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Hurricane Sandy Anniversary Cleanup and Planting
Join the New York City Chapter and RISE (https://www.riserockaway.org/rise/) for a community dune planting and cleanup in the Rockaways!
For the 12th anniversary of Sandy, we're partnering with RISE to care for our shoreline and create a natural protective barrier for the community. Sandy taught us that the vegetation and dunes off our shores serve as a buffer to the homes in the area.
October Beach Clean Up
Join Laru Beya Collective in cleaning up our coastal area on Sunday October 20 at 11am on Beach 67 Street!
Bring your family, bring your friends, and we’ll take care of our beautiful beaches together!
Laru Beya 5th Annual Totally Ghoul Halloween Surf Contest
Get ready for a spooktacular day of surfing and fun! The Laru Beya Collective and Friends are thrilled to host our 5th Annual Totally Ghoul Halloween Surf and Costume Contest on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 11 AM to 4 PM. This much-anticipated event brings the Rockaway community together to showcase their spookiest costumes, both on land and in the water, while catching some wicked waves. As the only event of its kind in NYC, it’s surfing with a haunting twist! Expect tricks, treats, and prizes awarded to our costume contest winners.
Register Here
Water Testing Program - Volunteer Training
Join us to learn about our water testing program and how to volunteer! You'll be guided step by step, learn the process, and the importance of our program.
Surfrider's water quality monitoring program provides critical water quality information to protect public health. We use this program to raise awareness of local pollution problems and to bring communities together to implement solutions.
Movie Premier: A Chaplain In Disguise
A CHAPLAIN IN DISGUISE
by Iulios Kouroupis. 2024. 70 min.
Join the Locals Crew in celebrating the Locals Skate instructor, Iulios Kouroupis at his first movie premier. For more details and a trailer to the movie, check out this link to the Rockaway Film Festival.
Rockaway Market Street
Saturday, June 15, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Beach 60th Street & Rockaway Freeway, under the elevated A-train tracks
Spend the first part of your Saturday at Rockaway Market Street @ Beach 60th. It is the third season for the only outdoor farmers market on the Rockaway peninsula. Mariachi Real de Mexico will be the musical performer on Opening Day.
The 2024 season takes place (rain or shine!) every Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., June 15 to October 12, and has live music, food sampling, and fun activities. The mission of Rockaway Market Street @ Beach 60th is to support community farmers and vendors with opportunities to sell their vegetables, fruits, homemade food products, baked goods, and locally made crafts.
Please help us spread the word. You may always reach us at info@riserockaway.org. Thank you!
Movie night at Arverne Cinema with Surfrider NYC
Join the crew of Surfrider NYC in celebrating World Ocean Day! They'll be partnering with the Arverne Cinema to screen Tarpon, a restored film from the early 70s.
The film's message about catch-and-release highlights the increasing pressure on our ocean and fish at the time by sportsmen, tourists, and boaters.
They'll have campaign and program updates before the movie and there will be food and drinks!
Sign up and ticket information here
Yeasty Boys In-Water Etiquette Sesh 2
The Yeasty Boys Crew is hosting an In-water etiquette session on Sunday, June 2nd. Open to all surf levels.
If you have a question about in-water etiquette or would like to learn how you can support, follow the link for more info
Locals Beach Clean up
Meet inside the shop at 10am. Gloves and cleaning supplies provided.
Rockaway Surf event at Filson, NY
Stop by the Filson flagship store in Manhattan to hang out and learn about the local surf scene in NYC with Locals Surf School, Laru Beya, and local surfboard shaper Poem Surf Craft.
This event if free and open to the public
Laru Beya Back to the Beach Fundraiser
The annual Laru Beya Back to Beach fundraiser at Patagonia Brooklyn is eagerly awaited by the Laru Beya Collective community. Join Laru Beya on Friday, May 17th, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EST at Patagonia Brooklyn, located at 70 N 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249.
Locals Collective Board Swap
Stop by Locals Collective this Saturday, April 27th, from 12 pm to 3 pm for our spring board swap event. Whether you're looking to trade, sell, or simply check out the selection, this is the place to be. Join us for a laid-back day of browsing boards and hanging out with fellow surfing enthusiasts.