Local Artist Sally Mara Sturman’s show at 65 Fen

Posted on June 11, 2012 by dennis

California Fish and Flowers

Sally Mara SturmanLocal Artist Sally Mara Sturman has a show running at
65 Fen.
The Opening will be this Sunday, June 17th, at 4:30PM.

You can see more of Sally’s work at these sites:
www.sallymarasturman.com
SallyMaraArt.etsy.com

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Spring 2012 Lefferts Manor Echo Available Now

Posted on May 21, 2012 by dennis

The Lefferts Manor Echo Spring-2012The Spring issue of the Lefferts Manor Echo newsletter is available now for downloading. It is full of great articles on our upcoming House Tour and the neighbors and local area businesses that make PLG and Lefferts Manor a great place to live. You will be able to pickup a paper copy at The Blue Roost Petit Cafe at 43 Lincoln Road, the Thriftway Pharamacy at Lincoln and Flatbush, Ace French Cleaners between Maple & Midwood, The Smile for Every Sistah in You Clothing Boutique at 581 Flatbush, Tafari Tribe Globe Trade at 593 Flatbush, and 65 Fen the wine store.

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Flowers for Flatbush

Posted on May 7, 2012 by dennis

Flowers for Flatbush 2012Saturday May 12th from 10am-2pm
Meet-up at Grand Army Plaza, Ocean Ave and Flatbush Ave, Lincoln Rd and Flatbush Ave, and Lenox Ave and Flatbush Ave

Join BBG, Prospect Park, and NYC Million Trees for a day of much needed beautification along Flatbush Ave. Volunteers will be led by BBG and NYC Tree Stewards to learn about proper street tree care and will get to put their skills to work on the numerous trees along Flatbush Ave. Volunteers will also get to spruce up the streets by picking up litter and weeding. All are welcome to be a part of this fun filled and educational day!

Contact Skei Saulnier @ plgcivic@yahoo.com or call 917.309.3569 to learn more and sign up!!

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42nd Annual Prospect Lefferts Gardens
House & Garden Tour

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Site Publisher

Tudor Row 2012 PLG House TourDate/Time: Sunday, June 3, 2012—Noon to 5 PM
Tickets: $20 in advance/$25 on Tour Day
Sponsor: The Lefferts Manor Association

Photo by Martin Friedman

Expansive 2012 Tour

  • TEN STOPS—NINE turn-of-the 20th-century residences and PRIVATE GARDENS
  • Opportunities to visit with designers John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon of Madcap Cottage interior design company; Floral Designer Bette Cunningham of Yellow Jessamine; architect Roberta Woelfling; contractors and homeowners to gather ideas and resources
  • Complimentary refreshments
  • Complimentary wine tasting at 65 Fen Wines
  • Special Tour Day Discounts at neighborhood restaurants and merchants
  • PLG Arts at the Inkwell House Tour 2012 Event, 12 Noon to 8:30 PM
      FREE Live Music, Group Art Show, Children’s Art Activities,
       Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic

AND, your PLG June 3rd tour Ticket & Guidebook gains entry to the Boerum Hill House Tour for only $10—A $15 savings!

NOTE: No children under 12 except infants in front packs only.

For more information: 718-284-6210 or 718-462-0024

Ticket information is below:

TICKETS ONLINE

Visit: http://2012plghouseandgardentour.eventbrite.com

ADVANCE TICKET SALES LOCATIONS

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

65 Fen Wines
Michael Campbell
65 Fenimore Street
(just off Flatbush Avenue)

The Blue Roost Café
Linda Billings
43 Lincoln Road
(between Flatbush and Ocean Avenues)

Trixie’s Pet Food, Supplies & Accessories
Robert Salmieri and Richard Esposito
575 Flatbush Avenue
(between Maple and Midwood Streets)

Park Slope

AGUAYO & HUEBENER REALTY GROUP
Roslyn B. Huebener
138 Seventh Avenue
(between Carroll and Garfield)

BROWN HARRIS STEVENS-Brooklyn
Bette Cunningham
100 Seventh Avenue
(at Union Street)

STERLING PLACE
Robert Wilson
352 Seventh Avenue
(at Tenth Street)

Brooklyn Heights

BROWN HARRIS STEVENS-Brooklyn
Bill Sheppard
129 Montague Street
(at Henry Street)

Boerum Hill

STERLING PLACE
Robert Wilson
363 Atlantic Avenue
(between Hoyt and Bond Streets)

Cobble Hill

HALSTEAD PROPERTY
Kirsten Syrett
206 Court Street
(between Congress and Warren Streets)

Grand Army Plaza Farmers’ Market

Saturday June 2nd only, weather permitting.

Brooklyn Flea Market

Lafayette Avenue
(between Vanderbilt and Clermont Avenues)
Saturday June 2nd only, weather permitting.

TICKETS BY MAIL

Lefferts Manor Association, 135 Midwood Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225.
Specify the number of tickets with a check made payable to Lefferts Manor Association and a stamped self-addressed envelope.

ON TOUR DAY

Tickets cost $25 will be sold starting at 11:30AM at The Blue Roost Café, 43 Lincoln Road
(between Flatbush and Ocean Avenues).

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Lefferts Manor Flower Barrel Planting This Saturday

Posted on April 22, 2012 by dennis

Saturday, April 28th from 10 am until noon RAIN or SHINE

2012 Lefferts Manor Association Flower Barrel Planting
The Lefferts Manor Association will be planting the flower barrels lining the sidewalks Saturday, April 28th. [Containers in front yards and on stoops will not be planted. If you do not want your barrel to be planted, leave a note in it: DO NOT PLANT.]Please make sure your barrels are ready for planting by clearing out debris and topping up with soil. New barrels are welcome, too.

Need a new barrel? Kings County Nursery (New York Avenue and Fenimore) has the real deal, wood whiskey barrels for a price of $50 to Manor Residents.

Volunteer planters welcome! LMA Board members will be organizing volunteers for each block. Be ready with your gloves, trowels, and a bag for trash. Cars will bring flowers from the central depot to each block starting at 10 am.

Email LeffertsSupport@gmail.com if you have any questions or to volunteer services.

Remember, your dues make this event possible!

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