Rummage Sale and Recycling Event at PS 29

RUMMAGE SALE AND RECYCLING EVENT AT PS29

Cobble Hill rummage sale and electronic and textile (clothes and shoes only) recycling event at PS29 schoolyard (425 Henry St) on Sunday, October 23 ​from​ 11am ​until​ 4pm. 

The Rummage Sale Flyer touts $1 for all items!

Love Your Library Day is May 19

Love Your Library Day is coming to the Carroll Gardens Library on Saturday, May 19! It's the annual fundraiser of the Friends of the Carroll Gardens Library with a huge book sale and community celebration from 10AM - 4PM at the library at 396 Clinton Street at Union Street. In addition to the book sale, the group is celebrating our community with a line up of cool entertainment including readings by children's authors and local residents Josh Lewis, author of the "Super Chicken Nugget Boy" series and Lela Nargi, author of "The Honeybee Man", a finalist for the Cook prize for children's science writing; art activities with Curious Jane, and more!

Brooklyn Public Library t-shirts will be available for sale and they'll have another delicious bake sale - all to raise money for the library and raise awareness of how important libraries are to the community. FCGL holds monthly meetings and everyone is invited to share their ideas and energy. FCGL’s website is http://friendsofcglibrary.blogspot.com/ and FCGL can be found on Facebook at Facebook.com/FriendsofCarrollGardensLibrary and Twitter at Twitter.com/FriendCGLibrary.

Red Hook Spring Flea Today!

Also happening today, the Red Hook Spring Flea!

Saturday 5/5 10 am - 5pm in the PS 15 yard on Van Brunt Street in the 'Hook (between Sullivan & Wolcott Sts).

Activities Include:

10:30a Drawing Together by KENTLER INTERNATIONAL DRAWING SPACE
11 a Yoga by CORA DANCE
12 p Family Fitness & Kick Boxing by TRIOMPH FITNESS
1 p ZUMBATOMIC by Sarah Folland
2 p NEEDS Fit by SESSIONS FIT
3 p Swing Dancing by CORA DANCE

AS WELL AS ART PROJECTS, ROBOT MAKING, BOUNCY HOUSE, MUSIC AND MORE!

Vendors include:

Rocky Sullivan’s, Added Value, Metal & Thread, Tiburon, Equity Modern,
Live Poultry, Ristorante Gancio Rosso, Swoon Sweets, Lunacy Design,
Brooklyn Robot Foundry, Swilleys, Everbrite Mercantile, Red Hook’s
Brooklyn Public Library, Realty Collective, Sandoval’s Party Boutique,
AND MORE!

For more information visit www.ps15patrickfdaly.org

Plant Sale in the Urban Meadow Today

Coreposis Creme Brulee will be one of the perennials available at the sale

It's a beautiful day for a plant sale at the Meadow! The Urban Meadow's plant sale will help you beautify your yards, window boxes and tree pits. 

It's today, May 5 from 11 AM - 3:30 (note the time change from 10 AM). 

The Urban Meadow folks say, "Kids can also come pick up plants and a pot for Mother's Day to decorate as a gift - if mom loves lavender or herbs, they'll be selling those along with beautiful annual and perennial flowers (and new Urban Meadow t-shirts)."

The Urban Meadow is on the corner of President and Van Brunt Streets. 

Plant Sale in Cobble Hill Park this Saturday

Stroll over the highway to Cobble Hill Park for the Cobble Hill Tree Fund's annual Spring Plant Sale this Saturday, April 28. They are also setting up a Plant Identification Treasure Hunt for all ages. Winners will receive a free plant!

Details are  on the Cobble Hill Association blog.

Donate to Carroll Gardens Library for their May 19 Sale

Friends of Carroll Gardens Library is now accepting donations for their May 19 Love Your Library Day Book Sale and Community Celebration. 


Yes, you can donate:
New or used books
CDs, DVDs and records
Children's books, CDs, DVDs
Journals
Current textbooks


No thanks to: Damaged books without covers; tape cassettes or VHS videos; coloring books or activity books; magazines; outdated textbooks and computer manuals.

