Ditmas Park Blog

Law & Order on Argyle Rd.

Jared — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:47:55 +0000

The law has come to Argyle Road…well, television law. Crews were spotted shooting a scene Monday for the NBC show Law & Order: SVU on the block between Albemarle and Beverley roads.… Read the rest

Ditmas Park CSA Accepting Applications

Jared — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:52:58 +0000

The Ditmas Park CSA is now accepting application for its 2012 season. And this year has a new incentive to be a member: the CSA will be partnering with Lewis Waite Farms, so participants will be able to get yogurt, cheese, granola, meats and more.

CSA applications are due by April 8th.

A note about the CSA from Kerry, a core group member:

For those of you who don’t know about the CSA, a brief note: A CSA is Community Supported Agriculture. We partner with a farm (in this case Amantai Farm, whose farmer Jorge also sells at the market on Sundays), and you purchase a share of produce in advance of the season. For about 20 weeks, you get a box of freshly picked organic produce–whatever is in season and Jorge has picked that day. There are also optional add-ons of eggs, jarred goods, and fruit. This year we are partnering with a new farm to offer meats, cheese, yogurt, etc. Finally, you can even drop off your compost there!

Here’s the flyer for the 2012 Ditmas Park CSA

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Nature’s Helpers Needed

Jared — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:53:11 +0000

Spend time outside enjoying nature while helping to keep Prospect Park clean this weekend. Families can take a tour of the Park and its waterways and help keep it clean along the way.

Gloves, garbage bags and trash grabbers will be provided. Meet at the Audubon Center.… Read the rest

Stretch Out at Honeydew on Saturday

Jared — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:58:16 +0000

Looking for something other than St. Patrick’s Day revelry this Saturday? The Honeydew Drop Play House is hosting another round of its weekend Me & My Grown-Up sessions on March 17.

The program integrates arts, physical activity, positive group interactions and creative learning. The yoga class costs $20 for one adult and child to drop-in and there will be a parenting forum. The topic is “How To Say No”.

Honeydew Drop is located at 1113 Church Ave, between Westminster and Stratford roads.
For more information, contact honeydewplaydates@gmail.com or call 718-941-2177… Read the rest

Some New Faces for Community Board 14

Jared — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:22:07 +0000

Elections for the executive committee of Community Board 14 were held Monday night at the monthly meeting at Edward R. Murrow High School.

Re-elected were Alvin M. Berk as chairman, Edward Powell as First Vice-Chair,Carmen Cerio Belle as Second Vice-Chair, Gail L. Smith as Third Vice-Chair and Joseph Dweck as Secretary.

Florence Valentino and Mohammed Razvi were elected as members-at-large, beating out member-at-large incumbent Ephraim Nierenberg and also replacing incumbent member-at-large Li Ng Chao, who did not run for re-election.

*Picture: (From left, Florence Valentino, member at large; Alvin M. Berk, chairman; Mohammed Razvi; member at large and Shawn Campbell, district manager)… Read the rest

P.S. 139 Needs Book Fair Volunteers

Jared — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 19:58:16 +0000

P.S. 139 is looking for volunteers to help them book fair this week.

Help is needed at these times:

Tues. March 13, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 1pm-3pm or 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
Thursday, March 15, anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Anyone interested in helping out should contact Maria at mcaridi3@schools.nyc.gov or call
718) 282-5254… Read the rest

Don’t Forget: Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday

Jared — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:39:54 +0000

Daylight saving time will begin at 2 a.m. on Sunday, so don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed tonight. This year’s Daylight Savings Time begins on March 11 and ends on Nov. 4, when your clocks should be set back one hour. Just remember, “spring forward, fall back.”… Read the rest

Cortelyou Library to Reopen Monday

Jared — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:53:11 +0000

The Cortelyou Library will be opening its doors up on Monday after being closed for months as they made renovations.

There will be equipped with two new self-check machines as well as a book return slot giving people an easier option for borrowing and returning items, according to their website. They have also installed a new ventilation system and boiler to make the branch more comfortable for all.

Happy reading!

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Boardwalk Empire Filming Friday

Jared — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:31:52 +0000

Residents of 18 St. between Ditmas Ave. and Dorchester Rd. will be living on the Boardwalk on Friday, but will have to park their cars somewhere else for the day

Film crews will be setting up camp on March 9 to shoot a scene for the popular HBO show, staring Brooklyn’s own Steve Buscemi.

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Checkmate!

Jared — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:55:21 +0000

The P.S. 139 Chess Ninjas took Saratoga Springs by storm last weekend and brought home a lot of hardware.

The team took the top spot in the Elementary Reserve Section and an impressive fifth place in the Open Section at the State Scholastic Championships that ran March 3 and 4th.

On top of the team triumphs, six students from P.S 139′s talented team took home individual trophies.

Nice moves, team.

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