Where to Pre-Order Favorite Thankgiving Foods

Feeling overwhelmed with the holidays coming? Take it easy and let our local Myrtle Avenue businesses help with the meal. Whether at Peck’s, Key Food, Greene-ville Garden, Khim’s Millennium, Mr. Coco or Fresh Fanatic, stop in for your produce, meats and other market selections , From turkeys to sweet potatoes, stuffing / dressing and other sides, our food shops have a variety of offerings to make your Thanksgiving memorable and delicious.

See some of the specials from Peck’s, Greene-ville Garden and Fresh Fanatic are listed below. Check this post regularly between now and the big Turkey Day for any updates:

Turkeys
Peck’s is selling local, pasture raised & organic (uncooked) turkeys from Oink & Gobble Farm at $7.49/lb.

Greene-ville Garden has Jive Turkeys for sale, starting at $3.49/lb. If you miss Jive Turkey, the fresh, delicious fried turkey cafe that used to be located at the corner of Myrtle and Clinton, here’s your chance again.

Fresh Fanatic is offering free-roaming, antibiotic, and hormone free turkeys at $3.69/lb as well as organic free-roaming birds at $5.49/lb.

If you don’t feel like cooking the bird, inquire about their Turkey Breast Roulade at Peck’s or order the Brooklyn Own Jive Turkey (deep fried) at Fresh Fanatic for $79.99. Flavor options include Cajun, Roasted Garlic, Fresh Herb, Classic and Jamaican Jerk.

Cheese & Chacuterie Boards
Peck’s is also offering a wide selection of artisanal cheeses, cured meats, and accompaniments. Small Boards are available for $70 (serve 8-10) and large boards are available for $140 (serve 16-20).

Sides & Soups
Soups like butternut squash, tomato and basil and turkey chili sell at Fresh Fanatic as well as a great variety of side options like mashed red potato, truffled root vegetable mash, roasted beets, turkey gravy and more for 4.99-6.99. Click HERE for the full list of offerings.

Peck’s is offering close to ten different sides ranging from $10-$12 each and portioned to serve 2 to 3 people. The variety of sides ranges from sausage & sage stuffing and no lump gravy to orange & star anise cranberry sauce and fried brussels sprouts with tahini. Breads like mini Gougere, mini corn muffins and maple biscuits range from $8-$9 for half dozen. For more options, click HERE.

Thank You St. Joseph’s College for Donating to the Ingersoll Thanksgiving Feast

St. Joseph’s College provided MARP with a generous donation to purchase farm fresh vegetables and apple cider from Phillips Farm for the annual Thanksgiving Feast at Ingersoll Community Center.

University Settlement Ingersoll Community Center is hosting a Thanksgiving Feast on Thanksgiving Day. If you know of a person or family that may need a meal on Thanksgiving day, they can visit the community center on Monday – Friday from 6:00pm -9:30pm or Saturday from 3:00-5:00pm, to register and receive a ticket for entry for Thanksgiving Day.

The Ingersoll Community Center is located at 177 Myrtle Avenue, at the corner of Prince Street.

The Thanksgiving Feast will run from Noon until 3:00pm.

Want to volunteer for the Thanksgiving Fest? Please contact the community center’s Site Director, Samantha Johnson, at (718) 522- 5051.

Thanksgiving Dinner on Myrtle Avenue

If you and your friends did not attempt to roast a turkey check out this list of Myrtle Avenue restaurants that are serving special Thanksgiving meals this holiday.

Putnam’s Pub & Cooker Thanksgiving Dinner
2015 Thanksgiving Dinner Menu offerings include Sweet Potato & Andouille Soup
(made with maple crème fraiche, spicy pepitas) $8, Roasted Turkey (heritage turkey, garlic mashed potato, cornbread stuffing, roasted brussel sprouts, orange-cranberry sauce) $26, and Butternut Squash Farrotto (served with candied walnuts, dried cranberries, gorgonzola, crispy sage $18. Dessert options include: Pumpkin Cheesecake with pumpkin seed brittle, and cranberry coulis $8, and Blackberry Pear Crumble with housemade vanilla ice cream $8. Additional sides are sweet potato mallow, green bean casserole, and cauliflower gratin.
Putnam’s Pub & Cooker, 419 Myrtle Avenue at Clinton Ave

