Old Brooklyn News: June Edition

Check out this month's edition of the Old Brooklyn News! This magazine is mailed quarterly to every home in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood. Each quarter (March, June, September, and December) the OB News Online feature will be the printed OBN for those who don’t receive it in the mail. In addition, we’ll continue to include new highlights below, updated events and volunteer activities, and member updates in the member portal!

Soak up the summer at the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market!

Join us Thursday evenings this summer for fresh local food, live music, cold brews, and vibrant community vibes. With new vendors, kid-friendly fun, senior programming, and art experiences, there’s something for everyone. It’s your summer street party - right on Stanford Avenue! Can't wait to see you again this summer!

The Beauty Cartel Shines in Old Brooklyn

Alexandrea Greer relocated her business, The Beauty Cartel Salon Suites to Old Brooklyn, in August of 2024. They continue to grow, currently offering space to 17 talented professionals who offer a wide range of services—from esthetics and makeup to nails and more. Each individual is fully licensed and brings their own expertise and passion to the community.

Giving back is at the core of their mission. Over the years, The Beauty Cartel has proudly participated in Old Brooklyn’s back-to-school donation drives, holiday toy giveaways, and now, neighborhood clean-up efforts. Being hands-on and involved in the community is deeply important to Alexandrea, and she's committed to continuing our participation in both small and large-scale community events.

Stop by The Beauty Cartel at 3311 Broadview Road.

Alexandrea first connected with us at the Commerical Corridor Collab. Join us at the next meeting on June 25th at The Foundry Concert Club. Dollar Bank will be speaking on small business lending!

The Start of Something New at Harmody Park

On May 22, community members and city leaders joined Councilwoman Maurer at Harmody Park to announce $300,000 in park improvements, the formation of the Friends of Harmody Park group, and plans to revitalize Treadway Trail. The family of Richard Harmody, the park’s namesake, also shared heartfelt reflections.

If you are interested in learning more about the Friends of Harmody Park group, reach out to FriendsOfHarmodyPark@gmail.com for more info!

Nailed It! Learn how to fix up your home this summer!



Get started on those long-overdue home projects with our June exterior home repair classes! Learn hands-on from local pros in tree care, landscaping, and front porch carpentry. Classes run Wednesdays, 6-8pm, for just $10 each. Sign up now and boost your curb appeal! Each ticket comes with a free tool for attendees. This program is generously sponsored by Huntington.

See you there!

Check out the Community Updates page on our website for weekly updates! Here's a preview:

• All Faiths Pantry "Cruise In"
• Watershed Clean Up with CSWCD
• Master Gardener Talk at the Ben Franklin Community Garden

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We're excited to share some upcoming volunteer opportunities with the OB MVPs! Sign-ups are open for:

• Old Brooklyn Farmers Market opportunities
• Community cleanups
• ...and more!

This program is generously sponsored by MetroHealth.

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OBCDC members can enjoy various perks, including access to a membership portal! This is where we will share member events and information.

June Updates include:



• Funding Update
• Improvements to Harmody Park
• Event Planning Updates

... and more!

Not a member yet? Sign up here!

Click the image to learn more about upcoming events in June, such as:

• Exterior Home Repair Workshops!
• Trivia Night @ The Foundry with Young Brooklyn
• Homebuyer Education Series

...and more!

Do you have an Old Brooklyn community event you think should be shared here? Or do you have an idea for a community event that you want to chat with someone about? Let us know by clicking here.