If you are a start-up or an existing business wanting to expand and are looking for a home in Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Bedford Stuyvesant, or Prospect Heights Brooklyn, come join Pratt Area Community Council in partnership with the Washington Avenue-Prospect Heights Association and Heart of Brooklyn for another “Rolling Up the Gates” Storefront Stroll event.

First, you will meet with local financial and business resource organizations that will be available to speak about what business services are available to help you become a better entrepreneur and make your small business more competitive.

Second, PACC is “Rolling Up the Gates” of more than 10 vacant commercial spaces along Fulton St, Bedford Ave and Washington Ave for an exclusive viewing.

Lastly, you get to take a ride on “Molly the Trolley” for a guided tour of vacant commercial spaces to locate a new home for your new business.

You can register at www.prattarea.org. For more information, call 347-823-5700 ext. 125, or email dale_charles@prattarea.org

Concerned about neighborhood schools, traffic, security, development and affordable housing?

Bring your questions about these and other local issues to a forum with your elected representatives in City and State government. Joining us will be

• State Senator Velmanette Montgomery
• State Senator Eric Adams
• Assemblyman Walter Mosley
• City Council Member Letitia James

Community Board 8 represents North Crown Heights, Prospect Heights, and Weeksville.

Agenda:

• Meeting Call to order
• Roll Call
• PUBLIC HEARING ITEM: Community Board No. 8 District Needs for the Capital and Expense Budget for Fiscal Year 2014. (Persons interested in viewing the budget items may do so at the District Office. Also, persons interested in speaking at the public hearing may register by calling the District Office at 718-467-5574. Testimony will be limited to three (3) minutes).
• Acceptance of Minutes
• Correspondence
• Update by NYC Comptroller John Liu
• Report from the following committees:
  • Aging/Health
  • Economic Development
  • Education
  • Environment/Sanitation
  • Fire/Safety
  • Housing/ULURP
  • Parks Police
  • Transportation
  • Youth & Family Services
• Old Business
• New Business
• Public Comments
• Acknowledgement of Elected Officials
• Announcements
• Adjournment

Please note: The order of agenda items are subject to change.

 The CB8 SLA and Sidewalk Cafe Review Committee has the following responsibilities:

• Review and discuss both new and renewal applications for establishments seeking liquor licenses from New York State Liquor Authority for clubs, bars, restaurants, local grocery stores, and other establishments in the District
• Review and discuss applications for Dept. of Consumer Affairs Sidewalk Cafe permits and Dept. of City Planning Enclosed Sidewalk Cafe permits.

The Committee meets on the first Monday of each month except for July and August at the CNR - Center Light Health Center located on Classon Avenue at the corner of Park Place.

Agenda items are posted on the CB8 calendar.

This summer, the Washington Avenue-Prospect Heights Association (WAPHA) invites the community to celebrate the history and the future of Washington Avenue with the third annual WASH AVE ROCKS! Street Fair on August 18, 2012.

From noon until 6pm on Saturday, August 18, Washington Avenue will come alive between St. Marks Avenue and Prospect Place to showcase the unique offerings of Prospect Heights and Crown Heights, which have served as Brooklyn’s cultural hub for generations. This year’s street fair celebrates the essence of the Mom-and-Pop shop, from the neighborhood’s pioneers to entrepreneurial newcomers.

The day will be jam-packed with a host of events and exciting entertainment for all ages to enjoy. Highlights from the day include:

• A Food Taste-Off judged by food critics from Time Out New York, Saveur Magazine and Edible Brooklyn; the appetizer contest winner will receive a trophy from New York City Council Member Letitia James and bragging rights (1pm)
• A Fashion Show featuring local hair salons and clothing shops strutting their stuff on the runway (4:30pm)
• The nationally acclaimed Double Dutch group the Stan’s Pepper Steppers
• A photo retrospective featuring images of the area through the decades

Throughout the day, vendors will highlight a host of flavorful foods and wares from the neighborhood. Kids can enjoy a special treat with water slides, spinning apples, Mexican ice pops, and face painting. There will also be free snacks and school supplies donated and distributed by local merchants. Along with the Avenue’s merchants, Heart of Brooklyn cultural institutions including Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the Brooklyn Children’s Museum will be on site with activities and giveaways for the crowd.

WASH AVE ROCKS! promises something for everyone. “Our street fair is not to be missed!” notes Dana Ottey, President of WAPHA. “WASH AVE ROCKS! is a must see event for foodies, families and fashionistas!”

For a detailed lineup of the day’s events including a full list of vendors and participants, visit WAPHA’s website at www.washington-avenue.org.