Second-grade students from P.S. 207 Elizabeth G. Leary, located at 4011 Fillmore Avenue, performed their brilliant rendition of The Jungle Book on Wednesday, May 21st. The charming Disney play, based on the novel by Rudyard Kipling and directed by Kim Simek, tells the beloved story

Under twinkling May skies and the elegant canopy of the Marine Park Golf Course, at 2880 Flatbush Avenue, the Marine Park Alliance (MPA) hosted its second annual Garden of Giving Gala on Thursday, May 22nd — a spirited celebration of community, conservation and the Brooklyn

The spirit of service and community was alive and well on Wednesday, May 21st, as the Mill Basin Civic Association (MBCA) hosted its annual Student Achievement Award Ceremony at the Glen Terrace Catering Hall, at 5313 Avenue N. This year’s ceremony carried a particularly poignant

Adam Sharaf, the general manager of the Floridian Plaza Diner, opened the door and greeted a family by name. He escorted them to their usual table and handed them menus, although he already knew what they were going to order. Business at the diner keeps

After two postponements in April due to rain and nearly another one on Saturday, May 17th, with threatening clouds overhead, the sun finally came out for a perfect Family Fun Day at Amersfort Park, located near the gazebo on the corner of Avenue I between

The Brooklyn Line Dancers, friends and supporters gathered at the Millennium Development Mill Basin Older Adults Center, at 2075 East 68th Street, on Friday, May 16th, to celebrate the group’s “Sweet 16” anniversary commemorating 16 memorable years of line dancing, fun and friendship. And what

Anyone looking to purchase beverages, whether retail or wholesale, should look no further than United Beverage Distributors, located at 4517 Glenwood Road. This family-owned enterprise, known to many as the “No. 1” wholesale and retail beverage distributor in Brooklyn, has everything needed for any occasion

Floyd Bennett Field (FBF) celebrated its 94th birthday with a free bash that included a two-mile fun run (or walk) on historic runways, a sneak peek at plans for the future and activities for the entire family on Saturday, May 3rd. The celebration took place

Delight and amazement were words to describe reactions to what was taught at a Chinese Paper Cutting Art Workshop at the Flatlands Library, 2065 Flatbush Avenue, on Friday, May 9th, by a uniquely talented master artist. Young children and adults alike had the good fortune

Visitors to Marine Park were absolutely dazzled by the wide array of handmade goods presented for sale at an “Arts & Crafts Showcase” hosted by the Marine Park Alliance on Saturday, May 10th, featuring the work of 30 local artisans who had set up shop

A few years back, a 15-year-old girl in the community was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. Both of her parents quit their jobs to take care of their daughter and to spend as much time with her as possible. To support the family, the Brooklyn

The Kings Plaza-Canarsie Kiwanis Club hosted a “Night with Elvis” fundraiser at Nick’s Lobster, located at 2777 Flatbush Avenue, on Friday evening, May 2nd. The Kings Plaza-Canarsie Kiwanis Club is one of more than 14,000 local chapters of a greater, worldwide organization, dedicated to improving

In a vibrant show of love, support and grassroots collaboration, Canarsie came together on Sunday, May 4th, to celebrate and uplift new and expectant mothers at its first-ever Community Baby Shower — a joyous and impactful event hosted at P.S. 276 The Louis Marshall School,

An afternoon of song, dance and experiencing the natural wonders of the great outdoors took place in the back courtyard of the Salt Marsh Nature Center (SMNC) on Sunday, April 27th, to celebrate Earth Day and the Nature Center’s 25th anniversary at 3302 Avenue U.

A talented group of wood carvers have been meeting and creating beautiful works of art at the United Methodist Church of Sheepshead Bay, at 3087 Ocean Avenue, since February and shared some of their latest creations with the Canarsie Courier on Saturday, April 26th. “Brooklyn