Park Slope — Brooklynian

Photographer for 5K Run/Walk fundraising event in Prospect Park

Behind_the_Book — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 15:53:20 +0000

Behind the Book is a non-profit literacy organization that inspires New York City public school students to explore stories and empower their voices. Through our innovative programs, which are part of the class curricula, accomplished authors visit high-needs pre-K-12 classrooms to guide students in creating their own writing projects.

We're looking for a volunteer photographer to document our team participating in the annual Generosity Brooklyn series 5K run/walk to raise funds to provide books to our classrooms and school libraries, and sponsor students in our programs.

- Sunday, April 29th
- 7:00 - 11:00 AM (end time is flexible)
- Prospect Park, Brooklyn (south side; enter at Prospect Park SW at Machate Circle)

You'd capture runners signing in to receive their bibs and t-shirts; the race begins at 9:00 AM. Then you would document them crossing the finish line and receiving medals (start and finish are in the same general location). There's also a warm-up session led by a pro, and a winners ceremony. We'll also need shots of corporate groups, and some other designated images. A BtB rep will coordinate the details with you.

To apply, or for more information, please contact Emily Rosenberg at volunteer@behindthebook.org with a link to examples of your work.

Prospect Park's Vale of Cashmere is to finally be repaired and renovated

whynot_31 — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 11:51:39 +0000

Goodbye fetid fountain? Goodbye used condoms? Goodbye syringes? Goodbye men exchanging oral sex in the woods? http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/05/nyregion/group-plans-to-renovate-long-neglected-areas-of-prospect-park.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=1

CHESS CAMP

hanaitkis — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 00:18:53 +0000

CBE and EASTERN CHESS host Mini Chess Camp over February Break in Park Slope! Registration at https://cbebk.org/afterschool/minicamp/

Fausto - restaurant in the old Franny's space on Flatbush Avenue

deedee — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 22:03:36 +0000

Has anyone tried Fausto - the new restaurant in the formerly Franny's space? I checked out the menu online and it looks great.

Directing Your Life Purpose

Wilde — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 18:14:40 +0000

There’s more to A Ministry of Cats than TNR, Colony Caretaking and Feral Cats: the energy that holds all that together is the thing that triggers my life purpose. The need to write; the need to advocate; the need to be alive for a reason; personal development and evolution are all put into service to achieve my purpose in life. When people ask “what’s your purpose in life,” I think that we all have the same basic purpose and that’s to become aware and therefore fully alive. Knowing your life purpose helps you to survive in our complex world and you need a map or you’re either going to drift like a Jelly Fish or keep crashing into the rocks like flotsam. The difference is in what triggers us to keep going and gives us the focus and motivation to direct that energy outward. When you become isolated your energy stagnates because it stays with you and has nothing to do. “Why bother” becomes the question of the day. I may be rescuing myself over and over again and bringing the underdog with me and I want it to be to a better place so I want to do my best every day. More: http://aministryofcats.wixsite.com/ministry/single-post/2017/10/08/Directing-Your-Life-Purpose