Gentleman Farmer Fort Greene
From 2pm-until 10pm Gentleman Farmer Fort Greene will be serving a 4 course prix-fixe menu $75. More details coming soon.
Gentleman Farmer Fort Greene, 378 Myrtle Avenue between Adelphi St & Clermont Ave

‘Grand Closing Celebration’ at Polish Bar of Brooklyn

After a decade of pampering and of keeping Fort Greene, Clinton Hill and Greater Brooklyn residents on point and fashion forward, the Polish Bar of Brooklyn, the popular nails and beauty boutique, located at 475 Myrtle Avenue between Washington Avenue and Hall Street, has decided to close its doors.

In an email from owner Tricialee Riley to Polish Bar customers on Thursday, she shared news of what she calls the “Grand Closing Celebration,” which will take place on Sunday, November 22nd 4PM to 6PM. Reasons for the store’s closing were cited as ‘personal growth and career development’ (“this celebration is particularly special to me to celebrate the end of this chapter and the start of a new. Closing this business has been a difficult, yet necessary step in personal growth and career development. I will be moving forward working privately as brand consultant and commercial/residential real estate broker.”)

Please note that the store will remain open for business until the end of day on Wednesday, November 25th, closing permanently on Thanksgiving Day. Meaning, there is still time to “polish up” for any planned Thanksgiving activities by making an appointment at the front desk or online.

More from the owner: “I cannot say enough about the love and support the community has shown me, my brand and most importantly my team. I will be forever grateful for the kind gestures, kind words and support from patrons and city agencies. When I started my business my goal was to bring something fresh and new to the beauty industry and our beautiful Brooklyn. Not only am I confident this has been achieved, I take personal pride in how Polish Bar has set the standard for beauty services in Brooklyn and inspired many of the businesses that followed behind us.”

Well stated. Polish Bar of Brooklyn, you will be missed. Thank you for helping to beautifying our lives in Brooklyn. Wishing you the very, very best in the next chapter.

Please stop in on the store’s grand closing festivities on Sunday, November 22nd, where they will celebrate rounding out 10 years in business as a pioneer neighborhood beauty bar in, what else — grand style, as only they know how. Please stop in to mix and mingle to give a toast.

11th BID Annual Meeting & Holiday Happy Hour

Please join the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership for the 11th BID Annual Meeting & Holiday Happy Hour on Monday, December 7, 2015 from 5:30pm – 8pm at SoCo, located at 509 Myrtle Avenue between Grand & Ryerson.

Join us to celebrate our achievements, look ahead to 2016, and network with fellow Myrtle Avenue property owners, merchants, and residents over festive drinks. All property and business owners, as well as residents who live or own property or a business within the BID boundaries, are eligible to register as BID members and vote in the elections. Registrations must be completed by Nov 27, 2015 in order to vote this year. The BID boundaries include all lots and buildings facing Myrtle Avenue between Flatbush and Classon Avenues. To clarify if your property, business or residence is within the BID boundaries, please call Chad Purkey at (718) 230-1689 ext. 6#.

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Weaving Hand is Moving and They’re Holding a Sale

Photo Credit: Weaving Hand

Although we’re sad that our friends at Weaving Hand will be leaving this neighborhood at the end of the year, we’re glad they’ll still be in Brooklyn at the Pfizer Building (630 Flushing Avenue), which isn’t too far away…

To celebrate and prepare for the move, they’ll host several events in the weeks ahead, so keep a close eye on their calendar. Their moving sale from 1pm to 5pm on Saturday, November 21st and Sunday, November 22nd is timed perfectly for shopping for handmade holiday gifts!

Holiday Tree Lighting at Fort Greene Park

Join us on Sunday, December 6th, from 5 – 6 pm for the Second Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Fort Greene Park (corner of Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park) sponsored by Apple Bank. Come enjoy FREE hot chocolate from Castro’s Restaurant (511 Myrtle Avenue), cookies from Pushkin Bakery & Creperie (541 Myrtle), treats from Brooklyn Sweet Spot (366 Myrtle), and live holiday music presented by the Dr. Susan McKinney Secondary School of Arts Choir. You can also bring new, packaged toys for the toy drive benefiting the annual holiday toy drive held by Fort Greene SNAP and Whitman Resident Association and take selfies with Santa.

