Fort Greeners,
You can stop unwanted ads in plastic bags and otherwise from appearing on your doorstep by putting up a sign mandated by a recent state law. Big penalties for evil-doers who leave “lawn litter” after you have posted the sign. Waterproof ones are available from Green Fort Greene & Clinton Hill at [email protected], or call Marcus Attorneys at (718) 643-6555 or stop by 13 Greene Avenue.

EVEN BETTER, get others on your block to put up the signs as well. Let Green Fort Greene & Clinton Hill know if you would like to spread the signs on your block.
FINALLY, WHEN A SIGN IS PUT UP, PLEASE TELL GREEN FORT GREENE & CLINTON HILL THE ADDRESS AND, IF POSSIBLE, A PERSON AT THE BUILDING. When a critical mass has posted signs, Green Fort Greene & Clinton Hill will contact the companies that distribute lawn litter and try to convince them that it is no longer efficient to come into our neighborhood. (Other arrangements will be made for getting information on sales to our neighbors.)
Green Fort Greene & Clinton Hill is a project of the Fort Greene Association.
Green Fort Greene/Clinton Hill www.greenfgch.org

Celebrate Our Historic Inauguration
with Promotions Along DeKalb Avenue All Weekend Long
Obama-inspired special menus, drinks, discounts and other offers.
Friday, January 16-Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Twenty-eight restaurants, cafes, boutiques and retail stores of the DeKalb Avenue Merchants’ Association in Fort Greene invite you to “Celebrate the Inauguration on DeKalb” and continue the electrifying celebration that began in the streets on election night and continues right through Inauguration Weekend, Friday, January 16-Tuesday, January 20, 2009.
Participating DeKalb Avenue businesses will be offering discounts, coupons, reduced-price prix-fixe menus, drink specials, vouchers for discounts on return visits or 2-for-1 specials all weekend long. Plus on the day of the Inauguration, locations with big screen TVs will be opening early to broadcast the ceremony and will have live music, DJs and even more specials throughout the day.
The list of participating merchants and their offers include… 20% discounts to celebrate the 20th of January, 2009… 44% discounts to celebrate the Inauguration of our 44th President… special menu creations reflecting President-elect Obama’s multi-cultural background… plus coupons, vouchers and other special offers.
“Obama” posters created by students at DeKalb Avenue’s Ronald Edmonds Learning Center, Middle School 113, will be exhibited in windows up and down DeKalb during the celebration weekend. Come see the work of these young artists who have been so profoundly inspired.
Plus students from the school’s Academy of Performing Arts Choir and Band will be performing at select locations on Inauguration Day.
This event re-launches the DeKalb Avenue Merchants’ Association (DAMA). The Association covers DeKalb Avenue from Washington Avenue to Ashland Place, plus businesses on intersecting side streets. The association is about businesses working together on issues of mutual interest, connecting with the community and promoting this vibrant strip in the heart of one of Brooklyn’s great neighborhoods.
Download the flyer of offers and events.
Participating Businesses and Offers
CELEBRATE THE INAUGURATION ON DEKALB AVENUE
Friday, January 16-Tuesday, January 20, 2009
(unless otherwise noted below)
NORTH SIDE OF DEKALB FROM VANDERBILT TO FORT GREENE PARK
* Indicates locations also showing the live broadcast of the Inauguration of the 44th President of the United States of America on Tuesday, January 20, 2009.
BONITA
(243 DeKalb @ Vanderbilt / 718-622-5300)
Special Menu Item: Tacos Al Pastor with a shot of tequila and blood orange juice, $12.00.
BROOKLYN SPORTING GOODS
(241 DeKalb @ Vanderbilt / 718-638-2537)
10% off all baseball caps and other gear (Sat and Tues only)
KIKI’S PET SPA
(239 DeKalb @ Vanderbilt / 718-857-7272)
25% off grooming Fri-Mon. 44% off grooming on Inauguration Day.
IMPRESSIONS SALON
(233 DeKalb @ Vanderbilt / 917-704-9237)
10% discount on all Salons Enhancement Services offered (Fri and Sat). Monday: Beauty in the Body Belly Dancing, 6:30pm-9:00pm (participation a must). Inauguration Day: 20% off Haircuts, Regularly $40. Appointments recommended (selected stylist only). Call 917-704-9237 for information.
THE GENERAL GREENE
(229 DeKalb @ Clermont / 718-222-1510)
Inaugural Luau - January 20, 2009
$20.09 Suckling Pig Dinner: Suckling Pig, Sweet Potato Mash, Grilled Pineapple, Coconut Banana Cream Pie. $5 Mai Tai’s all weekend.
