Season 6 Week 25
What’s that over there…. 👀👀👀
Not sure about you, but Halloween is an all-time fave time of the year for us at the Open Street. Astoria just goes all-out: the front-yard decorations! the foliage! the sheer amount of events and parties! the Spirit Halloween pop-up on Steinway! We can go on!
And, of course, we love joining in on the tradition. This year, we have lots planned for both the weekend before Halloween (Saturday, 10/25 + Sunday, 10/26) and the day of. Because for the fourth year—and counting!—we’re joining the city’s ‘Trick or Streets’ initiative: a special one-day activation of the Open Street to make room for all of the festivities.
So mark your calendars: from 3pm to 6pm on Friday, 10/31, the street will be very spoooooky. Lots of fun TBA.
Now, let’s talk TGIF:
The Clips
No surprise that the leading mayoral candidate is for ‘universal daylighting’—he pushed for it with us in Astoria! (Streetsblog)
We were excited to join the Queens BP in his announcement of $1 million for Steinway Street improvements. (QNS)
Astoria’s very own Miser will be here for the laughs. (Eventbrite)
Weekend Plans
SATURDAY
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
Watermelon Run Fundraiser by Turath: 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Euphoria in Astoria - A Fashion, Art & Music Block Party & Community Drive Presented by Rover Coffee Company & Anthony Noel Boutique: 12:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Indivisible Western Queens: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Recording Stories for “The People’s Republic of Astoria” Podcast: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Astoria Food Pantry: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
We're Making a Mural, Y'all - Community Engagement for SBS Grant: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
NYC Trivia League: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
SUNDAY
We are keeping a close eye on the weather forecast, tune in to WhatsApp for the latest news of any cancellations!
Book Sale for Gaza: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
The Office of State Senator Kristen Gonzalez: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Plant Fundraiser & Repotting Service for Gaza: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Astoria cat rescue: 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
GAZA MUST NOT FALL: 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
art & kufiyas for gaza aid: 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Support families in Gaza: 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Goods for Gaza: 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Palestinian Art Exchange: 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
The Bindi Collective: 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Queens Families for Palestine: Sweets and Spells for Palestine: 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Playful Hearts Project: 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Watermelon Run Fundraiser by Turath: 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Piece of Quds – Palestinian Handicrafts for Gaza Relief: 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
SPEAR Physical and Occupational Therapy: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Recording Stories for “The People’s Republic of Astoria” Podcast: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Astoria Farmers Market - October: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
DIY Tote Bags with Queens Collaborative: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
florecer Angelical: 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
No Borders Book Club: 3:00 PM - 5:00 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.
10/12 - 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!
