Showing posts with label Shore Fest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shore Fest. Show all posts

Saturday, September 19, 2015

Shore Fest Sundays


Astoria Park Alliance



Help us make Shore Fest 2015 the 

best one yet!

Join us on Shore Blvd. this Sunday and next.  Please share with your friends and neighbors- Let's have some fun.   
Activities include Yoga, Zumba, Pilates, dance performances, dance, Ukulele and Taekwondo lessons, a photoscavenger hunt and much more.   There will be great live music performances throughout the day.  NYC Parks Playmobile will be there!  Plus there will be bike lessons and a helmet giveaway.  
Bring your scooter to participate in the scooter race, bring your cell phone to participate in the photo scavenger hunt, bring your picnics, your loved ones, and just hang out by the water. 
Check out our Facebook page for updates and additional information on partners.  We will have activities for everyone. 

Zumba   Francesca Santangelo will warm you up with a booty shaking Zumba class.  Meet on Shore Blvd below the Great Lawn at 1pm.  
Dance Lessons    Audrey Martinez will teach you and your partner how to look awesome on the dance floor.  Meet on Shore Blvd below the Great Lawn at 2pm. 
Yoga   Enjoy the lovely sunset and take a Yoga class courtesy of LatticeWorks Dance Collective.  Be sure to bring your own mat.  Meet on the Great lawn at 5pm.

Pilates    There will also be a Pilates demonstration and class near the War Memorial from 3-5pm provided by Gina
 from Zend Avesta Pilates.
Healing Arts
Returning again this year for 2 consecutive weekends is Healing Arts practitioner Luz Milagros of Luz Milagros Healing Arts. On Sunday, September 20, 2015 from 5-7pm she will hold space for a Community Healing Circle welcoming in (a little early the fall Equinox). Participants from the community are asked to bring a rattle or drum, if they own one, a yoga mat or blanket to rest on during journey work. If possible bring an offering of organic goodies for the park's elemental spirits or to share with each other. Examples: Fruit, nuts, veggies, veggie chips, etc. Luz Milagros is a practitioner of Reiki, Mayan, and Peruvian medicine disciplines. She offers energy healing, clearings and spiritual  counsel. More info can be found about her work on her website: www.luzmilagroshealingarts.com

Learn to Ride 
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Learn to Ride—Kids is a free group class for children who are ready to ditch their training wheels and pedal a two-wheeler for the first time. With our safe, easy, effective method and experienced instructors, kids will learn how to balance, pedal, start, stop, and steer a bicycle.  Join us on Shore Blvd near the Basketball court from 2-4pm on September 20 and 27.

Bikes and helmets are NOT provided at these Kids classes (unless otherwise noted).
Be sure to register soon, as class size is limited. 

http://www.imathlete.com/events/EventOverview.aspx?fEID=25734. 


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






Upcoming Volunteer Days

Shoreline Cleanups

Saturday September 26th, 3-5pm 

We will be partnering with Green Shores NYC to give the shoreline along Astoria Park some TLC!  This is your opportunity to hop over the wall and cleanup your shore.  
We will meet South of the War Memorial before heading to the work area(s).
Astoria Park Alliance will provide gloves and all necessary equipment. Please arrive comfortably, in clothing suitable for outdoor work (sturdy closed toe shoes). Bring water, stay hydrated!

www.facebook.com / Astoriaparkalliance /events





Thank you to everyone who came out to volunteer with Astoria Park Alliance.



Check out our Facebook page for updates!




Celebrate Astoria Park and enjoy Shore Blvd.





 



Thank you to our community for helping keep Astoria Park awesome!



For more details, visit our Facebook page. Have specific questions about getting involved? You can also email us at GetInvolved @astoriaparkalliance.org.



