Things To Do

Rockaway Creates Art Showcase

On Thursday, January 5 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., head to Beach Dunes Eats & Arts (45-19 Rockaway Beach Blvd) to view art curated by Rockaway Creates that will be on display. Everything from sculpture to paint to interactive pieces. Come connect with neighbors and view the beauty of the peninsula.

Emergency Storm Town Hall

On Thursday, January 5 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., head to Goldie Maple Academy (365 Beach 56th St) for a town hall with local elected officials to discuss the recent winter storm Elliot.

Creating Jamaica Bay

On Saturday, January 7 at 12 p.m., head to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to join a ranger and explore how the utilization of Jamaica Bay has affected the life within our great estuary. This is an all-weather walk, so please dress for the conditions. Space will be limited, so register by calling 718-318-4340.

Community Board 14

On Tuesday, January 10 at 7:15 p.m., head to the Knights of Columbus for the monthly CB14 meeting. For public speaking, sign up before the meeting starts.

Morning Moves at RISE

On Mondays at 11 a.m., head to the RISE Center (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd) to join Ann Fosteris’ Fitness to You class. Masks required inside RISE.

Chair Yoga at Rise

On Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., head to the RISE Center (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd). for a free chair yoga class with Certified yoga instructor Ruth Graves. All are welcome! From beginners to seasoned practitioners. Masks required inside RISE.

Cardio Punch

On Thursdays at 11 a.m., head to Seaside Library (116-15 Rockaway Beach Blvd) to join for a total body, non-contact workout fit for all levels. Punch, hook, and kick to motivating, high-energy music that progress into heart-pumping combinations. Through April 1.

Free Winter Classes

The Peninsula Adult Learning Center, Queens Library (92-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) begins its winter semester classes on Jan. 9.  GED (High School Equivalency), YALP (Young Adult Literacy Program 16-24), ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), Citizenship, Adult Basic Education.   Register Now – Contact Peninsulalearning@gmail.com

Or 718-945-7058

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