Stores to Buy Stamps in Bay Ridge Other Than The Post Office

1) Walgreens – 3rd Avenue and 95th Street

2) UPS STORE on 3rd Avenue and 94th Street

3) Mail Center on 3rd Avenue and 97th Street – near marine

4) FedEx Story on 3rd Avenue and 100th Street

5) Staples on 4th Avenue

6) Ridgewood Savings Bank

7) Neugards Pharmacy on 3rd Ave between 73 and 74th has a small mail station in front of store.

8) Pharmacy on 5th and 80th next to Mussels and More 

9) RIte Aid

10) CVS

11) Duane Reade on 86 street sells stamps

12) Food Dynasty and the card store next to La Villa on 86th Street

12) Silver Rod Pharmacy at 6404 – 18th Avenue

Costco also sells stamps

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Shots Fired Bay 16th Street – Confirmed

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BookMark Shoppe is Donating 20% to PS 102 Today 2- 7 pm

The Bookmark Shoppe is donating 20% of sales between 2:00 and 7:00 pm to PS 102.

The Bookmark Shoppe is at 8415 – 3rd Avenue.

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Aunt Butchie’s Cheesecake Scones

Everyone is talking about Aunt Butchie’s Cheesecake scones. Photo by Rachel and Chloe – Two for New York

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You Have Covid-19 – What Should You Do Next?

If you have been exposed to or tested positive for Covid-19, you may be eligible for monoclonal antibody treatment to reduce your chances of becoming seriously ill.

New Yorkers seeking monoclonal antibody treatment should call 212-covid19 (212-268-4319) then press 9 for monoclonal antibody treatments. This line is open 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., seven days a week.

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Rapid Covid Tests In Bay Ridge

Teba Pharmacy at 7618 5th Avenue is selling the rapid Covid test kits that you can do yourself.

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VSPAC Presents the Nutcracker Ballet – December 19, 2021

VSPAC is the well-known and loved dance studio in Bay Ridge. They are presenting the Nutcracker at the St. George Theater in Staten Island on Sunday, December 19th  at 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm. 

Tickets are $50 and up and can be purchased at  Ticketmaster.com

See other holiday events in Bay Ridge here

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Dr. Jill-Ann Swenson is at Maiden Lane Medical in Bay Ridge

When people find a doctor they like, they want to make sure to stay in contact with that doctor even when the doctor switches offices.

Dr. Swenson is leaving her old office at the end of December and will be at Maiden Lane Medical at 7206 Narrows Avenue in Bay Ridge. 646-290-9560 See here

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Roger Clark Was on Law and Order SUV

I’m catching up on Law and Order SUV episodes. I had to do doubletake because Roger Clark was in the episode.

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Bay Ridge Christmas 2022 – Santa, Sales, Events

Christmas in Bay Ridge – Yes, it’s early – if you don’t like it, don’t look until you are ready.

*If you have an event that isn’t listed, leave a comment and I’ll add it.

= Santa will be at the event

= Tree Lighting

= Gingerbread house

= Shopping event

Thursday, December 1st

1) Wonder Room Coffee at 7904 – 3rd Avenue has a workshop at 7:30 pm to teach you how to watercolor and make your own holiday cards. Register here.

2) Pinot’s Palette – paint a Christmas Countdown at 7518 – 13th Avenue. 7:30 – 9:30 pm. Register here

Friday, December 2nd

1) First Friday at PrintSpace – Giftbags and wrappings – sign up here

2) Shilelagh Law Christmas in Bay Ridge at the Wicked Monk – starts at 10:00 pm **Worth Going to if you like Irish Music.

3) St. Ephrem Advent Youth Holy Hour at 7:00 pm (for students in Grades 7 -12)

4) The Leif – Acoustic Winter Jam begins at 7:30 pm. Steve McEvoy, Jimmy Bennett, Diana Lisa, Richie Rizzuto & Charlie Marine

Saturday, December 3rd

1) Happy 20 Years in Bay Ridge – Bookmark Shoppe!

2) St. Mary’s Annual Christmas Boutique

3) Rehearsals for the children’s Christmas Living Gospel performed on Christmas Eve. begin on 12/4 from 11 am – 12 pm.

4) The Ridge Shop’s Holiday Market at 8121 – 3rd Avenue from 2 – 5 pm. If you want to be a vendor email: [email protected]

5) Fort Hamilton High School Holiday Market 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. All proceeds will go towards funding Fort Hamilton High School clubs.

6) Advent Tree Lighting at St. Anselm Church at the 5:00 pm mass.

7) St. Finbar’s Tree Lighting at 6:15 pm.

8) Boy Scout Troup 23 Christmas Wreath Sale at Our Lady of Angels

8) St. Dominic’s Tree Lighting following the 5:30 pm mass.

9) Hom Holiday Party at 6:00 pm at 8810 – 3rd Avenue. Eat, Drink and Shop.

10) St. James Winter Flea Market 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

11) South Brooklyn Foundry Karaoke Night at 6909 – 3rd Avenue from 8 – 11 pm.

