Season 6 Week 21
Well, that was something…
On Sunday, over 150 of you pulled up a chair at Queens’ first-ever Longest Table!
We saw creative dishes. We saw full spreads. We saw plastic bollard bouquets and granite block buffets. And we saw an entire community share a meal together in the middle of their street. (Here’s some great drone footage to prove it.)
Big thanks to Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden for donating all of the equipment—some 30 tables and 180+ chairs. We couldn’t have done it without them. Next spring we’re going even bigger.
Now, le news:
The Clips
Center-running busways on Flatbush Ave? Let’s get it. (Gothamist)
Over a million people boarded NYC Ferry last month—a new high. Now bring more service to Astoria! (Bloomberg)
We see that 22 percent increase in Access-a-Ride! (MTA)
Weekend Plans
SATURDAY
NYC-DSA Palestine Tabling: Break the Chain ⛓️💥: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Goods for Gaza: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Astoria cat rescue: 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Watermelon Run Fundraiser by Turath: 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Plant Swap: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Indivisible Western Queens: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Pages for a Cause Part 2: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Chess on 31st Ave – Hosted by the Astoria Chess Club: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Astoria Tween/Teen Entrepreneurs Market: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
FREE screenings with SOMA Physical and Occupational Therapy: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
NYC Trivia League: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
SUNDAY
Barn Mice Hockey Club Hockey Jersey Exchange & Donation: 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Malkhut: Progressive Jewish Spirituality in Queens: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Goods for Gaza: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Plant Fundraiser & Repotting Service for Gaza: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Art for Palestine: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Astoria cat rescue: 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
art & kufiyas for gaza aid: 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
GAZA DESERVES ALL OF US SALE: 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Queens Families for Palestine: Sweets and Spells for Palestine: 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Palestinian Art Exchange: 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Playful Hearts: Cookies and Cold Brew: 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Watermelon Run Fundraiser by Turath: 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Piece of Quds: Palestinian Tatreez & Tradition - Handmade Tatreez from Gaza to Queens: 12:30 PM - 7:30 PM
From the Bee to the Jar: 12:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Indivisible Western Queens: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Queens Crafts for Palestine: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Astoria Farmers Market - September: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Community Tie Dye with Queens Collaborative: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Shut it Down for Palestine Tabling / MECA Fundraising: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Astoria Food Pantry: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Astoria Fiber Collective: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Street Tree Care w/ 31st Ave Open Street: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
We're Making a Mural, Y'all - Community Engagement for SBS Grant: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
For information on each event, peek our events page, which stays more updated than this newsletter.
Upcoming Markets - September
If you’re interested in selling on the Open Street, read our FAQs first here and join our Markets WhatsApp group to get the latest news as markets are being planned.
9/14 - Astoria Farmers Market
9/20 - National Coming Out Day Street Fair
9/21 - Queens Women United Market
Join Your Neighbors!
Sign up for a setup, breakdown or tabling shift this weekend and join the 31OS crew!
All are welcome and no prior experience is required. The most help is needed 12pm-1pm and 7pm-8pm but shifts are available all day for anyone interested in keeping an eye on things, meeting neighbors, and talking with members of the community who may have questions.
For more info on the types of shifts, or to see what sign-ups are available, check out our Volunteer page.
If you want to help, but can’t make it to the street in person, there are lots of other tasks and projects we’re working on throughout the week. Fill out our Volunteer Interest Form to share what you like to do and we’ll reach out if we have something!
Stay Connected via WhatsApp
Want to stay in touch with 31OS and your neighbors even when the Open Street isn’t active? Use our invite link to join our WhatsApp Community today!
Share Your Feedback
We strive to make the Open Street a pleasant experience for all, so if you have any feedback that you’d like to share with the volunteers we’d love to hear it! Our Feedback form is available 24/7 for members of the community to send their thoughts directly to our team.
Support the Open Street
It takes a lot to run the 31st Ave Open Street, such as renting storage space, paying for insurance, or buying supplies like extra chairs, sidewalk chalk, and trash bags to keep our street clean.
We list a few of the materials that we are in frequent need of on our donation page. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, we also take tax-deductible donations via our Givebutter campaign for those who would like to contribute financially.
Every bit helps and we appreciate your support in making 31st Ave a better place for all! Thank you!
