Monthly Archives: July 2009

Found Dog

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Alexa11221

A beautiful, well-behaved dog was found early this morning by the A train stop near the park.
If you know the owner, or are looking for a very cute and well-behaved addition to your family, stop by Peaches on Lewis Avenue between Decatur and MacDonough.

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Learn to Swim at the YMCA

Posted on July 5, 2009 by The Changeling

When I was a kid, my mom enrolled me in a swim class at the local YMCA. I loved it! The YMCA still offers a variety of swim classes for kids (and adults). Check out what’s being offered by our local Bed-Stuy Y. The deadline for enrollment is today, so if [...]

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Posted on July 4, 2009 by Alexa11221
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Notes from the Brooklyn Food Conference Bed-Stuy Neighborhood Meeting

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Alexa11221

[Source: Brooklyn Food Conference]
(Original date: June 4, 2009. Notes by Paige Churchman. Posted with permission.)

Organizers: Ajamu Brown, Rev. Robert Jackson, Erica Lonesome
Who Was There: About 20 people showed up at the Magnolia Tree Earth Center, including some speakers at the Food Conference: Ajamu Brown (from Just Food), Reverend Robert Jackson, Reverend DeVanie Jackson (both of [...]

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My Corner of The World

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Ricky Lee

July 2009

Here is an iPhone view from where I sit, drink, think, eat, and sleep; my recently acquired home here in Southwest Bedford Stuyvesant. It is from this cozy vantage point that I gaze upon and watch the world and my new neighbors go by (pass me by?). I’m new here myself. New to the [...]

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New Spot on Broadway: Athom Café

Posted on July 2, 2009 by The Changeling

Athom Café is a tiny eatery on Broadway between Malcolm X Boulevard and Dekalb Avenue (the area of the hood that I like to call “Bed-Wick”). It’s is only about a month or so old and it probably would’ve taken me another several months before I stumbled upon the place, but thanks to the [...]

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July Events in Herbert Von King Park

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Alexa11221

[ July 2, 2009; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. July 9, 2009; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. July 16, 2009; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. July 21, 2009; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. July 22, 2009; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. July 23, 2009; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. July 24, 2009; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. July 25, 2009; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] It’s the time of year for performances and other events in the parks! Click on the title of the event for more info.
Thursday, July 2, 2009

CityParks Concerts: Kiki Sheard & Keith Wonderboy Johnson
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

CityParks Concerts: MC Lyte
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

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Thursday, July 16, 2009

CityParks Concerts: Chico DeBarge
7:00 p.m.–8:30 [...]

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July Events at Our Neighborhood’s Public Libraries

Posted on July 1, 2009 by The Changeling

All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Please be advised that programs are subject to change, therefore we suggest calling ahead.
FOR ADULTS
Computer Basics Class
Learn basic skills. No experience necessary.
Wednesday, Jul 1, 11 AM
Saratoga Library, 8 Thomas S. Boyland, 718.573.5224
Chess
Tuesdays, Jul 7 & 14, 6:30 PM
Saratoga Library, 8 Thomas S. [...]

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Free Foreclosure Webinar Series

Posted on June 30, 2009 by The Changeling

[ June 30, 2009; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. July 15, 2009; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. August 11, 2009; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. September 15, 2009; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. October 14, 2009; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ]

Bridge Street Development Corporation (BSDC) cordially invites those who are interested in learning about “What to Expect When Facing Foreclosure” to participate in the launch of a FREE educational Webinar Series from the privacy and comfort of their home or office, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm on Tuesday, June 30th. The Webinar Series [...]

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