Park Slope Reader

05/22/2020

M.S. 839

Today is the last day to bid on amazing items from our online auction! Normally the biggest fundraising event of the year, the auction brings much-needed support to our enrichment programs and all that the PTA helps fund for the school. Link in comments to the auction.

Here are some donations from our amazing MS 839 families!
✨Chocolate Room: the Chocolate Package donated by owners and MS 839 Parents Jon Payson and Naomi Josepher!
✨Insa: Dinner and Karaoke for 4 donated by MS 839 parents and owners of Insa: Chef Sohui Kim and Ben Schneider!
✨Della Restaurant: Dinner for two donated by MS 839 parent and owner Jeremiah Fox
✨Park Slope Reader: A Full Page Premium Advertisement worth $500 donated by parent and publisher, Paul English
✨Beautycounter: Best-Selling Overnight Resurfacing Peel + new All Bright Vitamin C Serum, a “power couple” set for day and night, donated by Beautycounter Executive Director and MS 839 parent Deirdre McMennamin
✨Diana Kane: $75 Gift Certificate (for online store) and Feminist T-Shirt from this casual-cool Park Slope Boutique by parent and founder, Diana Kane English
✨Ripped Mom Bootcamp @ Body Elite: One session a week over 8 weeks with trainer and MS 839 parent, Rachel Cohen
✨A 3-hour Virtual Interior Design Consultation by MS 839 parent Gia Sharp of Gia Sharp Design
✨Colorful Prints by MS 839 parent and renowned illustrator, Robin Rosenthal
✨A Photospring digital display album (great for sending pics to grandparents!) offered by MS 839 parent Lucia Burns
✨A beautiful Beach Scene Watercolor Original Artwork by MS 839 grandparent Camille McMennamin
✨Brooklyn Acupuncture: This donation includes an initial acupuncture session and follow-up with MS 839 parents Zoe Kogan or Billy Villano

05/22/2020

Eating Local: A Balancing Act with Insa’s Sohui Kim - https://mailchi.mp/psreader/eating-local-a-balancing-act-with-insas-sohui-kim-658168

05/22/2020

The Diana Kane Boutique

40% OFF ALL CLOTHING STARTS NOW. New Spring/Summer AND Sale merch included. Help me clean out! #closingsale #goodbye #thankyou #webuiltthisbrooklyn #shoplocal #brooklynforever #xirena #hartford #velvet #prairieunderground

05/21/2020

Grief and Gratitude and a Prospect Heights Cottage - By Jenny Douglas. --- READ NOW ON #PSREADER
"So through writing experiments, sharing stories, poetry, riutals and bearing witness, it was my plan for these workshops to gently and courageously explore ideas of grief and ideas of gratitude."
https://mailchi.mp/psreader/grief-and-gratitude-and-a-prospect-heights-cottage

05/20/2020

The Diana Kane Boutique

40% OFF ALL CLOTHING STARTS NOW. New Spring/Summer AND Sale merch included. Help me clean out! #closingsale #goodbye #thankyou #webuiltthisbrooklyn #shoplocal #brooklynforever #xirena #hartford #velvet #prairieunderground

05/20/2020

Pandemic Diary VII – �Dave the Spazz: COVID Felt Like Blowtorches -- by Julia DePinto
READ NOW ON #PSREADER @davethespazz; #musictospazzby, @WFMU
"We spoke to Dave the Spazz about music, politics, antibody testing, and adjusting to the at-home DJ-life, following a long bout with COVID-19."
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#psreader #nyc #pandemicdiary #pandemicdiary #parkslopereader #brooklyn #davethespazz #radio #lockdown #news #interview #parkslope #belocal
https://mailchi.mp/psreader/pandemic-diary-vii-dave-the-spazz

