Ethiopian.... Silk... Chicken.... $1 Off all Lattes and Cappucinos- The Latest from Vox Pop

As pointed out by Ben and Lien over at Ditmas Park blog, here, and and e-mail from Kristen there is something new brewing over at Vox Pop:

- Ethiopian Organic (Thats Coffee)
- Black Silk Espresso
- New Chicken, Brie, and Cranberry sandwich
- Most importantly $1 off Lattes and Cappuccinos

So, if you didn't hear it there or from Vox Pop directly -- you know now. Also, be sure to bookmark there food page for the upcoming revamped menu, here.

Ditmas Park Local Links - Opening Day

Photo by fuzzywomack

Federal Disaster Aid on Way for Brooklyn Tornado [NY Times City Room]
Catskills Resort Deal Announced [NY Times]
Albany; Catskill Plan Opposed [NY Times]
Key Magazine [NY Times - Real Estate]
Magazine-Style Life, Made Manifest [NY Times]
Past 50, and still Running into the Flames [NY Times]
Little House on the Red Prairie - How China is keeping U.S. housing prices booming–for now [Portfolio]
Discovering Ditmas [The Real Deal]
The Power of Disgusting Advertising [Freakonomics]

Expanded house cleaning - More Bklyn sites slated for clean up [Flatbush Life]
Eugene goes unchallenged - Primary shaping up to be a cakewalk [Flatbush Life]
Have You Seen Park Slope's Greenhouse Truck [Gowanus Lounge]
Red Hook IKEA: Planning at its Worst? [Brownstoner]
Dept. of Things We Would Have Paid to See [Ditmas Park Blog]
Flier Bill [Ditmas Park Blog]
Cortelyou Smart Growth [Vox Pop]
Brooklyn Dodgers The Ghosts of Flatbush [HBO]

Flatbush Community Fest 8/11/07 1-5pm at PS 139 Playground

From the FDC Online-

We are the Flatbush Community!

We are neighbors who seek a common meeting ground through the establishment of:

1. A place for our youth and adults in the community that is enriching, fun and safe.
2. A place where people of ALL cultures connect, share resources and discuss community concerns and wishes.

Flatbush Needs a Community Center now!
Let’s build it together.

Saturday August 11 1-5 pm
At the Corner Playground at PS 139
330 Rugby Road at Cortelyou Road
Brooklyn, NY 11218

- Talent Show, Open Mic, Arts & Crafts, Games and More!

- This is event is NOT “just for the kids” all ages are welcome.

For more information please contact FlatbushCommuFest@gmail.com

Sponsored in part by Flatbush Development Corporation, Vox Pop, and P.S. 139

Free Seminars - Greening Your Home: Live Sustainably in Brooklyn

From the Flatbush Family Network -

Hi Everyone.

I'm an architect and a neighbor - we live on East 4th Street in Kensington.

I have been a registered architect for 12 years and LEED (Leadership in Environmental Education and Design) Accredited for 3 and have been focusing my practice on environmentally sustainable projects.

My firm is offering 4 free seminars this summer explaining the effects that houses and apartments have on the environment and showing you things you can do, some of which are very easy and inexpensive, that can improve your health and quality of life, reduce your impact on available resources, save money and make you a better neighbor. The schedule is as follows (and thank you to the businesses that are hosting this event).

Wednesday, July 18, 2007, 7pm
LONELYVILLE CAFE, 154 Prospect Park Southwest, Windsor Terrace

Friday, July 27, 2007, 7pm
VOX POP, 1022 Cortelyou Road, Ditmas Park

Monday, August 6, 2007, 7pm
PERCH CAFE, 365 5th Avenue, Park Slope

Thursday, August 16, 2007, 7pm
WEST ELM, 45 Main Street, Dumbo

Please visit www.ehapc.com/green have any questions, please feel free to call me at (212) 228-1585. Looking forward to seeing you.

Ellen Honigstock -Ellen Honigstock Architect P.C.
45 Main Street, Suite 806
Brooklyn NY 11201

Brooklyn Blogade Roadshow June 24th at Vox Pop

Following the Brooklyn Blogfest in May, the Brooklyn Blogade is taking it on the road to various Brooklyn neighborhoods with Flatbush first on the list.

The first event is Sunday, June 24, 2-5pm at Vox Pop Road (East 11, 1022 Cortelyou Road, at the corner of Stratfordth Street).

If you would like to attend please send an email to blogade.rsvp@gmail.com.

More info:

Event, June 24: Brooklyn Blogade Roadshow [Flatbush Gardener]

Sustainable Flatbush Event #3 Permaculture, A View from the Urban

www.sustainableflatbush.org