Weekend Events

5K Canine Walk for Autism
This canine walk will raise funds for Keshet, an organization which provides educational, recreational and vocational programs for children and young adults with special needs. Those families without a dog are also welcomed to walk for this fantastic organization. Reservations are not needed, but recommended. To RSVP and get your sponsorship sheet, e-mail keshet5k@gmail.com. Dog walking is normally not permitted in Green-Wood, making this 5K walk a unique springtime event! Sunday, May 2. Check in at 1 p.m. Walk at 2 p.m. $10 per person or $25 per family. 25th Street and 5th Avenue, Green-Wood Cemetery.

The Brooklyn Flea
The Flea is located not only at the former bank at One Hanson, but also at the Fort Greene market. On Saturdays, the market will be located at the Fort Greene location and on Sundays you can find the market at One Hanson which is located at the clocktower Art Deco building at Flatbush Ave., across from the Target mall. The Flea features 100 vendors and a great mix of vintage, antiques, jewelry, and food. Saturday & Sunday, May 1 & 2. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free. 176 Lafayette Avenue and 1 Hanson Place, Skylight One Hanson.

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Kentucky Derby Party & Art Auction Benefit
Smack Mellon will be hosting a night of Derby and Art! Those that will be participating and contributing $250 will be chipping in for a great cause. Other added perks to this night include mint juleps for two, southern food, and your very own artwork to bring home, plus the Derby of course! Guests will be betting on horses (which determines the order in which the artwork is selected). To purchase tickets, click on the link above or call 718-834-8761. Saturday, May 1. 4 p.m. $250. 92 Plymouth Street, Smack Mellon.

Williamsburg Open Couples Tournament
There are a few things that all participants need to follow in order to play, which are all voiced on the link above. The $35 fee includes one McCarren Tennis T-shirt as well as membership to McCarren Tennis Association for 2010. All proceeds from this tennis tournament will go towards the restoration and improvement of the McCarren Park Courts. Their second annual singles open tournament will be held at the end of the summer! Saturday & Sunday, May 1 & 2. $35. Between Bedford Avenue and Berry Street, McCarren Park Tennis Courts.

3rd Annual 5K Run / Walk for Public Schools
Budget cuts in Albany threaten not only after-school enrichment activities but the core programs our children so rely upon in their schools. While it is unfortunate that parents are forced into the role of trying to make up for these shortfalls, this fundraiser is a great way for us to all come together to take action in support of local schools. Saturday, May 1. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. $15 per person or $25 per family. Bartel Pritchard entrance, Prospect Park West & 16th Street, Prospect Park.