Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, 85 So. Oxford Street, Fort Greene
Meeting starts at 7:30 P.M. Refreshments served from 7:00 P.M.
TOPICS:
MARTYRS MONUMENT CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION & ADMIRAL’S ROW
The Fort Greene Association in conjunction with the Fort Greene Park Conservancy is pleased to announce the plans for the Centennial Celebration of the Fort Greene Park Prison Ships Martyrs Monument. Also on the agenda the FGA will be showcasing alternate designs for the adaptive reuse of Admiral’s Row which includes plans for new retail and community space in conjunction with the preservation of these historic structures.
THE PRISON SHIP MARTYRS MONUMENT CENTENNIAL - JOIN THE REVOLUTION!
The Martyrs Monument Centennial Celebration on November 14-16, 2008 in Fort Greene Park promises to be the biggest Brooklyn event of the new century!
GET A PREVIEW from the Fort Greene Park Conservancy:
Overview: Ruth Goldstein, Centennial Chair
What is it all about and why is it so important?
Learn: Why /what/who/when/where
Hear about how a 15 year old boy prisoner changed our history.
Musical Program: Charles Jarden
Conservancy-commissioned Choral Composition, Jazz recitals
Educational Programs: Fred Lasker and Dan Abetelli
The seminar, the art competition and MOCADA exhibition, the essay competition, Children’s graphic history (comic book)
Revolutionary War Re-enactors: Eleanor Labine
Family Roots Day: Genealogist Wilhelmena Kelly
Films, fireworks, community day, children’s activities, international dignitaries, parade of flags, tall ships, marching bands, color guards, and Much, much more.
For further information on the Park Centennial please contact Ruth Goldstein at 718-596-0899
ADMIRAL’S ROW
Howard Pitsch former chair of the FGA and Brent Porter of Pratt Institute reveal and discuss the alternate plans to save these historic homes and provide needed community services.
FGA COMMITTEE REPORTS
Hear updates on a number of projects the FGA has been working on.
COMMUNITY FORUM OPEN MIC
The floor is yours for two minutes. Use it to announce an upcoming event or raise an issue. Speaking slots are limited, sign up at the door.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Renters and homeowners alike are always welcome at FGA meetings. You don’t have to be a member of the FGA to attend and the meetings are FREE.
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