Transportation Alternatives Queens Committee Meeting

6:30pm – 8pm

Queens Pride House
76-11 37th Avenue, Suite 206
Jackson Heights, Queens

All are welcome at the Transportation Alternatives Queens Committee meeting!

Join your local T.A. committee to work on creating a separate pedestrian and bike line on the Pulaski Bridge, Traffic Calming on 21st Street, and Queens Blvd and MORE!

Transportation Alternatives Queens Committee advocates on behalf of cyclists, pedestrians, and mass transit users, in Queens.

More info here:
http://www.facebook.com/TAQVC

Bridging the Creek Community Workshop

6:30pm

Sunnyside Community Services
43-31 39th Street
Sunnyside, Queens

All are welcome and encouraged to attend and share their ideas on how Queens residents can better connect to Newtown Creek and how Creekside neighborhoods can better connect to one another.

Refreshments will be served.

Questions?
Email:mail@greenshoresnyc.org

Bridging the Creek is made possible through a grant from the Hudson River Foundation.

Yoga in Astoria Park

7pm – 8pm

Astoria Park
19th Street and Hoyt Avenue North
Astoria, Queens
(enter the park through the parking lot and proceed to the grassy area to the right of the skate park)

These classes are provided for the health and wellness of the community as part of City View Pharmacy's Community Wellness Program™, with yoga instruction from YogaAgora of Astoria!

FREE but, registration is requested at least 24 hours in advance.

ALL levels welcome. Bring a large towel or mat.
Classes are weather-permitting.

REGISTER in advance, check for updates and other information:
http://www.cityviewpharmacy.com
23-07 Astoria Blvd, Astoria
(718) 545-2550

United Community Civic Association Annual Barbecue

6:30pm

Central Lounge
20-30 Steinway Street
Astoria, Queens

Join the United Community Civic Association for their Annual Barbecue Benefit.

Donation is $55/per person
Payment must be made in advance.

For more information, call: 917-742-6975

Dutch Kills Civic Association Meeting

7:30pm

St. Patrick's School Hall
39-28 28th Street
Long Island City, Queens

The Dutch Kills Civic Association works to improve the quality of life in its namesake neighborhood.

Meetings are open to all!

More info: www.dutchkillscivic.com

Shred-it!

9am to 1pm

Ditmars Blvd and Hazen Street
East Elmhurst, Queens

Don't be a victim of identity theft!
The United Community Civic Association and Ridgewood Savings Bank invite you to protect your personal and important legal papers by safely destroying them FREE of charge.
Limit of two boxes per person.

For more info, call:
917-742-6975
718-274-5400

Queensbridge Park Cleanup

10am to Noon

Queensbridge Park
41st Avenue and Vernon Blvd
Long Island City, Queens

Join the Friends of Queensbridge Park and Green Shores NYC as we continue our monthly volunteer cleanup day in Queensbridge Park.

Volunteer with your friends and neighbors to care for this waterfront gem.

Materials and refreshments will be provided for all volunteers.

Groups are requested to register in advance.

Questions or for more info:
mail@greenshoresnyc.org

Paddle: LIC to Brooklyn Bridge

10am

LIC Community Boathouse
46-01 5th Street
Hunters Point, Queens

Join the Long Island City Community Boathouse on a
moderate paddle to Brooklyn Bridge Park with favorable current going and coming. The trip turns around with the turning tide.

This trip is not suitable for beginners unless paired with an experienced paddler.
Adults only (18 years of age minimum). NO PETS on river trips.

Registering in advance is a MUST.

To sign up and for more information, please visit http://www.licboathouse.org/calendar/

Gardening at Gantry

10am to 1pm

Gantry Plaza State Park
48th Avenue and Center Blvd
Hunters Point, Queens

Join your friends, neighbors, Hunters Point Park Conservancy, and New York Cares for a morning of gardening on the Hunters Point, Long Island City Waterfront.

In the event of rain, the event will be cancelled.

For more information, contact: mchristie@hunterspointparks.org

Volunteer with the Astoria Park Alliance

10am to Noon

Volunteer to help care for Astoria Park!

Meet at the Field House by the Astoria Park track before heading to the work area(s).

Astoria Park Alliance will provide gloves and all necessary equipment.

Please arrive comfortably in clothing suitable for outdoor work.

More info:
www.astoriaparkalliance.blogspot.com

ZUMBA: Get fit with APA!

11am

Astoria Pool Terrace
19th Street and 24th Avenue
Astoria, Queens

The Astoria Park Alliance invites you to get FIT for FREE this summer on the Pool Terrace.

Join the amazing Francesca Santangelo the booty shaking Zumba class that rules this corner of Western Queens!

Come and see for yourself what all the buzz is about.

Water and workout clothes a must!
Weather-permitting and schedule is subject to change.

More info:
http://astoriaparkalliance.blogspot.com

Summer Social for Astoria Park

4-8pm

Join the Astoria Park Alliance in a pre-summer celebration to benefit Astoria Park!

$50/tax-deductible donation by check/cash at the door
Summer spirits and light fare will be served.

RSVP and buy your tickets!
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-social-for-astoria-park-tickets-2427294102?aff=es2

Questions?
Email: getinvolved@astoriaparkalliance.org

Waterfront Greenmarket

SATURDAYS, JUNE 6 - NOVEMBER 21 / 8 AM - 4 PM

Socrates Sculpture Park
Broadway at Vernon Blvd
Ravenswood, Queens

Located inside the Socrates Sculpture Park, this market is at the center of a favorite destination for neighboring communities. Free cooking demonstrations are held weekly featuring seasonal items from the market and family friendly activities take place throughout the season.

This market will serve the Long Island City and Astoria communities with farm-fresh fruits and vegetables and family-friendly activities every week. For over 30 years, GrowNYC has been working together to promote regional agriculture, preserve farmland, and ensure a continuing supply of fresh, local produce for all New Yorkers. To learn more about GrowNYC's Greenmarket program, visit www.growNYC.org.

http://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/queens/socrates-sculpture-park

Saturday & Sunday Yoga!

Socrates Sculpture Park
Broadway and Vernon Blvd
Ravenswood, Queens

SATURDAYS, MAY 9 – SEPT 26, 2015
9:30 – 10:30 AM & 11 AM – 12 PM
SUNDAYS, MAY 10 - SEPT 27, 2015
10-11 AM

Yoga classes are free and designed for all experience levels. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and, for yoga, bring a mat or a towel.

Kripalu Yoga is a system of Hatha Yoga that integrates body postures, breathing techniques, relaxation, and meditation. Taught by Monique Schubert and Yojaida Estrella, participants are encouraged to integrate their yoga practices with this very special waterfront environment of nature and art.

More info HERE.

LIC Flea Season 3

Saturdays & Sundays
10am to 6pm

Head over to Anable Basin for LIC Flea & Food!
Outdoor vendors, beer garden, music and more.

LIC F&F
5-25 46th Avenue
Corner of 5th Street and 46th Ave
Hunters Point, Queens

More info here.

Sunday Tai Chi

Socrates Sculpture Park
Broadway and Vernon Blvd
Ravenswood, Queens

SUNDAYS, MAY 10 – SEPT 27, 2015
11 AM – 12 PM

Led by certified instructors from the Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA, these classes offer the opportunity to learn Taoist Tai Chi, improve one’s health, relax, and exercise in an outdoor setting among changing exhibitions of contemporary sculpture.

More info HERE.