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Roses are red. Violets are blue.The Rockaway Times just wouldn’t be the same without all of you. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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If you are planning a night in or out with your sweetheart, take a look throughout this week’s paper at the ads of our loyal advertisers. When you order from them or make a reservation, don’t forget to tell them you saw their ad in the Rockaway Times!
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The Rockaway Times Photo Contest is back! Now launching season ten (!!), The Rockaway Times Photo Contest, if we do say so ourselves, has become one of the great Rockaway traditions and one that boasts community pride and talent and beautifies Rockaway in the process. We are excited to have our co-sponsors, The Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy and NYC Ferry, both back on board for another year. We look forward to reviewing your submissions and are thrilled that so many of you participate. Important note: To be eligible for the contest, photos must be delivered by email to Contest@Rockawaytimes.com. We’ll still run our popular Local Color feature each week, but those photos should be sent to Mail@Rockawaytimes.com. For some more important information about this year’s contest, see the story on page 2 of this week’s paper.
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Congratulations to City Councilwoman Joann Ariola on being elected Minority Leader in the New York City Council. Councilwoman Ariola represents the western half of the Rockaway peninsula along with other parts of southern Queens.
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Last call … if you have an interest in serving this community? The deadline to submit the application to join Community Board 14 is tomorrow, Friday, February 14 at 5 p.m. The application is available online at https://form.jotform.com/mcarlier/2025-queens-cb-application. This deadline applies to both new applicants and existing community board members seeking an additional term. The two-year term of service will begin in April 2025.
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In honor of Black History Month, on Monday, February 17 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., the Feed My Sheep Street Ministry is hosting a Youth Vision Board and Family Game Day program. It will be a day of fun, games and education celebrating some of our greatest leaders, creators, inventors and minds. The program will take place at the newly renamed Coastal Conservation Center, 190 Beach 44 Street. For more information, contact Aiysha Simon at (347)693-1224 or Latisha Garnett at (718)691-7011.
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Mama Roni is hosting the first annual “Souper Bowl” party next Friday, February 21 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 190 Beach 44 Street. They’re making international soups and inviting folks to come and try the best soup. There will be prizes, winter activities for children, book giveaways and winter clothing giveaways. You can RSVP at 347-354-9060.
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If you want to join a community discussion on a new elementary school in Rockaway, there are two meetings on Saturday, February 22 at 10 a.m. at the BRIDGE FEC Center (217 Beach 92 Street) and Wednesday, February 26 at 4 p.m. at RISE (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd.). Come learn more and share your ideas to reshape our education options in Rockaway Beach that prioritizes the needs of our community. You can visit rockschool.nyc for details.
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