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Fun, Food & Wine at Brooklyn Heights’ Willowtown Fair

Claude Scales — Mon, 21 May 2012 04:07:52 +0000

A kids’ sack race was one of many activities at Saturday’s Willowtown fair, which was blessed by perfect weather. Video, photos, and more text after the jump.

Batman greeted children to the Jumpy Castle.

Iris Cafe offered a tempting array of salads, sandwiches, and sweets.

Maio, of Waterfront Wines & Spirits, prepares to pour some of Brooklyn Oenology’s 2010 Social Club White, made with chardonnay grapes from the North Fork of Long Island and the Finger Lakes region.

SAT Scores For 200 Students Nixed at Brooklyn Heights’ Packer Institute

Chuck Taylor — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:31:47 +0000

Nearly 200 students who took the SAT collegiate entrance exam at Packer Collegiate Institute in Brooklyn Heights on May 5 had their scores invalidated by the administrator of the test, according to an article in The New York Times. The reason: Some students were seated too closely together.

The decision outraged school administrators, students and parents, who say they are being “punished” for a technicality. Students that need results from the four-hour test for college applications will have to take it again (at no cost). Bruce Dennis, the head of Packer, told the Times, “To do this to 200 kids is unconscionable.”

Educational Testing Service, which administers the SAT on behalf of the College Board, confirmed that 199 scores from the exam were canceled after a “surprise” audit of the testing site. Dennis said the school’s ETS liaison was told by the company that some students were not seated the mandated 4 feet apart, although the Wall Street Journal says ETS’ “surprise audit revealed numerous infractions.”

Of the 199 students that took the SATs at Packer May 5, 63 who are enrolled at the school were impacted by the score cancellation. School officials learned of the issue when emails from parents started pouring in Tuesday, according to the WSJ story. Packer has retained a lawyer “to see that our students’ rights are protected.”

NYT notes that testing services have been on increased alert since a large cheating ring was uncovered on Long Island last year, involving test-takers impersonating other students.

Rainy Days & Wednesdays…

Chuck Taylor — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:40:24 +0000

Wednesday, Montague Street entrance to Brooklyn Heights Promenade.
(Photo: Chuck Taylor/Nikon D5000, edited with Picnik)

Word To The Wise: Beats by Dre Headphone Heists Hamper Heights

Chuck Taylor — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:10:43 +0000

Apparently, swiping iPhones from unsuspecting New Yorkers is sooo yesterday. The New York Post reports that Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones have become the du jour choice of NYC muggers. The high-tech noise-canceling headphones cost a risible $300-$500.

The Post says heists have been focused in uptown Manhattan, while in Brooklyn North—which includes Williamsburg—”there have been dozens of Beats heists over the past four months.” Word to the wise: The Heights has not been spared. According to the newspaper, “The thefts are going on even in trendy Brooklyn Heights, where a goon demanded a pair from a teenager after barking, ‘Give me your Beats!’ April 17. After the victim turned them over, he was punched in the face.”

The rapper’s branded headphones have become a status symbol, according to a police source, and are being nabbed from kiddies at an alarming rate since the latest model hit the market at Christmas. They’re typically snatched aboard subways or as teens walk to and from school. “If you are wearing those headphones, you might as well wear a sign that says, ‘Come and rob me,’” an investigator said.

Child’s Play NY ‘Shakespeare Players’ Stage Pint-Size ‘Hamlet’ 4/29

Chuck Taylor — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:53:23 +0000

It’s just possible that the next Laurence Olivier, Richard Burton or Kenneth Branagh is right here in Brooklyn Heights… and all of 10 years old. The local Child’s Play NY is featuring its Shakespeare Players troupe in a performance of “Hamlet” Sunday, April 29 at 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. at St. Francis College Theater at 180 Remsen Street.

Directed by Jocelyn Greene, the production’s cast of 14 comprises kids aged 7-10 years old, who will stage a 30-minute cutting of “Hamlet.” The group has been rehearsing since January, with classically trained professional actors boasting credits from the Public Theater/NY Shakespeare Festival, Shakespeare Theater of D.C. and Broadway, assisting the pint-size players with their physical, vocal and emotional transformations. See video footage of the process, including interviews with kids and staff, here.

