Tag Archives: Health

A Nutrition Store Will Open At Former twofiftyeight Cafe Space

Posted on May 26, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

Tables, chairs, chalkboard menu, and the pastry counter of twofiftyeight Cafe (199 Malcolm X Boulevard, between Jefferson and Putnam Avenues) have been cleared out.  As of now, only a fresh coat of paint and an empty space remains.  The former cafe will be transformed into a nutrition store. Partners of the new business call themselves A Taste of [...]

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Give Life. Give Blood.

Posted on October 9, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

[ October 10, 2009; 11:00 am to 4:30 pm. ] The Bethany Baptist Church (460 Marcus Garvey Blvd, between MacDonough and Decatur Streets) will be sponsoring a blood drive this Saturday from 11AM to 4:30PM. For more information, call (718) 455-8400.

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Celebrate America on the Move Week with the YMCA

Posted on September 19, 2009 by The Changeling

[ September 19, 2009; 8:00 am; ]
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New Yorkers are still fighting the battle of the bulge. According to the July 2009 Trust for America’s Health and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s report, the number of obese adults in New York rose by 5.2 percent from last year. To help New Yorkers adopt healthy lifestyle habits, the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA [...]

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SOLA’s Sidewalk Soiree

Posted on August 25, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

[ September 19, 2009; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ]

SHOPS OF LEWIS AVENUE MERCHANT ASSOCIATION (SOLA)
presents the
4th Annual Sidewalk Soiree
Saturday, September 19, 2009  10AM-6PM
on the sidewalks of Lewis Avenue between Decatur and Halsey Streets

Music
Food
Fashion
Art
Healthy Living

Join the shops of Lewis Avenue along with other Bed-Stuy merchants for their annual showcase of local businesses.  This year’s soiree will include an array of Bed-Stuy retailers and home-based [...]

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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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Bed-Stuy Walking Club

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Alexa11221

I found a flyer on a lamp post in Von King Park and thought I would spread the word!
Here’s the info:
Walking is a great way to build strength, energy, teamwork and muscle.
Energize your weekend — walk with the Bed-Stuy Walking Club!
Saturday, June 20, 3 pm (cancelled in case of rain). Meet at the corner of [...]

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Moms on the Move at the YMCA

Posted on May 22, 2009 by The Changeling
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YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day Takes Place This Saturday at Von King Park

Posted on April 17, 2009 by The Changeling

On Saturday, April 18th at Von King Park, the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA invites the communities of Brooklyn to participate in YMCA Healthy Kids® Day, the nation’s largest health day for children and families. YMCA Healthy Kids Day includes fun, engaging and creative activities for children and families and promotes year-long wellness and healthy living. YMCA [...]

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Bed-Stuy’s Week of Spa & Wellness

Posted on January 19, 2009 by The Changeling

It’s Spa Week time again in Bed-Stuy, so after you’ve completed your MLK Day of Service book a day at the spa as a reward to yourself. Le Chateau de Frenche Day Spa and Private Tea Room, one of our advertisers, is offering the chance to begin the new year with health and well-being as [...]

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