Brooklynian

Heavy water surges throught the city sewer system caused by this morning's downpours led to the dislodging of a manhole cover.

Located at the corner of Prospect and Underhill Avenues, the open manhole is now blocked by two city garbage pails.

Drivers, parents and caretakers should be aware of this danger so close to the children's park.

Maybe it's the heat but I have noticed so much rudeness on the part of people in this area. Stepping on my feet, bumping into me and not saying anything, jumping in front of me on a line. WTF?

If you are familiar with the field of criminology, you probably won't find anything particularly surprising in here.....

http://www.scribd.com/mobile/doc/50309493

Pulled this off of Fido Site.

Hopefully this dog gets the Vet care he needs and finds himself a forever home.

I can't help but wonder if the fact that the Googa (whatever!) thing in the Park prompted His capture this weekend. We wouldn't want crowds of people eating gobs of food being disturbed by a wild dog, would we?

Prospect Park Mastiff Boy brought in....

Brooklyn, who has lived in Prospect Park for almost three years was finally brought in by Sean Casey this week - he was limping and probably needed medical attention. Once he's checked out, hopefully, he'll make someone a fine companion.

see Brooklyn's bio at: http://www.fidobrooklyn.org/rescue/adoption.html#lost

Hi
I am looking for an apartment for June 1st, I might be subletting from someone but it is not 100% sure yet, and I do not mind having roommates.
I do have two small dogs and I am having issues finding a place that allows dogs. I am quiet and so are my dogs, no barking.
Any information will be appreciated.

The Brooklyn Comets, a girls' AAU basketball program under the umbrella of the 78th Precinct Youth Council in Brooklyn, is expanding to include 5th graders this season.

Open practices are being held throughout May on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7-9pm at the West Brooklyn Community High School, located at 41st St. and Ft. Hamilton Parkway.
The Brooklyn Comets program supports motivated girls interested in developing stronger individual and team basketball skills, while gaining leadership and team experience. We look to build mastery through team oriented practice, individual skill development, conditioning and game competition.

Parents and girls interested in getting more information on The Brooklyn Comets can go online at http://www.78pyc.org.

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Camp Bulldog offers serious instruction on all aspects of youth baseball for children ages 8-12 in a fun environment, with t-shirts, hats and daily awards. The Directors are certified in Positive Coaching, CPR and First Aid and can easily customize training for each player's skill level.

Conveniently located on Prospect Park's baseball fields, there are six weekly sessions of the Summer Baseball Day Camp starting on June 18th, M-F 8:30-2:30pm. Camp Bulldog is operated under the umbrella of the 78th Precinct Youth Council and the Brooklyn Bulldogs. Register on the website at http://www.78pyc.org or contact by e-mail at campbulldog@78pyc.org.

Dean Street has great kids events Monday through Friday at 10:30am. Stop by for a flyer to keep on your fridge

Just a note that tomorrow, May 18 we will have a special guest singer, Jon Samson leading the singalong (in place of Mike). Come join us!

Mondays
Little Big Arts & Crafts
$10/child ($5/add'l sibling)

Tuesdays
Story Time for Tiny People
$5/family

Wednesdays
Shake It Up Baby!
$5/family

Thursdays
Singalong with Lloyd
$5/family

Fridays
Make Music with Mike Messer!
Lead Singer of Dirty Sock Funtime Band
As seen on NICK JR!
$5/family

Dean Street
755 Dean Street
Corner of Underhill Avenue
http://deanstreetbrooklyn.com
(718) 783-3326

I'm moving into a a parlor-level apartment in Park Slope and need to hire a couple of people to unload a 16-foot moving truck.

The anticipated date is Sunday, May 27, probably in the afternoon.

I expect it would take 2 people an hour or two. There isn't much furniture -- mostly boxes.

Does anyone have any recommendations for people in the neighborhood who might be available?

Thanks!

Music Where It Matters Most
Brooklyn launch event & community outreach

Friday, June 8th - "Sing-a-Long", musical performance, delicious dinner, dessert, dialogue & demonstration & FUN!

