Rain almost foils Flatbush street fair

Today's street fair on Flatbush (between Empire and Parkside) was a rather sad affair, at least for the first 3/4 of the day. The rain was so relentless that most of the vendors never showed—which was fortunate, I suppose, since most of the people to patronize them didn't show either. I did, however, hear a rasta man with a mic say that rain was God's blessing.

Apparently, God didn't want you to enjoy soul food or funnel cakes. After the sun came out in the late afternoon, things got more lively. Unfortunately, thanks to God, we'd already invested in a couple of slices by then....

Associated salutes gentrifiers with new organic section

The Associated grocer on Flatbush (between Hawthorne and Fenimore) has a new organic food section at the back of the store: lots of cereal, beans, rice, pasta, sugar, coffee beans, various Amy's products, and other nonperishable items. As mentioned earlier, the store—like several in the neighborhood—carries organic eggs, milk, and other perishable goods as well. I had a crying baby with me, so I only did a brief walk-through today, but the section looks comparable to Little Papa and Sons farther north. 

PLG Street Fairs Sunday and Tuesday

The blog is back to posting good news today.

On Sunday, the Flatbush-Empire-Parkside Merchants Association is sponsoring Flatbush Fun Fest, a street fair along Flatbush Avenue through all of PLG. I'd describe it further but ... NYC Street Fair. You know the drill. Get yourself some fattening food and dance to the loud music. You only live once, so have fun.

Then, on Tuesday night, the 71st Precinct and Health Plus are sponsoring National Night Out. NNO is a block party on Midwood MAPLE between Bedford and Rogers from 6PM - 9PM. This time the food is gratis and information about free/low cost (means tested, I assume) health insurance will be available.

Party on!