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Here is What's Happening This Weekend:SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th: Paddle with the LIC Community Boathouse 7:30 am Spend your Saturday on the water wi
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Paddle with the LIC Community Boathouse
7:30 am
Spend your Saturday on the water with the LIC Community Boathouse on a circumnavigation paddle around Manhattan Island!
Registration is REQUIRED.
For additional information and to register, visit:
http://www.licboathouse.org/index.php/calendar/ |
Waterfront Greenmarket
8am to 4pm
Socrates Sculpture Park
Vernon Blvd & Broadway
Long Island City, Queens
Alongside the Park's workshops, yoga classes, sculpture exhibitions and stunning views, the GrowNYC Greenmarket at Socrates Sculpture Park is a great place to spend a Saturday morning. Shoppers will find a bountiful selection of seasonal produce from the Black Dirt region of Orange County, Mexican specialty produce from Richmond County, orchard fruit and juice, meat, poultry and eggs and multi-ethnic artisan breads.
Free cooking demonstrations are held weekly featuring seasonal items from the market, and family friendly activities take place throughout the season.
To learn more about GrowNYC's Greenmarket program, visit www.growNYC.org. |
ZUMBA!
11am to Noon
Astoria Park
19th Street and 24th Avenue
Astoria, Queens
The Astoria Park Alliance in Collaboration with Astoria Fine Arts Dance Studio Presents:
ZUMBA on the Astoria Pool Terrace!
FREE!
More info HERE. |
Astoria Music Now! Between 2 Bridges
Noon to 10pm
Astoria Music & Arts presents their 6th Annual Outdoor Summer Festival highlighting the latest bands from Astoria and the surrounding communities and showcasing some of Astoria's best theater and dance troupes, solo acoustic and smaller acts, some of the comedians from our burgeoning comedy scene AND more!
Stages and tents will be located in or around the main lawn in Astoria Park.
For full schedule and more info go HERE. |
Smiling Hogshead Ranch Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
3-5pm
25-30 Skillman Avenue
Long Island City, Queens
Smiling Hogshead Ranch is a volunteer led urban farm in Long Island City, Queens. They are committed to demonstrating and promoting systems that encourage food and environmental justice. At The Ranch, they grow a variety of herbs and vegetables as well as fruiting and nut trees, shrubs and vines.
Join them in celebrating the execution of their Garden License Agreement (GLA) with the property owner (the MTA/LIRR). This is their official transition from an informal garden to a fully endorsed public space!
This event is free and open to the public.
Donations will be accepted for light food and drinks graciously provided by garden members and the following sponsors: The Queens Kickshaw, Beyond Brewing Company, Singlecut Beersmiths, V-Spot Vegan Restaurant and The Regal Vegan.
Confirmed Speakers:
Jimmy Van Bramer - District 26 Councilperson & City Council Majority Leader
Gil Lopez - Smiling Hogshead Ranch
Paula Segal - 596 Acres
Saleen Shah - Citizens Committee for New York City
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/285381598331102/ |
North Brooklyn Boat Club Public Paddle
Noon
North Brooklyn Boat Club
49 Ash Street
Greenpoint, Brooklyn
All are welcome to participate in short guided paddles for from the Boat Club to the mouth of Newtown Creek to take in the views from the East River.
More info HERE. |
Community Day
11:00am - 6:00pm
9-01 33rd Road (at Vernon Boulevard)
Ravenswood, Queens
The Noguchi Museum invites friends and neighbors to visit the Museum for free admission and a variety of programs!
Open Studio will take place from 11:00am to 3:00pm. A free public tour offered at 2:00pm, and from 4:00pm to 5:00pm, there will be a special "Center of Attention" conversation focusing on a single work of art.
More info: www.noguchi.org |
Community Compost Build Workdays
11:30am to 1:30pm
Queensbridge Baby Park
Queens Plaza South at 10th Street
Long Island City, Queens
Ever wonder what happens to the food scraps collected at BIG!Compost drop-off sites?
Join BIG!Compost to see what they do with 10,000lbs of food scraps and learn the art and science of urban composting!
Please email compost@bignyc.org to sign up. |
EAF Opening Party
3-6pm
Socrates Sculpture Park
Vernon Blvd at Broadway
Ravenswood, Queens
The annual Emerging Artist Fellowship (EAF) Exhibition is a cornerstone of Socrates Sculpture Park’s visual arts programming and is widely acclaimed for the ambition, breadth, and innovation of the works on view. Featuring fifteen artists, EAF14 is a survey of the compelling and diverse state of sculpture today.
