Union Church Sells Parish House To Bay Ridge Prep

By on June 25, 2012  Schools & Libraries
Jun 252012
 

On an unseasonably cool Sunday afternoon earlier this month, the Union Church of Bay Ridge’s congregation ceremoniously handed over the keys of their beloved 80-year-old parish house [8101 Ridge Blvd] to Dr. Charlie Fasano – the headmaster of another neighborhood institution, the Bay Ridge Preparatory School.

The ceremony itself – ostensibly meant to celebrate the 81st year since two smaller congregations had merged to form the church – was bittersweet, according to an account written by Denise Romano for the Home Reporter. Continue reading »

It’s My Park Day This Saturday, May 19

By on May 15, 2012  Events
May 152012
 

Source: Shore Road Parks Conservancy

As we mentioned earlier in the month, It’s My Park Day will be this coming Saturday, May 19.

Volunteers are invited to help with some spring cleaning in Bay Ridge’s beautiful shore-front parks. Activities will include painting, planting, weeding, sweeping, raking, handling sign-in sheets, tools and refreshments.

According to a press release put out by the Shore Road Parks Conservancy, there are six different meeting points – as well as corresponding times – for anyone looking to lend their park a helping hand:

  • 97th Street Park Entrance (10am to 2pm)
  • 90th Street Gazebo (9am to 12pm)
  • *New waterfront site meeting* by the Flagpole at Shore Rd & 81st St (9am to 12pm)
  • Narrows Botanical Gardens (10am to 1pm)
  • The Flagpole at 81st Street (9am to 12pm)
  • Owl’s Head Park (11am to 2pm)

The plethora of local groups that are slated participate include Adelphi Academy, Arab American Association of NY (AAANY), Asian Community United Society (ACUS), Bay Ridge Food Coop, Bay Ridge Prep, Boy Scouts – St Anselm, Community Board 10, Cornerstone Church at Bay Ridge, East Coast Kruzers, Egyptian American Community Foundation (EACF), First Church of the Brethren, Fontbonne Hall Academy, Fort Hamilton Army Base, Fort Hamilton HS, JROTC & National Honor Society, Gateway Church, The Guild for Exceptional Children (GEC), Moroccan American House Association (MAHA), NIA Community Services, and NY Army National Guard Joint Task Force-Empire Shield.

Sponsors include the City Parks Foundation, Foodtown, Bay Ridge Manor, and the Partnership for Parks.

If you’re interested in more information, please call (347) 723-2555, e-mail the Shore Road Conservancy at info@shoreroadparks.org, or visit nycgovparks.org and shoreroadparks.org.

Shore Road Parks Conservancy meeting tonight; It’s My Park Day set for May 19

By on May 1, 2012  Parks
May 012012
 

Tonight (May 1), at 7pm, the Shore Road Parks Conservancy will be holding their general meeting at the Bay Ridge Preparatory School (8101 Ridge Blvd). Light refreshments will be served following the meeting. The Board members and Area Managers will be discussing current and future plans. The meeting agenda is below.

It’s My Park Day is also coming up for Shore Road Park. On Saturday, May 19, volunteers are invited to help with the spring cleanup. Activities include painting, planting, weeding, sweeping, raking, handling sign-in sheets, tools and refreshments. See the Conservancy web site for details. Continue to the agenda of the general meeting…