Reader nolastname was wandering about yesterday morning, and watched as the beautiful weather kicked off with an awesome sunrise. She saw this crane at work in the Marine Park Salt Marsh. Snazzy…
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A Tern photographed near the nature center by PhotoJeff via Flickr
…and you should answer! The Parks Department is having two local events this Saturday that you should consider attending with your family.
If you’re into bird watching then head over to the Salt Marsh Nature Center (Avenue U and East 33rd Street, directly across from Marine Park) at 8 a.m. The Park Rangers will be holding a “Birding Event“. Don’t ask me what that means but you’ll learn everything you need to know about birds!
After you’re done learning all about the birds (I wonder if they’ll teach you anything about bees too?), head over to the Coney Island Boardwalk (West 10th Street entrance) for a Marine Mammal Watch. You’ll be looking for seals, whales, and dolphins. Don’t expect any people in the water unless the Polar Bears are out and about!
Both events are courtesy of the City Parks Deparment and provide a perfect way to spend a Saturday morning. If you need any more information then call (718) 421-2021.
If you’re still looking for more to do, the Salt Marsh Nature Center will also hold a Book Blitz on Sunday at 3 p.m. and a Nature Lecture with Dr Judith Weiss on Monday @ 7 p.m.
P.S. 222 parents say Roll-N-Roaster shortchanged children after a fundraider
(Photo courtesy of irockiroll via Flickr)
Iconic Sheepshead Bay restaurant Roll-N-Roaster is playing Scrooge this holiday season and barking a mighty “Ba humbug” to needy children, according to parents at a local elementary school.
Parents Association leaders at P.S. 222 in Marine Park say Roll-N-Roaster failed to deliver promised donations after a December 1 fundraiser, going as far as accusing the restaurant of “pocketing” money.
“I think we were set up. They were never planning to give us as much as they promised, but we didnt know that,” PA Co-president Mardie Sheiken said.
But while Sheiken and P.S. 222 officials say Roll-N-Roaster shortchanged the school children of hundreds of dollars, the restaurant’s general manager, Ayet Karce, says event organizers violated the agreement and their contribution was “generous.”
Ultimately, Roll-N-Roaster outraged organizers with a paltry $471.00, about half the amount it receives from similar fundraisers at McDonalds. Sheiken said the event was “standing room only” for all three hours, making it impossible that $471.00 was the full 10 percent promised from the agreement.
Sheepshead Bites reader Clare sent this to us yesterday. The squirrel was enjoying the nice weather in Marine Park, chillin’ out, watchin’ the girls jog by. He couldn’t look cooler if he had a pipe and a smoking jacket. Okay, that would make him a little cooler, but he’s still pretty cool. He’s cooler than you, for example.
Oh, and his name is Chaz.
(Photo Courtesy of Kibbles via Flickr)
State Senator Marty Golden is hosting the First Annual Mid Summer Celebration on Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2. There will be rides, games, food, entertainment, and merchandise vendors, with proceeds from all sales to benefit the Marine Park Civic Association. Entrance to the event is free, and it kicks off at 11 a.m. on both days.
Mid Summer Celebration
Marine Park at Avenue U
August 1 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
August 2 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission: free
For vendor space or additional info, call (347) 517-0227
From GerritsenBeach.net:
Two cases of swine flu have been suspected at two Catholic grammar schools in Brooklyn. Rev. Kieran Harrington said that two schools, St. Brigid in Bushwick and Good Shepherd in Marine Park, would be closed at dismissal today and remain closed for the rest of the week.
Even though, the designated day to celebrate Earth Day is April 22, special activities that draw attention to preserving the Earth happen all week and into the weekend.
This coming Sunday at Marine Park, there will be some special events commemorating this year’s Earth Day.
Here are the details of the New York City Parks Department-sponsored events as taken from the website:
Earth Day Event & Celebration
Sunday, April 26, 2009
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Mother Earth with a day of good deeds. Great opportunity for community service! Tools and gloves provided.
Celebrate the four elements of Earth with the Brooklyn Dance Center Ensemble, and enjoy a late afternoon filled with dancing and inspirational songs sung by August Michael.
Schedule:
10 a.m. Park clean up
11 a.m. Dance and afternoon song
12 p.m. Nature craft
2 p.m. Ecology hike
Location: Marine Park: Salt Marsh Nature Center, Marine Park (East 33rd Street and Avenue U)
More Information: (718) 421-2021
Did you know that there is a place in Ireland called the Sheepshead Peninsula? I’ve never been there, but the pictures on the Hillside Walks on the Sheepshead Peninsula site and the Sheepshead Way site show it to be picturesque. The similarity in our neighborhood name and the Irish place, makes me think that the Sheepshead fish may have something more in common with the Sheeps Head Way.
According to Tom Fletcher on his New York Architecture site, 47 percent of Brooklyn’s population in 1855 was foreign-born and the Irish population comprised 55 percent. So, it makes good sense to head to the shores to find the Irish in Brooklyn.
For those of you wondering where you might get some real Irish atmosphere by the South Brooklyn shore, think Sheepshead Bay (or at least nearby).
There are still a few Irish businesses around our area you might like to try out.
Check out the Luck o’the Irish after the jump.
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(Jo-Mart Valentine’s Day Screenshot)
If you forgot to get your sweetheart a gift, you still have a few hours to get the old traditional heart-shaped box of chocolates right here in Sheepshead Bay. Or if your lovelife needs a little stimulating, you can get The JoMart Stimulus Package to give it a little kick (in the butt, that is). 
When I was at Sheepshead Bay High School, JoMart supplied candy and chocolates for some of the fundraising events. The store has come a long way since then, and with their website, they are no longer just our neighborhood chocolatier.
Don’t wait until tomorrow to get your JoMart chocolate fix, because they will be closed for some much-needed rest. The chocolatiers must have been inundated with orders this week, since they were featured right alongside the best confectioneries in town — even Mr. Chocolate himself, Jacques Torres — in the Brooklyn Paper.
JoMart Chocolates
2917 Avenue R
Brooklyn, NY 11229
Between E. 29 St & Nostrand Ave.
Open on Valentine’s Day until 7 p.m.
Telephone: (718) 375-1277
On Thursday, we told you about the composting class at Marine Park happening on Sunday, January 25 (yes, that’s today). If you’re heading out for this earth-saving event, you might want to bring the kids and stay a little longer. 
Every Sunday in January (and this being the last), the park has a Book Blitz read-along and craft activity.
It is going to be pretty cold today, but if you want to give your kids a breath of crisp, winter air and a little break from the Nintendo Wii, Disney DVD, or whatever is their favorite screen glue — this just might be the ticket.
Here’s the information:
Brooklyn Book Blitz
Sunday, January 25, 2009
1:00 p.m.It’s Book Blitz Month! Every Sunday in January bring the kids for a read-along with the rangers. Craft activity follows.
Location: Marine Park: Salt Marsh Nature Center, Marine Park (East 33rd Street and Avenue U)
More Information: (718) 421-2021
