November 2020 Virtual LCBA General Meeting

Date and Time: Thursday, 11.19.20 at 7pm

Guest Speaker:

  • Deborah Young - President, Crown Heights North Association ( CHNA)

Thanks to all who helped with the community clean up- check out the pictures

Hope you enjoyed the 10th Annual Spooktacular event - Halloween event - Check out the pictures

Did you celebrate the US Presidential Election? We Did! Check out the pictures More

  • All food prepared and donated by Sandra L and Family!....Thanks so much Sandra

This was the 2019 Holiday Event- Check out the Pictures

  • Volunteers are needed now for planning and manning the event for 2020 COVID style

  • Get involved... meet your neighbors...enjoy your community!

Who wants to coordinate a community bike event, or 1k walk, run?

Celebrate the U.S. Presidential Election!

Let's Celebrate... The U.S. Presidential Election! LCBA - COVID-19 Style

  • Food and Snacks provided!

  • Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 4:00pm

  • Meet at the corner of New York Avenue and Lincoln Place

  • Remember to socially distance, please follow instructions, and please NO large gatherings

In other news…

Community Board 8 Virtual Meetings:

October 2020 Virtual LCBA General Meeting + Other Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENT ITEMS:

  • Virtual LCBA General Meeting

  • Little Library

  • Book Club

  • Community Clean-up Days

  • 10th Annual Spooktacular

  • Free Paper Shredding

October 2020 LCBA General Meeting

  • Date and Time: 10/15/20 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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LCBA and its members are working to help this community to be one you want to live in! Find out how to join in below.

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LCBA Little Library

Have you used the Little Library on Lincoln Place and New York Avenue? Thanks to David, Celeste, Alice, and Hazel. They created, painted, and assembled the first LCBA Little Library.

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LCBA Book Club

Book: "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou

LCBA Book Club


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What are you doing to keep our community clean? What our community looks like is up to you!

LCBA Community Clean Up Days!

We need participation of all neighbors in LCBA. Pitch in and encourage others to pick up trash in the vicinity of your home, clean out debris and trash in tree pits and clear weeds that have grown on and around the curb. Help those who are not able to do so.

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Let’s all pitch in!

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August 2019 LCBA Announcements

LCBA Block Party will be August 17, 2019

Additional details, including time and exact block will be shared very soon.

If you are interested in volunteering or making a donation please e-mail us at lcbabrooklyn.official@gmail.com And please join our final planning meeting that will take place on Wednesday, August, 7 at 7pm. 

All meetings will take place at the block association building and will be 1 hour.

We Hope To You See You Soon!

Thanks so much!

Earth Day 2019

Hello Everyone,

 

Let ‘s Celebrate Earth Day 2019 together, it will take place on April 22nd. Let’s work together to save our planet!

 

Here are some Listing’s for Earth Day Events!

Earth Day Weekend at NYBG:  New York Botanic Gardens

Saturday, April 20, 2019 – Monday, April 22, 2019 (See link for details)

https://www.nybg.org/event/earth-day-celebration/

Earth Day Poetry Walk at BBG: Brooklyn Botanic Gardens

 https://www.bbg.org/visit/event/earth_day_poetry_walk

 

Earth Day Information

https://www.earthday.org/earthday/

 

Earth Day Quiz

https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-quiz/

Earth Day Tips

 https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-tips/

 

 Brooklyn Borough Hall

Free Earth Day Movie Screening: COWSPIRACY:

On April 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm  (Free Event See Link For Details)

https://www.brooklyn-usa.org/event/free-earth-day-movie-screening-cowspiracy/

 For Gardner’s

 Ask a Plant Expert:

https://www.nybg.org/learn/mertz-library/plant-information

Have a Beautiful Earth Day 2019

Source: Earth Day 2019

2018 Winter Wonderland Party

It’s that time again! Wow, 2018 is almost gone, can you guys believe it! 

This Year Holiday Party 2018 theme is “Winter Wonderland”

This Year Winter Wonderland Party will take place at LCBA on December 8th, 2018 4:00p.m to 8:00 p.m 

Please bring your favorite food, dessert and beverages and Let's Have Some Fun!

Please bring an unwrapped child toy for our Toy Drive

We hope to see you there! 

Happy Holidays From LCBA

2018 BBG Greenest Block Win! + LCBA Block Party Planning

Just a Reminder: The 3rd Planning Meeting for the Lincoln Civic Block

Association Block Party will be held on:

Date: Sunday, August 12, 2018 - Time: 5PM - Location: Block Association Building

As you know, this year the Block Party will be held on Lincoln Place between Nostrand and New York Avenues on Saturday, August 18, 2018. Please join us as we finalize our Block Party plans. Find out how you can help, it is not too late to get involved. Simply show up at the meeting and volunteer. We need participants to man the different stations, supervise games and activities. We hope to see you soon!

