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!

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: 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!