Monthly Archives: July 2009

Register Now for the 28th Annual 10K

Posted on July 13, 2009 by The Changeling

[ September 25, 2009; October 11, 2009; 10:00 am; ]

The Annual 10K Community Run and Fun Walk is one of the premier 10Ks held in all New York City. Given its proximity to the NYC Marathon, many athletes see Restoration’s 10K as a “warm up” to their long-distance run in November. However, people of all fitness levels and ages are attracted to the race [...]

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Saturday Is Farmer’s Market Day

Posted on July 11, 2009 by Alexa11221

Welcome to summer and delicious local ingredients!

I remember, when I first moved to Bed-Stuy back in 2005, the only place to buy decent produce on a regular basis was Super Foodtown. And while they do a fine job over there at Restoration Plaza, there is no way that a single supermarket, no matter how upscale, [...]

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The Michael Jackson Effect

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Ricky Lee

lVintage Michael Jackson
Have you had your fill of all the never ending headline news about Michael Jackson yet? Well, don’t stop ’til you get enough! I’ve practically overdosed on all of the special reports, insider scoops, weepy tributes, and creepy $1.4 million memorials that have taken place since his death. Now, I’ve pressed the pause [...]

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Blue Skies

Posted on July 8, 2009 by The Changeling

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Yoga in the Garden

Posted on July 8, 2009 by The Changeling

[ July 10, 2009; 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. July 14, 2009; 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm. July 17, 2009; 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. July 19, 2009; 8:00 am; July 21, 2009; 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm. July 26, 2009; 8:00 am; July 28, 2009; 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm. July 31, 2009; 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. August 2, 2009; 8:00 am; August 4, 2009; 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm. August 9, 2009; 8:00 am; August 11, 2009; 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm. ]
The New York Restoration Project offers summer yoga three times a week in the Target Bedford Community Garden. On Tuesday evenings 7:00-8:15 p.m. there is an open level class (some yoga experience preferred but not required). This class runs from July 7th to August 11th. On Sunday mornings 9:30-10:30 a.m. there is [...]

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Tower of Fun in the Sun

Posted on July 8, 2009 by The Changeling

The Tower of Fun has been in the area for awhile. Here it is holding court on Nostrand and Gates Quincy LEXINGTON.

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Local Mom Seeks Kids for Video Shoot

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Alexa11221

This kids’ fitness program is run by Tanya Fly, a certified personal trainer, who’s also a local parent. She’s looking for kids to participate in a video.
The NU Method is looking for a diverse group of 10-14 children, between the ages of of 5-7 years, who enjoy running, dancing, learning and playing A LOT.
We [...]

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Coworking This Friday at Lab 24/7

Posted on July 7, 2009 by The Changeling

[ July 10, 2009; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
This Friday, July 10th, Lab 24/7 brings you a day of yoga, coworking, discussion and spinning tunes with the Jelly crew. This promises to be a unique day of straight-up coworking, combined with optional discussions, yoga, awesome coffee, DJ-fueled music breaks and happy hour. With multiple spaces, quiet, focused coworking will be available all day [...]

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New Farmers’ Market for Bed-Wick

Posted on July 7, 2009 by The Changeling

Things just keep looking up for the residents of Bed-Wick. It looks like they’ve just gotten themselves a new their farmers’ market on Broadway at Linden Street (that’s between Quincy and Gates) will be returning. The market opened last week and will be bringing fresh fruits and vegetables to the area every Wednesday [...]

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MXB Farmers’ Market Starts This Saturday!

Posted on July 6, 2009 by The Changeling

[ July 11, 2009; 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. ]

Come out to the opening day of the Malcolm X Boulevard Community Farmers’ Market this Saturday, July 11, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm! This year’s market will be held every Saturday morning in the same location as last year (in front of Jackie Robinson Park on Malcolm X Blvd between Marion and Chauncey Streets). [...]

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