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New York City's "rite of spring" celebrates 25 years with over 200 trees in bloom at Brooklyn Botanic Garden this weekend. There are going to be many blossom and many performances. http://www.bbg.org/exp/cherries/sakura_2006.html. It will be a great time for us to get together and enjoy the weather, friendship, and performance!
We will meet at the Visitor Center 11:00 am.
The Garden is free to the public on Saturdays 10:00am–12:00pm. If you come in the afternoon, the admissions are:
| Adults (16 and over) |
$5.00 |
| Seniors (65 and over) |
$3.00 |
| Students with valid IDs |
$3.00 |
| Children under 16 |
Free |
The location is accessible by car, bus, and subway.
Subway: The 2 or 3 train to Eastern Parkway.
Bus: B41, B43, B48, and B71. There are visitor entrances on Flatbush Avenue and Eastern Parkway.
Train: LIRR to Flatbush Avenue/Atlantic Avenue Station. Connect with the Q or 2 train, or the B41 bus.
By Car:
From Brooklyn Bridge: Continue straight ahead 6 traffic lights; turn left onto Atlantic Avenue; drive 1 mile and turn right onto Flatbush Avenue; continue to arch at Grand Army Plaza; proceed around traffic circle to Eastern Parkway (library on right); drive 1 block and turn right onto Washington Avenue (Brooklyn Museum on corner).
Manhattan Bridge:
Continue straight ahead onto Flatbush Avenue; then see directions under Brooklyn Bridge.
From BQE:
Exit at Kent Avenue; follow service road (Park Avenue) alongside and then under the expressway five blocks; turn left onto Washington Avenue and continue for 1-3/4 miles.
If you are interested in going, please call Michelle @9172261141 or Liang Ping @2017473848..
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