Join Jam On DUMBO this Sunday as part of their 2012 Winter Concert Series, held at Superfine restaurant, 126 Front Street, Brooklyn.

For each of the two (remaining) concerts, doors open at 4 pm, and the bands will play from 4:30-5:30 pm. Tickets are $20 per family, available at the door (cash only). Superfine will be providing a special kids menu before and after the concerts, and there will be free face-painting and balloons for the kids!

TWO CONCERTS LEFT:
Here’s the lineup:

• Sunday, February 12, 2012: Still Saffire
• Sunday, March 11, 2012: Shine and the Moonbeams

This year’s concert series will raise money for their free Summer Family Music Festival in 2012, as well as our 2012 community outreach projects, including Music Week at P.S. 307 (for more details on that project, check out our website, www.jamondumbo.com).

Holiday craft fair with local artisans and vendors
Saturday, December 3, 2011, 10:30am-5:00pm
Brooklyn Friends School, 375 Pearl Street, Brooklyn NY

Bring your kids age 4-8yrs for fun with food! Anna Harrington will guide the kids in making modernist fantasy ginger bread houses. We will listen to Christmas classics while working and enjoy apple cider and Swedish ginger cookies as a snack.

Saturday December 3rd, 3:30-4:30pm
*This is a drop-off event*

RSVP to annahconsulting@me.com
fee for the class is $25 per child

Pomme (pommenyc.com)
81 Washington Street, Brooklyn NY 11201
facebook.com/PommeNYC

After Brooklyn Eagle Claw Kung Fu left the neighborhood, there lacked a martial arts school in Dumbo. Last week, Josh Paul opened Aikido of South Brooklyn (AOSB) at 68 Jay Street #509. Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art of self-defense. Aikido translates as “the way of harmonizing with energy.” It relies on principles of balance, timing, and spacing, rather than size, strength, and might, and is accessible to people of all ages, shapes, and sizes. The goal of aikido’s techniques and philosophy is to control aggression without inflicting injury. It is a system of self-defense and a path to develop positive character. Training at Aikido of South Brooklyn focuses on the technical, martial and artistic aspects of aikido, as well as its potential for individual growth and development.

Classes are available for children ages 6-13 and adults.

“We are very excited to have this opportunity to share our art with the DUMBO community,” said Josh Paul, AOSB’s head instructor. “Aikido is safe, practical, and affordable for people of all ages. It is about self-defense and self-improvement. It is not about fighting and competition. We look forward to expanding our already large youth program and growing adult practice here in Dumbo.”

For more information about Paul sensei and Aikido of South Brooklyn, check out their website. Welcome to Dumbo, Aikido of South Brooklyn!

Aikido of South Brooklyn (www.aikidoofsouthbrooklyn.com)
68 Jay St, #509 Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-612-6334
josh@mindbodyartsinc.com
www.facebook.com/aikidoofsouthbrooklyn

Davina Zagury is offering a family portrait promotion in Dumbo on Thursday. For $250, you will receive:

• 30 min. photo session (Maximum of 4 family members)
• Credit of $100 towards ordering custom prints printed on luster paper
• Two high resolution images (can be used for greeting cards and large prints)
• An easy, private-access link to preview and order your images online
• You will also have the opportunity to order extra prints and high resolutions images on a CD for an additional cost.

Style and lighting example as seen in the image above. Because of the style of the photos, it is highly recommended to wear colorful, solid colored clothing such as Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Blue. Light colors or patterns are not recommended.

Details:
Date: December 3, 2011
Hours: 10:00am-5:30pm
Location: 10 Jay Street, 7th floor, Suite #709 Dumbo in Brooklyn

To RSVP, go to davinaz.brownbookit.com/schedules/familypromotion

Pomme’s kids haircutter, Nancy is back for three dates, due to popular demand. Haircuts start at 10 am (and Pomme will be open earlier) on the following Sundays:

• November 27, 2011
• December 4th, 2011
• December 18th, 2011

Pomme’s “salon” is open from 10am-4pm. Drop ins are always welcome but appointments are recommended. To book, email store@pommenyc.com or call 718-855-0623.

Pomme (pommenyc.com)
81 Washington Street, Brooklyn NY 11201

facebook.com/PommeNYC

This weekend, PowerHouse Arena is hosting an event titled “Nonfiction for Kids: A Triple Reading about Subway Trains, Heroic Dogs, and Science Experiments.” The event will feature three titles: 11 Experiments that Failed, Subway Story, and The Incredible Life of Balto (ages 4-8).

What happens to a subway car when it’s too old to carry passengers? Can a kid live off snow and ketchup for the rest of her life? What became of Balto, the celebrity dog, after the flashbulbs faded? Julia Sarcone-Roach (Subway Story), Jenny Offill and Nancy Carpenter (11 Experiments That Failed), and Meghan McCarthy (The Incredible Life of Balto) have all created picture books that answer one of these questions, and they’ll be reading and signing them at powerHouse.

Sunday, October 9, 2011, 4–5 PM
The powerHouse Arena, 37 Main Street (corner of Water & Main St.), DUMBO, Brooklyn
For more information, please call 718.666.3049
RSVP: kids@powerHouseArena.com

Jane’s Carousel in the Brooklyn Bridge Park is officially open to the public today. Kids can finally take a $2 ride (it’s free for children under 3 accompanied by an adult) on the restored 1922 carousel.

Previously:
{A Chat With Jane At The Carousel Opening (on Water St), 16Oct2011}

Sunday, September, 18, 2011, 10am-2pm.

Explore Membership, Religious School, Community and Events, Women’s homeless shelter volunteer opportunities and Judaica Shop
and meet our Rabbis and current members!

Brooklyn Heights Synagogue- 131 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY
www.bhsbrooklyn.org
718-522-2070

SCHEDULE

10am: Study Session with the Rabbi
11:15-12:30pm: High Holy Day Workshops– fun for the whole family! Workshops include:
Shofar Blowing, Music, Challah Baking, Art and Reflecting– appropriate for kids and adults of all ages!

12:30pm: Lunch

(including delicacies from local Shelsky’s Smoked Fish)

Doudou 7 Photography Project

It is that time of year again to invite you for the 7th “Doudou Project.” Doudou is the French word for security blanket. This month Davina Zagury invites children to be photographed with their most treasured/security possessions. This “Doudou Project” will result in a month long exhibit, during which prints will be available for order.

In order to secure your session with Davina a non-refundable $30 deposit ($45 for siblings) is required.
The deposit includes:
- 10 minute studio session time
- On line gallery of edited images
- Option to order prints from the online gallery for additional cost
- Exhibit of images chosen by Davina

To view images from past projects please log on to: www.davinaz.com/705/the-dou-dou-project
To book an appointment: please go to: www.davinaz.com/projectpromotion-signup/
Please note that children should be able to sit independently.

Details:
Date: September 18 & 25th
Hour: 10:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Place: POMME, 81 Washington Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn
RSVP in required: www.davinaz.com/projectpromotion-signup/
For additional questions: davinaz@davinaz.com, 914 671 3735