Things To Do

NAACP Far Rockaway Meeting

On Thursday, January 15 at 7:30 p.m., head to Macedonia Baptist Church (330 Beach 67th Street) for the NAACP Far Rockaway branch membership drive, meeting and raffle.

Women’s Self Defense Class

On Saturday, January 17 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., head to the Queens Community Justice Center (1027 Beach 20th Street) for a free self defense class for women, ages 13 and up. For more info contact Moises Reyes at 917-600-9891.

Winter Nature Exploration

On Saturday, January 17 at 1 p.m., head to Beach 44th and the boardwalk to join Urban Rangers for a walk in the Arverne East Nature Preserve while looking for signs of birds and other winter flora and fauna that call the preserve home. Also help beautify this area by participating in a clean-up.

MLK Day O’Donohue Park Cleanup

On Monday, January 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., head to O’Donohue Park at Beach 17th and Seagirt Ave. to help clean up the park in honor of MLK. Bags and tools provided. For ages 5 and up.

MLK Day Labyrinth Cleanup

On Monday, January 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., head to the Shore Front Labyrinth at Beach 94th and Shore Front Parkway to help clean up the park in honor of MLK. Bags and tools provided. For ages 5 and up.

MLK Day of Service

On Monday, January 19 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., head to Beach 20th Plaza (1037 Beach 20th) for Far Rock Greek Council and YMACA’s MLK Day of Service event with giveaways of clothing, food, hygiene products and essential items. Those looking to volunteer should arrive at 11:30 a.m.

Free Family Storytime

On Tuesdays, January 20 and January 27 at 3 p.m., head to Peninsula Library (92-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) for afternoon story time featuring singing and reading picture books. Admission is free.

DOB In Person Service

On Wednesday, January 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Department of Buildings will be at Community Board 14’s office (1931 Mott Avenue) to answer buildings related questions. Those interested must make a 30-minute appointment by calling 718-471-7300.

MasterFitness Complete™

On Monday, January 26 at 11 a.m., head to RISE (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) as Ann Fosteris teaches a FREE exercise class. For all ages and fitness levels.

Core on the Floor

On Monday, January 26 at 11:45 a.m., head to RISE (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) for a FREE thirty-minute class, led by Ann Fosteris, that focuses on core and lower body. Participants should bring their own mats. All levels!

Rockaway Game Club

On Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., head to Bungalow Bar (377 Beach 92nd Street) to join Rockaway Game Club for a night of games! $10 for first-timers, $5 for return adventurers. All ages welcome. Stop by anytime. Follow @rockawaygameclub for more!

Cardio Punch

On Saturdays at 11 a.m., head the Far Rockaway Library (1637 Central Ave) to join Gloria for Cardio Punch, a total body workout for all levels. Punch to the rhythms of motivating music. Through April.

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