Sandy Anniversary Cleanup & Shrub Giveaway

On Saturday, October 16 at 12 p.m., head to the RISE Center (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd) to help with a community cleanup. Participants will receive a free Dwarf "Jellybean" Blueberry Shrub plant to plant around their home. Students can receive community service hours. Register at: www.riserockaway.org/rise/events/ 

Riis Park Open House

On Saturday, October 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., head to Riis Park (1423 Rockaway Beach Blvd) to join

Meditative Nature Walk

On Thursday, September 30 at 3 p.m., head to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge fand join a park ranger for a relaxing meditative stroll and connect with nature in a calming new way. Call 718-318-4340 to reserve. Limited to 20 people.

Daffodil Giveaway

On Saturday, October 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., head to the RISE Center at Beach 59th and Rockaway Freeway for free daffodil bulbs. A living memorial to the victims of 9/11 and the largest civic effort in city history

Movies Under the Stars: Deep Blue Sea

On Thursday, September 16 at 7:15 p.m., bring a blanket or chair and head to the Beach 94th Street Plaza to watch Deep Blue Sea under the stars.

Mobile Fitness

On Saturday, September 18 at 9 a.m., join NYC Parks near the stage at Beach 17th Street for free fitness classes including spin and group exercise classes. Bring a water bottle!

Rockaway Irish Festival

The Rockaway Irish Festival is September 18 and 19. Head to St. Camillus (Beach 99th

Rockaway Marathon & Half Marathon

On Saturday, October 9, Rockapulco Run is hosting its big marathon and half marathon events. The races have an 8:30 a.m. start and take place on the boardwalk. Sign up at www.Rockapulcorun.com 

Queens Royal Priesthood Run/Walk

On Saturday, October 9, at 1 a.m., join at Beach 90th Street for QRP’s 4th annual 5K run/walk. The walk will end at Beach 17th Street. Run/walk for any cause important to you. There will be food and raffles.

Children’s

Parks & Public Safety Committee Meeting

On Thursday, September 23 at 7 p.m., CB14’s Parks Committee will hear from the Mayor’s Office and the Army Corps of Engineers on Contract 2 regarding replenishments, dunes, ADA crossovers and more. For access info, see the Announcements page on:  www1.nyc.gov/site/queenscb14/index.page  

Quiet Contemplation

On Saturday, September 25 at 11 a.m., head to Beach 94th and the boardwalk as Rev. Dr. Nancy Gahles will lead a quiet contemplation around

Movies Under the Stars: Jaws

On Thursday, September 9 at 7:30 p.m., bring a blanket or chair and head to the Beach 94th Street Plaza to watch Jaws under the stars.

Women’s Night Out

On Thursday, September 9 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., head to the Rockaway Beach Surf Club (302 Beach 87th Street) for a night of shopping fun local vendors, drinking and conversation with Diane Cardwell, author of “Rockaway: Surfing Headlong into a New Life,” which is being adapted into a Netflix film.