Things To Do

Rockaway Beach Civic Meeting

On Thursday, November 7 at 7 p.m., head to the Knights of Columbus (333 Beach 90th) upstairs room for the monthly Rockaway Beach Civic meeting.

Self Defense Class for Adults

On Sunday, November 10 at 12 p.m., head to ZenTora (114-06 Rockaway Beach Blvd.)  to try their self-defense class for adults for free! Call 347-343-2247 for info.

Discover Hike: Marine Mammals

On Sunday, November 10 at 1 p.m., head to Beach 44th and the boardwalk to join an Urban Ranger for a hike to learn more about the different types of marine mammals that can be seen off the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. While sightings are not guaranteed to see any marine mammals, you can learn some of the historical significance of whales and what you can do if you spot one in distress.

Veterans Day Ceremony

On Monday, November 11 at 11 a.m., head to the Doughboy Monument on Beach 94th and Rockaway Beach Blvd. for a Veterans Day remembrance ceremony with the American Legion.

Flight 587 Ceremony

On Tuesday, November 12 at 8 a.m., head to the Flight 587 Memorial by the boardwalk on Beach 116th Street for the annual ceremony to remember the 265 people killed in the crash of Flight 587 in 2001.

Community Board 14

On Tuesday, November 12 at 7 p.m., head to the Knights of Columbus (333 Beach 90th Street) for the monthly community board meeting. Updates from the transportation and environmental committees, construction on Cornaga Ave., the redevelopment of Belmont Park and more. For public speaking, head there early to sign up to speak.

Full Beaver Moon Hike

On Friday, November 15 at 4:30 p.m., head to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge for a ranger-led hike to learn about the traditional name for this moon and look for signs of the story it represents. All ages welcome. Flashlights and/or headlamps are recommended. Dress appropriately for the weather. Cancelled by heavy rain or storms.

Run Rockaway Half Marathon & 5K

On Saturday, November 16, the Rockaway Track Club is hosting a Thanksgiving Half Marathon and 5K run. Check in at Healy’s Pub (108-07 Rockaway Beach Dr.) at 8 a.m. for day-of registration and bib pickup. Race starts on the boardwalk at Beach 108th at 9 a.m. Pre-register at Rockawaytc.org

Hawk Watch

On Saturdays through November 30 at 10:30 a.m., head to Battery Harris in Fort Tilden to join a park ranger for the chance to see birds of prey like osprey, peregrine falcons, and bald eagles as they fly overhead during the peak fall migration. Learn to ID them by silhouette and at rest. Cancelled if raining.

Cardio Punch

On Saturdays through May 3, at 11 a.m., head to the Far Rockaway Library (1637 Central Ave.) to join Gloria for this total-body, non-contact workout for all fitness levels.

Cardio Punch

On Thursdays through May 1, at 6 p.m., head to the Arverne meeting room (312 Beach 54th Street) to join Gloria for this total-body, non-contact workout for all fitness levels.

Uplifted Dance Fitness

On Mondays and Tuesdays at 11 a.m., head to Redfern Community Center (1544 Hassock Street) for a free dance workout class with Miss Dawn.

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