The Early Word: Batter Up—Registration for Kid's Ball Clinics Still Open

1. The South Brooklyn Baseball League has several clinics starting up this coming weekend, and registration is still open. The Pony Clinic, ages 6 to 8, meets on Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m., Instructional Division, ages 4 to 5, meets Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m. and T-ball for Tots, ages 2 to 3, meets on Saturdays from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. All classes are between $100 and $125. Contact Director Steve Pisano at spisano1@nyc.rr.com or 718-243-1025 for more information, or visit SBBL's website.

2. is saying goodbye to summer by kicking off their fall menu this week, so stop by the eatery at 601 Greenwood Avenue and check it out.

3.On the topic of Brooklyn Commune, the restaurant's executive chef, Chris Scott, has been featured in an article on WebMD about healthy nutrition for kids. He will also be making appearances on the Today Show and Fox News to talk about the kids cooking classes held regularly at Brooklyn Commune, so stay tuned for details.

4. Want to get involved with Friends of Greenwood Playground? The group is starting to plan for its Harvest Hootenanny on Oct. 21, and it needs your help. The next planning meeting will be held on Sept. 9, so contact Dari Litchman at dlitchious@yahoo.com if interested. .

5. Alternate side parking rules are in effect today.