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Booze & Books: NYC Lit Crawl Coming To Brooklyn For First Time May 19

By on May 12, 2012 in Arts and Entertainment, Bars, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Events, Hipsters, Literature, Uncategorized

The Brooklyn Lit Crawl beer-and-book festival, which stumbles through 13 Cobble Hill, Carroll Garden and Brooklyn Heights venues on Saturday May 19, 6-8 p.m., will comprise cocktails, trivia contests, book readings and special events along the way.

Venues include Zombie Hut (273 Smith Street), Knit Lit (253 Smith), People’s Republic of Brooklyn (247 Smith), BookCourt (163 Court Street), Last Exit (136 Atlantic Avenue) and the After Party at 8 p.m. at 61 Local (61 Bergen Street). Continue Reading →

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Saturday, May 12: ‘Families First Spring Carnival’ In Cobble Hill

By on May 2, 2012 in Arts and Entertainment, Cobble Hill, Events, Food

A petting zoo, rides, merry-go-round, dancing and plenty of eats will highlight the 2012 Families First Brooklyn Spring Carnival in Cobble Hill, Saturday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event takes places on Baltic Street between Clinton and Court streets.

Rides are $2 apiece and an all-day pass is $25, benefitting the non-profit Families First organization Continue Reading →

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Carroll Gardens ‘Court Street Brooklyn Festival’ This Sunday, May 6!

By on May 2, 2012 in Arts and Entertainment, Carroll Gardens, Events, Food

The annual Court Street “Brooklyn” Festival takes place this Sunday, May 6, in Carroll Gardens, from Union Street to 9th Street, comprising about 200 vendors. The event includes kiddie rides, live entertainment, music and more street eats than there are kernels of corn on a cob. The Festival runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Continue Reading →

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Cobble Hill Tree Fund Hosts Annual Plant Sale Saturday April 28

By on April 21, 2012 in Cobble Hill, Events

The Cobble Hill Tree Fund is hosting its annual fundraising Plant Sale on Saturday April 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Cobble Hill Park at Clinton & Congress streets. In case of rain, the event moves to Sunday April 29.

A wide variety of annuals, herbs and perennials will be available, as well as geraniums and hanging baskets. For the kids, the Tree Fund will offer the Plant Identification Treasure Hunt in the park, with winners receiving a free plant. Information is also on-hand about the Cobble Hill Tree Fund and composting.

The Fund is also looking for volunteers for Saturday’s event. Contact info is here. Take a look at the event flyer here. Continue Reading →

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Reminder: Squadron’s Community Convention Sunday

By on April 18, 2012 in Events, Government

State Senator Daniel Squadron will host his fourth annual Community Convention this Sunday, April 22, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., at the High School of Economics and Finance, 100 Trinity Place (one block west of Broadway, between Cedar and Thames Streets), in downtown Manhattan. The keynote speaker will be MTA chair and Brooklyn Heights resident Joseph Lhota. After the opening ceremonies and keynote speech, you’ll be invited to participate in discussion groups on issues of community concern. If you’d like to attend, please RSVP here, where you’ll also find a list of topics for discussion groups, or call 212-298-5565.

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Curious About Liquor Laws and Licensing?

By on April 10, 2012 in Events

This in from Community Boards 2 and 6:

Ever wondered why your favorite watering hole doesn’t use its outdoor space or why they won’t let you dance on the bar? Also, why is the trash pick-up always late at night and how does a liquor license get approved?

These questions and more will be answered at the community meeting hosted by Community Boards 2 and 6 on:

April 12, 2012; at 6:00 p.m.
250 Baltic Street
(Court & Clinton Streets) Auditorium

This is a neutral forum designed to clarify questions, and will be conducted as an informal questions and answer session. Continue Reading →

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Bike Bonanza ‘Learn To Ride’ This Saturday, March 31

By on March 30, 2012 in Boerum Hill, Events

This Saturday, March 31, organization Bike New York will provide a Learn to Ride class for beginning cyclists and a skills clinic for children who already know how to balance and ride, as part of its Bike Bonanza Festival. The event also includes a bike registration drive, a bicycle swap from Recycle-A-Bicycle (exchange an outgrown bike for a refurbished one of the right size) and a helmet giveaway.

The location: Public School 261, 314 Pacific Street, between Hoyt & Smith Streets in Boerum Hill. Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration for the class and the clinic is advised but not required. Free!

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Squadron to Hold Community Convention Sunday, April 22

By on March 29, 2012 in Events, Government

State Senator Daniel Squadron, whose district includes Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens (where he lives), Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO and much of lower Manhattan, will hold his fourth annual Community Convention Sunday, April 22, from 2-5 p.m. He has alternated the site of the conventions between Brooklyn and Manhattan; this year it’s Manhattan’s turn, so it will be at the High School of Economics and Finance, 100 Trinity Place (one block west of Broadway, between Cedar and Thames Streets).

Previous conventions have seen productive discussions on topics of particular interest to Cobble Hill residents like traffic, helicopter noise, schools, Brooklyn Bridge Park (Sen. Squadron is represented on its board of directors), and neighborhood preservation. Continue Reading →

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Cobble Hill Resident Ken Stern Vies For ACPT Crossword Title (Again)

By on March 11, 2012 in Cobble Hill, Events

Ken Stern is a bit puzzled. The Cobble Hill resident is about to take part in the Annual American Crossword Tournament (ACPT)—for the 15th time.

He offers, “My greatest achievement was last year, when I finished 18th overall and second in the B-division finals. I was also No. 2 in Brooklyn and No. 1 among Carroll Gardens Patch neighborhoods.”

The 35th Annual ACPT will take place at the Brooklyn Bridge Marriott, March 16 to March 18, judging competitors on speed and accuracy. According to the Carroll Gardens Patch, nearly a thousand crossword aficionados Continue Reading →

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“Pippi Longstocking” At Cobble Hill Cinema Kids Series: Monday March 12

By on March 7, 2012 in Arts and Entertainment, Cobble Hill, Events

“Big Movies For Little Kids” returns to Cobble Hill Cinemas Monday, March 12 at 4 p.m., with “Pippi Longstocking.” All over the age of 2 are welcome, at 265 Court Street and Butler. Tickets: $7 per person, which can be purchased in advance at cobblehilltheatre.com.

The Big Movies series is hosted every other Monday at 4 p.m., following the public school calendar. Continue Reading →

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