Monthly Archives: April 2009

Creator of The Backyardigans to Participate in YMCA’s Saturday Morning Story Time

Posted on April 30, 2009 by The Changeling

[ May 2, 2009; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Janice Burgess, creator of Nickelodeon’s series “The Backyardigans” will be taking part in this Saturday’s story time at the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA.

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Bed-Stuy Has Crazy Legs

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Alexa11221

Get your skates on!

Video credit: Brooklyn Independent Television’s Brooklyn Review.
Adorably fanatic skaters enjoy a weekly glide-fest every Wednesday at the Salvation Army Center on Kosciusko Street.

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Fundraiser for Tremaine Wright, City Council Candidate for the 36th District

Posted on April 28, 2009 by The Changeling

[ May 2, 2009; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]

Meet Tremaine Wright, City Council Candidate for the 36th District, for a campaign brunch fundraiser on Saturday, May 2, 2009 from 11:00AM – 2:00PM at Common Grounds – A Neighborhood Coffee House, 376 Tompkins Avenue (between Jefferson & Putnam Avenues).

Tremaine Wright is a lifelong Bedford Stuyvesant resident and small business owner who will revitalize [...]

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“By Any Means Necessary” A KIDS EXHIBITION @ Brooklynite Gallery

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Alexa11221

[ May 5, 2009; ] Because I’m lazy and it’s hot, I cut and pasted this directly from the press release, so don’t blame me.

I do like the idea of a kids’ exhibition! But you better get those rug rats painting–the submission deadline is May 5.

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Franklin Avenue Home Has an Interesting History

Posted on April 27, 2009 by The Changeling

The Franklin Avenue house in the shadows
There’s a beautiful old mansion that sits on Franklin Avenue between Monroe and Madison. I’ve always wondered about this house. Who lives there? How many bedrooms are inside? Was it owned by anyone famous? This weekend the New York Times answered all of my questions [...]

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2nd Annual Safe Neighborhood Summit

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Alexa11221

[ April 25, 2009; 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ]

On April 25th, 2009 the Safe OUTside the System Collective, the anti-violence initiative of the Audre Lorde Project, will be hosting a Safe Neighborhood Summit to highlight and expand the measurable gains the Safe Neighborhood Campaign has achieved since its inception last year. Since 2005 the S.O.S. Collective has developed strategies to reduce violence against [...]

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DNA & Genealogy Seminar at Macon Library

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Alexa11221

[ April 25, 2009; 11:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] On Saturday, April 25, the Macon Library (Lewis Ave at Macon Street) presents a seminar and workshop about DNA and Genealogy.

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Genetics & Genealogy
11:30am – 1 pm
Adults Only

“How DNA Uncovers Human Ancestry,” presented by Dr. Doris Withers, Professor of Biology & Education, Medgar Evers College

Genealogy Workshop
1:00-3:00 pm
Adults Only

Presented by Wilhelmena Rhodes [...]

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Bed-Stuy Community Service Day Reminder

Posted on April 24, 2009 by The Changeling

[ April 25, 2009; 10:30 am; ]
A reminder post about tomorrow’s Bed-Stuy Community Service Day from City Year:

Volunteers needed for Bed Stuy Community Service Day

Come join us for the “Yes We Can!” Bed-Stuy Community Service Day this Saturday, April 25th!

Von King Park (also known as Tompkins Park) will be the hub site for the day and the site of the opening [...]

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The Art of Jazz, Sat. 4/25

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Alexa11221

[ April 25, 2009; 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Afroart Designs Presents:

Meet the Artist Symposium & Concert

The Art of Jazz: Fine Art by Willie Torbert  & Answered Stewart

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Music by The Jeff King Band
Host: Shandra King
Time Saturday, April 25, 3 PM to 9 PM
Refreshments will be served.
Call for more information  718.573.6110
Afroart Designs
316 Stuyvesant Ave
Brooklyn NY 11233
www.afroart-designs.net

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Music Together Offers Discounts for Local Families In Need

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Alexa11221

Dear Families of the Ft. Greene/Clinton Hill, Bed Stuy, Prospect Lefferts Garden, and Crown and Prospect Heights:
We want to ensure that every child in these communities has the opportunity to continue their classes with us this semester regardless of your financial situation. We understand that the economy is affecting us all, and are happy to [...]

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