Midtown
Fulton Street Farmers Market to unveil new architecture design plans on Aug. 31
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 08-25-2010 under NONPROFITS
Established in 1922, it could be said that the upgrades to Fulton Street Farmers Market are nearly 90 years in the making. FSFM will unveil its new expansion plans to invited guests and the media on a market day at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 31. The...
[MIDTOWN] Celebration on The Green a chance to meet neighbors and win prizes
by (MidtownGR)
Submitted 08-13-2010 under NONPROFITS
Not too deep in the recesses of Midtown is a green space that, although open and undefined, residents intuitively know what to do: Kids play soccer and tag, yogis unfurl their mats, teenagers clump up by the trees in deep conversation, owners play...
[MIDTOWN] Couple's documentation shows shopping local does not need to be costly
by (dennetmint)
Submitted 08-11-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
Rice, canned beans, eggs, sweet potatoes, carrots, cheese, bread and El Matador tortilla chips. These are common items in Amanda Narvaes and Josh Dunigan's pantry, and if they are staples on your shopping list, the couple will tell you it does not...
[MIDTOWN] Midtown Community Garden a part of urban revitalization efforts
by (MidtownGR)
Submitted 08-06-2010 under NONPROFITS
Seated in the center of Holland NE is a community garden unfurling in leafy greens and bright yellow blossoms. Sandwiched between two houses and their respective bull dogs, Midtown Community Garden boasts four types of squash, cucumbers,...
[MIDTOWN] Midtown resident harvests crops grown in his truck bed
by (dennetmint)
Submitted 07-29-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
On any sunny evening in Midtown, Eric Kehoe's truck is probably basking on the corner of Grand NE and Hawthorne NE. Arranged neatly in the bed are tomato plants, bell pepper plants, herbs, garlic and salad greens. Crops have been sprouting out of...
[MIDTOWN | HERITAGE HILL] First cupcake eat-off fueled by Nantucket this Saturday
by (MidtownGR)
Submitted 07-21-2010 under NONPROFITS
What began as a joke will become a reality this Saturday morning. Hot dogs, crack fries, chili, and barbeque, in the spirit of food competitions, a new one has arrived on the scene: Nantucket Baking Company's first cupcake eat-off to benefit God's...
[MIDTOWN] Donation yoga on the Green every Wednesday
by (MidtownGR)
Submitted 07-19-2010 under NONPROFITS
Amber Zidarevich Kilpatrick wears many hats. She is the community organizer for Eastown Community Association, a Midtown Neighborhood Association board member, an instructor at Seva Yoga, a wife and a mother to a 10-month old. Since May, Amber has...
[MIDTOWN] MNA to help publicize your Midtown event
by (MidtownGR)
Submitted 07-15-2010 under NONPROFITS
Summer is buzzing with activities, from yard sales to block parties to kickball games on the Green. If you are planning an event or know of one coming up in Midtown, we can help get the word out to your neighbors. Just log onto Facebook and fill out...
[MIDTOWN] Midtown Green sculpture and meditation garden proposal meeting
by (MidtownGR)
Submitted 07-08-2010 under NONPROFITS
Midtown Green Park, at the corner of Eastern and Fountain, has long been a favorite neighborhood fun spot. Whether it’s flying a kite, throwing a frisbee or playing catch with Fido, many Midtown neighbors use this park as an extension of their...
[MIDTOWN] Fulton St. Farmers Market enters competition for America's favorite farmers market
by (MidtownGR)
Submitted 07-07-2010 under NONPROFITS
Market Manager Melissa Harrington is confident that Fulton Street Farmers Market can take the title of America's Favorite Farmers Market. Often noted for its block's worth of diverse vendors, the market is jam-packed every weekend. "We also have a...