Green in BKLYN » Events http://www.greeninbklyn.com Eco-friendly Solutions for Everyday Living Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:27:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 MulchFest 2012 http://www.greeninbklyn.com/3251/3251/ http://www.greeninbklyn.com/3251/3251/#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:30:24 +0000 Green in BKLYN http://www.greeninbklyn.com/?p=3251 More →]]> throwing tree

In partnership with the Parks Department, the Fort Greene Park Conservancy is proud to host the fifth annual MulchFest.  Join their volunteer team & have your holiday tree chipped for future use in your Parks!

  • What: MulchFest 2012
  • Where: Washington Park & Willoughby
  • When: Saturday, January 7th & Sunday, January 8th, 2012
  • Time: 10am – 2pm
]]> http://www.greeninbklyn.com/3251/3251/feed/ 0 Bananarchy Reigns – Sat. 11/5 2-4pm http://www.greeninbklyn.com/3131/bananarchy-reigns-sat-115-2-4pm/ http://www.greeninbklyn.com/3131/bananarchy-reigns-sat-115-2-4pm/#comments Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:15:47 +0000 Green in BKLYN http://www.greeninbklyn.com/?p=3131 More →]]>

On Saturday, November 5th from 2-4pm, Green in BKLYN hosts a book signing & recipe tasting with Jane Gish, author of the Bananarchist Cookbook.

The Bananarchist Cookbook is organized like many cookbooks but is  interspersed with anarchist trivia, jokes, useful phrases in foreign languages, games, love letter mad libs, fortunes, manifestos, surveys &, of course, recipes like:

  • Red Quinoa Salad with Lime Chipotle Dressing
  • Butternut Squash & Chestnut Soup
  • Rosemary Buttermilk Biscuits
  • Blackberry Apple Basil Crumble
  • Warm & Toasty Toddy Coffee

If a typical cookbook instructs one on how to make food, this cookbook offers additional instructions on making mischief & connecting with others.  The Bananarchist motto is:

  • Hug it out.
  • Be truthful to your vision.
  • Break bread with your compatriots.

In addition to penning this lovely, loving cookbook, Jane is the maven of Super Foxy Sweets’ vegan & gluten free truffles.  So you know it’s gonna be a tasty event…  Hope you’ll come & break bread, compatriots!

]]> http://www.greeninbklyn.com/3131/bananarchy-reigns-sat-115-2-4pm/feed/ 0 Scare Your Friends – Not Your Wallet! http://www.greeninbklyn.com/3124/scare-your-friends-not-your-wallet/ http://www.greeninbklyn.com/3124/scare-your-friends-not-your-wallet/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:20:29 +0000 Green in BKLYN http://www.greeninbklyn.com/?p=3124 More →]]> Not impressing Bella with last year’s vampire outfit?  Bring last year’s clean costumes, accessories and funky clothing or just help yourself to some free Halloween fashion at GrowNYC’s Halloween Costume Swap.  Swap items limited to clothing, costumes, and accessories only please.

WHAT: FREE Halloween Costume Swap at Build It Green! NYC – Gowanus

WHERE: 69 9th Street, Gowanus, Brooklyn NY 11215

WHEN: FRIDAY, October 28th    3pm – 6pm

Take a sneak peek at Build It Green! NYC’s new non-profit salvage surplus warehouse in Gowanus, Brooklyn – their second reuse center in the city!  Activities include recycled cardboard mask-making with Solar One, spoke flowers hand crafting with Recycle-A-Bicycle, Halloween-themed music, a bone-chilling haunted house, festive family-friendly movies to watch, and an apple/donut-eating contest thanks to GrowNYC’s Greenmarket! There will also be a raffle for a children’s bike, thanks to Recycle-A-Bicycle!  RSVP for this event at www.bignyc.org/halloween.
For more information call 212-788-7989.

]]> http://www.greeninbklyn.com/3124/scare-your-friends-not-your-wallet/feed/ 0 High Kick It for Local Dance http://www.greeninbklyn.com/3119/high-kick-it-for-local-dance/ http://www.greeninbklyn.com/3119/high-kick-it-for-local-dance/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:00:24 +0000 Green in BKLYN http://www.greeninbklyn.com/?p=3119 More →]]> I met Brenda Neville, Director of the Neville Dance Theatre, early on when Green in BKLYN first opened.  She introduced herself, told me about her dance company & invited me to her concerts.  We got on each other’s mailing lists.  We see each other coming & going to our jobs.  And she’s become an awesome neighbor.