For more information, contact Jocelyn Greene at jocelyn@childsplayny.com.

Saturday’s Spring Egg Hunt A Smash Success!

Chuck Taylor — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 15:13:07 +0000

The Spring Egg Hunt on Saturday drew a crowd of parents and kids that started lining up to the entrance of the Pierrepont Playground by 9:30 a.m. for the 10 a.m. event. Within 15 minutes, the line extended past 2 Montague Terrace all the way to Remsen Street. See Karl Junkersfeld’s action-packed video after the jump!

(Photos: Karl Hedlund)

Reminder: Spring Egg Hunt Saturday

Claude Scales — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:26:14 +0000

The Spring Egg Hunt at Pierrepont Playground takes place Saturday, April 7 at 10 a.m. sharp. From my experience (my apartment has a view of the playground) it’s best to get there early, as the line to get in grows rapidly.

Wednesday, April 4: Mil’s Trills Invites Parents & Their Toddlers

Chuck Taylor — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 01:25:33 +0000

On Wednesday, April 4, Mil’s Trills—an interactive series of live performances for grown-ups with babies & toddlers ages 0-4—will host Ray Belli on the Tabla (a traditional Indian drum) at Vineapple, 71 Pineapple Street (between Henry and Hicks streets). Time is 10 a.m., with $15 admission for adults. Your hosts invite attendees to participate by bringing shakers, blankets and instruments of choice.

Led by Amelia Robinson—who plays original, quirky and whimsical songs on her electric ukulele and hosts a rotating cast of musical guests— Mil’s Trills’ shows highlight a new, often rare, instrument and a hand-selected book brought to life through an improvised soundtrack. Mil’s Trills is a cooperative effort to support local businesses and artists in the community and to make music accessible to all.

For info visit milstrills.com—and stay tuned to BHB for more upcoming Brooklyn-area events.

Last Minute Weekend Reminders

Claude Scales — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:33:54 +0000

Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Spring Fling will be held tomorrow (Saturday, March 31) from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in the vicinity of Jane’s Carousel. Admission is free; there will be lots of activities for kids and parents, live band performances, and the Brooklyn Bridge Park Bunny.

On Sunday, April 1, starting at 2:00 p.m., Colm Tóibín and Mick Moloney will discuss Irish fiction and fact at the Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont Street (corner of Clinton). Admission is free for BHS members, $6 for adults; $4 for seniors over 62, students over 12 (college students must show ID) and teachers; and free for children under 12.

Downtown’s Dekalb Market Opens 2012 Season April 7

Chuck Taylor — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:34:21 +0000

You’ve got to see it to believe it. Situated over an entire square block, Dekalb Market in Downtown Brooklyn is constructed from recycled shipping containers converted into 60+ food & retail shops that frame a space for outdoor events and programs.

The 2012 season launches Saturday April 7, at 138 Willoughby Street and the Flatbush Avenue Extension, offering a cornucopia of art, music, food & film events, as well as the new Dekalb outdoor performance and event space, a permanent beer & wine garden, “The Dekalb Farm” and 60 stores & food shops and outdoor weekend vendors, all “set against the gritty-cool urban backdrop of downtown Brooklyn.”

For the launch Dekalb Spring Weekender, Saturday and Sunday, April 7-8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., come one and all for a noon Easter Egg Hunt, $1 Mimosas (until 2 p.m.), and live music by Michael Arenella & his Dreamland Orchestra, and Naomi Shelton and the Gospel Queens. Also: Flower and Garden Market, face painting, woodshop projects and a jewelry workshop, crafting bike maintenance, and circuits & electronics. Cooking, farming and gardening workshops and classes for adults and children will be presented by Family Cooks.

The regular Dekalb Market Hours are seven days a week, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. During the season, events will also include dance parties, free open-air markets, unique foodie events, bike-in movie nights, lobster boils, roller derbies, an ongoing series of special live music performances and 45+ vendors.

Dekalb Market was voted Best New York Architecture in 2011 by the New York Observer.