Congratulations to (2nd Place Winners (Tie) in The Greenest Block 2018 Contest to Lincoln Place between New York and Nostrand Avenues. We say "yay" and thank you, to all the members who participated. The hard work and dedication that was displayed paid off big time :)

Working Together To Win = A Recipe For Success!

Unity is Strength

See Link below with list of Winners: https://www.bbg.org/community/greenest_block_2018

We’ll be sending out a link later this week with all the pictures that were taken of the plants and flowers that were planted. Sending a special thank you to Althea Joseph, Sandra Layne and Perri Edwards for their creative thinking and making this special effort come to light!

LCBA Block Party + 2018 Greenest Block Semifinals Judging

Just a Reminder: LCBA Block Party will take place on August 18, 2018

Time 1:00 PM to 9:00 P.M. 

Our 1st Block Party Meeting will take place @ LCBA on July 8, 2018 at 4:00 PM.

Please remember to sign up for a committee we need volunteers, Please email us if you are interested in volunteering!

Come On Board and Join In On The Fun!

The categories are:

  • Activities

  • Food/Drink

  • Clean Up

Also A Reminder: BBG Greenest Block Semi-Judging will take place on July 10th, 2018. If you haven't joined the rest of LCBA Members in planting; please get out and represent your block. Let's Go Green Together!

Unity is Strength

Save the Date: 7th Annual Spooktacular on October 29, 2017

Happy Fall!

I hope everyone is having a beautiful and awesome time. We welcome you to join us as we have our 7th Annual Lincoln Place Spooktacular Halloween Party on Sunday, October 29th, 2017 @ 4pm for Trick or Treating and 5pm for Halloween Party held at LCBA Building. All are asked to bring your favorite Halloween beverage and /or donate money for pizza and snacks. We hope to see you there!

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Save the Date: Block Party on August 12, 2017

Hey L.C.B.A Members,

Save The Date: Our Annual Block Party will take place on August 12, 2017 from 11a.m to 8:00p.m. All those that want to be involved in helping and planning for the day, please step forward by: June 29, 2017 this will be our next meeting. To get involved:

- Come to our monthly meetings to help with planning

- Make suggestions for what you want to see at our Block Party

- Help organize an event for the day

- Spread the word with your neighbors, friends and family

We especially want parents with children to help this year so we can lots of activities for all the children in the block and the neighborhood.

Hope To See You Soon!

LCBA Block Party 2016

Hey LCBA Members,

Summer is here and our block party is right around the corner. This year Block Party will take place on Lincoln Place and New York Ave on August 13, 2016 from 12p.m to 8p.m. We are asking for your help and donations to make this block Party as successful as last years.

We are having another meeting on July 29, 2016 @ 5:00p.m. If you haven't signed up for a committee or gave a donation. Please reach out to us during that time. We need everyone support. Remember "Unity is Strength".

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Greenest Block 2nd Round

Hey LCBA,

Did you know! We are entered into the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens Greenest Block Contest.

The purpose of the Greenest Block in Brooklyn Contest is to promote streets cape gardening, tree stewardship, and community development in the borough of Brooklyn. Let work together and try to win this year!

Here are some examples of Pic of Tree capes and Flower pot. Take a look!

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I hope this helps to get your creative juices flowing. I can't wait to see what you come up with next! 3rd Round of judging is coming up soon. All winners will be announced in August. 

For All Judging Criteria for "Greenest Block in Brooklyn" Contest please go to http://www.bbg.org/greenbridge/greenestblock for details.

Update: Free Class @ BBG :

"What Plants Fit Your Garden’s Micro-climate?

Lessons from the Lily Pool Terrace”

Thursday, July 21, 2016 | 6—8 pm

-- exclusively for the Greenest Blocks in Brooklyn! 

Free. Rain or shine.

Enter the Garden at 1000 Washington Avenue

Light refreshments will be served.

Hurry, before it’s full!


RSVP by July 15th for yourself and your neighbors to nbrowne@bbg.org or call (718) 623-7209.

Share tips...get advice... all while exploring the secrets of BBG's stunning annul border. Plus, we can retreat to an air conditioned classroom!

- Learn what is a “micro-climate” is why it's important to know.

- Examine ways to choose plants that will thrive in your sunny or shady garden.

- Sneak behind-the-scenes of the Greenest Block contest.

- Meet your fellow Greenest Block enthusiasts.

- Share your block’s urban garden challenges and successes!

- Find information and inspiration to make your block even more beautiful!