Rockaway Beach Civic Association Meeting
On Thursday, October 1 at 7 p.m., head to the Knights of Columbus (333 Beach 90th St.) for the monthly Rockaway Beach Civic Association Meeting.
Climate Week Dune Planting
On Saturday, October 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., head to Beach 44th and the boardwalk to join RISE for a dune restoration. Help put in native plants and shrubs, to build and restore a natural protective buffer. Students may receive community service hours. Lunch after. Rain or shine. Register at www.riserockaway.org/rise/events/
Fall Thrift Sale
On Saturday, October 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., head to First Congregational Church (320 Beach 94th St.) for their Fall Thrift Sale. Shop new and used items like clothing, house goods, toys, jewelry and more. All proceeds go to the church.
Queens Royal Priesthood 5K Walk/ Run
On Saturday, October 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., head to Beach 90th St. and the boardwalk to join Queens Royal Priest Hood for a 5K run/walk event to Beach 17th St. Enjoy food, music, medals and raffles at Beach 17th St. For info, see www.queensroyalpriesthood.org
Rockaway Dog Parade
On Saturday, October 3 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., head to the Beach 94th Amphitheater to enjoy the annual Dog Parade! This year’s theme: Under the Sea! Want to enter? Register on Eventbrite.com under 5th Annual Rockaway Dog Parade. Prizes, raffles, music and more.
FBF Public Arts Festival
On Saturday, October 3 at 6 p.m., head to Floyd Bennett Field’s Hangars 3 and 4 to join JBRPC for the FBF Public Arts Festival! Bring a blanket or chair, and dinner, to enjoy a picnic before the digital projection mapping art show begins on the buildings at 7:30 p.m.
Catch a Cure
On Sunday, October 4 at 9 a.m., head to Beach 116th St. and the boardwalk for the Catch a Cure 5K run/walk for cancer awareness. Pre-register at Rockawaytc.org or at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 1.
Foraging with Steve Brill
On Sunday, October 4 at 10 a.m., head to RISE (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) to join a foraging tour with Wildman Steve Brill. Identify wild foods along the shore. Register at www.riserockaway.org/rise/events/
Beach 116th Fall
Festival
On Sunday, October 4 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., head to Beach 116th St. to enjoy the Fall Festival! Pumpkin patch, rides, games, vendors, music by Bulletproof Angel and more.
Blessing of the Animals
On Sunday, October 4 at 2 p.m., head to the St. Francis de Sales Prayer Garden on Beach 129th and Rockaway Beach Blvd. or St. Camillus at the outdoor St. Mary Shrine on Beach 100th and bring your pet for the Blessing of the Animals on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.
Zumba!
On Monday, October 5 at 11 a.m., head to RISE (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) for a free Zumba class led by LaDeidre Smith.
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.
The Art of Aging
Adults 50+ from District 32 are welcome to experience free classes through Kingsborough Community College. On campus exercise classes on Mondays at 11:30 a.m. from Oct. 19- No. 23, online exercise classes at 10 a.m. on Thursdays from Oct. 19-Dec. 3, plus on campus and online workshops. For info and to register, call Susan at 718-368-5050.
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