EAF will run through March 22, 2015
More info HERE. |
Long Island City Concert Series & YOGA In the Park
5pm
Gantry Plaza State Park
49th Avenue and Center Blvd
Hunters Point, Queens
What could be better to do that than to enjoy free yoga in the park with a free classical music concert on a lazy Sunday? That’s exactly what you’ll get this Sunday at 5 p.m.
The Yoga Room-Long Island City will be hosting free yoga in the park. At the same time, classical music will be performed by the NYC Guitar Orchestra, The Art Song Preservation Society, ACMA, and NYLSO.
More info: www.licconcerts.com |
BIG! COMPOST
BIG!Compost, a program of Build It Green! NYC, is a community-scale composting network, that works to increase capacity for, acceptance of, and participation in composting in western Queens. We serve the public by hosting weekly and event-specific food scrap drop-offs, training community members in urban composting best practices, and providing high-quality compost to amend our city’s soils. The finished compost is used in community gardens, on street trees, and in public beautification projects.
Instead of adding your food scraps to the landfill, you can drop them off at one of BIG! Compost's drop off locations:
24 / 7:
Long Island City CSA, Hour Children
Open 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.
The bin is located in the parking lot on
11th Street between 36th and 37th Avenues
Long Island City, Queens
Sunday:
9am to 1pm
Jackson Heights Greenmarket
34th Ave at 77th Street
Jackson Heights, Queens
10am to 12pm
Forest Hills Greenmarket
South Side of Queens Blvd at 70th Avenue
Forest Hills, Queens
Monday:
8-11am
Queens Library Steinway Branch
21-45 31st Street
Astoria, Queens
8-11 am
Commuter Composting in Hunters Point
Located near the Vernon/Jackson 7Train Stop
On the North Corner of Vernon Mall
Vernon Blvd & 50th Avenue
Hunters Point, Queens
Tuesday:
8-10am
Commuter Composting
At the parking lot near the southeast corner of N/Q train
Astoria, Queens
More info: www.bignyc.org/compost
Saturday:
10am-1pm
(May 10 - December 20, 2014)
Sunnyside Greenmarket
Skillman Ave between 42 and 43 Streets
10am-1pm
(June 7 - November 22, 2014)
Waterfront Greenmarket at Socrates Sculpture Park
Vernon Blvd & Broadway, Long Island City
1-3pm
Queens Library Broadway Branch
40-20 Broadway
Astoria, Queens
To learn more about BIG! Compost and to get involved, email: compost@bignyc.org
Times and schedule are subject to change. For up-to-date information, visit: http://bignyc.org/drop-sites |
Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Visitor Center General Public Visiting Hours
Saturdays
9am to 3pm
Visitor Center at Newtown Creek
329 Greenpoint Avenue
Greenpoint, Brooklyn
The Visitor Center at Newtown Creek tells the story of New York City’s water and wastewater systems. Located at the Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WTP), one of New York City's 14 treatment plants, the Visitor Center features DEP employees who narrate the cycle of water from water supply to distribution, wastewater treatment, and harbor water quality. This fascinating new facility will help you learn about the one billion gallons of water New Yorkers use every day, the thousands of miles of pipes, aqueducts, and water mains, and the responsibilities, through the eyes of our dedicated workforce, to serve New Yorkers.
For more information, go here. |
Saturday Yoga
9:30-10:30AM
11am to NOON
Socrates Sculpture Park
Vernon Blvd at Broadway
Astoria, Queens
SATURDAYS, MAY 10 – SEPT 27, 2014 | 9:30 – 10:30 AM & 11 AM – 12 PM
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.
FREE. NO RSVP REQUIRED.
www.socratessculpturepark.org |
LIC Flea & Food
SATURDAY
10am to 6pm
5-25 46th Avenue (the large parking lot)
Hunters Point, Queens
Enjoy some great eats, find a hidden treasure in the market, discover new artists and great local vendors all while taking in breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline.
Just blocks from the 7, E, M and G trains as well as the East River Ferry and parking across the street.
More info HERE. |
Sunday Yoga
10-11am
Socrates Sculpture Park
Vernon Blvd at Broadway
Astoria, Queens
SUNDAYS, MAY 11 – SEPTEMBER 28, 2014 | 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. Sunday classes are led by Yojaida Estrella, while participants are encouraged to integrate their yoga practices with this very special waterfront environment of nature and art.
FREE. NO RSVP REQUIRED.
www.socratessculpturepark.org |
Sunday Tai Chi
11am to Noon
Socrates Sculpture Park
Broadway at Vernon Blvd
Astoria, Queens
SUNDAYS, MAY 11 – SEPT 28, 2014 | 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.
