Saturday, November 29, 2014

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Saturday, November 22, 2014

Astoria Park Volunteer Days - Leaf Fest - Nov


The Astoria Park Alliance is proud to support:

Astoria Park Alliance 

Volunteer Days!



APA Volunteer Days are an expansion of our already great partnership with NY Cares and in response to the large amount of requests we get from the public to volunteer in Astoria Park. Volunteer opportunities average twice a month, March through November. 
Thank you for wanting to make a difference!





  




The Astoria Park Alliance works closely with Park Managers to identify need, plan work projects, and facilitate volunteers on the ground. Please email us here at APAgreetings or message us on Facebook if you are interested in volunteering. Please note: minor children (12+ ) must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

Here are the dates for NOV:

Leaf FEST
Nov 08, 15, and 22

 Meet up at the Field House near the Astoria Park track.
10:30 am Saturdays


Check here and our Facebook page for updates!

 Astoria Park Alliance will provide gloves, tools, and instructions. 
Please travel lightly, wear working clothes and shoes (no open toes) and bring water.
Thanks for your passion for Astoria Park!







Thanks @APAlliance for cleaning up #Astoria Park  pic.twitter.com/cKJ2ZaDYsv
— Frank (@t3knoid) November 8, 2014
Volunteer days. We meet behind the field house at 10:30 am.  Tools and gloves will be provided. 


Thank you, NY Cares, Partnerships for Parks, RFK High, CityLight, Astoria C Church, IBEW, Key Club and Bronx Science, NYC Parks & Rec's Green Teens, Civic Leaders High, and New Comers High for volunteering in Astoria Park.
A wonderful Fall season!


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Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Participatory budgeting, where residents propose projects and vote


Participatory budgeting, where residents propose projects and vote 



How Would You Spend One Million Dollars? from PBP on Vimeo.


[PBnyc .org]









Revised 2015
Right now members of the community are working with the agencies to craft the final proposals, so stay tuned - you’ll have the opportunity to vote on your favorite projects in April!
www.council.nyc.gov /d22/ documents/ 012915 State OfThe District

Share your ideas:

Participatory Budgeting Assembly Nov. 17 & 19


If you couldn't make it to earlier Participatory Budgeting assemblies, we will be holding two more assemblies:
November 17, 7PM – 9PM
Bulova Corporate Center, 75-20 Astoria Blvd

November 19, 6:30PM - 8PMAstoria Community Center, 4-05 Astoria Blvd


As part of the Participatory Budgeting program, we're setting aside $1 Million in discretionary funding and district residents will be able to vote on how to spend it on capital projects within our community. Come to our assemblies to brainstorm ideas and find out more. So far, over 130 ideas have been brainstormed. RSVP to ssharon@council.nyc.gov.
www.icontact-archive



Learn more about Participatory Budgeting and how you can get involved at 
council.nyc.gov // action /pb.
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      Saturday, November 8, 2014

      Astoria Park LIC History tour - Nov 08 [GAHS]


      The Astoria Park Alliance welcomes all to join GAHS for a tour of Astoria Park on
      Saturday, Nov 8th, 1:30pm.  [ to 3 PM]

      Start at Ditmars and 19th Street.


      facebook.com/ / Astoria-Park-Alliance
      Sign-in at registration.
      []




      AstoriaLIC.org /events




      Greater Astoria Historical Society 

      Lectures, tours, exhibits, and more

      The Greater Astoria Historical Society puts on a number of events throughout the year, from walking tours and lectures to exhibits and book signings.













      www.timeanddate.com /time/change/usa/ new-york

      Sunday, November 2nd turn clocks at 2:00am 1 hour back - Fall back






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      Wednesday, November 5, 2014

      APA Monthly Community Meeting - Oct 07


      Astoria Park Alliance 

      meeting Tuesday, Oct 7th

      at 6:30 PM at
      Bohemian Hall cafe cellar - downstairs.
      All are welcome!!!

      APA

      To ensure the conservation and sustainability of 
      Astoria Park for all New Yorkers 
      by empowering public partnerships.




      Monthly Community Meeting 

      www.facebook.com /events/ APA community meeting


      Astoria Park Alliance engages in dialogue to better understand how the community wants to use the park. Join us, meet APA members, and make your voice heard!


