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At VFW1896, we are dedicated to serving Veterans and the community. With nearly a century of experience, our mission focuses on providing support, care, and fellowship to those who have served.
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Events
Below are the events planned for the year.
5/15/2026
Veterans Resource Fair
10AM
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3PM
Rockaway YMCA 207 Beach 73rd St. Arvene, NY 11692
Event Details
5/15/2026
Veterans Resource Fair
Explore multiple jobs opportunities, veteran specific resources for housing, business development, physical health, and mental health all un...
10AM
-
3PM
Rockaway YMCA 207 Beach 73rd St. Arvene, NY 11692
5/16/2026
Queens Borough President's Office Level Up to Success: Youth Resource and Preparedness Fair
10AM
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2PM
Health, Arts, Robotics, and Technology High School 207-01 116th Ave, Cambria Heights, NY
Event Details
5/16/2026
Queens Borough President's Office Level Up to Success: Youth Resource and Preparedness Fair
Join the Queens Borough President's Office for a Youth Resource and Preparedness Fair, connecting high school students and families with col...
10AM
-
2PM
Health, Arts, Robotics, and Technology High School 207-01 116th Ave, Cambria Heights, NY
5/19/2026
Queens Borough President's Office May Community Education Advisory Board Meeting
6pm
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8pm
Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Boulevard, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Event Details
5/19/2026
Queens Borough President's Office May Community Education Advisory Board Meeting
Borough President Donovan Richards’ Community Education Advisory Board will hear from the NYC School Construction Authority (NYC SCA) and NY...
6pm
-
8pm
Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Boulevard, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
5/20/2026
Hygiene Pantry
12PM
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2PM
1027 Beach 20th Street Far Rockaway, NY
Event Details
5/20/2026
Hygiene Pantry
Queens Community Justice Center: -
The Rockaways is on a mission to
provide hygiene supplies to those in
need. Supplies include soap,
shampoo, t...
12PM
-
2PM
1027 Beach 20th Street Far Rockaway, NY
6/13/2026
Rockaway Unity Fest by Queens Community Justice Center
1PM
-
5PM
207 Beach 73rd St. Queens, NY 11692
Event Details
6/13/2026
Rockaway Unity Fest by Queens Community Justice Center
In an effort to unify the community, the Queens Community Justice Center is hosting a free festival featuring food, talent, games, and resou...
1PM
-
5PM
207 Beach 73rd St. Queens, NY 11692
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