FREE. NO RSVP REQUIRED.
www.socratessculpturepark.org |
THANK YOU to Dutch Kills Centraal for being gracious hosts and to everyone that joined us and put the HAPPY in our Bridging the Creek Happy Hour on Thursday, July 31st! |
On Saturday, July 26th, we biked the Creek with two dozen of our newest friends and event partners Recycle A Bicycle, Willis Elkins from Newtown Creek Alliance and Rich Melinick from the Greater Astoria Historical Society.
Willis and Rich led the two hour tour through the Creek-side neighborhoods of Hunters Point, Dutch Kills, Blissville and Greenpoint.
If you missed this tour, stay tuned for our next bike tour scheduled for Sunday, September 21st.
Questions, email: mail@greenshoresnyc.org |
 City of Water Day in OUR Neighborhood! At the Information Table with Clare, Ilana, Victor and BT. (left to right) |
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The community turned out in large numbers for the First Annual City of Water Day at Gantry Plaza State Park on Saturday, July 12th to enjoy paddling off of newly accessible Pier 4, play games on the plaza, read and borrow books at the pop-up library and care for the gardens of Gantry Park.
MANY thanks to our volunteers and event partners:
New York State Parks, Hunters Point Parks Conservancy, Queens Library, Friends of Queens Library at Hunters Point and the LIC Community Boathouse.
We received a grant for $500 for our participation at the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance’s City of Water Day presented by the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company. This grant was provided by the New York-New Jersey Harbor Estuary Program and the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance. |
 Caring for the gardens in the park. (Photo by Kent Cozad) | |  Kayaking off of Pier 4. |
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 NYC Department of Parks & Recreation Queensborough Parks Commissioner, Dorothy Lewandowski addresses the audience. |
The Queensbridge Park Waterfront is Officially Open!
This afternoon, the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation led a press conference/ribbon cutting to open the the Queensbridge Waterfront and Esplanade after 14 months of construction and over a decade of inaccessibility.
The Friends of Queensbridge Park and Green Shores NYC are grateful to Council Member Van Bramer, Congresswoman Maloney, State Senator Gianaris, Assemblywoman Nolan, NYC Parks Commissioner Silver, Queensborough Commissioner Lewandowski and others for listening to the community and making this day possible. |
Thank you to Mitch Waxman and Mai Armstrong of the Newtown Creek Alliance for leading our three Bridging the Creek Walking Tours on June 8, 15 and 22, 2014.
Dozens of participants learned about the history, present and potential future for Newtown Creek.
Stay tuned for a full schedule of tours and workshops! |
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 BIG THANKS to the Astoria Park Alliance, Citylights Church, City Parks Foundation, New York Cares, IBEW3DYC, Council Member Constantinides, Partnerships for Parks, the NY Knicks and Chase for making It's My Park Day in Astoria Park on Saturday, June 21st a success! Pictured: Larry Johnson (NY Knicks Organization) and Nichole Henderson-Roy (Partnerships for Parks) |
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 The Long Island City High School Marching Band performs at Queensbridge Park after leading the Annual LIC Bike Parade down Vernon Blvd on Saturday, June 7, 2014. |
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 Thanks to Jorge from Parks, Sharon and the TransCanada team for helping to clean up after Friday's heavy rain at It's My Park Day in Queensbridge Park on Saturday, May 17th! |
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Thank you to the dozens of volunteers that joined in the RIVERKEEPER SWEEP along our waterfront on Saturday, May 10th!
Volunteers mulched, swept and picked up garbage along our waterfront spaces on Anable Basin, Hallets Cove and Astoria Park.
SPECIAL THANKS to dedicated volunteers, NY Cares, Cornel Alumni Network and our partners in the Sweep:
Riverkeeper, LIC Boathouse, Hunters Point Parks Conservancy, NY State Parks and Plaxall. |
The Waterfront Vision Plan was created for the community and by the community with Green Shores NYC & The Trust for Public Land.
In the summer and fall of 2010, hundreds of Western Queens residents came together to participate in seven neighborhood listening sessions, two area-wide brainstorming sessions and a waterfront bus tour generating more than a thousand comments, ideas and solutions for creating a more connected, useful and beautiful waterfront.
You can view the Waterfront Vision Plan by visiting: www.greenshoresnyc.org
To request a copy of the plan by mail or for more information, email: mail@greenshoresnyc.org. |
IT'S YOUR WATERFRONT!
Green Shores NYC works to enliven the Astoria-Long Island City waterfront by caring for and advocating for safe public parks, green spaces, street trees, waterways and a waterfront greenway. Visit us online at: www.greenshoresnyc.org
To include your event on our updates and calendar, please email: mail@greenshoresnyc.org
and put "EVENTS" in the subject line. |
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