Things To Do

Let’s Get Vaccinated

On Thursday, February 29 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., head to Queens Public Library Far Rockaway Swing Space (1003 Beach 20th Street) for assistance for older adults to get flu and Covid vaccines. RISE has a team of trained Community Health Workers who are coordinating vaccine appointments for local residents. See them at the RISE table in the library. Also, order your free at-home COVID-19 test kits at https://special.usps.com/testkits .

Flu Shot Friday

On Friday, March 1, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., head to RISE (58-03 Rockaway Beach Boulevard), get your free flu shot and be entered into a raffle to win a $50 VISA gift card! Everyone who gets their flu shot will receive a goodie bag.

Parade Day 5K and Half Marathon

On Saturday, March 2 at 8 a.m., head to St. Rose of Lima (130 Beach 84th) to register or pick up your bib for the half marathon or 5K. The runs begin at 9:30 a.m. on Beach 85th Street and the Boardwalk. Pre-register at Rockawaytc.org

Spring Bird Walk

On Saturday, March 2 at 10 a.m., head to RISE (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) to join RISE and the NYC Plover Project for a bird walk until noon. Binoculars will be provided. Dress for the weather. Registration is required at www.riserockaway.org .

BRIDGE FEC Grand

Opening

On Saturday, March 2 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., head to the B.R.I.D.G.E. Family Enrichment Center at 217 Beach 92nd Street for their homecoming celebration. Learn about the FEC and all they have to offer.

Rockway St. Patrick’s Day Parade

On Saturday, March 2 at 1 p.m., line up from Beach 130th and Newport Avenue to Beach 116th, or Beach 116th to Beach 101st Street and Rockaway Beach Blvd. to watch the Rockaway St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Food Pantry Giveaway

On Tuesday, March 5 at 12 p.m., head to 426 Beach 41st Street for NYC Plover Project and Beach 41st Street Tenants Association food pantry giveaway. Fresh produce and shelf stable items available.

Rockaway Beach Civic Meeting

On Thursday, March 7 at 7 p.m., head to the Knights of Columbus (333 Beach 90th Street) for the monthly Rockaway Beach Civic meeting. Receive updates on the neighborhood from elected officials, the 100th Precinct and more. Become a member (Beach 73rd Street to Beach 108th Street from bay to ocean). 2024 Membership forms will be available for new members and renewals ($20 individual/$30 business, cash or check).

Cardio Punch

On Saturdays at 11 a.m., head to Seaside Library (116-15 Rockaway Beach Blvd.)  to join Gloria for this total-body, non-contact workout for all fitness levels.

Master Fitness™

On Monday, March 4, from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., head to RISE (58-03 Rockaway Beach Boulevard), as Ann Fosteris teaches a free 45-minute exercise class. All ages and fitness levels are welcome!

Core on the Floor

On Monday, March 4, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., head to RISE (58-03 Rockaway Beach Boulevard), as Ann Fosteris leads a free 30-minute class focusing on core and lower body. Participants should bring their own mats. All levels are welcome!

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