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Brownstone Brooklyn Garden District 11th Garden Walk, Sunday June 08th

Sunday, June 1st, 2008

On Sunday, June 8th from 11AM - 5PM, enjoy a self-guided Garden Walk through a dozen private gardens and 9 community gardens in historic Fort Greene, Clinton Hill and Prospect Heights. The Garden Walk brings attention to the singular qualities of the Garden District’s private and community gardens; providing not only a special opportunity to view some unseen treasures of these three historic neighborhoods but a chance for garden walkers to get ideas, share gardening tips, even cuttings and nursery finds. Proceeds from the Tour support the annual Fall Bulb Give-Away which provides thousands of Spring flowering bulbs, free of charge, to residents of these three communities, encouraging the continued beautification of the Brownstone Brooklyn Garden District.
Tickets are $20 and available in advance at: The Brooklyn Flea, Lafayette between Clermont and Vanderbilt, Sundays only, or online at BrownPaperTickets.com.
Tickets may be purchased the day of the Walk at: Thirst, 187 DeKalb@Carlton in Fort Greene; The Forest Floor, 659 Vanderbilt@Park Place, Prospect Heights; or The Brooklyn Flea. Advance Ticket purchasers should stop by one of these locations to pick up the official Map/Guide on the day of the Tour.
For more information call: 718-219-2137.

Wildflower Seed Give-Away, Saturday, May 31st at Fort Greene Park’s Artisan Market

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Bees are responsible for pollinating 30% of our food crops. If they become extinct- much of the world’s food supply will disappear with them.
Haagen-Dazs is supplying 2,000 packets of wildflower seeds for plants favored by foraging honey bees. Fort Greene resident and beekeeper, John Howe of Brooklyn Bee Apiary,is coordinating this effort and will be on hand to offer advice and answer any questions you may have about bees and their role as part of our ecosystem. Artisan Market is located on the DeKalb Avenue sidewalk perimeter of Fort Greene Park starting at the intersection of DeKalb Avenue and Washington Park.
John Howe contact info: 718-858-6891 or [email protected]

http://natashaharsh.artspan.com/

No advance PayPal House Tour tickets as of 12:01 Sunday, May 4th

Saturday, May 3rd, 2008

Please note, you will no longer be able to purchase advance tickets via PayPal for Sunday’s House Tour as of 12:01 am, Sunday, May 4th. You may still purchase tickets on Sunday for the House Tour at either the BAM Garden, Lafayette at Fulton or The Brooklyn Flea, Lafayette at Clermont beginning at noon. The houses will be open from noon until 5pm. Allow about 2.5 hours to see all the homes and other points of interest on this self-guided walking tour. See you tomorrow, rain or shine and thank you for supporting the Fort Greene Association.

2008 House Tour Special Information for Advance Ticket Holders

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

Thank you for purchasing your tickets in advance for the Fort Greene Association’s 29th House Tour. If you purchased your ticket online via PayPal, please bring your receipt on the day of the tour to either of our two starting locations, the BAM Garden at Lafayette and Fulton, or The Brooklyn Flea at Lafayette and Clermont to exchange for the House Tour Map/Brochure. This will be your official ticket on the day of the tour and lists all of the special houses and other locations open for the Tour. If you did not print out a receipt we will check your name from the list of PayPal purchasers. In either case we kindly request that you bring an ID for verification.
If you purchased a Ticket in advance from a physical location, such as the Brooklyn Flea or Green Market, please bring that ticket to either of the above mentioned locations to exchange for your House Tour Map/Brochure which will serve as your official ticket the day of the Tour. Please allow at least 2 ½ hours for this self-guided walking tour if you wish to make every stop. We look forward to seeing you in beautiful Fort Greene, this Sunday, May 4th, from noon until 5pm. Rain or Shine.

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.

FGA Retail Survey: Bookstore, Specialty Food, Hardware, Supermarket Top Needs

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

In an effort to give Fort Greene residents a voice in the changing retail scene in the community, the Fort Greene Association’s retail committee surveyed 380 locals about their shopping preferences. Almost 75% of respondents cited bookstores as a category in which they wanted more choices. Food stores including a bakery, a seafood store, and a natural foods store showed up as top requests in the survey. 81% of residents say they prefer independent stores to chains.

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FGA NEWS: Slow Economy Likely to Stall Atlantic Yards

Friday, March 21st, 2008

The Fort Greene Association has been deeply involved with the course of events regarding the Atlantic Yards. In case you missed it, these are two important articles from the New York Times on March 21.
Slow Economy Likely to Stall Atlantic Yards
By CHARLES V. BAGLI
Published: New York Times, March 21, 2008
The slowing economy, weighed down by a widening credit crisis, is likely to delay the signature office tower and three residential buildings at the heart of the $4 billion Atlantic Yards project in Brooklyn, the developer said…. Read the entire NYT article here.

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