MALCHIJAH HATS
(225 DeKalb @ Clermont / 718-643-3269)
10% off in-stock items. Free T-Shirts to first purchasing customers, Fri-Mon (while supplies last). Inauguration Day: 20% discounts.
THISTLE & CLOVER
(221 DeKalb @ Clermont / 718-855-5577)
10% off all non-sale items
KIF*
(219 DeKalb @ Adelphi / 718-852-7273)
Lunch: $15 Prix-fixe menu with Free Mimosa or Bloody Mary - 11am to 5:30pm. Dinner: Prix-fixe 3-courses $20.09. On Inauguration evening: $5 Special B’amatini
CHEZ OSKAR
(211 DeKalb @ Adelphi / 718-852-6250)
Prix-fixe for Peace: 3-courses prix fix menu Monday to Friday from 11-5:30 pm - $20.09 plus a very special cocktail menu consisting of: Rotten Republicans, Dirty Democrats and Yes-we-can-ohitos… all at $5 each
HIDE OUT LOUNGE*
(266 Adelphi @ DeKalb / 718-855-3010)
10% off all drinks 7pm-9pm on Friday/Saturday, 7pm til closing Sunday. Closed on Monday. On Inauguration Day: 10am-4pm, complimentary coffee, tea, juices, and sandwiches. 10% off all drinks 7pm til closing.
SUSHI D
(207 DeKalb @ Adelphi / 718-858-0058)
Special $4 Hawaiian and Indonesian appetizer menu.
Free glass of sake w/entrees.
MADIBA RESTAURANT *
(195 DeKalb @ Carlton Avenue / 718-855-9190)
Free Obama Mama Cocktails, Bloody Mary or Mimosa with lunch or dinner. Inauguration Day: Open at 11am, live music and drink and lunch specials.
SMOOCH*
(264 Carlton @ DeKalb / 718-624-4075)
20% discount on all items
THIRST WINE MERCHANTS
(187 DeKalb @ Carlton / 718-596-7643)
20% off Champagne, to celebrate the 20th.
URBAN SPRING
(185 DeKalb @ Carlton / 718-237-0797)
Free cup of “Brownstone Beans” coffee with the purchase of a homemade muffin.
SOUTH SIDE OF DEKALB FROM VANDERBILT TO ASHLAND PLACE
* Indicates locations also showing the live broadcast of the Inauguration of the 44th President of the United States of America on Tuesday, January 20, 2009.
TILLIES OF BROOKLYN
(248 DeKalb @ Vanderbilt / 718-783-6140)
15% discount on everything.
ICI
(246 DeKalb @ Vanderbilt / 718-789-2778)
Diners receive a voucher for 30% of their check total to use on next visit.
ALIBI
(242 DeKalb @ Vanderbilt / 718-783-8519)
$4 Pints of Stella (20% off) Sat-Tues
TWO STEPS DOWN
(240 DeKalb @ Vanderbilt / 718-399-2020)
2 for 1 drinks (Fri-Mon, excluding private party times). Inauguration evening: music, dancing and light buffet for customers, free.
BLACK IRIS
(226 DeKalb @ Clermont / 718-852-9800)
Complimentary Loomi citrus drink (Sat-Tues)
MARIOS PIZZA
(224 DeKalb @ Clermont / 718-260-9520)
20% off
RED BAMBOO*
(271 Adelphi @ DeKalb / 718-643-4352)
$10 coupon for your next visit. $5 drink specials. Inauguration day: complimentary hors dourves, DJ.
CATHERINE’S CAFÉ
(184 DeKalb @ Carlton / 718-858-3712)
Breakfast: 44% off small coffee/tea with a koblihy pastry. Lunch: Brooklyn Omelet for only $5 (reg. 7.50) plus free soda or bottled water.
BITTERSWEET
(180 DeKalb @ Carlton / 718-852-2556)
Free 10 oz. latte or cappuccino coupon when you spend $10 (good for next visit)
RICE
(166 DeKalb @ Cumberland / 718-858-2700)
$11 pre-fixe brunch special (Sat-Tues). Wine, sake and beer specials at dinner and free drink coupon for next visit.
SPECIAL GIFT OCCASIONS
(114 DeKalb @ St. Felix / 718-855-5870)
Purchase one custom-made hat at regular price, get 2nd hat at 44% off.
CAFFE e VINO
(112 DeKalb @ St. Felix / 718-855-6222)
Free bottle of wine for tables of 3-4 people. Free glass of wine or beer for each person at tables of 1-2 people.
GREEN APPLE CAFE
(110 DeKalb @ St. Felix / 718-625-1248)
2 for 1 “Black & White” Cookies. 2 for 1 “Obama Latte” (Chocolate & Vanilla)
Serving Greater Fort Greene,
Fort Greene Association