In addition to how she brightens my day, Brenda has a wonderful local dance company that contributes free tickets and beautiful work to the neighborhood.

Recently, Brenda’s company – the Neville Dance Theatre – launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund more free tickets.  This time for children at the Ronald McDonald House  The campaign is in its last three days & could use your help…

In Brenda’s own words… Neville Dance Theatre is self-producing a special October New York City performance season of our original dance narrative ‘Memento Muerto’ – a haunting and powerful production about the vibrant and diverse Mexican Day of the Dead traditions, at the legendary Merce Cunningham Studio Theatre, this October 27-29, 2011, as one of the final productions performing there before its closure this November.

Last presented in 2007 on a much smaller scale, our upcoming production is set to bring the vibrancy of these traditions to life like never before in an expanded production.  As of now, we have a mind-blowingly awesome artistic team assembled, discounted rehearsal studios booked and a fabulous venue contracted, outrageously talented dancers working tirelessly learning choreography, vibrant slides and set designs selected, and promotional seeking press releases sent out.  Whew! Now, all we need is the money to pay for it all!

We are 100% committed to making the project and production happen, but presenting a full concert dance season, especially in New York, ain’t cheap!  We need support for our costs including theater and studio rentals, set & costume construction, slide projections, documentation, and making sure the dancers and collaborators get some kind of payment for all their hard work:) We also need a few special individuals as Ticket Sponsors’ whose pledges will provide tickets for twelve under-served children/families from the non-profit organization The Ronald McDonald House in New York City to have the unique opportunity to attend our closing night performance Free-of-Charge.

Again, the Kickstarter link is here and the company would love your support!

]]> http://www.greeninbklyn.com/3119/high-kick-it-for-local-dance/feed/ 0 Donations for Hurricane Victims http://www.greeninbklyn.com/3109/donations-for-hurricane-victims/ http://www.greeninbklyn.com/3109/donations-for-hurricane-victims/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:52:30 +0000 Green in BKLYN http://www.greeninbklyn.com/?p=3109 More →]]> Tropical Storms Irene and Lee caused widespread damage throughout upstate communities, especially in the Upper Catskills.  With damaged roads and bridges, lack of access to supermarkets, inadequate transportation and high gas prices, many residents are going to face critical food and supply shortages in the upcoming months.

With the help of City Harvest, Regional Food Bank and Move for Hunger, GrowNYC is answering this call for help by collecting needed items at Greenmarkets throughout the City.  Donations will be distributed to communities most in need by the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York.
Over 10% of the farmers who provide fresh and local produce at Greenmarkets in the City have lost all of their crops for the year due to severe flooding during and after Tropical Storms Irene and Lee.
Visit GrowNYC’s on-line donation page to make a monetary contribution that will go directly to Greenmarket farmers impacted by the storms.  We urge all New Yorkers to come together and help feed the communities that have helped feed all of us for so long.
Greenmarket Donation Collection Sites: Hurricane Relief for Upstate Communities: Collections will take place from 8am-2pm at markets on the dates listed below.
Manhattan Greenmarkets:
Union Square: Union Square North (in pavilion), Saturdays 10/1, 10/8
97th St: 97th St btw Columbus & Amsterdam, Fridays 9/30, 10/7
Abingdon Square: 12th St & 8th Ave, Saturdays 10/1, 10/8
Brooklyn Greenmarkets:
Grand Army Plaza: Prospect Pk W & Flatbush, Saturdays 10/1, 10/8
Ft. Greene: Washington Pk and Dekalb, Saturdays 10/1, 10/8
Bay Ridge: 3rd Ave & 95th St, Saturdays 10/1, 10/8
Manhattan Greenmarkets
Sunnyside: Skillman & 42nd St, Saturdays 10/1, 10/8
Socrates Sculpture Park: Vernon & Broadway, Saturdays 10/1, 10/8
Jackson Heights: 34th Ave & 77th St, Sundays 10/2, 10/9
Staten Island Greenmarkets:
Staten Island Mall: Parking lot on Richmond Ave, Saturdays 10/1, 10/8
Bronx Greenmarkets:
Bronx Borough Hall: Grand Concourse & 161st St, Tuesdays 10/4, 10/11
Donation List of Food and Supplies Needed:
  • Peanut Butter
  • Jelly
  • Canned Meals (Chili, Ravioli, etc.)
  • Hearty Soups
  • Cereal
  • Snack/Granola Bars
  • Pasta
  • Shelf Stable or Instant Milk
  • Crackers
  • Cookies
  • Paper Plates
  • Paper Cups
  • Diapers
  • Shampoo
  • Toothpaste
  • Disinfectant Cleaner
]]> http://www.greeninbklyn.com/3109/donations-for-hurricane-victims/feed/ 0 25% Off Pangea Organics in October http://www.greeninbklyn.com/3093/25-off-pangea-organics-in-october/ http://www.greeninbklyn.com/3093/25-off-pangea-organics-in-october/#comments Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:16:07 +0000 Green in BKLYN http://www.greeninbklyn.com/?p=3093 More →]]> In celebration of beauty & all things clean & fresh, Green in BKLYN is offering a discount on the entire line of Pangea Organics – my favorite skin care products!

