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Sakura Matsuri at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens

Apr 20, 2017 ,,,,,,,,,,

The Cherry Blossom Festival, or Sakura Matsuri, is coming to the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens on April 29th.  Some are concerned about the unusually warm weather affecting the timing of this event.  Will the trees bloom too early for the festival? We can always follow the progress of the cherry blossoms on this BBG map.  It shows […]

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Meow Mixer Fundraiser Coming Soon.

Apr 13, 2017 ,,,,,,,,

Infinite Hope is an animal rescue that needs our help.  That’s why we’re sharing this information about their fundraising event, aptly named Meow Mixer.  This Party and silent auction will take place April 27th at 6:30pm.  Read more below and click here to buy tickets! Meow Mixer is a fun, social event to celebrate and […]

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Events and Happenings this Weekend.

Apr 12, 2017 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,

It’s going to be a beautiful weekend, getting up in the 70’s again on Sunday! Hurray! Spring is here and we are planning on taking full advantage and spending our days outside this weekend. Saturday is an important day for all of us resisting the current administration and all the craziness that comes with it. […]

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5th Annual Red Hook Prom is Announced!

Apr 05, 2017 ,,,,,,,,,,,

We are so excited for the Red Hook Prom, the yearly dance party to benefit the Cora Dance Organization!  The date is set for May 6th at 7pm and we are told the event will be extended until midnight this year. We wanted to share this with our Red Hook friends and neighbors so you […]

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Brooklyn Book Clubs.

Apr 03, 2017 ,,,,,,,,,,

Book clubs are a wonderful way to meet your neighbors, inspire other aspects of your life and give you a kick in the pants to read more!  We’ve noticed many popping up here and there, such as the Brooklyn Public Library’s 1984 book discussion.  Also, next to our Columbia Street office, the bookstore Freebird has […]

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Old Becomes New on Court Street

Mar 28, 2017 ,,,,,,,

Marietta’s dress shop, which had been located at 392 Court Street in Carroll Gardens, had been a neighborhood staple.  It originally opened in the 1940’s! The original owner, Maria Chirico, passed away in the 1950’s and her sons took over from there.  Now both brothers have passed and the place closed it’s doors.  The residents […]

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Red Hook Rake-O-Rama Volunteers Needed.

Mar 27, 2017 ,,,,,,,

Now that the snow has melted and the weather is looking a little more spring-like (or at least headed in that direction) we wanted to share this volunteer opportunity with you.  Let’s beautify Red Hook together for the warmer months ahead!  This is the last Rake-O-Rama scheduled so far.  It’s on April 1st at 10am. […]

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Dine In Brooklyn is Here!

Mar 24, 2017 ,,,,,

We are right smack in the middle of a week and a half long Dine In Brooklyn, which started March 20th and will end on the 30th.  For those of you who don’t know, it’s simple.  Eat at a restaurant on the list (find your many options here!) and pay only $28 for a three […]

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Participatory Budgeting is Almost Here.

Mar 22, 2017 ,,,,,,

Participatory budgeting is a wonderful opportunity to have a say in what improvements are made to your community.  There is a list of nominated projects and you can vote for which ones, within your district, you think the budget should include.  This year it’s even easier to share your opinion because they have made it […]

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Red Hook Fest 2017 Dates Announced!

Mar 17, 2017 ,,,,,,,,,

We were very excited to receive an email from Dance Theatre Etcetera informing us that the dates for Red Hook Fest have been set! This not only reminds us that the huge weekend long festival, which “features a lineup of professional bands and dance companies, plus free activities for all ages like kayak rides in […]

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