The tree lighting will be followed by greetings from your local elected officials including Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, State Senator Velmanette Montgomery, Assembly Member Joseph Lentol, Assembly Member Walter T. Mosley, City Council Member Laurie A. Cumbo, and District Leader Olanike Alabi.

This event is presented by the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership in collaboration with the Fort Greene Park Conservancy.

Fall Tree Bed Landscaping

It is no secret that trees are important to Brooklynites, that’s why we take special care of our street trees on Myrtle Avenue. The U. Arias Corporation crews were out in the rain this week aerating soil, laying fresh mulch and placing gravel in pits on the avenue. Why gravel? We are glad that you asked! The gravel is being placed in select tree beds to improve the irrigation and provide a buffer for plants, protecting them from debris, people, and dogs. Help us keep the avenue beautiful and place garbage in trash cans, not in tree beds!

Fresh Fanatic Thanksgiving Catering Menu

SONYA Exhibition: MERGE at The Candy Factory

This weekend: our friends at South of the Navy Yard Artists (SONYA) are bringing together 26 local artists in a new exhibition at The Candy Factory. Check it out!

VENUE: The Candy Factory, 124 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
DATE: November 14-15
OPENING RECEPTION: November 14th, 7-10pm
Questions? Email info@sonyaonline.org

Here’s the inspiration:

Theme: Merge [murg]

When two drops of water land next to each other…
When one pair of lips meets another pair…
When chocolate meets milk and is stirred with a spoon…
When star- crossed lovers meet and wed, the two families…
When a stream meets a river…
When various paints are spilled simultaneously on a canvas…
When a company joins forces with another…
When lines intersect…
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Artists on View:
Jo-Ann Acey, Diana Leidel, Michael Miller , Kathleen Milgore-Newton, Nadia Yaron, Douglas Newton, Nina Allen, Carol Foy, Matthew Kirby, Chris R. Davis, Yuriy Dikov, Yuki Sakaguchi, Mark Knoerzer, Ramona Candy, Jane Greengold, Peter Kluge, Esther Kirshenbaum, Stephanie Mead, Erich Gerhard Winzer, William Tedford, Brittan Blasdel, Atiya Jones , Roni Ramos, Eileen Murphy, Misha Tyutyunik, Laura Pawson, Stephanie Anderson

Gift Shop Guide for #Small Business Saturday

We are proud when businesses find a home on Myrtle Avenue. Stop in to visit our district of 170 businesses, 87% of which are independently-owned. Show your love for our Myrtle Avenue gift shops and boutiques by shopping local on Small Business Saturday, November 28th and beyond.

Below is a guide of where you can find the perfect gift from shops, small boutiques, and wine shops on Myrtle Avenue. When shopping local, 68% of your dollar stays right here in the local economy.

Click to view the full 2015 Myrtle Avenue Holiday Gift Guide.

Gift Shops & Boutiques

21 Tara
An eclectic shop of textiles including scarves, throw overs, pillows, dresses along with jewelry, decorative masks and handmade items like winter hats and slippers. The cornucopia of items from around the world is laced throughout the store.
388 Myrtle Avenue between Clermont & Vanderbilt, (718) 237-0737

Barking Brown
Find fashionable items for women including dresses, bags, boots, jewelry from local designers and more. The extensive collection of winter hats during colder weather months is commendable.
468 Myrtle between Washington & Hall, (718) 638-3757

Green in BKLYN
Find an array of gift cards, chocolate, crafts, books, teas, kitchen supplies, energy savers, kid products and more at this one-stop shop for those living or wanting to live an eco-friendly lifestyle.
432 Myrtle Avenue between Clinton & Waverly, (718) 855-4383

Jill Lindsey
The mini-department store in Fort Greene is a gift shop, clothing boutique, and housewares store offering greeting cards, candles, dresses, hand knit sweaters, unique jewelry items, ceramic bowls, and more.
370 Myrtle Avenue, between Adelphi and Clermont, (347)987-4583

Leisure Life NYC
Leisure Life NYC specializes in quality lifestyle products, from men’s clothing, leather goods, accessories to art and much more. The store is a haberdashery men’s club that is inspired in large degree by the owner’s love of vintage fashion and sports memorabilia.
559 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson & Classon, (347) 725-3167