For the whole month of October, Pangea Organics are 25% off!

That includes facial cleanser, scrub & toner, soaps, masks, eye creams, balancing oil & more!  A veritable cornucopia of treasures.

Pangea Organics are always nurturing, organic & fair trade, handcrafted & cruelty-free.  And never use petroleum-based ingredients, detergents, sulfates, synthetic preservatives, artificial colors or fragrances.

If you love ‘em already or haven’t tried ‘em yet, it’s a great time to celebrate your natural beauty!

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We’ve added another Brooklyn-based company & I’m so pleased.  This time it’s coffee from the Brooklyn Roasting Co.

The Brooklyn Roasting Co. hales from DUMBO & is committed to offering best quality Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance & Organic certified coffees.  Not only are they a coffee company with a conscience but they’re also pretty serious about “green thinking” – using recycled materials & refurbished equipment, clean-powered distribution (bicycle & bio-diesel van) & old-fashioned friendliness.

Oh, did I mention that their coffee is just plain awesome tastiness?  Their coffee is incredible!  It smells great, it looks great & it tastes freakin’ amazing.

We’ll be hosting a fast & furious tasting with them (& Super Foxy Sweets) this month?  Saturday, October 8th from 1-2pm at Green in BKLYN.

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Update… Check out Park(ing) Day at Green in BKLYN and on Myrtle Avenue in the Brooklyn Paper’s on-line edition (click HERE).

Today is Park(ing) Day at Green in BKLYN…  And all over the world!

That means that, literally, ALL OVER THE WORLD parking spaces are being handed over to humans instead of cars for green and clean fun.

We’ll be hosting Eve Mosher’s “Insert_Here” project and taking ideas for eco-friendly solutions for the shop, the Avenue, the ‘hood, the city, the world…

Stop by, take a seat, run your toes through the grass and share your thoughts.  It’s a perfect day to park it here!

For more stuff on Myrtle Avenue, click here.  For more on “Insert_Here”, click here.  And for more on Park(ing) Day, click HERE.

PS – Stop in the shop for a cup of Green in BKLYN hot tea for when you park your seat in the Park(ing) Day spot.  We’ll be serving the good stuff all day long…

]]> http://www.greeninbklyn.com/3074/3074/feed/ 0 Electronics Recycling Dates 2011 http://www.greeninbklyn.com/3066/electronics-recycling-917/ http://www.greeninbklyn.com/3066/electronics-recycling-917/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:41:58 +0000 Green in BKLYN http://www.greeninbklyn.com/?p=3066 More →]]> We get a lot of calls here at Green in BKLYN asking for information about recycling, in general, and electronic waste recycling specifically.  So we’re pleased to be able to let folks know about another eWaste drive…

Tekserve and the Lower East Side Ecology Center have teamed up again to offer free electronics recycling throughout September and October. 