Set Your Foundation to Become a Phenomenal Animal Advocate

Wilde — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 22:11:53 +0000

Realizing that I had become an adult and had the freedom to break out of the conditioning of a lifetime was the biggest gift the Universe gave to me - not counting the gift of life itself. This is why I enjoy motivating people to succeed, especially people who work in isolation. I’m a champion for the Loner because I’m that Loner; I’m that Fringe Dweller and I used to be that Underdog. I’ve learned how to overcome most of that and I love sharing my Plan of Attack! There are a lot of ways to jump start your productivity and overcome setbacks and the beginning is with your knowledge of who you are; what you want and where you want to go in life. You can tap into some incredible energy using some of the resources that I will point out and you will never be the same again. If you want to walk away with some tried and true approaches to some life obstacles then pay attention because once you address these issues and create your plan you are setting yourself up to Succeed and you deserve to succeed. Overview · Become your own Teacher and Guide to get started living your dream. · Create a plan that optimizes your Individual Learning style. · Confidently utilize social media platforms for your Business or personal growth. · Develop self-discipline; self-confidence and the knowledge to assess; plan and implement changes to your dream and how you choose to approach making it happen for you. · I’m going to expose you to Concepts about Professional Development; Personal Development; Self Discipline; Habit Forming; Concentration and Focus & Time Management. · You will appreciate the idea of Passive Listening to Audio Books; Self Hypnosis and Self Fulfillment. Everything starts with YOU and your state of Mind; your level of awareness; your physical health and your self-discipline. The only thing you have to be sure to provide is Honesty when you scrutinize yourself. Whatever you’re guilty of “own it” without shame and see where it came from, forgive yourself and move on. Come back for more on Mondays; Wednesdays and Caturdays for a Boost; an AHA! moment or even an Oh Sh*t moment! We'll use up those 35 plus ways and find more together and Goals will be realized; changes will be made! Come to my blog page for stories that really happened and how I found myself travelling this road of Self Expansion. You may be on a similar road! http://aministryofcats.wixsite.com/ministry

A Ministry of Cats has a logo!

Wilde — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 21:37:24 +0000

Volunteer at your local Community Garden to help the honey bee

kk634000 — Sat, 27 May 2017 20:50:34 +0000

Are you concerned about the plight of the honey bee? Help us provide a pollinator-friendly habitat in the middle of urban Brooklyn, at GreenSpace on Fourth Community Garden. New Volunteer Saturdays - first Saturday of each month, starting Saturday June 3rd, at 11 am. No gardening experience necessary. Tools and gloves provided. Greenspaceon4th.org 207 4th Avenue between Sackett and Union Streets Park Slope, Brooklyn, 11217 www.greenspaceon4th.org Bee Facts In North America alone, honey bees pollinate nearly 95 kinds of fruits and nuts, including almonds, avocados, cranberries and apples. Each of us relies on bees — and the pollination services they provide — every day. But bees and other pollinators are reaching a tipping point, with beekeepers reporting annual hive losses of a third or more in recent years. What’s at the root of this trend? Scientists agree there are multiple, interacting causes at play, including pathogens, nutrition and habitat loss, and pesticide exposure. One thing that everyone can do to help bees is to provide pollinator-friendly gardens, with native flowers, no chemicals, and a water supply. http://www.nwhoneybee.org/education.html

5th Ave Fair is today!

MOD — Sun, 21 May 2017 14:58:51 +0000

That also means that driving or traveling across the area will be a pain, so plan accordingly. The Fabulous Fifth Avenue Street Fair runs from Sterling to 12th on 5th Avenue. Sunday, May 21st, 10am – 6pm We have a great line up of bands, activities and demos for you at the Fair: 12pm – 4.30 BID Stage with Brooklyn Music Factory followed by a special dance performance by Dancewave at 3pm and then ‘Likho Duo’ (near Key Food Parking Lot) 12pm-3pm Wild corner of Douglass, live singer performing Pop Hits. 12pm 200 Fifth Bar and Grill – ‘Full Disclosure’ band ——————————————————- 12:30pm – 4pm Spoke the Hub – Pop by Spoke the Hub’s booth on Fifth Ave between Union & President Get “inked” with STH Tattoo, sign up for a raffle and learn about STH’s summer Camp Gowanee for ALL ages! Free family-friendly mini-classes and spot performances throughout the afternoon: 12:30 CAMP GOWANEE: Art Explorers w/ Lori Jorgensen Make earth-friendly bird feeders 1PM Mindy Toro & Dancers – New Dance 1:30 – 2:00 PM Dance Class w/ Doreen Miranda learn the STH hustle…2PM STH Hustle w/ STH, Fifth Avenue BID and everyBODY else… 2:30 STH students & staff performances: STH Ballerinas Clowning with the charming SaraBesque STH Hip Hop Crew 3:30 – 4:00 PM Fit Dance Zumba Demo with Lisa Rochlin of fitdancebk.com 4:30pm Body Reserve zumba class – Free – outside Associated near Union —————————————————- 12pm La Villa – ‘Yesterday and Today’ Beatles tribute band – Garfield All day The Gate – DJ – 3rd St 3pm BID Table at 5th St – 7th Boro feat Joy Jones and Mark Caserta (BID Executive Director) 12pm Smith Tavern – band – 9th Street 2pm The Monro Pub – ‘Urban Choir Project’ – between 11th and 12th Paprika Marching Band – 3pm – 5pm Sterling to 12th

