Saturday, May 19th
1st Annual Rockaway Bike Parade
11Am
Register online here
Depart location: Jacob Riis Bathhouse @ Beach 154th St
Join us for the 2012 Inaugural Rockaway bike parade! Just by registering and riding in the parade, participants will be eligible to win prizes in our raffle. So sign up today! Click here to register: http://rwabikeparade2012.eventbrite.com
The parade will travel along the Beach boardwalk to Beach 97th St @ the beach boardwalk. Individuals, schools, civic organizations and businesses are all encouraged to participate in the parade and “Best of Show” competition. The final awards celebration will take place at 1PM at the Boardwalk @ Beach 97th St. For more information on participation or to volunteer to help on the day, contact Mark Hoffacker at info@rwalliance.org
Saturday, June 16th
Composting in the City: NYC Compost Project in Queens Workshop
10AM-Noon
Location: Rockaway Hip Hop Community Garden – Rockaway Beach Blvd @ Beach 59th St
Leaves, kitchen scraps, garden trimmings, and weeds can all become garden gold through composting. Learn the essentials of outdoor composting in city yards, and using a worm bin indoors. This workshop is presented by the NYC Compost Project in Queens hosted by Queens Botanical Garden. Registration required. To register, email compost@queensbotanical.org or call 718-539-5296.
Saturday, June 16th
Rockapulco Historical Bike Tour
1-4 PM
Depart location: Beach 59th Street Firehouse @ Rockaway Beach Blvd
The Rockapulco historical bike tour is part of the Rockspot Bike Tour series. As an interactive tour it allows participants to explore select sites of environmental and historical significance along the Rockaway Peninsula. For this tour we will explore the east end of the Rockaways. We have a select number of bikes that can be loaned for this tour. Bikes are available on a first come first serve basis. Advanced registration required. Register online or contact us at (718)327-5919 Special thanks to National Park Service for sponsoring this event.
Saturday, June 30th
Community Paddle & Stewardship Saturday Clean Up
10AM-1PM
Location: Marina 59- Beach Channel Drive @ Beach 59th St
Come learn basic paddling and explore the beauty of Jamaica Bay on this beginner paddle to Dubos Point where we will lead a clean up and seining (fishing) activity off the shoreline. Adults and children over 10 are welcome to participate. Paddle is free but advanced registration is required. To register email us at info@rwalliance.org Special thanks to REI for sponsoring this event.
Saturday, July 21st
Rockspot Environmental Bike Tour
10-1PM
Depart location: Jacob Riis Bathouse
This tour will be for visitors to the Rockaways to explore select sites along the Rockaway Peninsula. This tour will be led by Don Riepe, noted environmentalist and Director of the American Littoral Society. We will also have Natl Park Rangers taking part as we explore Gateway National Park. Participants must bring their own bikes for this tour. Advanced registration required. To register email us at info@rwalliance.org Special thanks to National Park Service for sponsoring this event.
Saturday, July 21st
Rockspot Youth Bike Tour
1-4PM Kids ages 8-18 & adult chaperones
Depart location: Jacob Riis Bathouse
This tour will be for kids and their families to bike through Gateway National Park. RWA youth leaders will lead the tour along with Natl Park Rangers to learn more about Gateway National Park. Participants must bring their own bikes for this tour. Advanced registration required. To register email us at info@rwalliance.org Special thanks to National Park Service for sponsoring this event.
Saturday, July 28th
Queens Bike Bonanza
Location: Firehouse 59 @ Rockaway Beach Blvd
Time: Noon to 4PM
This event is FREE to the public and includes a bike swap, learn to ride lessons for kids, free helmet give aways and activity tables for kids to make bike related crafts. Join Bike New York, Recycle A Bicycle, NYC Department of Transportation-Bike safety, NYPD, IOBY and Queens Bike Safety Coalition to promote and educate kids about biking. Pick up a free helmet, upgrade your child’s bike, have your child learn how to ride for the first time or learn important cycling skills and traffic principals. For more information, visit: http://www.bikenewyork.org/learn/kids/bike-bonanza
Special thanks to National Park Service for sponsoring this event.
Saturday, August 4th
Community Paddle & Stewardship Saturday Clean Up
10AM-1PM
Departure Location: Marina 59- Beach Channel Drive @ Beach 59th St
Come learn basic paddling and explore the beauty of Jamaica Bay on this beginner paddle to Dubos Point where we will lead a clean up and seining (fishing) activity off the shoreline. Adults and children over 10 are welcome to participate. Paddle is free but advanced registration is required. To register email us at info@rwalliance.org . Special thanks to REI for sponsoring this event.
Saturday, August 18th
Rockspot Historical Bike Tour
11-1PM
Depart location: Firehouse 59
This tour will be for visitors to the Rockaways to explore select sites along the Rockaway Peninsula. We will depart from Firehouse 59 and meet the Natl Park Rangers at 11AM at the Riis Bathouse where they will participate in leading the tour to explore Gateway National Park. We have a select number of bikes that can be loaned for this tour. Bikes are available on a first come first serve basis. Advanced registration required. To register email us at info@rwalliance.org Special thanks to National Park Service for sponsoring this event.
