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Trash to Treasure Walk on Staten Island
Sun, Oct 4, 2:45 PMKiki B., a longtime Shorewalker, licensed tour guide, and Staten Island resident, will lead you through repurposed art, installations, and murals, ending at a community-built pebble-and-cement grotto from the 1930s. We’ll begin at the [Lighthouse Point Fest](https://lighthousemuseum.org/event/international-lighthouse-point-fest-3/) at the [National Lighthouse Museum](https://lighthousemuseum.org) next door to the ferry. A donation of $3 includes the Fest as well as entry to the Lighthouse Museum ($7 option for People's Choice Soup Contest), where you can explore the fascinating history of America’s lighthouses and the people who kept their lights shining. You may see one you know! We’ll pause for lunch at Inspiration Plaza (Minthorne Alley) and hit Bay Street parks. We’ll do a shoreline loop along Front Street to Maker Park and back to Bay for a pause at Ralph’s Ices before ending at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Grotto in Rosebank. Take S78 at Tompkins Ave. (or walk back up to Bay) to ferry. Walking entire route is approx. 7 miles; one way approx. 4 miles. End time approx. 3:30 p.m. but may vary. Option for a post-walk beer at Mariachi Mexican Cantin (Minthorne Alley). PLEASE NOTE: Shorewalkers who prefer a fast walk are advised to look for another walk. Important to convene for “trash-to-treasure story” pauses. **MEET**: 10:45 a.m. at Whitehall Terminal on the Manhattan side. Hike Leader Kiki will meet the group on the second floor of the terminal next to restrooms. We'll take the 11 a.m. ferry (free). Jean will join the group at 11:25 a.m. on the Staten Island side, at the St. George terminal near the restrooms. **BRING**: water, lunch, snacks. Sunscreen and hat strongly recommended. HIKE LEADER: Kiki Black 929-425-4212 (text only) Jean Jamate (917) 558-1649 **Take the Great Saunter Fall Challenge. [Register here](https://shorewalkers.org/join-a-saunter/) to walk 32 miles over 16 days, starting Oct. 3. Help Shorewalkers support our parks by donating $10 to participate, with all fees going to [Riverside Park Conservancy](https://riversideparknyc.org/). This walk will count for 7 miles of your total.**
K-Culture Talk: Korean Beauty Standards
Fri, Oct 9, 9:30 PM**What makes someone “beautiful” in Korea?** From **K-drama and K-pop** to skincare, makeup, and plastic surgery, Korean beauty standards have become globally influential. But where do these ideals come from—and how are they changing? Come join us for a relaxed conversation about: * **Korean beauty ideals** — past and present * **K-dramas & K-pop** — how media shapes beauty trends * **Common ideals:** clear/luminous skin, youthful appearance, small face, V-line, large-looking eyes, “glass skin,” and natural-looking makeup * **Plastic Surgery:** Why Is It So Common? * **Beauty as social capital:** how appearance can affect work, social life, confidence, and self-esteem * **How younger Koreans are redefining beauty** Bring your questions, observations, or favorite K-drama or K-pop beauty moments! 🇰🇷 **Native Korean speakers are especially welcome to share your personal experiences, stories, and perspectives!** **🗣 Language:** The discussion will be conducted primarily in English, with Korean naturally mixed into the conversation. ✨ **The Vibe:** Easygoing and engaging. **👥 Who it’s for:** – . **K-drama, K-pop & K-beauty fans** – Korean/English speakers and learners. (Calling all Korean native speakers! Don’t be shy—come join us! **한국어 네이티브 분들, 다들 환영해요—부끄러워하지 마세요!**) – Anyone interested in Korean culture. 🔔 **Please Note** * Registration is **limited to 10 participants** to keep the discussion intimate and engaging. * If you can no longer make it, please **cancel** your registration and let someone else who is interested take your spot. Thank you! 🔔**👥 How to find us?** Please enter through the **Capital One Cafe entrance on Broadway**. Walk straight ahead, and you’ll see **Community Room One on your left**. **Please do not walk toward the café area.**
Pier i: Intermediate Volunteer Trip - 6 miles total
Sat, Oct 3, 5:15 PM*This trip is open to those who have volunteered in 2026 during our public kayaking days. Space is limited - once you join, you will be placed on a waitlist until the host reviews your qualifications.