Making Your New Year's Resolutions Stick

jengorman — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 13:03:47 +0000

Happy New Year’s! We’re entering the 3^rd week of 2017 and there couldn’t be a better time to share this fun, sensible article about making your New Year’s resolutions stick.

If your New Year’s resolutions or intentions are health related and you’d like some support with exercise, please don’t hesitate to contact me for a complimentary personal training or yoga session. I have just a few early morning and evening prime slots available. I’m also happy to discuss ideas on classes in the neighborhood that might be a good fit for you. In health and happiness, Jen

Offering Bereavement Group Beginning Wednesday January 18th at 6:30

sophie — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 00:04:59 +0000

Here's some of what you can expect by participating in the group:
• Meet in 10 weekly sessions* led by a compassionate and experienced grief professional.
• Find the tools you need to help you grow and heal.
• Share your experiences, thoughts, and feelings.
• Talk with others in the same situation.
• Learn more about what to expect from your grief.
• Find healing and comfort through Alexander Technique and relaxation exercises.
• Develop new rituals to organize your grief
Learn more about my practice at www.brooklynbereavement.com.
* ($40 a session)

--
Jane Rebecca Dorlester, LCSW-PC
Brooklyn Bereavement
Group and Individual Counseling Services
Park Slope, Brooklyn
TEL: 718-788-4991
jdorlester@gmail.com
www.brooklynbereavement.com
www.janedorlester.com

You can attend the first group to decide if it is a correct vehicle for you to process your loss due to a death,
please contact me either by email or phone

Dentist Recommendation?

MOD — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 03:08:01 +0000

I'd like to look into a new dentist. I've been going to Dr Rosencranz, but I'm ready try someone else out. Lots of new dentists have popped up in PS and the surrounding nabes, does anyone have a rec? Preferably a high technology office with a dentist that really goes all out to diagnose and resolved dental issues.

Ten Tips on Staying Healthy & Happy This Holiday Season!

jengorman — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 22:11:19 +0000

Get plenty of sleep
Be an early bird when it comes to exercise
Find movement in everyday activities and remember that any time increment is beneficial (even 5 minutes!)
Stay hydrated with water and beware of booze
Eat mindfully - chew slowly and taste your food
Don’t skip meals or go to a party hungry
Figure out how you enjoy exercising – use the buddy system, enlist your family, join a team or a class, be outside in nature, listen to your favorite tunes
Reframe exercise as a gift to yourself with immediate rewards - I’ll have more energy if I exercise, I’ll feel less stressed if I exercise, I’ll sleep better tonight if I exercise
Use smaller plates
Fill those plates with lots of fresh vegetables as well as protein and fiber

Brought to you by Jen Gorman Wellness.

Burger + Burrito = Burgrito! Coming soon

MOD — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 23:50:21 +0000

This is hilarious, but I kinda hope it's good. Bring on the bastard foods!

On the corner of 4th ave and Degraw St.
http://burgritos.com/our-story

Healthy Holiday Tips

jengorman — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 16:29:44 +0000

Here's wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season from Jen Gorman Wellness. www.JenGormanWellness.com

Giving away free Stationery Massage Table curb side alert

sophie — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 02:45:23 +0000

I have a massage table I no longer needed.

