Sandy Help For Jane’s Carousel Via Bake Sale Sunday, November 11

By on November 7, 2012 9:47 pm in brooklyn bridge park

One of the most shared photos of Superstorm Sandy’s wrath in Brooklyn last week was of Jane’s Carousel in DUMBO surrounded by flood waters. We learned on Tuesday that its lovingly restored horses, benches and woodwork made it through the storm with little or no damage. However, Jane Walentas noted, “the basement that houses all the electronics was totally flooded.” She added, “We’re optimistic that the Carousel will be fine, but it will probably take some time to get it fully restored to happily prancing again.”

BHB received word from area resident Megan Reilly Cayten that she and a “group of parents and kids who love the carousel” will be holding a bake sale this Sunday (11/11) from 11am – 1pm to help raise funds for the carousel’s restoration.

Cayten tells us that Ms. Walentas was “touched” by the idea for the event and will be opening the carousel’s building to the group so they can stay warm while holding the fundraiser.

The carousel is reportedly in working condition but its organ and the electronics which power it need to be replaced. The immediate goal of the bake sale is to raise $175 dollars, Cayten says, to cover the cost of a CD player they’ll need to replace the organ until it is back in working condition.

Jane’s Carousel opened in its current location in September 2011 amidst controversy regarding its placement in Brooklyn Bridge Park. It is currently maintained by the non-profit group Friends of Jane’s Carousel.

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  • hoppy

    Bake sales only contribute to this country’s epidemic of obesity.

  • really

    Is the below a more acceptable fundraiser?

    From Grub Street:

    Governor Restaurant in Dumbo may have been severely damaged by Sandy but, fortunately, friends of Chef Brad McDonald are working hard to help the spot get back on its feet. On Saturday, November 17, David Chang and members of the Momofuku team will hold a benefit at Chang’s cocktail bar, Booker and Dax, in Governor’s honor.

    The six-course affair will include dishes from Sean Gray of Momofuku Ko, Matt Rudofker of Ssäm Bar and beverages from Beth Lieberman and Tristan Willey. Chef McDonald will also be on the line at the $325 event. All proceeds from the meal will directly support Governor and tickets can be purchased here.

  • 3rdgenbklyn

    Even very young children can understand deferred gratification. There is a time to celebrate and a time to roll up sleeves and pitch in. Sadly, those with toddlers who were unfortunate enough to be living in Rockaway, Coney or SI have a lot more to worry about than a flooded carousel- like finding food and shelter for their toddlers. Why not use your community spirit to start a temporary play group for those children so parents can search for an apartment or job? Why not take your children on a city bus toRed Hook to play with other toddlers who arent from the Heights? It’s not about trying to protect your children from the ugliness of disaster, but preparing our children to live in a world which is going to be auch more challenging place in the future. Nice thought about the bake sale but your timing is just so….off.

  • dumbodenizen

    Let them eat cake, right, Jane?

  • brooklynite

    Disgusting.

  • Villager

    $175?
    Times must be hard for the Walentas where they can’t just buy one from Amazon.

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