12) Outlaw Wrestling at St. Pats Gym (doors open at 6:30 pm – starts at 7:00 pm) – Get tickets

13) Leaf collection in our neighborhood is happening. Community Board 10:

Sunday, December 4th

1) St. Pats Breakfast with Santa at 10:30 am in the School auditorium – 96th Street and 4th Avenue. Register here

2) Boy Scout Troop 23 will be outside Our Lady of Angels selling wreaths.

3) NYC Holiday Half on the bike path – Register here

4) Saint Anselm Christmas Wreath Workshop

5) Gingerbread House Making Class for Children at The Ridge Shop – benefits Grandma’s Love. 1:30 pm class or 3:00 pm class. Register here

6) Blue Door Annual Lunch with Santa – 1 – 4 pm. $30

7) GayRidge Gingerbread House Contest at South Brooklyn Foundry 2-5 pm (Bring your own gingerbread kit)

8) St. Finbar Flea Market – 1839 Bath Avenue 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Tuesday, December 6th

1) St. Pat’s Catholic Academy invites everyone to see The Living Nativity performed by the second grade class on the lawn of the church at 9511 – 4th Avenue. Show times: 12:45 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:15 pm, 2:00 pm and 2:15 pm.

Thursday, December 8th

2) Pinot’s Palette paint Christmas in the City at 7518 – 13th Avenue 7:30 – 9:30 pm. Register here

Friday, December 9th

1) Fort Hamilton Army Base Tree Lighting & Holiday Market Spectacular 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm. If you want to go, you need to : Register here. Santa is here for pictures too.

2) Maria Alliah is performing at South Brooklyn Foundry 6909 – 3rd Avenue from 8 – 11 pm.

Saturday, December 10th

1) Ornament Making Workshop at The Ridge – Children and Adult Sessions. (2 glasses of wine at the Adult workshop). Sign up here

2) Pictures with Santa at Young Love Studio on 83rd Street in Bay Ridge. (Register here)

3) GOLDEN GIRLS DRAG BINGO at Hom.

4) Santa will be at Ben Bay Realty on 13th Avenue and 83rd. Street. Have your child’s picture taken with Santa!

5) Cherry Bomb Holiday Bash at The Leif – starts at 7:00 pm at 6725 – 5th Avenue

Sunday, December 11th

1) Nutcracker Bake Sale at Bay Ridge Ballet at 127 Bay Ridge Avenue from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. (They sell the nutcracker rice crispy treats seen below)

2) Our Lady of Angels craft for children after mass.

3) Kings Bay Y Holiday Market 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.

4) Madd Jac with Da Genius are performing at The Leif starting at 4:00 pm.

Wednesday, December 14th

Our Lady of Angels is going to the Nutcracker and Invites Bay Ridge to Join Them

Thursday, December 15th

Friday, December 16th

1)Fast Forward is performing at The Leif starting at 8:00 pm.

Saturday, December 17th

1) The Nutcracker performed by Bay Ridge Ballet students at Our Lady of Angels at 4:00 pm. Get tickets here.

2) Status Q Pool Hall Ugly Sweater Party in Bay Ridge – Begins at 8:00 pm

3) Rock Farm is playing at The Leif — starting at 4:00 pm. Come Down and Enjoy Some Holiday Cheer!!

Sunday, December 18th

1) Blood Drive at Our Lady of Angels – entrance on 73rd Street between 3rd and 4th Avenue. 10 am – 4 pm

2) Blue Door Annual Lunch with Santa – 1 – 4 pm. $30

2) St. Pat’s 50/50 Raffle

3) Fort Hamilton High School Nutcracker 3:00 pm – tickets here

4) Sha Doobie is playing at The Leif starting at 4:00 pm.  A night dedicated to the Rolling Stones!

In Staten Island at Rab Lanes, Breakfast with Santa (Info here)

Monday, December 19th

1) This is Reconciliation Monday at all the Catholic Churches. The all have confession available in the afternoon and evening. St. Pats on 95th and 4th Ave:

2) Fort Hamilton Nutcracker – 5:00 pm show – get tickets here

Tuesday, December 20th

1) Fort Hamilton Nutcracker – 7:00 pm show – get tickets here

Wednesday, December 21st

1)Bay Ridge Catholic Christmas Cocktails

2) Learn to paint this beautiful Christmas scene at Pinot’s Palette 7518 – 13th Avenue. 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Register here

Thursday, December 22nd

1)Storytime with the Grinch at The Ridge Shop – register here

2) Learn to paint this bridge scene at Pinot’s Palette at 7518 – 13th Avenue. 7:30 – 9:30 pm. Register here

Friday, December 23rd

1. Exile on Broad Street is playing at The Leif starting at 7:00 pm.

Saturday, December 24th

1) Our Lady of Angels – Children’s Christmas Pageant and Children’s Mass/

2) St. Pats Christmas Eve Masses:

Sunday, December 25th

Merry Christmas! Masses at St. Pats on 4th Avenue and 95th Street:

Thursday, December 29th

Blood Drive outside of Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue 10:00 am – 7:45 pm.

Friday, December 30th

1)Head and South is playing at The Leif starting at 8:00 pm.

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Owls Head Park Christmas Tree is Set Up

What an amazing photo shared by Dogs of Bay Ridge!

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Bishop Robert Brennan – New Bishop of Brooklyn

Bishop Robert Brennan was installed as the New Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn.

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