It is a stationery massage table with adjustable legs.

It is outside my building at 293 6th Avenue, betwn 1st and 2nd Street. I put it inside the gate. Just come and get it. I will discard it by Friday.

LOST CAT "THE BOY"

FindTheBoy — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 01:37:31 +0000

Hi all, our awesome best friend cat The Boy, has gone missing. Please share and spread the word if you could. He's the absolute best and we are pretty devastated. Thanks everyone. If you have seen him or have any info, please reach out to us at findtheboy2016@gmail.com

Thanks so much,

P & J

Thanksgiving Cat Sitter

kk634000 — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 04:09:34 +0000

Local noodles...ZUZU RAMEN is opening

pitu — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:46:51 +0000

Sign on the door says Tuesday March 10 is opening day for ZUZU Ramen, the noodle bar on 4th Ave and . . . somewhere between Douglass and Union. It's run by the Sheep Station people.

I had a preview of green curry ramen soup and it was goooooood. Rich, spicey in a balanced flavorful way - mmmmmmmm. (They've been working out the soup recipes and serving them on occasion at Sheepie. I also had some bitchin' chicken soup with a homemade dumpling during the tryouts.) I'm going to like this place, if I can keep affording to eat out . . .

Ricky's Halloween pop up store?

MOD — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 00:05:50 +0000

Anyone know if the Dean (?) and Atlantic store is coming back this season? I haven't walked by there, but the Ricky's website doesn't mention that location.

Pavilion theater to become Nitehawk 2

whynot_31 — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 23:18:51 +0000

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/09/07/movies/nitehawk-to-open-a-second-cinema-in-brooklyn.html

The Armory Bar

MOD — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 00:38:39 +0000

This little cocktail bar opened up and no one has seemed to notice. It's next door to Cherry Tree on 4th ave (67 4th Ave by St. Marks Place).

Now old timers may recall that this cute little space used to be Mule Cafe. Mule was bought out by the owners at Cherry Tree ( remember when Cherry Tree used to also be a hostel?? Oh yeah, for backpacking young kids from around the world, good times). The space was thought to become an extension of the bar. Well, it was shuttered, I think there was landlord drama, and the nice old wood exterior and insides went to shite. Years and years later it's open! But not a peep from any blog or Slopian. So has anyone been here and would like to report?

PS.. DNA Info or other bloggers, if you use this tip please link back to Brooklynian? Share the love.

Park Slope Openings and Closings

MOD — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 00:22:50 +0000

Well, I was jumping on here to give a heads up about the new Mexican place that's opening where Biercraft used to be, but now I'm seeing a lot of storefront news so I'll add the link here: http://parkslopestoop.com/blog/food/august-2016-slope-eats-drinks-opened-closed-whats-coming-soon/

The sad news first:
The Australian pub Sheep Station (149 4th Avenue at Douglass Street) is closing! Man, they have been around forever and were very much a locals place. They were one of the first to open a nice restaurant/bar on that crappy stretch of 4th ave. Times have changed, I'll miss their amazing poutine.

Los Nopales (191 5th Avenue between Berkeley Place and Union Street) is opening soon. I'm pretty excited about this because they claim they'll be 'authentic,' but maybe I shouldn't be. Mexican food and Park Slope is hit and miss. May places have closed, like Jalapenos (bad), Calexico and Maria's (mediocre,) and La Taqueria (good.) And how is it Mezcals still exists?? That place has been here FOREVER.

I haven't tried the new Tex-mex place El Habanero on 5th ave and 3rd Street. If anyone has, please chime in. If you have any openings or closings to share, or just want to reminisce feel free to here.