05/18/2020

Pandemic Diary VI- I Will Keep Sewing Masks As Long As People Need Them - by Julia DePinto -- READ NOW ON #PSREADER
"Professional Fashion Designer and Co-Founder of Fermata Designs, Carla Bellisio, has sewn hundreds of cloth facemasks and reusable surgical gowns for essential workers, first responders, and frontline health personnel. We spoke to Bellisio to get a rare glimpse into the life of a professional artist, amid the pandemic." https://mailchi.mp/psreader/pandemic-diary-vi-an-interview-with-carla-bellisio-658164

05/15/2020

📅 Ends May 22 | MS 839 Online Spring Auction

📅 Ends May 22 | MS 839 Online Spring Auction

Now more than ever, our online auction is essential to ensure that as many key MS 839 programs as possible can continue. Bid on wonderful auction items generously donated by local small businesses or parents! Or support our cause by giving a cash donation. This is your way to support our great schoo...

05/15/2020

Covid-19 Relief for Park Slope Reader - https://mailchi.mp/psreader/covid-19-relief-658160

05/14/2020

Eating Local: A Balancing Act with Insa’s Sohui Kim - by Vivaine Eng
READ NOW ON #PSREADER
"We talked to Sohui about the intrinsic value of work, what it’s like to be a mother and executive chef, and how she continues to balance it all with a new historical revival restaurant—Gage and Tollner—on the way." https://mailchi.mp/psreader/eating-local-a-balancing-act-with-insas-sohui-kim

05/14/2020

Pandemic Diary VI- I Will Keep Sewing Masks As Long As People Need Them: An Interview with Carla Bellisio
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READ NOW ON #PSREADER
" Professional Fashion Designer and Co-Founder of Fermata Designs, Carla Bellisio, has sewn hundreds of cloth facemasks and reusable surgical gowns for essential workers, first responders, and frontline health personnel. We spoke to Bellisio to get a rare glimpse into the life of a professional artist, amid the pandemic."
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https://mailchi.mp/psreader/pandemic-diary-vi-an-interview-with-carla-bellisio

05/12/2020

D'mai Urban Spa

Sun is out! Don’t forget to put on your SPF. We have a few fab choices for you at our online clean beauty shop! We can’t wait to welcome you back to the spa as soon as it’s safe & possible. We have a new website coming, new look, trying to keep our spirits high! We miss you all terribly. But try if you to get your Vit C! But protect your skin! #protectyourskin #spf #sunkissed #spaathome #spalife #cleanbeauty #safebeauty #dmaiurbanspa 📷@diorsolya

05/09/2020

M.S. 839

✨🤩OUR AUCTION LAUNCHES 1 WEEK FROM TODAY!🤩✨
Check out some of the amazing donations in our first category, which is something to look forward to post-confinement -- leaving the kids at home! We've all had a LOT of together time. Some of the things you can bid on:

DINING OUT
Gift Certificates from Benchmark, Calexico, Della Restaurant, The Dram Shop, Threes Brewing, Krupa Grocery, Palo Santo

EXPERIENCES
-Private Olive Oil 101 Class for 1 person and up to 14 guests at O Live Brooklyn
- Guided tasting for 2 at the Chocolate Room
- Fresh Salsa & Guacamole making class offered by Jalapa Jar
- Whiskey Tasting Tour of Van Brunt Stillhouse
- Tickets to barrel tasting tours at Red Hook Winery

ENTERTAINMENT
Date night package for 2 at Alamo Drafthouse Theater, tickets to Nitehawk Cinema

05/07/2020

Dispatches from Babyville: Foreverland - by Nicole C. Kear
READ NOW ON #PSREADER
"This particular dispatch goes straight out to the kids. Here’s a sneak peek of my middle grade novel, Foreverland, in bookstores this April, from Macmillan Kids’ Imprint."
https://mailchi.mp/psreader/dispatches-from-babyville-foreverland

05/07/2020

The Diana Kane Boutique

Some of your faves have banded together to let you do one-stop shopping LOCALLY! Cool, right? You can shop @anniesblueribbongeneralstore , @claypotjewelry @sarajunebk @bodytonicpilates @dmaibrooklyn @zuzuspetalsbrooklyn @luckyrubberduckystore @dianakane @unionbeautysalon @citywellbrooklyn @bhoomki and more! Because we’re #bettertogether #webuiltthisbrooklyn #happymothersday #shoplocal #saveyourcity

05/07/2020

District 15 Brooklyn

SOUP WITH THE SUPT!