      Astoria Park Alliance works to make Astoria Park greener and more enjoyable for ALL New Yorkers. Join us each month for updates and to learn about what is coming up next for APA and Astoria Park.
      This meeting is open to any interested community members who want 
      to get more involved with Astoria Park.

      Questions? Email APAgreetings



       'The genuinely accomplished are almost always motivated by a desire to be of service.' - www.Inc.com

      aStoryofAstoria

      [to be updated]
      Welcome, introductions, and Thank You for coming.
      Minutes


      6:30PM
      Introductions- Words of Inspiration

      Discussion
      Upcoming events

        Nov, Leaf FEST Nov 8, 15, 22
        Oct 18, Volunteer Day daffodil planting
        Charybdis Playground survey visioning
        It'sMyParkDay weather
        Sept 6, Sept 20 Volunteer Day

        Astoria Park LIC history tour #parktrivia - Nov 08

        #KeepAstoriaClean


        Fitness Classes / May - Aug
        Zumba
        Yoga

        Report on Fitness on Terrace Roof



        CPF / DOT

        Park Field House storage


        New Business

        October Volunteer days
        My Park Day
        NY Cares

        Thank You letters
        Fund raising
        PO Box

        Capital Expense planning
        Participatory Budgeting

        Outreach - social & media

        Goals and measurements of success
        Park inspections

        NYC Comptroller audit of NYC Parks -
        tree pruning
        Queens commended

        9.21 NYC climate march

        Astoria Cove - City Council - Green esplanade

        7:30pm - working meeting

        TBD
        501c3 steps
        Astoria Park Shore Fest
        Aug 03 We Like to Move It!
        Aug 10 Tastes of Astoria
        Aug 17 Make Shore BoulevART
        Leaf Fest
        Funding
        Thank you
        Astoria Park LIC history tour #parktrivia - Nov 08
        Year end reports
        Mulch Fest and 2015 calendar
        • Set working meeting agenda for next meeting (5) - Nov

        Goodbyes!


















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        . @NYCParks @APAlliance #Astoria RT @MaryBeth_Bognar I'd be forever grateful if the park put a 2nd restroom on the Ditmars side too! :)
        — AstoriaParkAlliance (@APAlliance) September 27, 2014















        New York City Leaders Reach Accord on $75 Billion Budget 
         http://nyti.ms/1qm17Xn

        ...
        And $750,000 will go toward a neighborhood parks equity fund, a down payment on efforts to even the playing field with parks in affluent areas that benefit from well-financed conservancies.
        “Addressing park inequities begins with the public budget,” said Tupper Thomas, executive director of New Yorkers for Parks, an advocacy group, who called the increase “a great start.”




        Reports and Announcements:
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        Central Astoria


        Queens Waterfront


        Partnerships for Parks





        NYC budget and Parks
        Tying the #ParkEquity Knot
        gothamgazette.com /index.php// 
        5052-richer-poorer-park-equity-new-york-city


        • ...

        Meeting discussion - Board of Advisors







        •  ...
        Playground-utilization-study- NY4P.org






















        • Safety in the park - Call 311 for any problems or issues
        Photo @ John Wojciechowski



        facebook.com/pages/Astoria-Park-Alliance
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        Sunday, November 2, 2014

        Out of the Darkness - Community Walks [Nov 02] [AFSP]


        www.afsp.org /local-chapters /find /afsp-new-york-city-chapter / 
        out-of-the-darkness-community-walks


        If you are in crisis, call1-800-273-TALK (8255)National Suicide Prevention Lifeline


        Queens Out of the Darkness Walk

        Astoria Park - Astoria, New York, US
        WhereAstoria Park - The Great Lawn
        Astoria, New York
        Starts11/02/2014

        November 2, 2014

        REGISTER















        Out of the Darkness Community Walks


        Out of the Darkness Community Walks
        The Out of the Darkness Community Walks are AFSP’s signature fundraising campaign.
        Every fall, family members, friends, and colleagues walk 3–5 miles together in hundreds of communities across the nation to prevent suicide, raise awareness, and end the stigma that surrounds depression and other mental disorders.



        With each stride, our walkers save lives, honor loved ones lost to suicide and raise funds to support AFSP’s vital mission.

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