Donations will be collected through May 9 at only the following times: Saturdays 10:30 to 12 noon, Wednesdays 6 to 8 p.m., and Fridays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enter through the main doors on Clinton Street and bring your donations go downstairs through the auditorium or take the elevator on the Union Street side to the basement.

Friends of Carroll Gardens Libraries also needs volunteers to help accept donations, sort and organize books, and staff the sale. Sign up here!

Shop the Neighborhood for Small Business Saturday

Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to supporting the small businesses that make our neighborhoods unique and neighborly. You'll get expert and helpful service that you won't get in the big box stores, and you'll be keeping your money in the local economy. Neighbor-lujah! 


Here is just a sampling of great shops from the District:

Drop in to Union Max to browse their eclectic mix of random bling, kitsch, postcards and more. 110 Union at Columbia.

At Brooklyn General shop fabric, yarn, notions and dry goods. Everything in the shop is 20% off tomorrow. 128 Union Street between Hicks and Columbia.

Old Brooklyn Wine and Liquor Company is a friendly place to stock up on wine and spirits for your parties and gift-giving. 145 Union between Hicks and Columbia.

At Bopkat Vintage find mid-century vintage clothing and accessories for reasonable prices. It's also a great place to find vintage Christmas ornaments and decorations this time of year. 117 Union between Columbia & Hicks.

Brooklyn Collective showcases jewelry, clothing, gifts, and home goods from an everchanging list of Brooklyn artisans.  They're open Thursday to Sunday 1-8. 212 Columbia between Union and Sackett.

Don't forget these great shops further up Columbia Street:

Freebird Books is a cozy shop with an eclectic mix of books with a new emphasis on New York history and culture. 123 Columbia.

Winkworth's collection of lingerie will turn you into the adorable sex kitten you always knew you could be. Open 12-7 tomorrow. The owners encourage appointments for serious try-on sessions. 119 Columbia.

What are your favorite local shops?

Book Fair at P.S. 29

PS 29 on Henry Street (between Baltic and Kane) is holding a book fair. Support the school by purchasing books for the classrooms, home, and holiday gifts.  For more information about PS 29 and this event visit www.ps29brooklyn.org

 

Monday, 10/17 through Friday 10/21, 

8:30am-6:00pm

Sunday, 10/23 10:00am-4:00pm

Monday, 10/24 and Tuesday 10/25 

8:30am-6:00pm

Wednesday, 10/26 8:30am-3:00pm

 

 

 

Love Your Library Day at the Carroll Gardens branch - Sat, May 14th

Save the Date for the “Love Your Library Day” book sale

to benefit the Carroll Gardens branch.

Saturday, May 14, 10 AM

4 PM at the library (corner of Clinton and Union Streets)

Thousands of fantastic books at great prices, baked treats, and special guests including Karen K and the Jitterbugs performing free at 10 AM- let her entertain your kids while you browse!

If you have gently used books (especially children's titles) to donate for the sale, please drop them off at the library through May 5.

FCGL’s next meeting is Wednesday, May 4 at 6:30 at the library downstairs – everyone is invited to join.

We’re on Facebook.com/FriendsofCarrollGardensLibrary and check out our new blog friendsofcglibrary.blogspot.com/

Plant Sale at the Urban Meadow - Sat, April 30th

Plant Sale this Saturday, April 30th at the Urban Meadow, from 11am to 3pm.
Purchase annuals, perennials and herbs, for you window boxes, backyard or rooftop garden.

The Meadow is located on President street, at the corner of Van Brunt.

Charlie Smith Jewelry Sale @ Everyday athlete - Thursday, September 30th

The Everyday Athlete invites you to a

Charlie Smith Jewelry Sale

On Thursday, September 30th

From 7pm to 10pm

An eclectic mix of vintage, natural bone, horn and crystal jewelry

by London designer Charlie Smith

The Studio is located at 136 Union St

RSVP alejandra@innerzona.com