District 15 Virtual Forum and Town Hall with Superintendent Anita Skop

Every Thursday in May starting May 7th at 4:00 p.m. via Google Meets:

https://accounts.google.com/ServiceLogin/signinchooser?continue=https%3A%2F%2Fhangouts.google.com%3A443%2Fhangouts%2F_%2Fcalendar%2FY29tbXVuaXR5ZWR1Y2F0aW9uY291bmNpbGQxNUBnbWFpbC5jb20.68d81huk2kk32lnj066jn4toea&service=talk&flowName=GlifWebSignIn&flowEntry=ServiceLogin

05/06/2020

Park Slope Reader Covid-19 Relief
Your support will allow Park Slope Reader to continue to provide FREE and LOCAL content as we have for the past 19 years! #psreader #belocal #webuiltthisnyc
https://www.gofundme.com/f/park-slope-reader-covid19-relief https://mailchi.mp/psreader/covid-19-relief-658152

05/05/2020

M.S. 839

While we're sad to not be celebrating in person, we're thrilled to be able to bring you MS839's Spring Auction online so we can still raise money to support our amazing school. We need funds from what usually is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year now more than ever.

We also want to support the incredible businesses that have graciously donated, as many of them are suffering greatly due to this pandemic. You will see them all featured here and on our dedicated Instagram account @ms839_springauction - please follow, like and support, and bid on items starting May 15!

05/05/2020

Park Slope Reader

Pandemic Diary V- Love Letter from Florence, Italy -- by Alessandra Bogner
READ NOW ON #PSREADER
"I admit that since I left nearly 7 years ago, I’ve had moments of missing things about Brooklyn, but I was very present in my new life in Florence, Italy and loved living here…until now. "
https://mailchi.mp/psreader/pandemic-diary-v-love-letter-from-florence-italy

05/05/2020

Pandemic Diary V- Love Letter from Florence, Italy -- by Alessandra Bogner
READ NOW ON #PSREADER
"I admit that since I left nearly 7 years ago, I’ve had moments of missing things about Brooklyn, but I was very present in my new life in Florence, Italy and loved living here…until now. "
https://mailchi.mp/psreader/pandemic-diary-v-love-letter-from-florence-italy

05/03/2020

D'mai Urban Spa

Mother’s Day is around the corner! Please consider a gift certificate from us, a bespoke clean beauty basket or flowers from our Park Slope favorite @zuzuspetalsbrooklyn who will be doing pick ups & delivery’s.
We women business owners are proudly sticking together through this global health & small business crisis. #inittogether #shoplocal #parkslopeunited #zuzuspetals #dmaiurbanspa #5thavenue #celebratemothers #spaathome #wellness #thinkpretty #webuiltthisnyc #webuiltthisbrooklyn

05/03/2020

D'mai Urban Spa

Mama gift box #2: online now or dm us!
“Naturally Made Mamma”
For the Mom who lives the self- care life 365. She taught you everything you know about luxe-wellness. What a better way to say thank you than gifting her the ultimate well-being spa gift set for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Mom’s gift includes:
Well +Good Cook Book
d'mai Water bottle
Tranquility candle by [comfort zone]
(8oz ) Lavender Eucalyptus Mistby European Spa Source
Only $100. Value $134) #mothersday #momsmatter #spaathome #spabaskets #mothersdaygiftideas #dmaiurbanspa

