OUR EVENTS:
Designed to engage the public in understanding the potential eco-system that a well-informed community and healthy coastal environment can provide for themselves and their families.
June 2019
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Ways to Play! DayTIME: Saturday, June 15th, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Join us as we celebrate summer with a Ways to Play! Day. Before our annual Bike Parade at 2 PM, learn about the different resources in Rockaway and talk with doctors, social workers, and community health specialists who can answer your questions about staying healthy. The event is FREE. This event is made possible by the NYC DOT Weekend Walks Initiative and contributions from individuals like you! Please consider donating to RWA at https://www.rwalliance.org/rwa/get_involved/donate/. |
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2019 Rockaway Bike ParadeTIME: Saturday, June 15th, 2:00 - 4:00 PM Join us for the 9th Annual Rockaway Bike Parade to promote human powered transportation! Walk, dance and bike your way along the Rockaway Boardwalk. We encourage individuals, school groups, and organizations to join in the festivities. The parade will depart at 2 PM from 58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd and end at the B17th Concessions. Come early and enjoy free activities and resources during our Weekend Walks event from 10 AM - 2 PM! This event is FREE. Anyone participating in the bike parade is required to sign in at the beginning of the parade. Children under 14 must have a parent or guardian present with them and to sign their waiver on the day of the event. Registration is recommended to reserve your bike. |
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Moments in TideTIME: On Exhibit May 30th - June 29th Join us for "Moments in Tide," a photo exhibit showcasing the frequent flooding and effects of climate change on the Rockaway Peninsula. The exhibit will feature photographs by local photographer Giles Ashford and other local Rockaway based artists. The exhibit's Opening will take place on May 30th at 5:00 PM and feature a discussion with renowned climate scientist Klaus Jacob of Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Ron Shiffman of Pratt Institute, Claire Weisz of WXY Architecture, and Helen Cheng of Science & Resiliency Institute of Jamaica Bay (SRIJB). This Program is supported, in part, by public funds from The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. |
July 2019
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Youth Mental Health First Aid TrainingTIME: Wednesday, July 3rd, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Every year 1 in 5 New Yorkers experience a mental health issue, learning how to respond can help save lives. Mental illness and substance misuse affect everyone, increasing awareness strengthens communities! Mental Health First Aid is a national program that teaches individuals how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance misuse.The 8-hour training provides the skills to provide initial support when someone nearby experiences a mental health crises. The training covers topics including: safety, depression, anxiety, psychosis, bipolar disorder, and substance use. Space is limited, please register online: https://rockawaywaterfrontalliance.timetap.com/ This training is facilitated by Thrive NYC. |
August 2019
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Community Health DayTIME: Saturday, August 3rd, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Join us for a day under the El, in our garden, and inside as we raise awareness about our community's health! Community Health Day will be focused on providing information, services and fun activities about health. In addition to a variety of organizations that will be tabling, the day will include plenty of wellness activities. Local groups will lead sessions in meditation, yoga, and more! RWA students will lead arts activities for kids. Others will provide free screenings for diabetes, heart disease, and other conditions. This event is made possible by the NYC DOT Weekend Walks Initiative, L+M Development Partners Inc. and contributions from individuals like you! Please consider donating to RWA at https://www.rwalliance.org/rwa/get_involved/donate/. |
September 2019
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International Coastal CleanupTIME: Saturday, September 14th, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Join RWA for the Annual International Coastal Cleanup in partnership with the American Littoral Society on Rockaway Beach. People of all ages are encouraged to participate. All trash collected at this event will be entered into the national database, which goes to help establish legislation to reduce trash along our shores. Students can receive community service hours for their efforts. Students should bring any paperwork from their schools for signatures. Registration is not required. This event is hosted rain or shine! Special thanks to NYC DEP, NYS DEC, and Patagonia for sponsoring this event. |
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Fall Dune PlantingTIME: Saturday, September 21st, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Come join the Rockaway Waterfront Alliance for a community volunteer day culminating in a celebration of the land and water. For this dune restoration we will be planting shrubs and native grasses to create a natural protective buffer of dunes along the east end of the Rockaways. Adults and kids alike are welcome to participate in this event. Dress accordingly. Registration is not required but students looking to do community service hours are encouraged to bring paperwork from their schools. Special thanks to NYC DEP, NYC DEC, and Patagonia for sponsoring this event. |
October 2019
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Daffodil GiveawayTIME: Saturday, October 5th, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM New Yorkers for Parks is offering free daffodil bulbs for any Rockaway community groups or individuals interested in hosting projects at their schools', businesses' or neighborhood's blocks. RWA is hosting the Queens distribution event at the RISE Center located at 5803 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Rockaway, NY 11692. Click here to register with New Yorkers for Parks. |
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6th Annual Hip Hop HalloweenTIME: Saturday, October 12th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM Join Rockaway Waterfront Alliance for the 6th Annual Hip Hop Halloween. Celebrate Halloween with family and friends in the Hip Hop Community Garden by taking part in painting a pumpkin, face painting and festive food. This event is free and open to the public. No registration required. |
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Sandy Anniversary Planting & Clean-UpTIME: Saturday, October 19th, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM For the anniversary of Storm Sandy, RWA is bringing people of all ages together to create a natural protective buffer for the Rockaway community. As we learned from the storm, the natural vegetation and dunes that exist off our shores served as a protective buffer to the homes and businesses that exist in these areas. Many of these dunes were compromised by the storm and need to be replenished to be effective. Families and people of all ages are welcome to participate in this dune restoration project. Students can receive community service hours. No registration is required. This event is rain or shine, so please dress accordingly. Special thanks to NYC DEP, NYC DEC, and Patagonia for sponsoring this event. |
November 2019
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Rockaway Thanksgiving FeastTIME: Saturday, November 23rd, 1:00 - 3:00 PM RWA invites you to join us for a special Thanksgiving meal to give thanks and celebrate our amazing community of friends, family, and neighbors. The meal is FREE to all, but attendees must register in advance for every person. The meal will include all the Thanksgiving favorites prepared by local Rockaway partners. Special thanks to L+M Development Partners and New York Community Trust for making this event possible. |
December 2019
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Rockaway Holiday MarketTIME: Wednesday, December 11th, 4:00 - 7:00 PM Join Rockaway Waterfront Alliance for our annual Holiday Market! We will have a large selection of local Rockaway based vendors. Products include locally made soap, baked goods, jewelry, stationary, and much more. So, come purchase local produce and holiday gifts on December 11th! If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact Indy Li at ili@rwalliance.org for more information. Special thanks to the Levitt Foundation and New York Community Trust for making this event possible. |
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