Pierrepont Playground Spring Egg Hunt Saturday, April 7

Claude Scales — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:50:34 +0000

The Brooklyn Heights Playground Committee will hold its annual Spring Egg Hunt at Pierrepont Playground (Pierrepont Street and Columbia Heights) on Saturday, April 7, starting at 10:00 a.m. Heather White, of the Playground Committee, says:

The Spring Egg Hunt is an annual tradition for many families, organized and funded by the all volunteer BHPC, and we need your support to keep it going.

If you are interested in helping with the Spring Egg Hunt, please email me at heatherdianawhite@gmail.com. We need people to help hide the eggs, donate items to the bake sale, man the bake sale table and clean up. Helping with these events is FUN and a great way to connect with other parents in our amazing community. Just one hour of your time would be greatly appreciated!

If you wish to donate to the Playground Committee, you can do so through the Committee’s website.

Photo: The Seasonal Home.

Brooklyn Bridge Park: Spring Fling & 5K Race 3/31

Chuck Taylor — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:19:28 +0000

Brooklyn Bridge Park has two events coming up on Saturday, March 31: Its family-oriented Spring Fling and the annual Eileen C. Dugan Memorial 5K race.

First up: Spring Fling takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Empire Fulton Ferry section of the park. Admission is free, and includes egg decorating, music, dancing, yoga, face painting, storytelling and an egg roll. The Wiyos will perform at 10:30 a.m., and Audrarox at noon. More info is here.

Partners for the event include the New York Transit Museum, Metro Soccer NY, Jacques Torres, Inventgenuity Workshops, Jane’s Carousel, Karma Kids Yoga and the Brooklyn Navy Yard Center at Bldg. 92. The Brooklyn Bridge Park Bunny will also be on premises.

Second is the 14th Eileen C. Dugan Memorial 5K race, which begins at 9 a.m., with registration starting at 7:30 a.m. The starting and finishing points are by Jane’s Carousel in the Empire Fulton Ferry section of the park.

This is the first year the popular 5K will be run in Brooklyn Bridge Park: The course is a scenic 5K route (3.1 miles) spanning the park with its views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, the Manhattan skyline and the NYC harbor. The race is limited to 200 participants, and advance registration ($25) is recommended. More info here.

Brooklyn Women’s Exchange Presents Henrik Krogius on Promenade History

Claude Scales — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:03:37 +0000

On Thursday evening, March 1, from 6:00 to 7:00, the Brooklyn Women’s Exchange, 55 Pierrepont Street (between Henry and Hicks and now, unfortunately under scaffolding that obscures the view of Wendy’s windows) will present Brooklyn Heights Press editor and local historian Henrik Krogius discussing his new book, The Brooklyn Heights Promenade, which tells the story of how the amenity we all enjoy came to be, and how it has been used through the years. The event is free.

Watch BHB’s video interview with Krogius now.

The Exchange is also hosting “Craft Sundays” from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on March 4, April 1, May 6, and June 3.

Please join us with your little ones on the first Sunday of every month as we share the spirit of crafting with a fun and inspiring project. During the holiday season we do Craft Sundays every week. Depending on the season, we’ve sewn dolls, fashioned unusual valentines, used cloves and fruit for pomander ornaments and made wooden spoon figures. Ages 3 and up are welcome with parents or caregivers.

A $5.00 materials fee is suggested for Craft Sundays.

Jane’s Carousel Earns Kudos From Travel & Leisure’s Design Awards

Chuck Taylor — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:16:24 +0000

The March 2012 issue of “Travel and Leisure” magazine, which features its 2012 Design Awards, includes Brooklyn’s own Jane’s Carousel Pavilion, winning kudos for Best Public Space.

The wondrously recreated carousel in the DUMBO section of Brooklyn Bridge Park was designed and meticulously restored by Jane Walentas beginning in 1984. See pics and history at THe Smoking Nun blog here.

Travel and Leisure writes: “In a completely unexpected pairing, a richly detailed carousel (1922) and a see-through minimalist shed (2011) jointly occupy a dramatic waterfront site in the shadow of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. The carousel is open to the public and after sunset, the pavilion’s acrylic walls are illuminated, creating a light show visible across the river and from the bridges above.”

If you haven’t yet visited, it’s a neighborhood must. One can “Pony Up” for $2 a ride. See Jane’s website for hours and more information. From now through April 5, the ride is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays.

