Five years ago, I became chair of the Civic Council’s Scholarship for Community Service Committee. The role offered me the special opportunity to work again with our public-school students, stepping away from my current career as a psychologist and returning to my first 25 years as a school guidance counselor.
Helping Students Succeed Read More »
The annual Park Slope Civic Council Halloween Parade is set for Mon., Oct. 31, which means you have an entire
Scaring Up Halloween Fun in BOOklyn! Read More »
There’s more to the Civic Council’s work than just the initiatives approved by our trustees and members. Every year, we also provide up to $10,000 in grants to local nonprofits and noncommercial organizations that have an impact on the quality of life in our neighborhood.
Granting Local ‘Wishes’ Read More »
For the last 16 winters, the Civic Council has organized a Toys for Tots gift collection drive to help children and families in need. And every year, Park Slope shows its true community spirit by brightening their holidays with hundreds of donated toys and books.
Making Holidays Happier Read More »
Every third Sunday in May, the Civic Council hosts a self-guided walking tour of lovely and interesting homes in Park Slope, a new section every year. Ticket-holders get a handsome illustrated brochure describing the history and interior of each home, along with a suggested route.
Showing Off Homes, Guiding through History Read More »
The Civic Council appreciates all the support from our members in Park Slope and beyond.
Thanking Our Supporters Read More »
Make a clean sweep of your home and neighborhood with the Park Slope Civic Council at our annual autumn beautification, clean-up, and recycling event: the Fall Civic Sweep, on Sunday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Celebrate Fall with a Clean Sweep Read More »
Get ready for a fun Halloween in Park Slope for the whole family!
Scary Fun in BOO-klyn! Read More »
Since it opened its doors in Park Slope in late fall 1971, the Community Bookstore has served as an anchor amidst a sea of change in the neighborhood.
A Big Bookstore Birthday Read More »
The Summer 2011 issue of Civic News: A community victory at Atlantic Yards, Lovgren Awards, Fourth Avenue updates, and more
A community victory at Atlantic Yards, Lovgren Awards, and more Read More »