Community Corner
Get Out! Ditmas Park's Labor Day Weekend Events
Bike rides, bird watching, fishing, music, BBQ and much more is on the agenda in Ditmas Park this holiday weekend.

Every Friday, Ditmas Park Patch will let you know what's going on for the upcoming weekend. Here's this week's run-down:
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- Join cyclists from the neighborhood Friday at 7 p.m. for the weekly . The purpose is purely for a fun, relaxing group ride through Ditmas Park's streets and there is no planned route; it's decided upon before each ride. Those interested should gather in front of the Cortelyou Library. To be added to the emailing list, click here.
- Pleasure Web with DJs Oneman & E’s E is playing at Sycamore at 10 p.m. All sounds. All eras. All vinyl. It’s the soundtrack to your weekend flight time.
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- Bring your compostable food waste to the Flatbush Reformed Church Community Garden at 11 a.m. on Saturday, where The compost site is located behind the church, on East 21st Street between Kenmore Terrace and Church Avenue. For more information about the composting site and what you can compost, visit theSustainable Flatbush website.
- of all ages and experience--kids included--can meet at the in Prospect Park every Saturday at 12 p.m. to get a crash-course on how to spot our feathered friends. Learn where in the Park to look, what to look and listen for, and which kinds of approximately 250 bird species you might see at different times of the year.
- Macy's is sponsoring on Saturdays throughout the summer to offer children 15 and under quality fishing instruction and an introduction to aquatic ecology. Children, accompanied by a parent or guardian, will learn about recreational fishing, fishing safety, and fish-friendly techniques. The clinics take place at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Please note: Kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call (718) 287-3400 x303 for details.
- All-day Sunday beginning at 8 a.m. in front of the Cortelyou Library, shop for produce and more year-round at . Vendors sell a range of products, including fruits and vegetables, cheese, eggs, turkey, mushrooms, bread, fish and more.
- Head back to Sycamore Sunday at 3 p.m. for NYC Trust’s We Live In Brooklyn family affair. Celebrate the end of another Summer at the flowershop and bar as the WLIB party is taken outdoors for some BBQ and records. Expect an army of guest DJs spinning the filthiest of Funk, Sweet Soul and everything in between.
What do you have planned for this weekend? Let us know in the comments section below or, post on the Ditmas Park Patch Facebook page!
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