Sunday, June 7, 2015

New York Weekend Walks 2015 [nyc.gov]


www.nyc.gov /html/dot/ weekendwalks



Each year, the New York City Department of Transportation partners with community groups to present Weekend Walks – neighborhood events on multi-block stretches of commercial streets temporarily closed to vehicles and opened to walking and other activities. These multi-day events take place in all five boroughs from May through October.
Local merchants' associations, community groups, and business improvement districts host Weekend Walks as a fun way to highlight local businesses and cultural institutions. They create wonderful opportunities for New Yorkers to gather, see their neighborhoods in a new way, and relax on weekends.


Astoria Park Shore Fest

Shore Boulevard between Astoria Park South and Ditmars Boulevard

September [Revised], 9/20 and 9/27 (Sundays)
1:00 pm–6:30 pm
ShoreFest at Astoria Park is another great reason to love the neighborhood! Take part in a variety of family-friendly activities on Sundays in August when Shore Boulevard along the East River is closed to vehicle traffic. All activities will take place on Shore Boulevard and in Astoria Park between the bridges.
Hosted by the Astoria Park Alliance



    2014 Community Partner:


2014 was a great season, and we're looking forward to next summer. The 2015 schedule will be announced.
www.nyc.gov /html/dot/ weekendwalks //find

More from Shore Fest
2014 Astoriaparkalliance /photos 
www.facebook.com / media/set












Find a Weekend Walk


These are the 2015 Weekend Walks. We are looking forward to another great season this year.



Woodside Weekend Walks

Rockaway Summerfest /Bike Bonanza

Sunnyside Strolls

Skillman Avenue Weekend Walks


Bayside Village September Streetwalk


Seneca Avenue Weekend Walk



LIC Springs! (Weekend Walks on Vernon Boulevard)


Saturday, May 9, 2015 - 12:00pm
On Saturday, May 9th, LIC Partnership hosts the second annual LIC Springs! free community block festival on Vernon Boulevard between 50th and 46th Ave.

Hang out all afternoon in LIC and enjoy live music, dance, and theater performances plus interactive lessons, art & sculpture-making, fitness classes, outdoor dining, pop-up activities, a site-specific art gallery, sports games and more, open to all ages.




Get program updates
Join our LIC Springs Facebook Event for programming announcements and information!

Take photos, win prizes

This year, we're excited for the return of our LIC Springs! photo contest. Follow LICP on Instagram and Twitter and use #LICSprings throughout the #BlockParty to share your photos of #Dining, #Arts, #Family and #Fitness. Participants will be entered to win an amazing LIC prize package in one of those categories! Click here to view prizes.

Volunteer 
Volunteer roles and shifts will include chalking the streets pre-event, helping vendors get set up, surveying attendees and sharing event details throughout the day, and managing clean up and break down at the end of the day. Click here to sign up to volunteer.

Special thanks
The event is made possible through NYCDOT's Weekend Walks programNYC Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van BramerTF Cornerstone, and the participating LIC businesses and organizations.

We look forward to celebrating LIC with you on May 9!

View photos from LIC Springs! 2014


instagram.com / explore/tags / #licsprings

Sunday, August 3, 2014

Astoria Park - Shore Fest 2014: We Like to Move It! Aug 03


Astoria Park - Shore Fest 2014: We Like to Move It! 

Aug 03










Stretch, bend, move and learn during free classes along the boulevard. Enjoy physical fitness activities, games and plenty of fun for all ages with the Manhattan skyline as a backdrop.
Stay tuned for more details!

Shore Fest is a part of DOT's Summer Streets (nyc.gov // dot/summerstreets )  ,which promotes healthy recreation and sustainable forms of transportation.

facebook.com // Astoria-Park-Alliance / photos_albums

[More details to follow] Music, Zumba, Reiki, CrossFitness and more.





Do you want to participate in our annual Shore Fest celebration? 
This is a great opportunity to spread the word about your organization to ALL New Yorkers while enjoying great views of Manhattan.
Contact us at APAgreetings ,here in comments, or on facebook.



Sunday, August 3
at 1:00pm - 6:30pm



facebook.com/events Shore Fest 2014
facebook.com/events Hosted by Astoria Park Alliance



With: DJ Hector

Ukelele Social

From 1:30, 2, 3, and 4pm ...

