Things To Do

The Many Lives of Howard Hughes

On Sunday, February 16 at 2 p.m., head to the Ryan Visitor Center in Floyd Bennett Field to join a park ranger to examine the many different careers of record -breaking Floyd Bennett Field aviator Howard Hughes. May be cancelled if inclement weather.

Coastal Ecology and Resilience Walk

On Sunday, February 16 at 11 a.m., head to Beach 44th and the boardwalk to join the Urban Park Rangers as you explore the urban coastal ecosystem of Rockaway Beach. You will discuss the importance of our disappearing coral reefs and the efforts of building artificial reefs to curb the effect their loss will have on our shorelines.

Black History Month Event

On Monday, February 17 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., head to the Arverne East Nature Preserve Welcome Center (190 Beach 44th Street) to join Feed My Sheep Street Ministries for a Black History Youth Vision Board making, family games, education and more.

Winter Birds and Wildlife Survival

On Saturday, February 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., join naturalist Don Riepe for a slide program and guided tour of the ponds and trails at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to look for birds and other wildlife. There will also be a special short film entitled “Time and Tide” which highlights the Jamaica Bay Guardian program. All welcome. Kids included. For more info, contact don@littoralsociety.org

Community Discussion on New School

On Saturday, February 22 at 10 a.m. at the BRIDGE FEC (217 Beach 92nd Street) and Wednesday, February 26 at 4 p.m. at RISE (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd.), discuss the development of a proposed K-5 public school in Rockaway Beach. Share your thoughts and ask questions. For more info, see: www.rockschool.nyc

BCVFD Installation Dance

On Saturday, February 22 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., head to the American Legion Post 1404 (209 Cross Bay Blvd.)  for the installation of this year’s Broad Channel Volunteer Firefighter chiefs and officers. $50 per person. Dinner and drinks included. Call Donna Bassetti to reserve your seat/table at 917-863-4984

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.

Chair Movement Class

On Monday and Wednesdays at 10 a.m., head to Temple Beth-El (201 Beach 121st Street) for Chair Movement class, stretching and strengthening for your whole body and mind. Donation based.

Bodyweight Circuit Training

On Tuesdays at 5 p.m., head to The B.R.I.D.G.E. (217 Beach 92nd Street) for a circuit training class that combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning for a full-body workout. All levels welcome. Bring a mat.  First-come, first-served.

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.

Rockaway St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Save the date! The Rockaway St. Patrick’s Day parade is Saturday, March 1 at 1 p.m. It kicks off from Beach 130th and Newport Ave., turns at Beach 116th and heads down Rockaway Beach Blvd. to Beach 102nd Street.

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