Recyclable items include computers, monitors, fax machines, copiers, DVD or VCR players, radios, telephones, cell phones, televisions, cameras and stereo equipment.  However, they cannot accept home appliances such as microwaves, stoves, refrigerators and air conditioners.

Residents, small businesses and not-for-profits can drop off unwanted electronics at the following sites:

  • September 17: 10am-4pm / Manhattan @ Tekserve, 119 West 23rd Street, Manhattan b/w 6th and 7th Avenues
  • September 18: 10am-4pm / Manhattan @ Delancey Street b/w Chrystie and Forsyth Streets, Lower East Side
  • September 20: 11am-7pm / Manhattan @ Church of the Heavenly Rest, 5th Avenue and East 90th Street
  • September 24: 10am-4pm / Queens @ St. John’s University parking lot, enter at Gate 4, Union Tpke and 175th Street
  • September 24: 10am-4pm / Brooklyn @ Habana Outpost, Fulton Street b/w South Portland Avenue and South Oxford Street
  • September 25: 10am-4pm / Queens @ NY Hall of Science visitor parking lot, enter at 111th Street and 49th Avenue, Flushing
  • September 25: 10am-4pm / Bronx @ Van Cortlandt Park, Broadway b/w Manhattan College Pkwy and Post Road
  • October 01: 10am-4pm / Brooklyn @ Smith Street b/w President and Union Streets, Carroll Gardens
  • October 01: 10am-4pm / Brooklyn @ The New New York, N 11th Street b/w Kent and Wythe Avenues, Williamsburg
  • October 02: 10am-4pm / Staten Island @ Showplace Entertainment Center, 141 E Service Road and Beresford Ave
  • October 02: 10am-4pm / Brooklyn @ Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1, Furman Street b/w Old Fulton and Doughty St
  • October 15: 10am-4pm / Brooklyn @ 8th Avenue b/w 14th and 15th Streets, Park Slope
  • October 16: 10am-4pm / Brooklyn @ 7th Avenue b/w 4th and 5th Streets, Park Slope
  • October 22: 10am-4pm / Brooklyn @ Restoration Plaza, Herkimer St entrance b/w New York and Brooklyn Aves, Bedford Stuyvesant
  • October 22: 10am-4pm / Manhattan @ Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Amsterdam Avenue b/w West 96th and West 97th Streets
  • October 23: 10am-4pm / Brooklyn @ PS 29 Schoolyard, Baltic Street b/w Henry and Clinton Streets
  • October 23: 10am-4pm / Manhattan @ Stuyvesant Town, 14th Street Loop, at 14th St and Ave A

For more info, check out the LESEC website.

]]> http://www.greeninbklyn.com/3066/electronics-recycling-917/feed/ 0 Labor for Your Neighbor – Labor Day! http://www.greeninbklyn.com/3054/labor-for-your-neighbor-labor-day/ http://www.greeninbklyn.com/3054/labor-for-your-neighbor-labor-day/#comments Sat, 03 Sep 2011 18:25:22 +0000 Green in BKLYN http://www.greeninbklyn.com/?p=3054 More →]]> In the wake of Hurricane Irene, however you look at it, we “dodged a bullet”, “were lucky” and/or “were blessed” here in Brooklyn.  However, in upstate New York, the damage is devastating.

Governor Cuomo is coordinating a volunteer effort to help with clean up and to provide donations and supplies to those areas hardest hit.
  • The Governor will kick off a volunteer effort, “Labor for your Neighbor” on Labor Day weekend to assist in local clean up efforts in the Schoharie Valley, Catskill and North Country Regions. This will entail a few hours on Sunday or Monday in the affected regions working to help those in flood-stricken areas to clear their homes of the mud and debris Irene left behind.
  • To volunteer for this effort, go to the Labor for Your Neighbor website. You will receive further specific instructions regarding times, locations and how to prepare. Note that these communities remain isolated and in distress, with difficult conditions on the ground. The National Guard and State Office of Emergency Management will provide supervision and safe transport to the sites. To ensure an orderly effort, the numbers of volunteers will be controlled.
  • You can also help though donations. To donate funds, go to the site again.  The United Way of New York will pass on your donation to a registered charity in an area hit hard by the storm. Every dime you donate will go directly to assisting storm victims.
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