Season 6 Week 23
Not sure if you’ve heard…
But it’s Climate Week in NYC!
Each year, advocates, activists and anyone else who cares about the planet we share spend the week when the world’s leaders descend on Midtown Manhattan to shed light on the immense challenges and opportunities that we face creating a greener, cleaner planet.
And the Open Street is, amongst other things, a climate tool: a traffic-calmed street fosters connectivity, both in how we get around (by walking, biking, or otherwise) and how we gather (through social bonds). And that literal infrastructure—physical and social—is increasingly crucial in combatting the climate crisis.
(Also fun fact: we’re in the midst of a bike count. More details to come!)
Now, let’s talk shop:
The Clips
We loved seeing the Tween and Teen Market that was held on the Open Street last week get its shine! (Astoria Post)
We’d argue that street safety redesigns save lives. (CBS2)
Shout-out to Steinway Partnership for the new streetside bins! (Instagram)
Weekend Plans
SATURDAY
Love to answer your plant questions. Free plant info flyers. Sale of succulents!: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Zines for Palestine: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Astoria Tenant Union Community Gathering/Anniversary Celebration: 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Goods for Gaza: 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Watermelon Run Fundraiser by Turath: 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM
We're Making a Mural, Y'all - Community Engagement for SBS Grant: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Indivisible Western Queens: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Kihong Jang Trio: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Kids & Adults Book Sale for Gaza: 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Astoria Fiber Collective: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
FREE screenings with SOMA Physical and Occupational Therapy: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Free Lesson & Dance with Astoria Swing Dance!: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
SUNDAY
Goods for Gaza: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Plant Fundraiser & Repotting Service for Gaza: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Astoria cat rescue: 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Playful Hearts Project: 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Shut it Down for Palestine Tabling / MECA Fundraising: 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Indivisible Western Queens: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Subra Coffee: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free Kids & Family Art Workshop: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Astoria Reader’s Mixer: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
For information on each event, peek our events page, which stays more updated than this newsletter.
Upcoming Markets - October
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.
10/5 - 3rd Annual Mystic Mega Market
10/12 - Astoria Farmers 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!