Transit Museum Hosts “Missed Connections” Party for Valentine’s Evening; Extended Hours and Special Programs for School Break

Claude Scales — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:44:56 +0000

On this Tuesday evening, February 14–Valentine’s evening–the New York City Transit Museum, located in a no-longer-active subway station with its entrance at Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street, will host a party based on Craigslist “missed connections” posts. More details are available at Brooklyn Bugle.

The Museum will also be extending its hours to 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the New York City schools’ mid-winter break, Tuesday, February 21 through Friday, February 24. During this time, the Museum will present special programs for kids and parents or caregivers: “Subway Storytelling” at 11:00 a.m. and “Create a City” at 2:30 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for children.

That’s Our Girl: Neighbor Björk Performs In Queens To Support “Biophilia”

Chuck Taylor — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:23:44 +0000

Brooklyn Heights resident Björk has launched a combination concert & performance art event in support of her new album “Biophilia,” at the New York Hall of Science in Queens. If you missed her opening set Friday, she will encore Monday 2/6, Thursday 2/9, Sunday 2/12 and Wednesday 2/15.

The performance offers Björk accompanied by novel musical instruments, including four 10-foot pendulum-harps and a MIDI-controlled pipe organ, as well as a 24-piece Icelandic female choir and visuals from Biophilia Apps. The new album is a multi-media experience, available in collaboration with Apple here.

Björk will also collaborate with the New York Hall of Science in an upcoming three-week “Biophilia” education series, featuring interactive science and music workshops for middle-school children. Topics include the scientific concepts at the core of “Biophilia’s” songs, including crystalline structures, lunar phases, viruses and more.

The New York Hall of Science is located at 47-01 111th Street, Queens: 718-699-0005. Tickets for the concert, which range from $75 to $150, are available here.

March On: CFAF Offers Heights “Family Walking Tour”

Chuck Taylor — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:12:43 +0000

Until the next Homer Fink Hidden Brooklyn Heights tour, New York’s Center for Architecture Foundation (CFAF), in collaboration with the Brooklyn Historical Society, is offering a “Family Walking Tour of Historic Brooklyn Heights.” The excursion, which takes place Saturday, March 17 (rain date on the 18th) from 2-4 p.m., will “explore the architecture of this beautiful, historic neighborhood on an interactive walking tour with CFAF Educator Jane Cowan.”

Admission is $20 for a family of four ($5 each additional); and $10 for CAFF or Brooklyn Historical Society members. The meeting point is BHS at 128 Pierrepont Street.

Pre-registration is required. For tix, click here.

Brooklyn Eagle: P.S. 8 Middle School Coming?

Homer Fink — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:05:10 +0000

The Brooklyn Eagle’s Mary Frost reports that relief may be in sight for middle school dilemma facing P.S. 8 parents:

Brooklyn Eagle: The city hopes to locate the P.S. 8 extension in a building housing George Westinghouse Information Technology High School and City Polytechnic High School at 105 Tech Place, fronting Tillary Street.

“This is a district that needs high-quality middle school seats, and P.S. 8 has a history as an excellent elementary school,” said DOE spokesman Frank Thomas. “We are proposing an expansion so they can offer that same quality education to middle school students.”

“We believe it’s going to go forward,” said P.S. 8 Principal Seth Phillips, “though there are still a few stages to get by. We believe everything is ‘go’ for next year – and it’s the right thing to do. We look forward to building something special.”

Phillips said that the middle school would open with roughly 54 sixth-grade seats, then expand each year. As an expansion of P.S. 8, the middle school would serve existing P.S. 8 students, “but if any spots are left over we would open it up to district students.”

Karl Views the Christmas Tree Lighting

Claude Scales — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:15:05 +0000

Mr. J. and his cam were on hand for the lighting of the Borough Hall Christmas Tree, and accompanying ceremonies, this evening. Video after the jump.

Mil’s Trill’s Returns: More Musical Fun for Tots at Vineapple Thursday 12/8

Homer Fink — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:36:48 +0000

Mil’s Trills, a fun music show for kids 0-4 years of age, returns to Vineapple [71 Pineapple Street] this Thursday (12/8) at 3:30pm. There’s a $15 suggested donation.

