Save the date for the first annual RED HOOK FALL FLEA

Save the date for the first annual
RED HOOK FALL FLEA

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011, 10AM-5PM

LOCATED IN THE PS 15 SCHOOL YARD, along Van Brunt between Sullivan and Wolcott

**OPEN CALL FOR VENDORS OF ALL STRIPES**

Red Hook's local community school PS 15 (Patrick F. Daly School) in conjunction with Red Hook Economic Development (RHED) will host the first annual Red Hook Fall Flea on September 25th in the PS 15's school yard from 10am-5pm. Attendees will enjoy diverse vendors, a variety of activities and entertainment including children's music fave Audra Rox, Added-Value's green-market, and so much more!

The Red Hook Fall Flea is currently accepting applications for vendors of all kinds, from food to clothing, antiques to crafts & collectibles, and services to community groups. The modest commercial vendor fee of $40 to $75 will go to benefit the PTA-sponsored programs at PS 15. Special consideration for nonprofits! Early confirmed vendors include The Good Fork, Metal and Thread, Tiburon, and more! Vendor confirmations are due by Friday, September 2.

Additionally, RHED will operate a 'Made in Red Hook' themed booth for local artists and artisians. Ideal for those who want to participate in the flea on a smaller scale. No upfront fee; but 15% of booth sales will go to benefit RHED'S activities. Contact info@redhooked.org for more info about the 'Made in Red Hook' booth.

To apply for a vendor booth, or to get more information,

CORRECTION: info email PS15flea@gmail.com or call 718-791-1968.

This Sunday: Pop Up Shop at ArtsCetera! on Smith Street

On Sunday, November 7th, from 11am to 6 pm, ArtsCeteraʼs child-centric Cobble Hill studio will transform into a weekend storefront market for holiday shopping, featuring goods from a diverse group of local artisans and entrepreneurs.

Many of the designers who will be featured throughout the season come from the local Etsy community and The {NewNew}, a vibrant collective of indie Etsy artisans in the NY Metro area.

With handmade clothing for men, women and children, jewelry, accessories and items for the home and well-being, as well as books, CDs and gifts for kids, the Pop-Up Shop will run Saturdays and Sundays through December 19th. Each weekend will feature both new and returning vendors, so shoppers will always find something fresh to see at the Pop-Up Shop. Each weekendʼs line-up will be posted at ArtsCetera's website.

The opening includes refreshments, a child-friendly area so kids can play while parents shop and a raffle of gifts donated from our vendors to benefit ArtsCeteraʼs Neighborhood Arts Partner, The Early Childhood Programs of the Lutheran Family Health Centers.

Vendors:
Overall Baby - Reinventing the look of childrenʼs overalls
Jenny Kim, owner

Kataplin - Whimsical and Unique Clothes for Kids, Babies and Adults
Luciana Toyos Gambarino, owner

Lio & Linn - Unique and stylish Jewelry & Home accessories
Masumi Hyashi, owner

Nordea Soaperie - Handmade soap and body essentials
Nordea McKoy, owner

Elements for Inspired Living - One-off fashion accessories and unique decorative items for the home
Cynthia Black, owner,

Barefoot Books - Award-winning childrenʼs books, CDs and Gifts
Robin Muskin and Jessie Barker, Brooklyn Reps

Weʼre also grateful to local businesses for their donated goods for opening day, including:
Denise Fasanello Floral Design for lovely floral arrangements, and Betsy Thorleifson of Nine Cakes for a bounty of their delicious mini-cupcakes.


I am very excited to invite you all to check it out, as I embark on a new adventure thanks to Robin and Nanette!!

Annual Tag Sale at Amazing Garden this Weekend

"The Amazing Garden" is having their annual tag sale this Saturday - 10am until stuff runs out. There will also be baked goods this year along with their usual furniture, books, CDs, knick-knacks, toys, and small appliances.

All proceeds go to benefit the garden, which is exclusively volunteer run - and open for public enjoyment.They just added a brand new brick wall along the front edge of the garden that includes additional seating, which should be great for movie nights later this season.

So support your local community garden, check out the sale, and enjoy!

Join in the opening of Red Hook's Mercado

A Mercado coming to Red Hook

2nd Annual PS 58 PTA Flea Market - April 24th

Come by and check out a schoolyards worth of goodies at
The 2nd Annual PS 58 PTA Flea Market

Saturday April 24th, 10-4, no rain date

PS 58 Schoolyard, Carroll at Smith

Even bigger than last year- more vendors, more food and more fun!


Interested in renting a space? We have very affordable space rental!
Email pbecker3@nyc.rr.com

Winter Holiday Emporium at Hands on World

Hands on World is hosting an exclusive seasonal event, supporting the debut of these women owned businesses:
Class Ceiling
Massilia Home and Garden
Amini Jewelry

Find gifts for everyone on your list:
Men's, women's and children's attire from up-and-coming NY designers
Quality hand-crafted jewelry from across the globe
Unique home accessories by Brooklyn-based artists
Delightful children's décor

Saturdays, 10am - 3pm
Sundays, 9am - 12pm
Until December 20th
A kid friendly shopping environment - cash only.

Hands on World is located at 132 4th Place (corner of Smith street)

Dec 5th - "Eat Pie and Shop" at PS 29

CATCH THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT AT PS 29

Pie! Shopping! Movies! Crafts!

On December 5, PS 29 will host the first annual “Eat Pie and Shop” Holiday Gift Fair and Pie Social. Proceeds from this family-friendly Holiday event will support the PTAs of the school and neighboring PS 8 in Brooklyn Heights.

The Gift Fair will highlight local artisans, craftspeople and merchants, and promises to provide a wide array of handmade, local and sustainable gift-giving choices, from jewelry by Virginia Galvan, to handmade wool hats by Nadege Brunacci, to toys and books by Fork + Pencil and Half Pint Citizens. In all, nearly two dozen vendors will be displaying and selling their wares.

To keep your energy up during your shopping trip, fortify yourself with homemade pie. Local bakers – amateurs and professionals – will supply pies for the Pie Social. For a $5 tasting ticket, the public can sample two pieces of pie of their choosing. Bakers are also invited to bring pies, and a friendly competition will begin at 9:30 a.m.

And while you shop, Rooftop Films will show a selection of independent short films for kids at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. Tickets to the movies are $2.
In addition, children can make free holiday crafts – perhaps an ornament or a frame as a present for Mom and Dad.

We are thrilled to host the first annual Eat Pie and Shop event. It’s nice to have this wonderful alternative to all the holiday craze, one where children and adults can spend some time together, and the fantastic arts programs at our public schools benefit.

Melanie Raneri Woods, Principal of PS 29

Eat Pie and Shop will be held on Saturday, December 5, from 10 am to 4 pm, at PS 29, 425 Henry Street, between Baltic and Kane Street. For more information on the event, including a list of all vendors and information on how to enter a pie, click here.

Craft Market 'Specially For Kids At Brooklyn Lyceum - Sat and Sun March 14 + 15

From 11am to 5pm, the market will feature kids' products crafted by local artists, facepainting, food, drink, music, hands-on arts and crafts activities and demos, and a toy swap.
There will also be a a performance by the cast of Sunshine Again, a Jim Henson-inspired new educational television series for kids (ages 2-7). You can purchase tickets for this performance online here.

The Brooklyn Lyceum is located at 227 4th Ave (between Union and President) in Park Slope.
More information here.