FREE kick-off event for kids (all ages) and parents. Everyone in the community is encouraged to participate, enjoy & have a dialogue with Erica Kalick, Executive Director, Music Where It Matters Most

WHERE: The Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church
85 South Oxford St
(between Fulton Street & Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217
http://www.lapcbrooklyn.org

WHEN: Friday, June 8th @ 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Complimentary dinner & soft drinks 5:30 - 6:30 pm

FREE MUSIC: 6:45 - 8:00 pm

WHO: Grammy winning artist, Lisa Gutkin of the famed Klezmatics & special surprise musical friends

HOW MUCH: FREE! (Donations accepted)

WHY: Because Music & Kids Matter

Support Music Where It Matters Most

CONTACT: Erica Kalick, Music Where It Matters Most
elksunrise@aol.com

Does anyone know of a resource to find summer jobs for teens in Brooklyn? Thanks!!

There have been threads on this in the past but none of the suggestions have quite worked out for me. Just checking to see if anyone has new recommendations for an acupuncturist in walking distance in PH.
Thanks!

Could be.....

Nosy people may have noticed that the long dormant site of Sunshine Grocery (located at 780 Washington, at the NE corner of Washington and Sterling) is being renovated.

One then realizes that an LLC "780 Washington Ave" was recently created.
http://legal-notice.org/llc-notice/ny/kings/2012/780-washington-llc

One then googles the legal address of the LLC, 620 Vanderbilt Ave.

One then realizes that is the address of Milk Bar. A thriving, nearby cafe.

One then looks into the window to watch the construction workers and says "whoa, it does look like they could be building a mid size restaurant".

Dear ladies & Friends,
Women's event: Challah Baking Class with Chaya and the CKI ladies! - Learn to bake challah with Chaya in preparation for Shavuot.

This Thursday, May 17, 7:30pm @ The Kirschenbaum home.

It will be fun and informative – and if you’ve come to a previous challah class – this is a great opportunity to refresh your braiding knowledge, learn some new tricks! and meet new friends. Each person will take home one challah to share!

Special to this session: Challah the healthy way. Using spelt, whole wheat, gluten free with Jo Schloman and of course, Chaya's classic original. Bonus: Denisa's Challah pretzel!
Instruction will be hands on. You will get a chance to make a challah dough from scratch and learn to braid a traditional challah. You’ll make your own challah that you can take home and impress your friends and family with! We will also discuss the significance of Challah and explore the beauty of the Challah baking tradition.

Enjoy Fresh salad bar with freshly baked warm Challah....
Space is limited. To reserve a space for the class – please email chaya at women@brooklynyid.com by Wednesday eve.

please note: there is a suggested donation of $10 to help cover costs. thank you!
Reserve Early! Classes fill up quickly!
With warm regards and looking forward to seeing you,
Chaya Kirschenbaum

Is this place closed or are they remodeling?

I liked the food but the service was flaw-star.

Friends of Underhill needs your help sprucing up our playground for Spring and Summer. Join us on It's My Park Day, this Saturday, May 19th from 10am to 1pm. We will be weeding the planting beds, cleaning, tossing old toys and caring for the street tree beds around the perimeter of the Park. The Parks Department and Prospect Heights Street Tree Task Force will be lending some tools, but if you have gloves or extra gardening tools, please bring them!

We hope to have some special guests for arts & crafts and games for the kids.
There will be some refreshments too, but please bring your reusable water bottles so that we can minimize the amount of trash we send to the landfill!

WHAT: It's My Park Day Volunteer Clean Up
WHEN: Saturday, May 19th from 10am-1pm
WHERE: Underhill Playground, on Underhill Avenue between Prospect and Park Place in Prospect Heights

For more information about Partnerships for Parks and It's My Park Day, please see: http://www.itsmypark.org/get_involved/volunteer/its_my_park_day.html

Former President Jimmy Carter was recently quoted as saying that the Democratic Party has been hurt at the polls for its vehement pro-choice views on abortion.
The issue hurts the Party with liberal Catholics and Latino voters who otherwise may vote Democratic. President Carter also, concluded that he "Could never believe that Jesus Christ would support abortion."
The Democratic Platform currently contains language to allow taxpayer funding of abortion. National polls have consistently demonstrated that most Americans do not support the government paying for abortion. In fact, a February 2012 Quinnipiac University poll (national sample of 2,605 registered voters, margin of error
±1.9 percentage points) found that nearly thirty percent of Americans would not vote for a candidate with whom they disagreed on abortion but agreed on other issues. The Democratic Platform language should be inclusive and endorse the views of all Democrats.
This will resurrect the Blue Dog Democrat in the South and Southwest enabling us to have a solid majority in the Congress. Remember, it was the Democratic Party that gave us Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and a living wage...

Please support the Democrats For Life of America by signing the petition below

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