* **Pier i: Intermediate Volunteer Trip - 6 miles total** Let's paddle to Manhattan and land at “Choo Choo Beach”, a small, very rocky landing spot near Pier I. There is a waterfront cafe with outdoor tables where we can grab a quick bite. This landing is tricky. Plastic boats are encouraged. If you choose a non-plastic boat, be prepared to jump out into waist deep water. Wear sturdy water shoes - you will be climbing on wet rocks carrying your boat. **PREREQUISITES TO RSVP:** 1. Volunteered **AT LEAST** 4 shifts in 2026 during our free kayaking days AND 1. Completed at least 2 trainings in 2026 and show full control of your craft AND 1. Completed at least 1 novice trip in which you found it easy to stay toward the front of the group AND 1. You completed our time trial course in under 19 minutes **COME PREPARED:** * Appropriate clothing for water and air temperature. No cotton * Water * Food if you plan to picnic or cash/credit to buy food there. * Sunscreen, hat * Change of clothes * Anything else you may need to spend 2+ hours paddling! **CRAFT:** * Sit on top - Not allowed * Sea Kayak - Only if completed a wet exit * OC1/OC2 - Not allowed due to landing * SUP - Only if completed a 6+ mile trip with our boathouse * Surfski - Not allowed due to landing **TIMELINE:** 1:15 PM Arrive at the boathouse **1:30 PM Safety briefing hard cutoff to arrive. Whoever does not make it by this time will not be able to join** 2:15 PM Move boats to the beach 2:30 PM Depart from HCCB 3:30 PM Arrive at Pier i 3:45 PM Land and stash boats 60 minutes to eat and relax 4:45 PM Meet at boats, prepare gear, return safety briefing 5:00 PM Depart from Pier i 6:00 PM Arrive at HCCB 6:30 PM Clean and put away equipment, trip ends **[NOAA Current Predictions at Pier 92](https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaacurrents/predictions.html?id=NYH1928_12&begin_date=2026-07-09&date-range=daily&date-timeUnits=am%2Fpm&date-interval=MAX_SLACK&units=english&time-zone=LST_LDT&threshold=leEq&thresholdValue=)** | 2026-10-3 11:00 AM | slack | - | | 2026-10-3 1:52 PM | flood | 1.61 | | 2026-10-3 4:59 PM | slack | - | | 2026-10-3 8:58 PM | ebb | -2.03 | *** HCCB is completely volunteer run. Our guides generously take time out of their busy schedules to run trips and trainings. If you RSVP yes, please consider this a **commitment to attend**. If you cancel at the last minute or no-show, you take a spot away from someone else or prevent a trip/training from happening. We understand that life happens, so if you must cancel close to the start of a trip or training, please change your RSVP to “Not Going” and message the host(s) or comment in the chat. Here are our guidelines about cancelations and no-shows: \ For a trip, please cancel prior to 8:00 PM the day before*\* the trip. \ For a training, please cancel at least 6 hours*\* before the training. \* If you do not cancel before the cancelation cutoff time, you will be marked as a no-show. \* Hosts reserve the right to deprioritize you on waitlists after the second no-show of the year.
（Additional Session) K-Culture Talk: Korean Beauty Standards
Thu, Oct 22, 9:30 PM***✨ \*\*Due to popular demand, we’re adding another session of K-Culture: Korean Beauty Standards!\*\*✨*** **What makes someone “beautiful” in Korea?** From **K-drama and K-pop** to skincare, makeup, and plastic surgery, Korean beauty standards have become globally influential. But where do these ideals come from—and how are they changing? Come join us for a relaxed conversation about: * **Korean beauty ideals** — past and present * **K-dramas & K-pop** — how media shapes beauty trends * **Common ideals:** clear/luminous skin, youthful appearance, small face, V-line, large-looking eyes, “glass skin,” and natural-looking makeup * **Plastic Surgery:** Why Is It So Common? * **Beauty as social capital:** how appearance can affect work, social life, confidence, and self-esteem * **How younger Koreans are redefining beauty** Bring your questions, observations, or favorite K-drama or K-pop beauty moments! 🇰🇷 **Native Korean speakers are especially welcome to share your personal experiences, stories, and perspectives!** **🗣 Language:** The discussion will be conducted primarily in English, with Korean naturally mixed into the conversation. ✨ **The Vibe:** Easygoing and engaging. **👥 Who it’s for:** – . **K-drama, K-pop & K-beauty fans** – Korean/English speakers and learners. (Calling all Korean native speakers! Don’t be shy—come join us! **한국어 네이티브 분들, 다들 환영해요—부끄러워하지 마세요!**) – Anyone interested in Korean culture. 🔔 **Please Note** * Registration is **limited to 10 participants** to keep the discussion intimate and engaging. * If you can no longer make it, please **cancel** your registration and let someone else who is interested take your spot. Thank you! 🔔**👥 How to find us?** Please enter through the **Capital One Cafe entrance on Broadway**. Walk straight ahead, and you’ll see **Community Room One on your left**. **Please do not walk toward the café area.**
Hoboken River City Festival Festival - First shift
Sat, Oct 3, 2:30 PMHoboken River City Festival Festival! Help us let the community know why we love the Boathouse so much! Help staff our table and get the word out about our Kayak, SUP, and Outrigger paddling. https://www.hobokennj.gov/news/city-of-hoboken-revives-river-city-fair Stay and enjoy the music, food vendors and many artists!
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