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LAST GASP: Babies Wanted
(for a good cause)
Ann Kansfield, the co-pastor of the Greenpoint Reformed Church, writes (in regards to my inquiry as to how Ann K 2.0 is doing):
Ak 2.0 is coming along, although I wish she’d show up in time to play Jesus in the Christmas pageant on Sunday. Maybe you could post a request saying that we are casting a baby Jesus. Applicant must be a baby. Nothing else required except showing up on Sunday at 10:30. The pageant runs from 11:00 am- noon. It’s gonna be hilarious, and very Greenpoint. Potential Jesuses (or their agents) can email me. If only our kid would have arrived sooner, she coulda been a star…
Any and all Greenpoint— or Williamsburg— babes can contact Ann via email at: kansfield (at) yahoo (dot) com. STAT.
Miss Heather
P.S.: Kids arrive when they want to. Just ask Pa Heather. I arrived exactly seven days after his desired birth date (for tax purposes). And despite being born two weeks early I have been a week late and a dollar short ever since!
From The New York Shitty Inbox: Somewhere
This items comes from my friend at the Greenpoint Reformed Church, Ann Kansfield. She writes:
Hey Heather,I have a favor to ask…We’re starting a queer friendly youth group at the church, and we need some help getting the word out. It’s open to everyone, and I’m hoping that you might help us reach teens who are looking for such a group. I’ve attached a flier, and it’s posted on the church website at http://greenpointchurch.org/archives/224. Feel free to put a shout out that we’re an LGBT-affirming church. Also, I’m more than happy to be a supportive clergy-person to anyone who might be struggling with matters of faith.
Somewhere: A Queer-friendly, God-centered Sanctuary For Youth
First Meeting: November 5, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Greenpoint Reformed Church
136 Milton Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
LAST GASP: A Birthday Wish
It does not take a rocket scientist to know times are tight for a lot of people in north Brooklyn. Even the Mister and I are feeling the pinch. But we have the presence of mind to know we are lucky. Very, VERY lucky. We have a roof over our heads; we have food (even if it means eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches went rent time comes around). We have it good. Much better than a lot of our neighbors and friends. Which brings me to the purpose of this post.
Jennifer Aull— one of the co-pastors of the Greenpoint Reformed Church and overall great gal— turns 21 tomorrow! Just kidding: she’s turning 22. Anyhoo: her birthday is tomorrow and her wish (via Facebook) is as follows:
I believe that the Greenpoint Church food pantry changes lives. I know it has changed mine. Please make a donation in honor of my birthday.
I can personally attest that the Greenpoint Food Pantry has changed lives. What’s more I want the compassionate ladies of the Greenpoint Reformed Church to continue serving our neediest! Give what you can Greenpointers. Every little bit counts!*
Miss Heather
*Those of you who are reading and possibly wondering (mom and dad— I shit you not my parents read this— I do not come from a broken home— I come from a more or less functional and intact family) what I want for my third fifth** wedding anniversary (which will come to pass on Halloween) it is this: donate to the Greenpoint Food Pantry. You can do so by clicking here.
**Yeah, I’m in trouble.
LAST GASP: The Shit Never Sleeps?
As if my props to this, the Garden Spot’s most prominent landmark, via Time Out New York was not enough now I have learned our very own Shit Tits have made their way onto the silver screen. In an Oliver Stone film, no less! Jen (one of the fabulously cool co-pastors of the Greenpoint Reformed Church) writes:
Hi Heather,
You might already know about this, but today Ann and I went and saw the new Wall Street movie and the shit tits play a major role in the film. Of course they aren’t playing the role of a poop processing center. Instead they have been casted as a green energy research facility. Creative casting.
Methinks I might just have to see this (or would that be “them?”) on the big screen!
Miss Heather
P.S.: On a related note, the Greenpoint Reformed Church’s food pantry and soup kitchen needs your help now more than ever. You can make a donation by clicking here and learn how you can volunteer by clicking here.
FRIDAY: Supper For A Good Cause
It’s been a long time— too long— since I have a nod to the wonderful Co-Pastors who operate the Greenpoint Reformed Church. Not only do these lovely ladies give succor to our neediest—- but they’re really cool to boot! This post is an attempt to catch up. Here it goes.
This upcoming Friday, September 17, they will be conducting a fund-raising supper for their food pantry and soup kitchen.
The (tentative) menu (whose produce/foodstuffs has been donated from local farms/businesses!) is as follows:
- Soup—Sunchoke with crispy brussel sprouts
- Salad—Vegetarian Nicoise: Lettuce, string beans, potatoes, boiled eggs, etc…
- Main Course—Creamy Polenta, fire roasted tomato ragout, grilled veggies, garlicky greens
- Dessert—(the most tentative menu item!) Sugared crepes, carmelized apples, Van Leeuwen ice cream (!)
