Downtown
Borough President Adams welcomed staffers’ kids to Borough Hall for the 21st annual Take Your Sons and Daughters to Work Day on April 22.
The beep led the kids on a grand tour and gave visitors a sneak peek into the workings of local politics. After all, it’s not easy being the beep of the world’s greatest borough.
“So many Brooklynites walk by Borough Hall every day, never going inside to explore what the building and its staff have to offer them,” Adams told Standing O. “I intend to change that.”
The children enjoyed a performance by the Brooklyn Arts Exchange, and received a tree sapling to take home from the New York Restoration Project.
Standing O wants to know when is the beep going to offer Standing O a tour? She walks by Borough Hall all the time.
Brooklyn Borough Hall [209 Joralemon St. at Court Street in Downtown, (718) 802–3831].
Flatbush
Walking on sunshine
Bestselling children’s author Doreen Cronin celebrated Project Sunshine Week by visiting pediatric patients at the Brookdale Hospital Medical Center.
Standing O pal Doreen read from her awarding-winning book, “Click, Clack Moo: Cows That Type” — a Standing O favorite! — and brought lots of cheer and sunshine to her young fans, in addition to making arts and crafts with them.
Project Sunshine provides free educational, recreational, and social programs to children facing medical challenges and their families.
Brookdale Hospital Medical Center [Brookdale Plaza at Linden Boulevard in Flatbush, (718) 240–5000].
Williamsburg
Play ball!
Williamsburg Sports League had its first opening day celebration and parade on April 26. More than 1,500 avid baseball fans, including hundreds of little leaguers from Williamsburg, Bushwick, and Greenpoint marched up Graham Avenue to Lindsay Park for the festivities.
It was a glorious day, with the sun shining down on the fresh green fields and warm weather heralding the season of pitching, catching, and stealing home on a fresh new diamond.
Commissioner Tommy Torres shared his toast and wishes with Standing O.
“I’m looking forward to a great season for all our teams,” he said.
Standing O feels the same way and is wondering if beginners luck will bring in a title this year. We can only hope.
Williamsburg Sports League, [(718) 812–0515].
Midwood
Bye, bye, Birdy!
High school thespians at William R. Morrow High School will put on the ritz with a production of “Bye, Bye Birdie” on May 8, 9, and 10 at the school’s Joseph Anzalone Theater.
The school’s 75th musical production is an adaptation of the 1960 Broadway hit inspired by Elvis Presley’s 1957 draft notice.
“Bye, Bye Birdie” on May 8–9 at 7 pm, and May 10 at 2 pm and 8 pm. $10, $12, and $15.
Edward R. Murrow High School [1600 Avenue L at E. 16th Street in Midwood, (718) 258–9283].
