Old Brooklyn News: March Edition

This is our first edition of the Old Brooklyn News in print form highlighted in the OB News Online! Each quarter (March, June, September, and December) the OB News Monthly 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!

OB SWAG

Old Brooklyn SWAG is sales have reopened! After a very successful sale at the beginning of February, we’ve had numerous asks to do another round of orders! Visit our website between now and March 17 to get exclusive Old Brooklyn merch to wear around town and celebrate your neighborhood. All orders placed between now and March 17 will be ready for pick-up in early April. 

New to the Neighborhood! Angelique's Creative Learning Center

Memphis Avenue is home to a new childcare center: Angelique’s Creative Learning Center! With five years of invaluable experience and holding an associate degree, Angelique Fuentes seized the opportunity to establish her own childcare center when the former daycare space became available for lease. Catering to children aged 6 weeks to 12 years old, Angelique’s Creative Learning Center fosters an environment where learning and growth thrive. Their dedicated team of bilingual educators ensures a nurturing atmosphere, where all meals are provided Monday through Friday, from 6am to 11pm. Fully licensed by the county and open to vouchers, Angelique’s Creative Learning Center offers convenience and quality education. 

If you're considering enrolling your child(ren) and wish to explore the facilities firsthand, please don't hesitate to reach out at 216-417-0435 to schedule a tour. Find them at 4114 Memphis Ave.

OBFM Website Revamp



Food to sustain. Art to inspire. Community to share it with. The Old Brooklyn Farmers Market is getting an update this summer, and along with the revamp there is a brand new webpage with more information and events to share. This year the farmers market is expanding! We’ve outgrown our home at Pearl Road United Methodist Church, who have been amazing partners over the past 5 seasons, and will be moving to a new location along Pearl Road. The market will be on Thursday evenings from 5-8pm beginning July 11 through September. You’ll want to spend your Thursday evenings with us! We’re bringing back some local favorites and adding in some new vendors, musicians, and partners. There’s something for everyone at the OBFM! 

BFCG New Gardeners: Garden Plot Waitlist

Another year of growth is upon us! The Benjamin Franklin Community Garden will be opening their gates for the 2024 season soon. For those interested in joining the waitlist for a garden plot, sign up with the link below. If you move off the waitlist, you’ll be sent an application.  

The Ben Franklin Garden is the largest community garden in Cuyahoga County. The Garden is in the back portion of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School and the garden area includes a good size children’s garden, a perennial garden and a demonstration garden. 

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

• Free trees - we are planting this spring!
• Ben Franklin Community Garden fundraiser is coming up!
• YP Social Hour at 787 Cafe!

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

• Carey the Carrot mascot
• Website management
• Grant support
• Event & neighborhood photographer

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

• Membership event recaps
• OBCDC Member Updates

... and more!

Not a member yet? Sign up here!

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

• Young Professional Happy Hours
• First Weekend Art Gallery Events
• Home Repair Workshops

...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.