A cocktail hour will be conducted in the backyard from 6:30 – 8:30 as well. Among the offerings are:
vodka with mint syrup and raspberries and bourbon with ginger juice and lemon—as well as wine–$8 suggested donation per drink.
This includes “snacks”. Check it out!
Greenpoint Supper Club Fundraiser
September 17, 2010 starting at 6:30 p.m.
Suggested donation: $15.00
The Greenpoint Reformed Church
138 Milton Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Oh yeah: can (and MUST) RSVP via email at: annefay (at) gmail (dot) com
Miss Heather
Photo Credits: The Greenpoint Reformed Church
THIS WEEK: Greenpoint Flea Market Bazaar
This item comes courtesy of the New York Shitty inbox. The peeps behind the bazaar write:
Announcing the Grand Opening of Greenpoint Flea Market & Bazaar , a new Friday Flea Market located on the scenic grounds of the Greenpoint Reformed Church located at 138 Milton St. Between Franklin and Manhattan Ave just one block away from the Greenpoint Ave. G train stop.
Opening day will be Friday June 11th from 12-8pm. The market will be both indoors and outdoors and feature vendors selling a variety of goods ranging from antique bric-a-brac to vintage costume jewelry, from records to designer clothing and much more.
We want to grow an amazing flea market that promotes the neighborhood, supports local businesses, and helps build community while offering unique treasures, delectable eats, and a fun atmosphere for all. With a diverse group of vendors already signed up from throughout the tri-state area, this will surely be a market that has something for everyone. Please feel free to contact us with any further questions about the market.
For more information or to become a vendor please email: greenpointflea@gmail.com
Thanks a lot!
Greenpoint Flea Market Bazaar Staff
Greenpoint Flea Market & Bazaar
Fridays Noon – 8:00 pm. starting June 11
Greenpoint Reformed Church
138 Milton Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Miss Heather
REMINDER: Souper Trivia Night II at t.b.d Tonight!
Just a quick reminder that tonight the Greenpoint Reformed Church in partnership with t.b.d will conducting their second Souper Trivia Night with proceeds to benefit Red Cross’s Haiti earthquake humanitarian relief. To sweeten the pot, a prize for “most creative/interesting answer” will be given in addition to the conventional first, second and third place prizes. This was yours truly’s idea as I found myself muttering some pretty, um, colorful answers when stumped at the first Souper Trivia soiree. Hope to see you there!
Souper Trivia Night II
January 28, 2010 starting at 7:00 p.m.
t.b.d.
224 Franklin Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
You can get the full rundown on tonight’s event by clicking here.
Miss Heather
Spotted on Manhattan Avenue: VENDORS NEEDED
As I was coming home from picking up some groceries I encountered a woman putting up these fliers. I asked her for more information and she gladly obliged. Here’s the deal:
1. This upcoming Saturday, December 19, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. the Greenpoint Reformed Church will be hosting a Holiday Flea Market.
2. To this end they need stuff to sell
3. You can help one of two ways:
- You can donate items to the church (please note the flier state that “no crap” will be accepted) or
- You can contact the Greenpoint Reformed Church at the above telephone number about having a vending table!
Holiday Flea Market
Saturday, December 15, 2009; 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Greenpoint Reformed Church
136 Milton Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Think about it: Williamspoint’s most talented can earn a little money this holiday season. Shoppers can purchase gifts for their loved ones. All while benefiting a terrific cause: feeding north Brooklyn’s neediest. Everyone wins!
Miss Heather
LAST GASP: Souper Trivia Night
Aside from one of the co-owners of t.b.d. and I playing dueling cameras (as seen above) it was a most enjoyable and successful FUNdraising night at t.b.d. The Greenpoint Reformed Church’s Soup Kitchen/Food Pantry garnered no less than $1,470.00 to feed our fellow Greenpointers in need.
Mazel tov!
Miss Heather
THIS WEEK: Souper Trivia
Although I have written about this already, I feel compelled to post a reminder that this Thursday, December 3, starting at 7:00 p.m. t.b.d. will be hosting a fundraiser for a very good cause: the Greenpoint Reformed Church’s soup kitchen and food pantry! Along with an evening of trivia there will be a raffle for prizes from such establishments as Cafe Grumpy, Mousey Brown Salon, Dandelion Wine, Word Books and much, much more. Check it out!
Souper Trivia
December 3, 2009 starting at 7:00 p.m.
t.b.d.
224 Franklin Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
It should be noted that I will be contributing a piece of photography as a prize for this raffle. What will it be, you ask? Go and find out!
Miss Heather
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