Friday, October 13th
Period Action Day
The Canarsie Library and Senator Persaud are teaming up to
Celebrate Period Action Day. The library is accepting donations
up until October 13th, when Senator Persaud will be donating
menstrual hygiene kits outside the library. Enjoy a party at the
library with mental health advocates talking to teens about period
stigma, craft activities and ice cream.
Saturday, October 14th
What You Should Know About Alzheimer’s and Dementia
St. Alban’s Church
9408 Farragut Road
Registration at 9 a.m.
Workshop begins promptly at 10 a.m.
Light refreshments served
For more info, contact Sylvia Whiteside at 718-444-4351
Canarsie Merchants Association Weekly Events
Farmers Market at Canarsie Pier on Tuesdays – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fresh Vibes Mobile Farmers Market
Wellness Wednesdays – 12 to 2 p.m.
Capital One Bank – 1425 Rockaway Parkway
Food distribution, weekly Resource Fair, drop off food scraps
Jamaica Bay Friends Group Craft Club
Jamaica Bay Library – 9727 Seaview Avenue
Join the craft group on Thursdays from 5:15 to 7 p.m.
Needlepoint, crochet, knitting, latch hook, etc.
Bring your own materials and supplies.
Call 718-241-3571 for more info.
Friends of Jamaica Bay Library
The Friends Group is looking for dedicated volunteers to support
Branch services for the community, including crafts, STEM
classes, a book club, yoga, computer coding and more. Call Cathy
at 347-794-7075 (Cmat35@aim.com) or Harold at 917-592-5875
(Harold.jones105@yahoo.com) for more info.