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Tomorrow is Halloween! Here’s to a great day and night—whether you’re trick-or-treating or just enjoying the spooktacular decorations around Rockaway. Happy Halloween to all!

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And while we’re on Halloween, it’s time to start thinking about Christmas! This Saturday, November 1 at 9 a.m., The Little North Pole at 144-03 Neponsit Ave. is seeking volunteers to help unload a special delivery from the North Pole and help put the Little North Pole together for the season. Show up if you’re able to help!

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“We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.” — Thomas Jefferson. This coming Tuesday, November 4, is Election Day. Early voting continues through November 2. Get out and vote if you haven’t already!

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Hello darkness, my old friend. Daylight Saving Time ends this Saturday night (technically Sunday morning) at 2 a.m. Clocks “fall back” one hour, giving you an extra hour of sleep. Don’t forget to set your clocks back! Note, just this week, the U.S. Senate blocked the effort to make daylight savings time permanent.

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This Sunday, November 2, is also the NYC Marathon. Best of luck to all the Rockaway runners as they tackle those 26.2 miles throughout the five boroughs.

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Veterans Day is November 11. To honor our local veterans for their service and sacrifice, send a photo of a veteran to mail@rockawaytimes.com. We’ll do our best to include it in next week’s paper.

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To further support veterans, Councilwoman Joann Ariola is hosting a collection drive for new, full-size sheet sets and blankets to help veterans transitioning out of housing and starting fresh in NYC. Donations are being accepted through November 7 at her Ozone Park office (93-06 101 Ave.) and her Rockaway Park office (114-12 Beach Channel Drive).

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The next meeting of the Rockaway Beach Civic Association will be held on Thursday, November 6, at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus (333 Beach 90th Street), in the upstairs meeting room. The meeting will include updates from the NYPD 100th Precinct, as well as from elected officials and their representatives. The meeting will also include biennial nominations for the RBCA Executive Board.

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Looking for something for your kids aged 11 to 18 to do on Saturday nights? The Rockaway YMCA and local youth officers present Saturday Night Lights, a free weekly basketball program. Middle school sessions run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and high school sessions from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. It’s a great way for kids and teens to develop skills, engage with peers, and have fun. Parents can register their children in person at the Rockaway YMCA.

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Please note: The NYC Ferry Winter Schedule begins Monday, November 3. In addition, the ferry will operate on a Modified Holiday Schedule on November 9, 16, 23, and 30, as well as December 7. Be sure to check the schedule before traveling.

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Councilwoman Joann Ariola is also hosting a Thanksgiving Feast Food Giveaway. If you or a family you know is in need this holiday, her office will be distributing pre-cooked meals for a family of four. Pickup will be Wednesday, November 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at either her Ozone Park (93-06 101 Ave.) or Rockaway (114-12 Beach Channel Drive) office. Pre-registration is required—call Jessica at 718-738-1083. Supplies are limited, so register early.

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Finally, did you know we email out the full paper every Thursday morning? More than 4,200 subscribers receive it fast and free at 8:30 a.m. Not on the list? Drop us a note at mail@rockawaytimes.com and we’ll add you!