Week in Review: July 1 - 8

Happy Sunday, everyone. We hope you made it through Saturday's astonishingly hot weather unscathed.

Now, find a cool, air-conditioned location and join us for this week's Week in Review.

Monday:

Friends of Greenwood Playground has an enticing lineup of fun summer activities, and is just one of them. The event is coming up on Tuesday, so be sure to register now.

Tuesday:

Need a break from the scalding sun? By all means, see a movie—but check out .

Wednesday:

One of Brooklyn's own is heading to London. will be representing not only the U.S., but her hometown borough of Brooklyn in the 2012 Olympics as a member of the 4×100-meter freestyle relay team.

Thursday:

Remember , the mysterious mastiff who in May was lured out of his longtime Prospect Park home by animal rescuer Sean Casey? Well, he's doing just fine. .

Friday:

On Friday, we launched , courtesy of Babbo's Books owner Leonora Stein. First on her list is the poignant graphic novel, Are You My Mother?