Need a vet? Here's a good one in PLG

After delaying a trip to the vet for weeks, I took my cat, Ethel, over to Trixie's (575 Flatbush) yesterday for the biweekly vet care appointments offered there by Dr. Courtney Perry. We couldn't have been more pleased. We've been going to Hope Veterinarian Clinic but our last visit to treat the same problem (which I will euphemistically call "kitty tum tum") proved unhelpful. Dr. Perry had smart, sensible suggestions and her approach was much more systematic than what we got at Hope. She recommended starting with the least invasive measures for pinpointing the problem and working our way up if the problems persist. Her approach is holistic yet scientific. And she's very sweet and personable.

Sure, it's a little weird having your cat examined in the middle of a pet food store but no less weird than running a children's consignment shop in your home (cough).

Appointments (Thursdays at Trixie's):
(347) 559-7729

 

Learn how to pickle at Maple Street School on Tues, Aug. 2, 4-7 pm

The Maple Street School and the Prospect Lefferts Gardens CSA are collaborating on "The Art of Pickling," a workshop to learn about all things pickle. The event is free and open to the public at the Maple Street School (41 Lincoln).

Coming Soon: Torres Tattoos

Just three weeks ago The Q at Parkside reported on the demise of Trippleclick Computer. In what has to be a record for this neighborhood, a new tenant is already readying the premises for their studio.

As early as this Friday, 661 Flatbush Avenue will be the third location for burgeoning ink empire Torres Tattoos. Their other stores (in Park Slope and Sunset Park/Bay Ridge) carry clothing and jewelry and have a piercing specialist on premises.

I'm not much of a tattoo guy; when I think about tattoos I usually end up saying things like this, but looking around I feel like I'm among the last holdouts in the neighborhood. Now nobody will have to travel anymore.

Owner Leo Torres, who is more than happy to give you a tattoo that will give children nightmares (j/k Leo! the nightmares will be all mine!), said that they will be having a 50% off sale - for tattoos, I think, not all merchandise - when they open on Friday.

Image via Torres Tattoos.

Community Meeting on Crime and Prevention, Thursday at 7

This Thursday at 7PM, Joshua Greenberg, Martin Ruiz and Nicole Fabri have organized a community meeting to discuss the state of crime and crime prevention in the neighborhood. There have been a number of high-profile crimes and people in the PLG Yahoo group are worried that crime in the neighborhood is on the rise.

I'm not sure that I agree that things are getting worse and The Q at Parkside has a good rundown on the crime numbers in the neighborhood. He provides a breath of fresh, calming air that I hope helps inform the way people approach the meeting.

That said... if people are concerned that crime is on the rise, that is more than enough reason for PLG residents to get together and discuss our concerns. Security is a state of mind as much as it is a state of "fact" and if you don't feel safe it is nearly as bad for quality of life as actual danger. I hope that there is a large turnout so that the input of all neighbors and local businesspeople will be heard. I also hope that "police presence" and "broken windows theory" and "increased social services" aren't the . Two years ago, Carrie wrote what I think is a very useful post on simple ways that residents can make their neighborhoods less amenable to crime and I encourage you to read it.

And then attend the meeting.

Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 7 PM
Church of the Evangel
1950 Bedford Avenue (@ Hawthorne Street)

After the meeting, come take the edge off at Lincoln Park Tavern with some comedy. I really do have a great show lined up.

Pant-Hoot Comedy: Lincoln Park Tavern on July 14

The fifth month of Pant-Hoot Comedy at Lincoln Park Tavern is booked and ready to go and it is quite a show. Seriously. Loaded.

Reese Waters (Late Show with David Letterman; Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson; Comedy Central's Live at Gotham; Montreal Comedy Festival)------------------------------------------->

Jesse Popp (Comedy Central's Premium Blend, newly-hired writer for Conan)

Claudia Cogan (Last Comic Standing, Bridgetown Comedy Festival)

Craig Baldo (Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Premium Blend)

Dan Goodman (Author of ghettomyspace.net)

Hosted by Charles Star (Bridgetown Comedy Festival, host of Adult Education)

No joke. This is going to be a great show. I hope you can make it.

Pant-Hoot Comedy
Thursday, July 14 at 9PM
Lincoln Park Tavern
49 Lincoln Road between Flatbush and Ocean
FREE!