Tag: Healthy Communities

Two-Wheel Tours: FREE Neighborhood Bike Rides

A Pedal Tour through the Neighborhood There is nothing more fun than taking a spin on a perfect summer evening, down a tree-lined street in Brooklyn. Join the Myrtle Avenue…

Free Community Bike Rides Return for 2018

Join the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership and take a spin around the neighborhood. We've partnered with The Brown Bike Girl to host FREE group bike rides the 1st Saturday of the month...

Farm Fresh Box

The Farm Fresh Box season has ended. Enjoy farm fresh produce conveniently with the Myrtle Avenue Farm Fresh Box program. Unlike a traditional CSA, the Farm Fresh Box program offers…

Join Us on the T.E.A.L. Walk – Sat, Sept 9th

T.E.A.L.® stands for Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer for Teal, the color that symbolizes Ovarian Cancer. On Saturday, September 9th we will be taking part in the 9th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L Walk.  Please join us! As you…

Fun, Fit and Free on Myrtle Avenue

Myrtle Avenue has a number of gym-free and cost-free opportunities for community members of all ages to stretch, ride and thrive. Take advantage of this great city with these neighborhood…

Myrtle Avenue Wins Innovation Grant

We’re thrilled to announce that Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership is among the five recipients of the “Neighborhood Challenge” competitive grant administrated by NYC Small Business Services (SBS). This new funding…

Announcing the 2nd Annual Senior Resource Fair

2nd Annual Senior Resource Fair Comes to Fort Greene & Clinton Hill, Brooklyn Wednesday, March 29th 11am-2pm The Myrtle Avenue Revitalization Project (MARP) & and its Senior Advisory Council (SAC)…

Community Corner Returns to Fort Greene Park

FREE Face Painting and Cooking Demonstrations featuring produce from GrowNYC Fort Greene Greenmarket Every Saturday! The Myrtle Avenue Revitalization Project LDC (MARP) Healthy Communities’ “Community Corner” initiative will have programming…

Senior Guided Tour of Fort Greene Park, 5/16

Are you an older adult, at least 55 year of age, looking for a fun, healthy neighborhood activity? Join the Willoughby Senior Committee and Brooklyn Community Board 2 on a…

April Farm Fresh Box Distribution

What is a Farm Fresh Box? An affordable, fresh, pre-packed food share sourced from local farms designed to meet the needs of our community. Eligibility & Cost: Anyone can sign up…

Senior Resource Fair Planned for 3/23

The 1st Annual Fort Greene/Clinton Hill Senior Resource Fair will take place on Wednesday, March 23rd from 11AM to 2PM at Cumberland Gotham Health Center, 4th Floor Auditorium located at 100…

Red Lantern Bikes Hosts Age-Friendly Event

Sending a great big THANK YOU to Red Lantern Bicycles & Cafe for hosting our age-friendly meeting this past Friday, 3/5. The egg salad sandwiches, avocado toast, lemonade, assorted muffins and…