Owa’s Afrikan Market
Owa is a fair trade business that buys directly from African artists and suppliers. Owa’s offers items directly from Africa – such as food, fabrics, musical instruments, CDs, music videos, movies (DVDs), books, wood carvings, and more.
434 Myrtle Avenue between Clinton & Waverly, (718) 643-8487

Fort Greene Park Rangers Natural Classroom

Are you a teacher or community-organizer with a class looking to learn about the local history and/or ecology of Fort Greene? Stop by Fort Greene Park and talk to Urban Park Ranger Chris Wood! The Urban Park Rangers offer programs ranging in everything from Ecology, to American History, to Botany. Check out http://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/rangers/natural-classroom for more information, or get in touch with Ranger Chris Wood directly at christopher.wood@parks.nyc.gov!

Open Call for Mystery Shoppers on Myrtle Avenue

Interested in being a mystery shopper on Myrtle Avenue?

The Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership, along with several businesses located along Myrtle Avenue in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill are curious about your shopping experiences on Myrtle Avenue.

We are looking for a few observant, honest, unbiased and courteous shoppers to make anonymous store visits, and to share feedback (by way of completed survey) with us and our merchants about your shopping experiences in the district. Local businesses may choose to incorporate some of the feedback for quality control and staff training purposes.

Interested in learning more? Please CLICK HERE to apply, or give us a call at (718) 230-1689 ext. 3# for more info.

Hair & Co BKLYN is Open for Business

Renowned hairstylist, Shannon King, and wife, Allyson King, with more than 60 years of hair styling and salon operations experience between them, are opening Hair & Co. BKLYN, which specializes in multicultural hair, a diverse range of hair types and textures (“as diverse as our community in Brooklyn,” shares Allyson).

The new salon opens with a soft launch, November 3 followed up with a grand opening on November 11^thfrom 6pm to 9pm. The grand opening celebration will include complimentary hair services using Shu Uemura products (a $90 value), which can be used on the day of or any time thru November 15^th. But hurry before the complimentary appointments are booked up.

Hair & Co. describes the salon as “a solutions-based company, one that delivers customized experiences, which includes a haircolor barista and home maintenance lessons to ensure every guest has the hair they have dreamed of every day.”

The salon, with its wide windows and brand new pine floors is a modern delight, but please excuse the scaffolding as the landlord is doing some work on the store’s exterior for now. It should be moved shortly.

Hair & Co. BKLYN, 487 Myrtle Avenue between Hall and Ryerson
(718) 789-2390

Check the store’s website for more details.

Pic of the Week: Barking Brown’s Fall Wear

Swing by Barking Brown to check out the Fall Collection that has arrived. The extensive collection includes plush scarves, warm hats, stylish flannel tops and sweaters. Stop in and check them out!

Barking Brown,468 Myrtle Avenue between Washington Avenue & Hall Street
(718) 638-3757

The Night Before Halloween Party at Five Spot

It is an all out have fun party at Five Spot Soul Food & Supper Club tonight, kicking off at 9pm. Come in costume, or not. One things for sure, you’re not going to be able to stop your head and feet from moving to the beat as local yokel Rock Reggae Band, Daredevils of the Red Circle take to the stage.

Stop in, kick off Halloween weekend here.

When: Friday, October 30th at Five Soot, 459 Myrtle Avenue, corner of Washington Avenue.

Recently Opened & Opening Soon on Myrtle Avenue

There are lots of new businesses opening up on Myrtle Avenue, some which have recently opened their doors (within the last month), and three more slated to do so within the next month or two. Below is a round-up of recently opened and soon-to-be-opened business along Myrtle Avenue in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill:

Recently Opened

Gentleman Farmer Fort Greene is the first Brooklyn outpost of the same name for Chef Karim Noumouh, who has operated the Lower East Side farm-to-nabe fave since 2010. With focus on serving fresh, local ingredients, menu items include onion soup, curried snails, salmon tartar, foie gras, torchon, red snapper, rack of lamb, seared codfish, venison steak, smoked duck breast and bison short ribs. Call for reservations or walk in.
Gentleman Farmer, 378 Myrtle Avenue between Adelphi & Clermont.

[Salon]718 is the third Brooklyn outpost for stylist and salon owner, Michaela Blissett Williams and her talented team. Coloring, styling, cuts and more as well as makeup and bridal services are available by appointment and walk-in.
[Salon]718 456 Myrtle Avenue between Washington & Waverly.