Saturday, September 15th
Stewardship Saturday Beach Clean Up
10AM-Noon
Location: Dubos Point
Come take part in cleaning the Jamaica Bay shoreline. Adults and kids alike are welcome to participate. Advanced registration is suggested. To register email us at info@rwalliance.org
Saturday, September 15th
Robert Moses Bike Tour of the Rockaways
1-3PM
Depart location: Firehouse 59- Beach 59th @ Rockaway Bch Blvd
This tour will be led by Tom Finkelpearl, Director of the Queens Museum of Art with a focus on the impact of Robert Moses from the Rockaway Boardwalk to Housing. We will be depart Firehouse 59 and travel west along the boardwalk to the Riis Park & the Marine Parkway Bridge. We have a select number of bikes that can be loaned for this tour. Bikes are available on a first come first serve basis. Advanced registration required. To register email us at info@rwalliance.org Special thanks to National Park Service for sponsoring this event.
Saturday, September 15th
RWA Rockaway Clambake
4-6 PM
Beach 97th St @ Beach Boardwalk
Join us for the Annual RWA Clambake on the Rockaway Beach Boardwalk. More information to follow in the coming months.
Saturday, October 6th
Community Paddle & Stewardship Saturday Clean Up
10AM-1PM
Location: Marina 59- Beach Channel Drive @ Beach 59th St
Come learn basic paddling and explore the beauty of Jamaica Bay on this beginner paddle to Dubos Point where we will lead a clean up and seining (fishing) activity off the shoreline. Adults and children over 10 are welcome to participate. Paddle is free but advanced registration is required. To register email us at info@rwalliance.org Special thanks to REI for sponsoring this event.
Saturday, October 6th
Rockapulco Historical Bike Tour
1-4 PM
Depart location: Beach 59th Street Firehouse @ Rockaway Beach Blvd
The Rockapulco historical bike tour is part of the Rockspot Bike Tour series. As an interactive tour it allows participants to explore select sites of environmental and historical significance along the Rockaway Peninsula. For this tour we will explore the east end of the Rockaways. We have a select number of bikes that can be loaned for this tour. Bikes are available on a first come first serve basis. Advanced registration required. Register online or contact us at (718) 327-5919 Special thanks to National Park Service for sponsoring this event.
Saturday, October 20th
Rockspot Environmental Bike Tour
1-3 PM
Depart location: Beach 59th Street Firehouse @ Rockaway Beach Blvd
The Rockspot Bike Tour is an interactive tour that allows participants to explore select sites of environmental and historical significance along the Rockaway Peninsula. For this tour we will travel along the beach boardwalk east to the Nassau county line. We have a select number of bikes that can be loaned for this tour. Bikes are available on a first come first serve basis. Advanced registration required. To register email us at info@rwalliance.org Special thanks to National Park Service for sponsoring this event.
Saturday, October 27th
2012 Hip Hop Halloween Celebration
2-5PM
Location: Garden at Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 59th St
Come celebrate halloween with family and friends to take part in painting a pumpkin, face painting, music and festive food. This event is free and open to the public./p
Saturday, November 17th
Stewardship Saturday Beach Clean Up
10AM-Noon
Location: Dubos Point
Come take part in cleaning the Jamaica Bay shoreline. Clean up will also include Seining(fishing) along the shoreline. Adults and kids alike are welcome to participate. Advanced registration is suggested. To register email us at info@rwalliance.org
Special thanks to REI for sponsoring this event.
Saturday, November 17th
Rockspot Historical Bike Tour
1-3PM
Depart location: Firehouse 59- Beach 59th @ Rockaway Bch Blvd
This tour will explore select historical sites along the east end of the Rockaway Peninsula. We have a select number of bikes that can be loaned for this tour. Bikes are available on a first come first serve basis. Advanced registration required. To register email us at info@rwalliance.org Special thanks to REI for sponsoring this event.
TBD
CPR Training Workshop
Time: TBD
Location: Marina 59 – Beach Channel Drive/Bch 59th St
The NYC Fire Dept will be hosting this CPR training. The training is free but advanced registration is required. To register email us at info@rwalliance.org
TBD
Ewaste Recycling Event Drop Off
Time: TBD
Location: Firehouse 59 located at Rockaway Beach Blvd @ Beach 58th St, Rockaway, NY 11692
We will be hosting an ewaste recycling event with “We Recycle” . Ewaste is essentially trash from electric equipment such as computers and cell phones. At this event people can drop off any unwanted, broken or unused computer equipment that needs to be disposed of, and We Recycle will recycle the parts so they can help keep this type of trash from ending up littering our shoreline. For more information email us at info@rwalliance.org