Bay Ridge Jewish Center Puts The ‘Brew’ Back In Hebrew Tomorrow Night At Schnitzel Haus

By on June 25, 2012  Events
Jun 252012
 

Coincidence? (Image source: robertandamanda via Flickr).

The following announcement was taken word for word from the Bay Ridge Jewish Center’s website:

June 26: Bible and Beer

Do you like your vodka with a splash of Judaism? Are you in your 20s or 30s? Join Bay Ridge Jewish Center for Torah on Tap! The first round of beer is on us…. Tuesday, June 26 at 8pm, at the Schnitzel Haus. 7319 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209.

Could the center’s choice of venue be a thinly veiled reference to a certain 2006 movie by comedy troupe Broken Lizard? Looks like you’ll have to attend in order to find out…

It’s Movie Sign! Bride of Frankenstein Kicks Off Friday Night Bay Ridge Outdoor Movies

By on June 25, 2012  Events
Jun 252012
 

C’mon, be honest – who sees the word “Frankenstein” and pronounces it FRAHN-ken-steen in their heads? Yeah, you do!

This Friday, June 29, the Narrows Botanical Garden kicks off their Friday night outdoor movie series with The Bride of Frankenstein, the never-remade 1935 American horror classic starring Boris Karloff and Elsa Lancaster. The movies are shown on the Great Lawn by the 71st Street entrance (map). Movies start after sundown, which will be around 8:30pm this week.

Bring a blanket or a beach towel to park your tuchus, though there seems little chance of the ground being wet since the 5-day forecast is calling for a 100-degree day (!!!). Speaking of which, in the unlikely event the organizers do need to fall back on their rain date, it will be Saturday, June 30.

Bring snacks. Bring a picnic. Bring a whole dinner if you want.

But don’t bring alcohol, since that would be prohibited by law. If you were to bring a bottle of merlot in a discrete container and get caught anyway, we won’t be held responsible. Unless, of course, we’re the ones who get caught, then we would literally be the ones held responsible. Which could happen, I suppose.

And because you really love outdoor movies, here is the full movie schedule. Continue reading »

2012 Relay For Life Comes To Fort Hamilton Athletic Field Tomorrow

By on June 22, 2012  Events
Jun 222012
 

The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life is an all-day amateur track meet that honors cancer survivors, and commemorates the millions of lives lost to the disease – all while raising money and awareness to both fund and encourage further medical research.

This year’s Relay For Life for Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, and Dyker Heights will take place tomorrow, Saturday, June 23, at the Fort Hamilton High School Athletic Field, beginning at 1 p.m.

Scheduled events for Saturday include an opening ceremony at 2 p.m., a Survivor Recognition & Victory Lap at 5:30 p.m., a Luminaria paper lantern ceremony at 9 p.m., and a closing ceremony at 9:30 p.m.

For more information, please visit the American Cancer Society’s website, or contact Nancy Colt at (718) 622-2492 ext. 5134, or at Nancy.Colt@cancer.org.

The Fort Hamilton Athletic Field is located near Fort Hamilton High School in Bay Ridge. It takes up two entire city blocks, bounded by 83rd Street, 85th Street, Colonial Road and Narrows Avenue.

CB 10 Meets Tonight At Shore Hill Community Room!

By on June 18, 2012  Events
Jun 182012
 

Tonight, Community Board 10 will hold its monthly General Board Meeting.

The event, which is open to the public, will take place at the Shore Hill Community Room [9000 Shore Road], beginning at 7:15 p.m. The agenda [via CB 10's website] will include:

  • Presentation – Update on Owls Head Pollution Plant by Assistant DEP Commissioner Vincent Sapienza.
  • Public Hearing – In the matter of an application made to NYC Board of Standards and Appeals for the property located at 701/745 64th Street which seeks to secure a special permit allowing a reduction of the required accessory parking spaces for the two buildings at the Premises under Section 36-21 ZR for uses in parking requirement category B1 in Use Group 6 and ambulatory diagnostic or treatment facilities in Use Group 4 at the Premises.
  • Police & Public Safety Committee: SLA On Premise Renewal Application for City 9316 Inc., d/b/a Fushimi, 9316 4th Avenue; SLA On Premise Renewal Application for No Quarter, 8015 5th Avenue; New SLA Application for Taro Restaurant Inc., 7109 13th Avenue.
  • Traffic & Transportation Committee: DOT 86th Street Reconfiguration Project; Update on refurbishing of the bridge over the Belt Parkway at 69th Street as presented to the Committee by DOT.
  • Ad Hoc Committee on Street Namings: Presentation of proposed changes to current CB 10 Street Naming Guidelines.
  • Zoning & Land Use Committee: Presentation of completed PFI (Parking Fairness Initiative) Document.
  • Environmental Committee: Spectra Pipeline and the possibility of radon in natural gas from Marcellus Shale entering the NYC water supply.
  • Parks Committee: Update on Eco Dock Plans for the 69th Street Pier as presented to the Committee by Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance; Update on final plan for local schools to help maintain local parks on an ongoing basis.

