Matchmaker, Matchmaker

Make me a match. Find me a find, catch me a catch!

Black Rabbit is hosting Willie Daly this Monday and if you're single and looking for love, be there.

Monday, December 28th
6-10pm

Willie Daly at Black Rabbit

We invite you to meet legendary Irish Matchmaker Willie Daly. Willie is a third generation from County Clare, Ireland. Willie has made thousands of matches and will be celebrating his upcoming book, The Last Matchmaker out in January. Come meet Willie and let him work his magic!

P.S. Willie's also a horse whisperer!

Cooper Bark 2010 Calendar

How cute!!! Everyone knows I'm a dog person. I love cats, too, but I'm slightly allergic and well since almost everyone falls into one or the other - I fall into the dog person category. In my small apartment I feel like I can't really have one unless he's a little guy and I'm big dog kinda gal. ;)

But either way, this calendar of the pups at Cooper Bark is the CUTEST!! You can swing by Muddy Paws and pick one up for that dog lover sotcking stuffer (or just for yourself!).



The 2010 fundraising calendar has arrived! Makes a great gift. Previous year's calendars paid for the furniture and fencing so help support next year's projects. Send $15 via paypal to info@cooperbark.org. Make sure to include your name and contact info. Add $5 S&H if you want us to mail it. Happy Holidays!

PS the calendar is also on sale at Muddy Paws between Frost/Richardson 447 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - (718) 349-3647 - Open Weekdays 10am-9pm; Weekends 11am-8pm

www.cooperbark.org
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CooperBark/

Sunday Snaps: December Snow

*All photos taken from the Greenpointers Group Flickr Pool.

Christmas Day Volunteering

I got an email from a reader who'd like to volunteer in the neighborhood on Christmas Day, does anyone know where her generosity might be needed?

So its a bit last minute, but I was wondering if you know of any places in the neighborhood that need a hand on Christmas day. This will be the first year I am staying in the city alone and would like to do something productive instead of just sitting around. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks...and happy holidays.

Best,

Christina

2nd Annual Habitat Chili Cook-Off

The Habitat is getting ready for thei 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off on January 10th, so if you want in on this - throw your hat in the ring NOW!

• Submit your name at the bar throughout the upcoming weeks

• 10 names will be chosen via random drawing on January 3rd (one week prior to the contest) to decide who will prepare chili

• Chili cooks will be asked to make approximately 1 gallon of chili (or 1 large pot) which will be heated by our chef and presented to customers anonymously

• Tasting begins at 5pm, customers will pay $10 to taste a 2oz portion of each chili and cast their vote for the best and worst chili

1st prize is $100 cash
Turd place (worst chili) receives a $25 bar tab
Chef's choice is awarded $50 cash

There will also be t-shirt giveaways and raffles throughout the event, as well as $4 draft specials.

Blog Buzz: Twitter-licious

Ah, I got an email from a reader this morning asking "What happened to the Blog Buzz feature?". Well, Twitter happened.

Blog Buzz features took FOREVER for me to put together, gathering links and stuff from allover the blogosphere relating to Greenpoint. But then Twitter came along and it made it simple to just shoot off a quick link to the internet masses. So if you haven't joined Twitter or haven't started following Greenpointers on Twitter, get with the program.

The Twitter account automatically feeds the latest blog posts from here but I also retweet interesting links and info from other locals, share things I come across and shoot the shit about reality tv with my Twitter bff effedinparkslope of the blog Fucked in Park Slope - holla!

RIP in Blog Buzz.

Weekend Blend: 12/17-12/20

Start your weekend off ever earlier tonight at Unleash for some Holiday Cheer with the pets. Facebook event here.



Beginning on Thursday the pop-up InSound Design Store will be open for your gift giving needs at 303 Grand. More info here.



Friday night Red Star is hosting its first annual Holiday Sweater Party benefiting the Greenpoint Soup Kitchen. If you've noticed almost all the bar events around town have been helping out the Greenpoint Soup Kitchen which is a really great thing! By now they should be serving lobster bisque. Facebook event here.

A portion of the proceeds from the event, including all takings from the $2 sweater shots, $3 from every Cazadores shot or drink ordered, and the suggested $10 door donation will be donated to help feed the homeless this holiday season. The Red Star staff will also be joining the giving spirit by donating 40% of their tips.

DJ Mario will be kicking tunes from 10pm-4am. And since its worldwide debut at the Greenpoint Beer Festival, Red Star permanently houses the newest offering from the Brooklyn Brewery, the Brooklyn Backbreaker Reserve. 'Tis the season to give back so come down, enjoy the holiday spirit with your friends and don't forget to wear your loudest and most obnoxious holiday sweater. Red Star will be awarding a $100 gift certificate for the most "festive" Holiday Sweater.

Saturday the Greenpoint Food Market is back as the GFM Holiday Foodtacular! Besides a long list of amazing yummy treats and giftable goodies there will also be gifts from neighborhood staples like Cafe Grumpy, t.b.d., Word Bookstore, Cafecito Bogota, Kill Devil Hill, Five Leaves, and more. PLUS, live entertainment. Whew! Facebook event here.



Also on Saturday for your shopping pleasure is the Vintage Clothes & More sale going on at t.b.d. that I mentioned last week. Get your drink and shop on in one afternoon!



And lastly, on Saturday evening The Habitat is having a Winter Beer Tasting. Facebook event here.

Give yourself the gift of beer!!
Sample some great seasonal brews next Saturday, December 19th beginning at 7pm.

$13 gets you 8oz samples of:
Stoudt's Winter Ale (Robust Porter)
Heavy Seas Winter Storm (Imperial ESB)
Rogue Mogul Madness (American Strong Ale)
St. Bernardus Christmas Ale (Belgian Strong Ale)

Sunday Snaps Extra: SantaCon

SantaCon was on Saturday and local photographer (and friend) Dylan took some amazing shots of the weird ass event here in Greenpoint & Williamsburg.



Check out his Flickr photo set of the event here.

Sunday Snaps: Barren Trees

*All photos taken from the Greenpointers Group Flickr Pool.

Vintage Sale @ t.b.d.

File this one under slightly random but very cool. There's a vintage clothing, accessories & home sale happening next Saturday December 19th from Noon-6pm at t.b.d. It seems a little weird to have a shopping event at a bar, but then why am I complaining? Cocktails and vintage shopping are two of my favorite pastimes. Together at last.