05/02/2020

Persisticon

Pantsuits optional...Masks & Voting Aren’t!
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#maskingforafriend #wearyourmask #vote #votelikeamother #votefeminist #hillaryclinton #imwithher #powerpantsuit #votehimout2020 @hillaryclinton

05/02/2020

Park Slope Reader Covid-19 Relief 🌼 -
Park Slope Reader has been committed to providing free weekly content on community, art, environment, and wellness to our readers around Brooklyn for 19 years! Your support will allow us to continue! #psreader #belocal #webuiltthisnyc
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https://www.gofundme.com/f/park-slope-reader-covid19-relief
https://mailchi.mp/psreader/covid-19-relief-658144

05/01/2020

The Diana Kane Boutique

As we head into May, still sheltering in place, still effectively closed, I want to thank you all for your support. Your kindness and your orders(!) are tremendous. You all fill me up.
Small businesses are the heart and soul of our community, and we’re hurting now.
Brilliant logo from local independent biz @yas.graphics #webuiltthisnyc #webuiltthisbrooklyn #savesmallbusiness

04/30/2020

CBD Oil: A Natural Healer - by Swati Singh #psreader #belocal
We found some exceptional, premier and top-rated, CBD-oil stores in Park Slope that are diligent in their product sourcing and have a knowledgeable staff to help you out.

https://mailchi.mp/psreader/cbd-oil-a-natural-healer-658124

04/29/2020

Pandemic Diary IV - Local Business Owners Fight for Rent Relief and Official Representation #psreader #belocal
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"For small business owners living in the metropolitan epicenter of the pandemic, the economic shutdown has shuttered their industries and caused tensions with property owners to paramount."
https://mailchi.mp/psreader/pandemic-diary-iv-local-business-owners-fight-for-rent-relief-and-official-representation

04/28/2020

Park Slope Reader Covid-19 Relief
We humbly ask you to contribute to our GoFundMe campaign to support Park Slope Reader's continue our commitment to providing free weekly content on community, art, environment, and wellness to our readers around Brooklyn.
#psreader #belocal https://mailchi.mp/psreader/covid-19-relief-658136

04/27/2020

The Diana Kane Boutique

The paintings of @jennybelin have been our revolving house show for over three years now. Her most recent iteration of #fridakahlo captures the artist in her prime. In a moment when all of us are struggling in one way or another, Frida’s spirit inspires. She faced remarkable hardship, but brought life and color with her, bequeathing us with a legacy that brings joy on a regular basis. #dontgiveup #brooklynstrong #webuiltthisnyc #webuiltthisbrooklyn

04/27/2020

Brooklyn Boulders’ Youth Classes Now Online! -
Brooklyn Boulders has crafted engaging and educational youth experiences, on and off the wall, for over a decade and is now proud to offer virtual versions of their best-selling programs. These 45-minute sessions will challenge your tot, tween or teen to get active, get creative and get social.
#psreaderrecommendations #belocal
https://mailchi.mp/psreader/brooklyn-boulders-youth-classes-now-online

04/27/2020

The Diana Kane Boutique

Taking advantage of our beautiful in-house model, @katemichelle___ to show off Spring Xirena and Prairie Underground, with a shout out to the brilliant Tim Walker, whose show I was lucky to catch in London in February.. back when we could travel. #Springtime #quarantine #xirena #prairieunderground #sustainablefashion #shoplocal @ The Diana Kane Boutique

04/26/2020

Park Slope Reader Covid-19 Relief - https://mailchi.mp/psreader/covid-19-relief-658120

04/24/2020

Dancewave Moving Together Online Classes -
Join Dancewave Wednesdays in April for FREE all-ages online dance classes in a range of dynamic global movement styles - all in celebration of its 25th anniversary. Open to all via Zoom and Facebook Live!
https://mailchi.mp/psreader/dancewave-moving-together-online

04/23/2020

Being Liberal

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