The coming June, July and August months are filled with fun events around the Church Avenue community. From a house tour of Victorian Flatbush and a graffiti clean up day to free martial arts classes, there's a little something for everyone.

Sustainable Flatbush Community Garden Visioning Sessions June 6, 4:00pm & June 16, 6:00pm
Sustainable Flatbush is collaborating with the Flatbush Reformed Church to create a new community garden! Join them in a creative brainstorming session to plan this new neighborhood green space being held at the Flatbush Reformed Church, 890 Flatbush Avenue. Topics will include: seeing the garden location, contributing ideas for what the garden will be, what can be grown, the best use for the space, how to build and maintain the garden, and more! Visit http://sustainableflatbush.org/ or call 718-208-0575to find out more details. Refreshments and childcare will be provided. 

Flatbush Farmshare Fete June 5, 2010 2:00pm - 6:00pm
The Flatbush Farmshare, a community-supported agriculture (CSA) project linking Brooklynites with The Farm at Miller's Crossing, will be holding a fundraiser on Saturday, June 5th at 1118 Cortelyou Road. The event will include food, live music, raffle prizes and a chance to win a season's share of organic produce. Admission is $15 or $30 for VIP tickets. Click here for a flyer for the event. 

Victorian Flatbush House Tour June 13, 2010 1:00pm - 6:00pm
On June 13th Victorian Homes of Flatbush open their doors to the public for the FDC's annual house tour. The tour starts at Temple Beth Emeth (83 Marlborough Rd., at Church Ave.) at 1 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, or $25 day of tour. Purchase tickets online at http://www.fdconline.org/housetour.html, or call FDC at (718) 859-3800.

Community Board 14 Monthy Meeting June 14, 2010 7:30pm
The regular monthly meeting for CB14 will be held at PS 249 (Caton Ave at Marlborough Road). Meeting items include transportation and special permit related matters. Visit http://www.cb14brooklyn.com/ for more information and a full agenda. 

CAMBA Small Business Services Loan Offer June 24, 2010 10:00am
Receive up to a $15,000 loan for your small business through CAMBA's Small Business Stimulus Loan program. Additional funding above $15,000 can also be generated by partnering with other organizations. Learn more at CAMBA's upcoming information session bing held on June 24th, 10:00am, at 884 Flatbush Ave., 2nd Floor. Registration is required, call 718-282-2500 to register. For more information, call Paisley Demby at 718-282-2500 x241.

Church Avenue Sidewalk Sales June 25-27th, 2010 and August 20-22nd, 2010
The BID is hosting several weekends of Sidewalk Sales again this year. Merchants will be permitted to set up tables in front of their stores on these dates. Come out to Church Avenue to find great bargains all summer long! Click here for a flyer with dates and further information.

Namaste Yoga of Kensington June 26, 2010 1:00pm
FREE Nia Demonstration Class with White Belt Instructor, KJ Grow. Nia blends dance, martial arts, and healing arts (such as yoga), to create a dynamic fitness and lifestyle practice that changes how people experience their body and exercise! Come dance, kick, shake, stretch, and laugh with us! Experience the BLISS! 482 Coney Island Avenue (at Church Ave). Register by calling (347)533-6226.

Salon Selective Beauty Salon Blood Drive July 24, 2010 11:30am-5:30pm
The blood drive is open to those in general good health, over 110 lbs., and between 16 and 76 years of age. (16 year olds require parental consent. Visit www.nybloodcenter.org for info). Please bring photo ID with photo or signature to the event, which is being held at 2209 Church Avenue, in the busmobile. Call Elaine Richards for more information at 718-940-0488.