Reiki
Zumba   m a r a t h o n
Crossfit and
Matrix group demo






Between the bridges and all along the Boulevard.
Shore Boulevard Astoria Park
Astoria, Queens 11102


Tuesday, July 1, 2014

APA - Monthly Community Meeting July

Astoria Park Alliance 

meeting Tuesday, July 1st

at 6:30 PM at Steinway Reformed Church on Ditmars Blvd & 41st Street.

All are welcome!!!

APA

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


Monthly Community Meeting 


  • at 6:30pm - 8:30pm in EDT
  • Steinway Reformed Church located at 41 St. and Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, New York 11102
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




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


6:30PM
Introductions- Words of Inspiration

Discussion
Upcoming events
    July 05 Early Bird Clean Up
    July 19 Volunteer Day

    June 7, Garbage Can Paint Party
    Volunteer Day
    #KeepAstoriaClean

    June 21, It's My Park Day
    Volunteer Day

    Fitness Classes / May - Aug
    www.facebook.com/events
    Zumba @  Sat July 5th
    Yoga @ 4th Sat, July 26th
    www.facebook.com/events


    Report on Fitness on Terrace Roof


    APA officer selections June 2014

    Report from Financial Committee

    Park Field House storage


    New Business

    sponsorship inquiry

    www.cityofwaterday.org
    NY NJ July 12



    7:30pm - working meeting

    Astoria Park Shore Fest
    Aug 03 We Like to Move It!
    Aug 10 Tastes of Astoria
    Aug 17 Make Shore BoulevART
    • Set working meeting agenda for next meeting (5) - 
     Tuesday July 29
    Goodbyes!





















    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:
    ()
    June 30 Central Astoria fireworks and music


    Urban Park Rangers June 08 Walking Tour

    Queens Waterfront development
    CB1 Special Public Meeting - Astoria Cove development

    Partnerships for Parks
    Nichole Henderson
    GreenShoresnyc
    #CITIvolunteers

    OutdoorFestNYC

    #KeepAstoriaClean
    NYC Sanitation and Astoria Park




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



    APA
    facebook.com /pages/ Astoria-Park-Alliance


    astoriaparkalliance.blogspot.com /p/2014  
    2014 APA calendar








    And the Winner Is...

    Thursday, June 05, 2014

    Congratulations to Jay Waber of Queens and the Astoria Park Alliance, whose photo of Astoria Park daffodils has been selected as the winner of our annual photo contest. Jay's photo was chosen for both artistic value and exemplifying this year's "Daffodils in the City" theme. 
    Runners-up: 
    Steve Mercer, Bronx Home for the Aged
    Phil Hawkins, Friends of Brower Park
    and Margarita Mladenova, also our 2013 winner 
    Thanks to all who submitted photos!






    • Weeding Weds at butterfly garden
    • DOT - Weekend Walks [Astoria Park Shore Fest] Aug Sundays 2014
    • New York City Parks Commissioner - Mitchell Silver
    • ...
    • Marketing and branding 









    Announcements 



    Meeting discussion - Board of Advisors






    • Meeting Reports:
    • Going Green in Queens [2014 Sept. conf.]
    •  ...
    Playground-utilization-study- NY4P.org
































    • Old business / New business


    • Safety in the park - Call 311 for any problems or issues

    Photo @ John Wojciechowski



    facebook.com/pages/Astoria-Park-Alliance

    Monday, August 5, 2013

    Thank You - We Heart Astoria Food Fest #APSF2013


    astoriaparkshorefest.yolasite.com/august-4-thank-you.php

    It will take some time to share more complete thank yous. We are so glad and grateful for all who came out the gorgeous Sunday afternoon. Special thanks to all Astoria Park Alliance supporters, donors, and certainly volunteers.

     THANK You All.

