking here.

All ages, all sizes, all styles are welcome. Please bring at least one bag of CLEAN clothing or other wearable items and prepare to have a [...]

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