The BRCC is hosting a reception for Paula Butturini to celebrate her recently published book Keeping the Feast.  Paula, who grew up in Black Rock, has spent her career as a journalist in Europe and spent many years covering the travels of Pope John Paul II. The reception will take place on Friday, March 5th from 5-7 at the Burroughs Community Center.

A former Black Rocker, Paula Butturini has written a book called Keeping the Feast, about her family's life that includes growing up in Black Rock.  Her dad still lives in Black Rock.  The writer will be speaking on Sunday, February 28 at 2 PM at the Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Old Post Road, Fairfield.  Please contact the library to register for a seat, either online at www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org or by phone 203-256-3155.

The Black Rock Community Council is sponsoring Black Rock Day on Sunday, June 13.  There will be a Road Race at 9 AM followed by a Parade at noon and a Festival right after the noon parade.  More details will be announced later.  For more information contact the Black Rock Community Council (click on their name on the Blogroll on the left sidebar).

December 8 Update:  The plans have changed since they were published on the blog.  Gail spoke to Art Harris at Public Facilities, who is in charge of the Ellsworth Field project and he said the final plans will be available for viewing along with the drawings at the North End Library at 6 PM.  This will provide the public with half an hour to review the plans prior to the beginning of the meeting at 6:30 PM.

Annual Tree Lighting in Black Rock at flagpole (Grovers & Brewster) on Sunday, December 6.  Attended by over 200 residents of Black Rock.  Children's choir, roasted chestnuts, bonfire, mulled cider, tree lighting, and of course, Santa came on a red fire truck.  The ornaments at the top of the tree were made by classmates at Longfellow School of the children who died in the fire at P.T. Barnum Apartments recently.

Annual Tree Lighting at 5 PM on Sunday, 12/6   IMPORTANT NOTE:  The Wassail Party at the Norden Club will be open only to BRCC members, so don’t forget to RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP!Check out other Neighborhood Happenings in the Community Calendar at www.blackrockcc.org  

Next BRCC Public Safety Meeting meets on Tuesday 12/1 at 7pm at the Burroughs Community Center.  The BRCC Public Safety Committee meets monthly with representatives from the Patrol Division and the Strategic Enforcement Team  (SET) to discuss any public safety concerns in the neighborhood.  Please send your public safety concerns to safety@blackrockcc.org and we will review them with the police and provide you with feedback.

Next Public Safety Meeting  Tuesday 10/6 at 7pm, Burroughs Community Center  The BRCC Public Safety Committee meets monthly with representatives from the Patrol Division and the Strategic Enforcement Team  (SET) to discuss any public safety concerns in the neighborhood.  Please send your public safety concerns to safety@blackrockcc.org and we will review them with the police and provide you with feedback.

IMPORTANT! Ellsworth Field Meeting on Thursday 9/24 at 7:30pm at Burroughs Community Center. There will be a special BRCC meeting to review the plans for Ellsworth Field. Stuart Sachs, the Landscape Architect on the project, will be presenting the plans (one version of which includes a splash park!) and answering questions. For a sneak peak at one of the plans, visit our website - http://www.blackrockcc.org