    We Heart Astoria



    City Harvest - Rescuing Food for New York's Hungry
    Hunger Hotline 866.888.8777
    www.cityharvest.org/contact/
    The Astor Room was originally built as the commissary to the studio opened by the legendary Adolph Zukor in 1920.
    Take a step back in time in our new restaurant, that celebrates the glory of a bygone era in American and cinematic history. The Astor Room is our contemporary interpretation of the American Supper Club where classic dishes, master-crafted cocktails, superb service, warm hospitality and fabulous entertainment combine to offer a truly unique dining experience.
    34-12 36th St Queens, NY 11106
    (718) 255-1947
    Multiple locations including long time Astoria destinations.
    Bareburger | Organic & All-Natural Burgers, Snacks and Shakes
    Ovelia offers a taste of modern Greek lifestyle and philosophy via its food, cocktails, sounds and environment.
    34-01 30th Ave Astoria, NY 11103
    (718) 721-7217
    Our cozy tavern attracts locals and newcomers alike, with an international selection of wines, craft beers, curated cocktails, and creative tapas.
    30-01 35th Ave New York, NY 11106
    (718) 729-9009
    The THIRSTY KOALA uses local, natural and organic fruits, vegetables, breads, pastry, eggs and dairy products. Our meats are free range, grass fed, hormone and antibiotic free.
    35-12 Ditmars Boulevard, Astoria NY 11105
    718-626-5430 
    Welcome to The Chocolate Swirl, online bakery and cake studio!
    ‎Custom Cake & Dessert --- ‎Cakes - ‎Truffles - Brownie Pops - ...
    Homemade ice cream, chocolate, and confections.

    Long Island City, NY 11101

    "...walk in past the mouth watering pastries ... you've teleported to a Greek island!”
    New York Times 

    Queens

    Pastry shops abound .... The most Old World of all is VICTORY SWEET SHOP.
    21-69 Steinway St Astoria, NY 11105
    (718) 274-2087

    Music

    Hinchey's Hit Men 

    One Level Down 

    CatGut



    Featuring

    Ukulele Social



    " We Heart Astoria is a blog focused on the wonderful community of Astoria, Queens.
    Through our posts, pictures, events and commentary, we aim to spread our love of Astoria to you. Whether you’ve just moved to Astoria or have lived here all your life, we hope you’ll find this blog useful and informative—and that you’ll tell others about it.
    We dedicate this blog to you. "




    Shore Boulevard looks great thanks to NY Cares !

    Sunday, August 4, 2013

    #WHA Food Fest #APSF2013 AstoriaParkShoreFest.yolasite Aug 04 preview [WHA]

    AstoriaParkShoreFest.yolasite.com



    Astoria Park 
    Shore Fest


    August 4th, 11th, and 18th
    SPONSOR
    The Astoria Park Alliance...
    has been working with the DOT to plan three consecutive Sundays (August 4, 11, 18) of street closures on Shore Blvd in Astoria. Shore Blvd is the lone street between Astoria Park and the East River waterfront. Shore Fest shall highlight Shore Blvd's potential as a grand connection between the neighborhood's signature park and the fabulous waterfront views.

    AstoriaParkShoreFest.yolasite.com/august-4-thank-you

    August 4th:

    We Heart Astoria 
    Food Fest


    Live Music

    1pm Hinchey's Hit Men

    2:30pm One Level Down

    4pm CatGut


    And Featuring

    2-6pm Ukulele Social






    We Heart Astoria  www.facebook.com/media/set

    weheartastoria.com/astoria-events-calendar

    We Heart Astoria
    @weheartastoria
    What are we anticipating the most in #astoria?
    5 hot new things coming to your favorite neighborhood http://bit.ly/1bXX92d





    We Heart Astoria


    See also Aug 11  www.bignyc.org/shorefest


    @nycgo



    August 4th - We Heart Astoria Food Fest!

    August 11th - Build It Green!NYC Day!

    August 18th - Big River Jam!


    APA 

    #WHA #whapsf #APSF2013