To our members, readers and community:The Park Slope Civic Council sends positive thoughts to you and our Brooklyn neighbors during these difficult times. We hope that you and your loved ones are well. Given that we are practicing our “social distancing”, we are postponing all of our near-term events. We would like to share with you that until […]
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From the Civic Council
A Message From Our Trustees
To our members, readers and community:The Park Slope Civic Council sends positive thoughts to you and our Brooklyn neighbors during these difficult times. We hope that you and your loved ones are well. Given that we are practicing our “social distancing”, we are postponing all of our near-term events. We would like to share with you that until […]
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Ortner Awards Presented
The Evelyn and Everett Ortner Preservation Awards were presented at the Civic Council’s general meeting at the Old Stone House on Thursday March 5th, 2020. This year’s recipients are:The Nitehawk Cinema, for Restoration of an Historic Building, and the Berkeley Place Citizens for Neighborhood Intervention. Pictured below are the architects of Nitehawk Cinema, and Nitehawk Cinema owner Matthew […]
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Civic Council Awards 2020 Community Grants
Each year the Civic Council award community service grants to local organizations. Grants award the work of local community groups and on profits for their work and commitment to improve the health, vitality and diversity of our community. Awards are given for projects in the arts, education, youth programs and civic improvement.
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2020 Trustee Application
2020 Application-to-Board-of-Trustees _1_
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We’re Seeking New Trustees!
Start off your 2020 with Park Slope community service!! We are looking for community members to serve on our Board of Trustees. Being a Civic Council trustee provides a great opportunity to work with your neighbors. The Park Slope Civic Council provides outlets for your energy and talents for a good cause. Our mission is […]
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Center Slope Chosen for Six to Celebrate
It’s time to landmark the Center Slope! The Civic Council’s goal of extending landmark protection to more than 1,500 buildings in the Center Slope got a significant boost when its Protect the Heart of the Slope campaign was chosen by the Historic Districts Council to be one of its 2020 Six to Celebrate priorities. The citywide advocate for historic preservation, the […]
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Mulchfest 2020 – Volunteer Opportunity
On January 4th and 11th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., bring your holiday tree to the Third Street entrance of Prospect Park or the Park Circle entrance at Parkside Avenue and Prospect Park Southwest. Your tree will be turned into environment-friendly mulch, which you can take home free of charge for your own garden.
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Community Grants Cycle is Open – Apply Now!
The Civic Council is accepting applications for grants to be awarded to community groups for projects in the arts, education, youth programs and civic improvement. Applications are due on December 14th.
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