Here are some of the worst rooms for rent in NYC

landlord — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:26:03 +0000

The asking rents for these rooms (if you can call them rooms)are insane....but this is what things have come to.

http://theworstroom.tumblr.com/

Stray cat on Sackett Street

kk634000 — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 13:20:46 +0000

This cat has been hanging around Sackett Street between 4th and 5th Avenues for the last few days. It is clearly not feral - it is friendly though shy so it's probably someone's lost pet. I have been feeding it and providing water. If you recognize it, txt me on 646 429 2219.

Finding Space in Crowded Places - Intro to Mindfulness

curiouscat — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 15:37:54 +0000

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Mindfulness is key to reducing suffering, increasing well-being and resiliency, and recognizing our natural wisdom. It is an amazing tool for personal insight and overall wellness because it can help us find space in crowded places, inside and around us. Mindfulness is an antidote to our fast-paced, tech-infused urban lives, and can be used at any time, quickly bringing lasting beneficial results.

Sounds great... but how is it done?

The S.I.T. Mindfulness course offers an in-depth progression through the essential areas for mindful attention and investigation. You will learn the history and context of mindfulness, the scientific research that supports its efficacy, and discover first-hand the ways that it can benefit your life. The class will allow time to thoroughly investigate and experiment with a variety of techniques that will offer a personal experience and understanding of how to apply apply mindfulness into the respective areas of life where we are looking to experience less stress and improve our health, emotional and mental well-being, and relationships.

This 6 part series runs from 6/21/16 - 7/26/16 on Tuesday evenings from 7:30-9pm. Each of the modules includes teaching, experiential exercises, group discussion, and suggested home practices. This class is open to people of all age, background and religion.

Please note: S.I.T. is also available as a series of private sessions for individuals/families and for the staff/members of organizations. For more information, go to www.MindfulElement.com

Olive Vine Cafe

thedept — Fri, 20 May 2016 20:02:41 +0000

Olive Vine Cafe, on 7th between St. Johns and Lincoln, has closed.

But Black Iris in Fort Greene has the same owners, virtually the same menu and the same BYOB policy. It's also a block or so away from a B69 stop.

Brooklyn Microgrid Disrupts NYC’s Power Monopoly with "Bitcoin" Technology in Park Slope

inpixels — Sat, 07 May 2016 02:41:47 +0000

Brooklyn Microgrid Seeks to Disrupt NYC’s Power Monopoly

Brooklyn Microgrid has been cutting through the red tape of New York City’s electricity system to deliver power generated by solar for residents who live in the neighborhoods of Park Slope and Gowanus.

Ethereum Used for ‘First’ Paid Energy Trade Using Blockchain Tech

The joint effort called TransActive Grid, struck between between LO3 and decentralized applications startup ConsenSys, allowed Brooklyn resident Eric Frumin to sell excess renewable energy generated from his own solar panels directly to Bob Sauchelli, a former program manager at EnergyStar, a government-backed green energy initiative.

Every unit of energy created by Frumin is being counted and logged on the Ethereum blockchain. Programmable smart contracts are then used to make those units of energy available for sale on the open market. Today, 195 credits were purchased for $0.07 each.

“We’ve got five people in Brooklyn that are producing renewable electrons today and putting them on the grid, on a piece of copper that is connected to a house,"

http://www.coindesk.com/ethereum-used-first-paid-energy-trade-using-blockchain-technology/

http://www.triplepundit.com/2016/03/brooklyn-microgrid-seeks-disrupt-nycs-power-monopoly/#

http://brooklynmicrogrid.com/join-the-microgrid/

More of Park Slope has been declared a historic district

whynot_31 — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 20:39:45 +0000

http://patch.com/new-york/prospectheights/s/fp2a1/map-park-slope-historic-district-expands-to-include-st-augustines-church

Passover Seder

chabad windsor terrace — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 03:56:14 +0000

You are cordially invited to attend the Park Slope Community Passover Seder.

The Seder is open to all. No membership required.

https://chabadparkslopecom.clhosting.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/3287292/jewish/Passover-Seder/lang/en