Stargazing at Floyd Bennett Field
On Friday, July 24 at 8 p.m., head to the community garden at Floyd Bennett Field to join the Amateur Astronomer’s Association for night sky observation. Canceled if overcast.
Jamaica Bay Festival
On Saturday, July 25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., JBRPC is hosting a day full of events around Jamaica Bay from kayaking to birding, arts and cultural events and more For a full schedule, see: www.jbrpc.org/jamaica-bay-festival
Rockaway Rally Volleyball Tournament
On Saturday, July 25 at 12 p.m., head to Beach 77th and Shore Front for a 4 x 4 volleyball tournament. Cash prizes. Contact 917-979-6328 or email Rockawayrally@gmail.com to register.
Doggy Pool Pawty &
Ice Cream Social
On Saturday, July 25 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., head to the Rockaway Freeway Dog Park (83-02 Beach Channel Drive) and bring your pup to enjoy pools, sprinklers and ice cream.
Celebrate Shorebirds
On Saturday, July 25 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., head to the Beach 60th St. boardwalk to join NYC Park’s Piping Plover Team and other community partners for a day of educational activities and crafts. For all ages, with activities geared to younger audiences.
Movie Under the Stars: Goat
On Saturday, July 25 at 8:30 p.m., head to Beach 17th and the boardwalk to enjoy brand new family-friendly movie “Goat.” Bring a blanket.
Beachcombing with a Ranger
On Sunday, July 26 at 10:30 a.m., head to the flagpole at Bay 9 at Riis Park to join a park ranger for a walk along the beach to see and learn about what can be found on the shoreline.
Guided Walk at JBWF
On Sunday, July 26 at 10:30 a.m., head to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to join for a park ranger-led program highlighting the nature and history of Jamaica Bay. For more info about this week’s tour, call 718-318-4340.
Rockaway Refresh Beach Cleanup
On Monday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., head to Beach 87th St. and the boardwalk to join JBRPC for some Refresh Yoga followed by a beach cleanup. Sign a waiver at www.jbrpc.org/events
Lew M. Simon Regular Democratic Club Meeting
On Monday, July 27 at 7 p.m., head to Rogers Pub (205 Beach 116th Street) to join the Democratic Club for a Meet the Democrat candidates night for the general election.
Rockaway Honeyworks BYOB
On Wednesday, July 29 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., head to RISE (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) and bring a jar to fill with Rockaway’s own honey for $2 per ounce. The honey is made as part of RISE’s community and youth development programs, to teach us about beekeeping, honey, and the benefits to our environment.
Kayaking for Beginners
On Saturdays and Sundays at 9:30 a.m., head to the Floyd Bennett Field Sea Plane Ramp for a free kayaking program for beginners. Open to ages 6 and up with an adult. Dress to get wet. Kayaks, personal floatation devices and instruction provided.
Yoga/Human Movement
On Sundays and Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m., head to the beach at Beach 102nd Street to join Kevin Campbell for yoga. Call 347-804-2559 for more info.
Zumba Under the Stars
On Thursdays at 7 p.m., head to Beach 17th Street’s O’Donohue Park for a Latin dance fitness class led by Lisa G. Through Aug. 27.
Cardio Punch
On Saturdays at 11 a.m., head the Beach 60th boardwalk to join Gloria for Cardio Punch, a total body workout. Punch to the rhythms of motivating music.
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