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CEC 20 Meeting Tonight!

By on June 13, 2012  Events
Jun 132012
 

The Community Education Council for District 20 will be holding its June meeting tonight.

This month’s session is set to take place at P.S. 176 The Ovington School [1225 69th Street], beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Topics up for discussion will include the appointment of Lisa Sarnicola, principal of P.S. 506, honoring District 20 PTAs and PAs, and a farewell sendoff for CEC20 student member Sejndi Rusi.

For more information on this meeting – as well as future events, please visit cec20.org.

CB 10 Environmental Committee To Hold Hydrofracking Meeting Tonight

By on June 12, 2012  Events
Jun 122012
 

Source: linh.m.do via Flickr

Tonight Brooklyn Community Board 10‘s Environmental Committee will host a hearing on the controversial natural gas extraction method known as Hydraulic Fracturing or fracking.

The committee will hear a presentation by a representative from NYH2O – a nonprofit group which bills itself as being “dedicated to protecting New York’s water resources from the threat posed by the gas extraction industry.”

Concerns the advocacy group has about potential dangers from the recently approved Spectra Pipeline – including “radon in natural gas from the Marcellus Shale entering the NYC water supply” will be discussed.

A representative of the industry group Energy In Depth – which describes itself as “a research, education and public outreach campaign focused on getting the facts out about the promise and potential of responsibly developing America’s onshore energy resource base,” will also be on hand to rebut NYH2O’s argument against fracking.

This important meeting will take place at CB 10′s District office [8119 5th Ave] at 7 p.m.

Bay Ridge Union Center To Hold Open House, Studio Sale This Saturday, June 9

By on June 7, 2012  Events
Jun 072012
 

The Bay Ridge Union Center for the Arts [8101 Ridge Blvd], or BRUCA, will be holding their open house, as well as a sale of original studio creations, this Saturday, June 9, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Anyone considering taking a class at the facility – which bills itself as “the place for the Bay Ridge community to access challenging and well-taught classes in the arts for an affordable price,” will have the chance to speak with instructors – as well as sign up for summer art classes.

As an added bonus, BRUCA will host a sale of pottery, which is both “made and fired by artists in the BRUCA studio.”

For more info, please visit www.bruca.org, or contact Program Director Ed Huml at edhuml@bruca.org.

Tour De Brooklyn To Ride Through Bay Ridge This Sunday

By on June 1, 2012  Events
Jun 012012
 

Last year's Tour De Brooklyn (Source: Wikipedia Commons)

The 8th Annual Tour De Brooklyn, a 21.5 mile bicycle ride through the County of Kings, will be pedaling its way through Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights – with a rest stop at Dyker Beach Park – this Sunday, June 3. Click Here For More, Including A PDF Map Of The Route

Bay Ridge Community Council To Honor Civic Award Recipients At Dinner Dance Next Week

By on May 31, 2012  Events
May 312012
 

The Bay Ridge Community Council is holding its 61st annual dinner dance next at Mill Basin’s El Caribe Country Club next Thursday, June 7.

The event, which begins at 7:00 p.m., will include a ceremony honoring two Civic Award recipients. This years’ honorees include Community Board 10 member Reverend Khader El-Yateem, as well as William R. Guarinello – who serves as the Chair of CB 11 in Bensonhurst. Continue reading »

5th Avenue Spring Festival This Sunday, June 3!

By on May 30, 2012  Events
May 302012
 

Did you know that it’s still spring? While your electric bill might say differently, summer doesn’t start until June 20.

And that’s why the annual 5th Avenue Spring Festival is this coming Sunday, June 3!

The street fair runs from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on a stretch starting at 69th Street, and ending at 85th Street.

The fun will include rides, games, food, shopping, live bands, a karaoke contest, a pizza eating contest, face-painting, ponies, and more.

For more information, please call the B.I.D. office at (718) 238-8181.

According to a report by Kip at Bay Ridge Journal, as of a couple of days ago there were still a few vendor spots available.

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