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Red Hook Peacemaking Program Fundraiser Tonight!

When thinking about our neighborhood we are so proud that we can boast so many wonderful organizations based in Red Hook that support the community. The Red Hook Community Justice Center is one of those and will be holding a fundraiser tonight at Rocky Sullivans (46 Beard Street) for the Peacemaking Program, which you can […]

Trivia Tuesdays Tonight in Brooklyn!

We wanted to highlight a couple of local pub trivia nights in case your New Year’s resolution happened to be exercising your brain or drinking more beer. Beginning at 8pm tonight at Fawkner in Cobble Hill, the NYC Trivia League presents a night of pub trivia with gift card prizes.  The first place winner takes […]

New York City’s Holiday Week Activities by Sandra Manley

Twas the week before New Year’s and all through the house, the kids were anxious to get out and do something fun…. And New York City is a such a fun place to be during the week after Christmas! One of my favorite things to do during the holiday season is, act like a tourist. […]

Movie at Carroll Gardens Library

Every once in a while we check out the goings on at Carroll Gardens Library because they always host such sweet kids events.  Today at 3:30pm the library, at Union Street and Clinton, will be showing A Charlie Brown Christmas.  This movie is a wonderful classic for all ages and a great way to get […]

Carrol Gardens and Cobble Hill: Solar Powered-Brunch

Here’s a delightful and unique way to learn about solar power in Brooklyn. Tomorrow, from 12pm-3pm you can register for a free workshop (brunch not included) with Brooklyn SolarWorks. This event will take place at Leyenda at 221 Smith Street. Go solar with your neighbors. Join the group. Get brunch with an award-winning mixologist and […]

Red Hook Business Mixer and Holiday Potluck

We are very excited to be hosting this community business mixer/holiday party along with our friends at PortSide New York! We cherish any chance we get to gather with folks from our neighborhood and are so lucky to be a part of the tight-knit community of Red Hook businesses. If you are a Red Hook […]

Red Hook Estate Sale This Weekend.

Realty Collective’s Van Brunt office (351 Van Brunt Street) will be hosting an estate sale tomorrow from 9am-4pm and Sunday from 10am-2pm.  Stop by if you’re in the area. There will be furniture, textiles, ceramics, books and more.  All curated from the collection of a designer. If you know anyone who may be interested in […]

First Annual Lobster Trap Tree Lighting in Red Hook.

Here’s a novel idea, though apparently a tradition in Maine.  Red Hook Lobster Pound will be holding it’s first annual lobster trap tree lighting.  That’s right, they will be making a Christmas tree out of lobster traps! Clever, huh? All day today, beginning at 11:30am when they open, they will be offering $25 lobster dinners […]

Book Sale at Carroll Gardens Library.

This Saturday, December 9th from 10am-4pm, you can head over to the Carroll Gardens Library on Clinton Ave and Union Street for their book sale fundraiser.  At 1:30pm they’ll also have a felt book cover making party, which you would have to pre-register for by calling 718-596-6972. The Brooklyn Public Library book sales are a wonderful […]

Carroll Gardens Tree Lighting and Toy Drive.

It is officially December and we are in full-fledged holiday preparation mode! The holiday markets have already commenced, Hanukkah is only a couple of weeks away, outdoor Christmas tree vendors are in place, and more festivities are popping up here and there. There is one a week from today that is a combination of celebratory […]