This week’s feature guest is musician Tyler Sussman, who will be playing the flute and didgeridoo.

Remember to bring shakers and blankets!

Brooklyn Bridge Animals Holiday Extravaganza Saturday

Claude Scales — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:36:48 +0000

The Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition will hold its second annual Winter Holiday Extravaganza and Fundraiser this coming Saturday, December 3, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Rocco & Jezebel for Pets, 89 Pineapple Walk. The event will feature: pet adoptions; photos with Santa for pets, kids and adults; a raffle; face painting; craft and holiday gifts for family, friends and pets; tree trimmings; a microchip clinic; munchies and music.

Brooklyn Women’s Exchange Begins Holiday Craft Events

Claude Scales — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:45:14 +0000

The Brooklyn Women’s Echange, shown in the photo in last year’s holiday garb, is beginning its weekly holiday craft events tomorrow, Sunday, November 13.

We’re feeling very crafty this weekend. Join us tomorrow, Sunday the 13th, for Children’s Crafting from 11 to 1 – we’ll be making nutcracker and holiday fairy peg dolls, using felt and fabric– and for our Artists at Work series the fabulous Spin City Yarn Spinners will be demonstrating the fine art of yarn spinning from 2 to 4!

There will be more events on succeeding sundays through the holiday season. Next Sunday there will be more children’s crafts in the morning and potter Drew Montgomery demonstrating his art on the wheel in the afternoon. And, don’t forget, the Exchange will host silhouette artist Deborah O’Connor this coming Thursday and Friday, November 17 and 18. To make an appointment, come to the shop, 55 Pierrepont Street (between Henry and Hicks) or call 718-624-3435.

Mil’s Trills Returns: More Fun for Tots This Thursday at Vineapple

Homer Fink — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 02:17:13 +0000

Mil’s Trills, local musician Amelia Robinson’s interactive music showcase for kids 0- 4 years of age, returns to Vineapple (71 Pineapple Street) this Thursday (11/10) at 3:30 pm.

No need for advance tickets, just show up at Vineapple on Thursday. Bring a blanket for your child to sit on and some shakers so they can play along. There’s a $15 suggested donation.

Halloween at Pierrepont Playground

Homer Fink — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:01:22 +0000

Our man in the NYS Senate Daniel Squadron handed out candy (aka Squadron Bars) to costumed kids at yesterday’s Pierrepont Playground Halloween Parade. Brooklyn Beep Marty Markowitz was on hand as well. He amped up the crowd by mentioning Travel + Leisure Magazine had named the Heights one of America’s Most Beautiful Neighborhoods. He also made sure to note that Brooklyn has been declared the coolest city in America by GQ Magazine. And that’s when some guy yelled out, “Secede now!” Ok, that was me.

Photo: Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz at yesterday’s event. Photo: Mrs. Fink.

Halloween Parade Rescheduled for Sunday

Claude Scales — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:00:31 +0000

Because of predicted rain, the Brooklyn Heights Playground Committee has rescheduled the Halloween Parade from tomorrow to Sunday morning, October 30, at 10:00 a.m. Bring your kids in costume to the Pierrepont Playground Sunday morning for the parade.

Halloween Events in Brooklyn Heights

Claude Scales — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:55:25 +0000

This coming pre-Halloween weekend will be a busy one for the neighborhood. The Junior Committee of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy will host the second annual All Hallows Bash Saturday evening, October 29, from 8:00 to 1:00 a.m., at One Brooklyn Bridge Park (360 Furman Street). This year’s theme is “Heroes and Villains”; there will be prizes for the best costumes. You must be 21 or older to attend. There’s more information here, and you can buy tickets ($50 in advance; $60 at the door) here. There’s also the Kids’ Halloween Parade Saturday morning, and, of course, the Howl-O-Ween Parade Sunday afternoon.

BHA Hosts Public Discussion on Child Safety Next Wednesday

Claude Scales — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:38:45 +0000

The Brooklyn Heights Association, in conjunction with neighborhood parents, will present a discussion on child safety in Brooklyn Heights next Wednesday evening, October 26, from 7:00 to 8:30, at St. Francis College, 180 Remsen Street (between Clinton and Court), in the first floor student cafeteria.

