Monthly Archives: October 2009

Upcoming CB3 Meeting Agenda

Posted on October 30, 2009 by The Changeling

The next Community Board 3 meeting will be held on Monday, November 2nd at 7:00 p.m. at Restoration Plaza (1368 Fulton Street) in the Multi-Purpose Community Room (Lower Level). The folks from CB3 were kind enough to send over the agenda for the upcoming meeting. I encourage anyone who would like to get [...]

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Halloween Events for Kids

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Alexa11221

[ October 31, 2009; ] Saturday, October 31, 2009

Check out all the Halloween fun that’s close to home this year!

12-1 pm
Brownstone Books Halloween Story Time
Dress up as your favorite story time character and enjoy a special story time at Brownstone Books at 493 Lewis Avenue (Decatur and MacDonough)

1-5 pm
Little Red Boutique Halloween Party

Tickets available at Little Red Boutique (374 [...]

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The Vampire’s Ball in Bed-Stuy

Posted on October 29, 2009 by The Changeling

[ October 30, 2009 10:00 pm to October 31, 2009 4:00 am. ]
SarahJames is having a Vampire’s Ball on Friday! There’ll be a DJ spinning tunes and an open bar from 10:00 – 11:00 p.m. Admission is free and the person with the best costume gets $100! SarahJames was recently voted Best Out-of-the-Way New Bar by AM New York. If you haven’t been yet, get yer [...]

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258 Pop Up This Sunday!

Posted on October 28, 2009 by The Changeling

[ November 1, 2009; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ]

This Sunday, November 1st, from noon to 5:00 p.m. 258 Cafe will host a jewelry and accessories pop up shop. Several vendors will be taking part, but be sure to keep an eye out for Everbrite Mercantile Co. and molliedash jewelry. Both of these designers live and work in Bed-Stuy. In addition [...]

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Macon Library Will Close For One Month

Posted on October 27, 2009 by The Changeling

I just received this information from the folks at the Brooklyn Public Library:
Macon Library (361 Lewis Avenue) was built in the early 20th century. In an effort to restore this land marked Carnegie library to its original grandeur and detailing, it will temporarily close at 6 PM on Friday, November 13 and reopen at 10 [...]

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Bed-Stuy Loses Its Last Yoga Studio

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Alexa11221

Maybe the hood’s not so gentrified after all.
Talk about not spending your money where you sleep! See below:
It is with great sadness that we announce the Golden Om Yoga studio will be closing its doors October 31, 2009. We have struggled with this decision for a long time, but given the challenges of this economy [...]

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Celebrate PACC’s 45th Anniversary

Posted on October 21, 2009 by The Changeling

[ October 21, 2009; 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Celebrate Pratt Area Community Council’s 45th Anniversary at the Sapphire Soirée After Party!

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New Mural at the Hattie Carthan Community Garden

Posted on October 20, 2009 by The Changeling

If you haven’t already, head over to the Hattie Carthan Community Garden and check out the new mural!

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Tree Pit Gardening on MacDonough Street

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Alexa11221

This press release is straight off Marty Markowitz’s PR email, but given that he seldom comes to Bed-Stuy (or at least seldom puts out press releases about it) I thought I’d include it here. I’m sure the gardens themselves look gorgeous.
BP MARKOWITZ QUALITY OF LIFE INITIATIVE: EXPANDED TREE PITS WITH PROTECTIVE TREE GUARDS
Puts dogs, raccoons, [...]

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A Man Can Be Destroyed

Posted on October 18, 2009 by The Changeling

A Man Can Be Destroyed But Not Defeated (Stockton Street)

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