Community Meal at Flatbush Reformed Church by Flatbush Farm Share CSA

February 29th, 2012 8:53 am

This Saturday, March 3, the Flatbush Farm Share CSA will present a free community meal through the Flatbush Reformed Church Bread for the Journey Hot Meals Program:

Our CSA farmers, from the Farm at Miller’s Crossing and Hepworth Farms, are donating veggies and fruit and we have a crew of expert cooks volunteering their time to prepare the meal.

We will have a Flatbush Farm Share info table, with summer 2012 sign ups and authorized EBT screenings. The meal’s theme is: The Local Food Economy–Affordable for All! So, in addition to eating local, we hope to facilitate some information sharing on the topic through guest tables.

Community Meal from Flatbush Farm Share CSA
Saturday, March 3, 12-2pm
Flatbush Reformed Church, gym (corner of Church & Flatbush)
Please RVSP by Thursday March 1 to Outreach@flatbushfarmshare.com if you plan to attend.

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Flatbush Promise Neighborhood Initiative

February 28th, 2012 3:27 pm

CAMBA is coordinating the community planning process for the Flatbush Promise Neighborhood–an effort where a community makes a commitment to supporting every child from the cradle to college and career. It gets the entire community involved, from schools to businesses to government. They’ll look at what problems exist in the neighborhood, and what solutions can be put in place to make sure every child can succeed. At the end of 2012, CAMBA will present the Community Plan to the U.S. Department of Education and apply for up to $30 million over the next five years to make that plan a reality.

Neighbors are welcome and encouraged to get involved. The next Town Hall meeting is on Wednesday, March 8, but you can also contact CAMBA at 646-358-6566 or Promise@camba.org for more information about volunteering to administer survey, help out at Town Hall meetings, and engage in focus groups.

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Help Sustainable Flatbush with Composting at the Flatbush Reformed Church Garden

February 9th, 2012 11:04 am

Composting at Church Avenue Communal Garden, by Jocelyn Cohen.

The Sustainable Flatbush Compost Team is looking for some new members. They’ll be starting up compost open hours on Saturdays at at the Flatbush Reformed Church starting this Saturday, February 11, and they’re looking for volunteers (no compost experience necessary) to assist with one shift per month, hosting open hours and engaging with neighbors and the community.

Resources and training will be provided. Open hours will be on Saturdays from 11am to 1pm, and you can choose your monthly shift. For more information, see the Sustainable Flatbush website, and to volunteer contact Kady(at)sustainableflatbush.org.

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School Holiday Camps at the Flatbush Y

February 8th, 2012 12:31 pm

The Flatbush YMCA has camps available during mid-winter (February 21-24) and spring (April 9-13) recess, so your kids can have a safe, fun, and stimulating place to be while school’s out. The programs welcome children ages 5 through 13, and runs from 8am to 6pm each day. It costs $180 per week, but financial assistance is available.

For more information contact Anthony Guildford at 718-469-8100 or aguildford@ymcanyc.org.

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Brooklyn Clarendon Meadows Lions Club Distribute 500 Coats to Community

February 8th, 2012 11:09 am

This past weekend, the Brooklyn Clarendon Meadows Lions Club and Affinity Health Plan distributed over 500 coats to the community as part of the Lions Club’s annual coat drive. The event was sponsored and held at PS 399. Thank you to those who were involved:

Lions: Mary Hobson, Hilda Goodridge, Hilda Ventura, Kim Ventura, Paula Spann, Linda Scipio, and Ronald Jack.
Keith Dawson, Dawson Promotions (who took the photo above)
Marion Brown, Principal at P.S. 399
Valaria Eccleston, Coordinator of Events at P.S. 399
Cherita Frazier, Affinity Health Plan

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Enrollment for Fresh Air Fund Summer Camp Now Open Through CAMBA

February 7th, 2012 12:19 pm

CAMBA is currently enrolling children between the ages of 6 and 15 to participate in the free Fresh Air Fund Camps/Friendly Town Programs located in Fishkill, NY:

The Friendly Town – serves children 6-12 and they are invited to stay at a host family for the two-week period. Every host family is carefully screened, their references are verified, their homes are checked for safety, and they are personally interviewed and trained by Fresh Air Fund volunteers. The CAMP serves children 8-12 years (girls) and 8-15 years (boys). So, sign your child/children up now for a free summer vacation! There are lots of activities (swimming, hiking, nature trails, computers, video, photography and more).

You can register at the CAMBA office at 885 Flatbush Ave, 3rd Floor, Monday through Friday between 9am and 5pm, or call Elizabeth at 718-282-5575, ext. 40355.

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Bring the Kids to Prospect Park for Mid-Winter Recess

February 7th, 2012 10:21 am

Prospect Park will have some great programming each day the kids are off from school from February 20-24:

* The Audubon Center is showing the Discovery Channel series Life at the Boat House all week. Stop by from 12-3pm to learn about the natural history of life on earth, from the strange to the mundane (but all fascinating). Limited seating; groups of 10 or more must call 718-287-3400 x303 for a reservation.

* The Lefferts Historic House is hosting Winter Festival: Coming in from the Cold each day (including the weekends before and after the recess) from 1-3pm. Step back in time and learn some board games that are still fun, even with the advancement of video games.

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February Events at the Flatbush Y

February 6th, 2012 1:59 pm

Coming up this month at the Flatbush YMCA (1410 Flatbush Ave): there’s a legal counseling event going on right now, a coat drive on Thursday, and a job fair toward the end of the month. For more information, call 718-469-8100 or email flatbush@ymcanyc.org.

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Free Community Meal Series Continues This Saturday at Flatbush Reformed Church

February 6th, 2012 12:40 pm

The Flatbush Reformed Church is continuing its series of community meals in partnership with neighbors and local organizations:

This Saturday, enjoy a delicious meal prepared by local chef Phil Shipman and friends, supported by members of the local Occupy movement and SPARC, volunteers from New York and Long Island high schools.

Meet your neighbors and discuss issues of local interest such as public green space, food security and housing.

Those who attended the first meal in this series, organized by Sustainable Flatbush on January 28, will remember what a great way this is to get to know our neighbors in a casual, kid-friendly setting.

Interested in helping with set up, serving, or clean up? Call Michael Carder at 718-421-1814.

Community Meal
Saturday, February 11, 12-2pm
Flatbush Reformed Church, 890 Flatbush Ave
Free

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Prospect Park Litter Mob Tomorrow

February 6th, 2012 9:04 am

The next Prospect Park Litter Mob meets from 9am to 12pm tomorrow, Tuesday, February 7. Volunteers are always welcome and encouraged to join the effort to clean up the Midwood section of the park. Of course that’s tough for most people on a weekday, but if you’re available, do consider helping.

Contact Inge De Taeye at ingedetaeye [at] gmail [dot] com if can go, and see their website for more information and directions.

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