The purpose of this meeting is to engage parents of school age children in a relaxed dialogue with specialized officers from the 84th Precinct.

We will advise parents about how to be more effective in reporting incidents, and review all things you need to know when your children are out in the street unaccompanied by an adult.

Also, you are encouraged to bring electronic devices (iPods, iPads, cell phones, etc.) for registration by the precinct. (This enables their recovery the event of theft.)

More information is available by calling the BHA office at 718-858-9193.

Harvest Festival at Brooklyn Bridge Park Saturday, October 22

Claude Scales — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:32:02 +0000

The annual Harvest Festival, presented by the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy in partnership with Brooklyn Bridge Park will be held on Pier 6, near the foot of Atlantic Avenue, on Saturday, October 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

“This year’s Harvest Festival promises to be a wonderful event for families all over Brooklyn,” said Regina Myer, President of Brooklyn Bridge Park. “I thank the Conservancy and their partners for bringing music, crafts, food, and fun to the park and celebrating the close of a magnificent season of public programming.”

The Harvest Festival will feature a Halloween parade, musical guests, face painting, storytelling, art activities, mask making, and pumpkin decorating. Visitors are encouraged to come in their Halloween costumes!

“After a fantastic summer of programming the park, we are thrilled to end the season with this family-friendly festival,” said Nancy Webster, Executive Director of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy. “We’re happy to offer local families the opportunity to enjoy some music, decorate a pumpkin, and spend time on the beautiful Pier 6. Thank you to our event sponsors and partners for supporting the event.”

Sponsors of the event are mom.com and SUNY Downstate at LICH. The latter “will offer health screenings, distribute pediatric information and, as a bonus treat, will offer rides on a UHB-LICH ambulance.”

Festivities will open at 10:30 with a performance by Erin Lee and the Up Past Bedtime Band. More musical entertainment, by the Pop-Ups, will begin at noon.

Admission to the Festival is free. There’s more informationhere.

Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 29

Claude Scales — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 03:44:11 +0000

Heather White, President of the Brooklyn Heights Playground Committee, has announced that the annual Brooklyn Heights Halloween Parade will be held on Saturday, October 29, starting at 10:00 a.m. at Pierrepont Playground, foot of Pierrepont Street and Columbia Heights. “Bring your little ghouls and goblins,” says Ms. White, “to join in the fun and show off their best costumes!”

There will be a bake sale in conjunction with the parade, to raise funds for the Committee, which helps to keep the playgrounds clean and safe. If you would like to bake for the sale, please e-mail the Committee at info@bhplaygrounds.org. Updates can be found at the Committee’s website. The rain date is Sunday, October 30.

9th Annual Howl-o-Ween Doggie Costume Parade/Contest, Sun. Oct 30, 1-3pm

Matthew Parker — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 01:11:20 +0000

Dog obsessed Brooklynites: You know what time it is!

The 9th Annual Howl-o-Ween Charity Doggie Costume Parade and Contest has been scheduled for Sunday, October 30th from 1-3pm on the Promenade.

If you’d like to enter your dog in the parade/costume contest, you’ll need to pre-register at Perfect Paws, 102 Hicks Street (corner of Pineapple). The cost of entry is $25/dog, all of which is a tax deductible charitable donation and all of which will be distributed among three animal-related charities:

Sean Casey Animal Rescue in Windsor Terrace, Bklyn

Friends of Hillside Dog Park right here in Bklyn Heights

Blue Rider Stables near Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Fabulous prizes awarded in many categories. If you’re participated in previous years, you know how much fun this is and if it is your first time, come on down! If you don’t have a dog in this race, it’s free to be an observer and cheer on the contestants. Last year several hundred bemused locals and tourists watched over 70 parade participants strut their stuff for fun and glory.

Dr. Sara Neuman and the gang over at Vinegar Hill Vet are hosting the catered after party immediately following the contest judging–now three years running (yea Dr. Sara!). Contest winners will be announced around 4pm at the after party. You won’t want to miss this!

Local Businesses Owners: Get your business in front of hundreds of locals and support animal charity at the same time. You can sponsor a table at the parade/contest, or donate items for the contest goodie bags. Call Tom at the above number 501(c)(3) certificate on file if you need a copy for your business.

See you there! May the best costumes win!