Willowtown Spring Fair: Brooklyn Heights’ laid-back get-together
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The 2013 Willowtown Spring Fair brought neighbors together on Saturday for a mellow day of music, food, sack races, tug-of-war and an architectural walking tour.
A boat with eight oars docked in the middle of Willow Street drew attention to a “boating adventure” raffle prize, and the old-fashioned jazz of Mona’s Hot Four had people dancing in the street. Iris Cafe and Waterfront Wine and Spirits provided food and drinks, and volunteers from Mickel’s Garden, led by Melissa Neel, sold plants to fund a new greenhouse and other garden improvements.
The annual event raises money for the Willowtown Association’s community projects, such as tree planting and upkeep, but it’s also a celebration of the continuing existence of the historic enclave at the southwestern edge of Brooklyn Heights.