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THE 2008 HOUSE TOUR: Sunday May 4, Noon-5pm - Rain or Shine

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

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Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the tour and are available at select neighborhood locations and online (via PayPal) through our house tour website, FGAhousetour.org.
Enjoy an eclectic array of houses, from classic brownstones evoking Fort Greene’s rich past to modern homes at the cutting edge of taste and style. In addition to Fort Greene’s houses, tour goers will also have the opportunity to explore some of our local businesses and other fascinating surprises that can be found only in Fort Greene.

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Community meeting Tuesday, April 29th to discuss the Sean Bell case

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

The Fort Greene Association is honored to co-sponsor a Town Hall Meeting to discuss the Sean Bell verdict, this evening, Tuesday, April 29th from 6:30 pm at Brown Memorial Baptist Church, 484 Washington Avenue, along with Council Member Letitia James, Kevin Powell, and April Silver, Akila Worksongs llc.
We acknowledge the pain felt by many in our community and we wish to play a constructive role in the healing. The meeting will feature a panel of community members and local leaders, representing diverse perspectives in our neighborhood. The panel will respond to questions and statements from the audience.
It is hoped that the dialogue that emerges will be a first step toward healing, toward strengthening our community and ultimately, moving beyond words to positive, neighborhood generated actions.
Councilwoman Letitia James,
The Fort Greene Association, Akila Worksongsllc and Kevin Powell present:
A TIME TO HEAL AND ACT
A Town Hall Meeting on the
Sean Bell Verdict
Tuesday, April 29, 2008, doors open 6:30pm
Brown Memorial Baptist Church
484 Washington Ave. @ Gates Ave.
Fort Greene/Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
Subway C to Clinton-Washington Aves.
All in the community are invited.
We will begin a dialogue that will
move beyond words to positive actions.

FGA General Meeting, Monday, April 28

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

The next General FGA Meeting is Monday, April 28, 2008 - 7:30pm at Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, 85 South Oxford, Fort Greene - Open to all
At the next general meeting of the FGA, be a part of the discussion in shaping our neighborhood.
Find out all about the new Community Supported Agriculture program for Fort Greene families.
Get an update on the proposed Greenway which will connect the shore line of Brooklyn with a continuous bike path.
Take a 3-D Tour of local gardens with a presentation by the Brownstone Brooklyn Garden District.
And talk face to face with a local entrepreneur who plans to bring a Community Book Store into Fort Greene.
Arrive early, refreshments served at 7pm
Meet your neighbors, share ideas

April 2008 Newsletter

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

Download the April 2008 newsletter.

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Greene Grape Provisions is proud to underwrite this issue of the Fort Greene Association newsletter.

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