Notes from the Brooklyn Food Conference Bed-Stuy Neighborhood Meeting
[Source: Brooklyn Food Conference] (Original date: June 4, 2009. Notes by Paige Churchman. Posted with permission.) Organizers: Ajamu Brown, Rev. Robert Jackson, Erica Lonesome Who Was There: About 20 people showed up at the Magnolia Tree Earth Center, including some speakers at the Food Conference: Ajamu Brown (from Just Food), Reverend Robert Jackson,

My Corner of The World
July 2009 Here is an iPhone view from where I sit, drink, think, eat, and sleep; my recently acquired home here in Southwest Bedford Stuyvesant. It is from this cozy vantage point that I gaze upon and watch the world and my new neighbors go by (pass me by?). I’m new here myself. New to the ‘hood, as some might say. New to this blog as well. In the coming weeks  I will share with you my strange world and my experiences her

New Spot on Broadway: Athom Café
Athom Café is a tiny eatery on Broadway between Malcolm X Boulevard and Dekalb Avenue (the area of the hood that I like to call “Bed-Wick”). It’s is only about a month or so old and it probably would’ve taken me another several months before I stumbled upon the place, but thanks to the folks over at the blog

July Events in Herbert Von King Park
It’s the time of year for performances and other events in the parks! Click on the title of the event for more info. Thursday, July 2, 2009 CityParks Concerts: Kiki Sheard & Keith Wonderboy Johnson 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2009 CityParks Concerts: MC Lyte

July Events at Our Neighborhood’s Public Libraries
All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Please be advised that programs are subject to change, therefore we suggest calling ahead. FOR ADULTS Computer Basics Class Learn basic skills. No experience necessary. Wednesday, Jul 1, 11 AM Saratoga Library, 8 Thomas S. Boyland, 718.573.5224 Chess Tues