Anchor & Plow, Charlotta Janssen, an accomplished artist and pioneer in the Fort Greene restaurant landscape (Chez Oskar and Lola Bklyn), teams up with Monir Gamany, a seasoned general manager to bring a new vision to the space at 387 Myrtle Avenue. Monir has worked with well known chefs and restaurateurs in New York City and together, with Charlotta, they have introduced a new farm and sea to table concept featuring seafood (“anchor”) and meats (“plow”) dishes with a Mediterranean slant to their menu that unites a variety of palates.
Anchor & Plow, 387 Myrtle Avenue between Clermont & Vanderbilt.

Hair & Co. Bklyn Renowned hairstylist, Shannon King, and his wife, Allyson King, with more than 60 years hair styling and administrative/directing experience between them, are opening Hair & Co BKLYN, a salon specializing in multicultural hair.
Hair & Co BKLYN, 487 Myrtle Avenue between Hall & Ryerson.

Joining Starbuck’s (394 Myrtle), near the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Vanderbilt are Chipotle Mexican Grill, home of the popular burrito bowl and known for its organic ingredients and InVite Health (394 Myrtle), home of high quality vitamins and supplements.

Opening Soon

Spice & Grill is Nepalese and Indian restaurant, led by a father and son team. Bikash Karel and his father are no strangers to the food business, currently operating an Indian restaurant in Queens. Their Myrtle Avenue eatery will offer a little more than a typical Indian restaurant, with an emphasis on grilled menu items and Nepalese street food. Some of their street food offerings will include mini samosa chat (tangy samosas with freshly cut sweet red onions, chili and coriander), momos (bitesize dumplings served with spicy tomato and sesame sauce), chatamari (rice crepes topped with lamb and spicy sauce) and sel roti (sweet ring-shaped doughnuts).
Spice & Grill, 441 Myrtle Avenue, between Clinton & Waverly.

Locals, a provisions store offering sustainably raised meats, produce and provisions sources from local farm communities (NY, PA, MA, VT & CA). Offerings will include a broad selection from all-natural meats, poultry, game and fresh seafood to housemade sausages, pates, and gourmet prepared meals.
Locals, 332 Myrtle Avenue, between Washington Park & Carlton

A new Latin/Cuban restaurant will be opening at 413 Myrtle Avenue. Please stay tuned for the restaurant name and further information. 413 Myrtle Avenue between Vanderbilt & Clinton.

Thank you

Thank you for your recent donation to the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership. We could not do the work that we do without enthusiastic supporters like you!

Please email rebeca@myrtleavenue.org if you would like to be added to our email list for the latest news.

Pic of the Week: 313 Halloween

Photo Credit: Chris Franko

This week’s pic is 313 Halloween’s photo of last year’s production of 20,000 Screams Under the Sea at 313 Clinton Avenue. Halloween 313 & Society for Clinton Hill have been producing theatrical extravaganzas in the neighborhood since 1994. This year the community partners are taking the classic children’s fantasy of Alice in Wonderland and creating their own diabolical version, Malice in Wonderland. Be ready to see Alice sent off into a fantastic new world, populated with a new cast of magical characters, who sing, dance, and fight off all manner of nasty beasts. This year marks the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

Swing by the haunted graveyard and then catch the shows that begin around 5pm, and run approximately every half hour until about 9pm, Crowds gather in the street in front of 313 Clinton Avenue, so get there early for a good spot!

Malice in Underland is one of the stops along the Society For Clinton Hill’s Annual Halloween Walk. Visit their website to check for details about the other neighborhood happenings.

Fort Greene & Farragut Fresh Pantry Grand Opening

From right to left; Isabella Lee (Tenant Association President), Council Member Laurie Cumbo (District 35), Aisha Glover (Brooklyn Navy Yard), Clare Newman (Brooklyn Navy Yard), Meredith Phillips Almeida (Myrtle Avenue Revitalization Project), Tony Ortiz (City Harvest), Mary Andrews (Tenant Association), Ashley Cotton (Forest City Ratner Companies), Meg Davidson (City Harvest), Keith Carr (City Harvest) and Nan Blackshear (Office of the Brooklyn Borough President).

