Kensington Prospect

Immaculate Heart of Mary Girl Scouts Fundraiser

The Immaculate Heart of Mary Girl Scouts are having a fundraiser tomorrow, Saturday, February 4 from 1-4pm. Stop by, treat yourself to some pampering, and help the girls raise funds for their trip to Washington, DC trip to
celebrate the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts in the USA.

There will be classes for all ages, and make-it-yourself spa products like body glitter and bath salts. Additionally, Zookie’s Catering, featuring IHM parent Chef Germaine, will be on hand with healthy, delicious gourmet foods for sale.

Schedule of events:

1-4pm Spa & Health Stations (make your own beauty products, arts & crafts, …

Prospect Park Craft Fair Accepting Applications

PS 154 in Windsor Terrace is hosting its annual Prospect Park Craft Fair in May, and they are currently accepting applications from artists who would like to vend at the fair.

They’re looking for people who sell original art and crafts (no mass merchandise). PS 154′s PTA website says “there are typically around 50 vendors who display everything handmade, from painting to knitting, pottery to jewelry and from t-shirts to hats.” The vendor fee is just $80, and proceeds go to help fund the arts program at the school. Applications are due Thursday, April 5.

If you’d just like to …

Door Knocking Campaign and Another Rally for Workers at Golden Farm

Council Member Brad Lander has joined NY Communities for Change to support the workers at Golden Farm, and this week they plan to increase the pressure on Golden Farm by making sure that the neighborhood knows about the workers, their rights, and the fair pay, basic benefits and continued protection on the job in the future that they are requesting..

This week, they are organizing people to knock on doors in Kensington to help spread the word:

Weekday Shifts: 12-3pm or 5:30-7:30pm
Thursday, February 2
Friday, February 3
Wednesday, February 8
Thursday, February 9
Friday, February 10

Weekend Shift:…

Presidents’ Week Tennis Program at Prospect Park

Got the week off and want to improve your game, locally? The Prospect Park Tennis Center at the Parade Ground is hosting a Presidents’ Week Tennis Program from Monday, February 20 through Friday, February 24, 1-4pm. The cost is $350 per week or $80 per day, with proceeds going toward the ongoing maintenance of the Tennis Center.

Adult and junior players can sign up, but it must be done in advance. To register, return this PDF registration form to the Tennis Center, or call 718-436-2500.…

Call Ahead to Have Brancaccio’s at Your Super Bowl Feast

Need four feet of sandwich for your Super Bowl party this Sunday? Brancaccio’s has you covered. They are once again taking pre-orders for Super Bowl heros, and this year Joe says you can get whatever sandwich you want from his daily menu as a four-foot-long hero. He’s also making chili, so this could truly be your tastiest Super Bowl ever. Be sure to call ahead.

Brancaccio’s Food Shop
3011 Fort Hamilton Pkwy
Between East 2nd & 3rd Streets
718-435-1997…

Prospect Park’s Road Sharing Taskforce Meeting this Month

After a few high-profile accidents on the Park Drives in Prospect Park last year, the Road Sharing Taskforce was created to examine how the full range of Park users (runners, walkers, competitive cyclists, recreational bikers, etc.), use the Park Drives, and how it can be done safely.

On Tuesday, February 28 at 6pm, the Road Sharing Taskforce will present the recommendations it made to Parks and DOT on how Park users can safely utilize the Park Drives. If you use the Park in any way, you are welcome to attend the meeting.

Taskforce Members include:
• Department of Parks and …

Registration Is Open for Brooklyn AYSO Spring Soccer

Head’s up to parents of soccer players–the American Youth Soccer Organization spring 2011 registration opened today, and continues through March 1. It tends to fill up quickly, so early registration is important:

Early registration is recommended, as over the past few seasons many divisions have been reaching capacity before the deadline. Once a division reaches its full capacity, children will be put on a waiting list. If space becomes available, they will be placed on teams in the order in which they appear on the list.

The spring season runs outdoors from April 21 to June 16, with most …

Music Together Classes at Jaya Yoga

After hosting a popular Music Together class this past fall at Jaya Yoga East, Kira and Pete from Hootenanny Art House will be starting up another session next week.

The Music Together program is a research-based early childhood music program that is said to build on your child’s natural enthusiasm for music and movement. Classes are designed for newborns through age 4 with their caregivers.

The class will run for 6 weeks, and the cost is $155 and includes a CD and songbook. You can register through Hootenanny by calling 718-369-0528.

Music Together at Jaya Yoga East with Chris …

Dirt Talk 2: Geology and Soils of NYC

The Dirt Talk Series digs into 2012 with a second discussion at Sycamore in Ditmas Park, this one featuring Dr. Charles Merguerian of Hofstra University and Duke Geological Laboratory to provide an ample overview of regional geology. The talk will zero in on the geology and soils of Brooklyn.

Dirt Talk Two: Geology and Soils of New York City with Dr. Charles Merguerian
Hosted by Meera Bhat
Tuesday, February 21, 8-9pm
Downstairs @ Sycamore Bar and Flowershop, 21+…

New Trees of the Day

Six more trees were going in the ground today along Webster Avenue, as spotted by Compost for Brooklyn’s Louise Bruce. “Strange time for planting…” she writes. “But exciting nonetheless!”…