MARP & City Harvest have joined forces to open the Fort Greene & Farragut Fresh Pantry to help fight food insecurity in our community. The Fresh Pantry will distribute nearly 10,000 pounds of produce, FREE of charge, to residents of Farragut, Whitman, and Ingersoll Houses once per month. The Fort Greene & Farragut Fresh Pantry is made possible thanks to a partnership with the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation and Forest City Ratner Companies.

When: Third Saturday of each month (November 21 & December 19)
Where: Sidewalk at the intersection of Navy and Nassau Streets
Who is Eligible: Residents living in Farragut, Whitman & Ingersoll houses

Click here to read BK Reader article about the the grand opening & celebration of the Fresh Pantry.

Hours of Operation:

Registration begins at 9:00am
Produce Distribution: 9:30am – 11:30am

Questions? Please feel free to contact Shaquana Boykin, Program Manager at healthycommunities@myrtleavenue.org or call (718) 230- 1689 5#.

Halloween Dinner & Drinks on Myrtle

Photo Credit: Brownstoner

People from all over the Brooklyn come visit Clinton Hill for Halloween. Visitors come with their kids for the great treats from families living in the Historic district and others come to see annual theatrical show the stops traffic at 313 Clinton Avenue. Swing by the small businesses below if you are looking for a place to grab a bite and show off your costume!

Dinner, Drinks & Costume Contest
Come in & dine! If you come in costume you receive the chance to win a 100$ gift certificate.
Bar Bolinas, 455 Myrtle Avenue between Waverly & Washington

Day of the Dead Show, Halloween Party & More
Come check out the Day of The Dead Art show hosted by The Emerson Arts Collective and join in the Halloween party & costume contest. Prizes for best costume will be distributed. $5 well drinks from 10pm-12am.
The Emerson Bar, 561 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson & Classon

Halloween Make Overs & Astro Readings
Hair & make up for costumes, mini astro readings, hot cider & mulled wine!
Jill Lindsey Store, 370 Myrtle Avenue between Clermont & Adelphi

Myrtle Drug Care Pharmacy
Myrtle Drug Care Pharmacy is giving candy out on Saturday from 4-6pm.
Myrtle Drug Care, 355 Myrtle Avenue at Adelphi

BLDG92 Exhibition: Making it in NYC

Making it in NYC: The Era of New Manufacturing

This exhibit shines a light on the Maker Movement, and the “disruptive power of the artisans, techies and traditional manufacturers who represent “new manufacturing” here in New York City”. As the Maker Movement scales, could it provide the robust economy that creates the jobs we need in our city? Visit the exhibition at BLDG 92’s gallery space, and visit their calendar for related tours.

Photograph at Scott Jordan Furniture by Randy Duchaine

Halloween Festival at the Trilok School

Kids, families, please stop in to the Halloween Festival at Trilok Fusion on Saturday, October 31st from 1pm to 6pm.

FREE admission and open to all. The festival features pony rides, bouncy castle, games, face painting, a costume parade, foods by local vendors and much more.

What: Halloween Festival at Trilok

When: Saturday, October 31 from 1PM to 6PM

Where: The Trilok School, 143 Waverly Avenue, corner of Myrtle Ave.

Trilok Fusion is located at the Myrtle and Waverly Avenues.

Brooklyn Strand Public Workshops

The Brooklyn Strand workshop hosted by the Community Board 2 Parks Committee in September drew more than 75 attendees! Based on the turnout there will be three additional public workshops to gather community feedback on Phase II of the Brooklyn Strand. Participate in one of these workshops as they develop a more-detailed vision for the areas under and along the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) from the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges to Commodore Barry Park and consider how to create a unified park network to better connect Downtown Brooklyn and its surrounding neighborhoods. Light snacks and drinks will be provided.

WORKSHOP I

WHERE: Willoughby Senior Center (Whitman Senior Center)
105 North Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

WHEN: Tuesday, October 20th, 2015
6:00pm – 7:30pm

WORKSHOP II

WHERE: Ingersoll Community Center
177 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

WHEN: Monday, October 26th, 2015
6:30pm – 8:00pm

WORKSHOP III

WHERE: Farragut Community Center
228 York Street, Brooklyn, NY

WHEN: Wednesday, October 28th, 2015
6:30pm – 8:00pm