Forest Park Easy Hike in Queens
EVENT DESCRIPTION:
Walk out into the great outdoors, just outside Manhattan! Forest Park is filled with natural treasures and is a perfect getaway for locals and visitors alike. Can you believe this park has been around for over a century? Take the chance to bring family and four-legged friends, and expect to see a friendly doggie here and there. During the hike, you will explore different trails (all well-paved) and stop at a few key spots to learn more about the 3rd largest park in Queens.
Get Tickets Here: https: /newyorksocialnetwork.com/events/forest-park-easy-hike-in-queens-7
Cost: $20 general members
Date: May 7, 2023, Sunday
How it works:
•We’ll meet at 3 p.m. at Wallenberg Square right outside of Forest Park in Queens.
•Be prepared to walk as we explore multiple paths throughout the park!
•Public transit is available! You can take the EF to Union Turnpike or the LIRR to Kew Gardens and walk 15 minutes over to Wallenberg Square.
•The hike will start and end at Wallenberg Square.
What to bring: Water, hiking boots or sneakers
Difficulty Level: Easy
What if it rains? Refunds will be given if the event is canceled due to rain.
Can I come alone? Yes, most guests do! It’s a great way to meet new people.
Dress Code: Be comfortable and casual. Dress for the weather. You will be outside for 90 minutes.
Ages: 20+. Most of our events attract 20’s-40’s although some events can be adjusted to younger or older (50’s) depending on the event.
Questions? Email Dave Cervini at dave@newyorksocialnetwork.com or call 212.873.2256, M-F 10 a. m. to 4 p.m..
Nonrefundable unless canceled.
1. What can we learn about Forest Park Easy Hike?A.It is a dog-friendly event. | B.It requires non-stop walking. |
C.It is held in the city center. | D.It takes place on unpaved paths. |
A.Older than ten. | B.Older than twenty. |
C.Older than thirty. | D.Older than forty. |
A.Form a group. | B.Carry an umbrella. |
C.Prepay the ticket. | D.Wear formal clothes. |
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Amazon Basics 70L
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C.Its huge space for use. | D.Its good value for money. |
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Route | Origin | Via | Destination | Time |
Route 1 | Grad | Equad | Lot 21 | 8 am-9 pm |
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Route 3 | Princeton Junction — | Campus Visiting Parking | Equad | 7am-9pm |
Real-time Bus App
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1. Where else can you enjoy a ride of the TigerTransit shuttle system?A.Princeton Junction with no University ID. |
B.Downtown academic buildings. |
C.Amusement parks. |
D.The area around the Princeton University. |
A.Track real-time bus arrival information. |
B.Request on-demand service after 9 am. |
C.Clean up your desktop and tablet. |
D.Use passwords to track information. |
A.Grad. | B.Equad. | C.Campus Visiting Parking. | D.Merwick. |
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Shaolin Soccer
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Fairy Tale House
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1. Which light show is free of charge?A.Fairy Tale House. | B.Holiday Lights on the Boardwalk. |
C.Town of Islip Holiday Light Show. | D.Suffolk County Holiday Lights Show. |
A.516-432-6000. | B.516-433-6742. |
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C.Book tickets ahead of time. | D.Buy tickets with credit cards. |
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Joy Park Snow Days Jan. 14—28
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C.By joining a tour group. | D.By booking a ticket online. |
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Homestead Farm Poolesville, MDHomestead Farm’s PYO season begins a little later than other area farms. The first crop will be tart cherries in June, and other berries will be ripe soon after. Peaches and apples come later. There are also animals to visit (goats, pigs, and chickens), and watching goats climb along the goat walk is always a trip for kids. The farm operates seven days a week, and PYO hours are 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
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C.Take part in a pie-eating competition. | D.Play with goats and chickens. |
A.$30. | B.$35. | C.$44. | D.$49. |
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RequirementsPriority will be given to those candidates with great patience and devotion. Rich experience for wildlife conservation as well as a certificate in wildlife protection is not necessarily important. Refusal goes to animal abusers.
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C.Certificates of animal conservation. | D.Experience in community management. |
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C.Zambia Program. | D.Guatemala Program. |
A.Take a weekend safari. | B.Train the ocean turtles. |
C.Make the delicious coffee. | D.Swim near Victoria Falls. |
A.Its various wildlife. |
B.Its natural beauty and cultural cities. |
C.Its friendly local people. |
D.Its delicious food and good education. |
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Dumbbell(哑铃) alarm clock
It is not a real dumbbell, but you have to shake it up and down 30 times to stop the alarm clock. And there is no stop button. Of course you will be totally refreshed by then. Don’t be lazy and take some exercise in the morning.
Target alarm clock
The alarm is ringing at the time you set it for!Do you see the target?Then hit it to stop the sound with a laser gun(激光枪). Of course you have to be fully awake if you don’t want to miss the target.
Flying alarm clock
I’m sure you won’t be able to simply ignore this alarm as you usually do, because it flies!Its propeller(螺旋桨)flying off the alarm is the key. Before the frightening alarm sounds drive you crazy, you’d better quickly put the key back.
Banclock
Have you been keeping a pocketful of change for some time without knowing what to do with it?Maybe you can put those coins in your alarm. This is both an alarm clock and a money box. It only stops ringing if you put a coin in it.
IQ alarm clock
What about a brain workout in the morning? IQ alarm will go off and ask you a set of IQ questions. Don’t even think about removing the battery, because it is hard to open. The only way to shut it off is to answer all questions correctly.
Mr. Bump-off-the-wall alarm clock
An alarm clock is so annoying when you are too tired and sleepy to get up. You can release your anger on Mr. Bump. It looks like a blue ball covered with “bandages(绷带)”. Just throw this alarm at the wall to silence it.
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C.By putting the key back on it. | D.By answering questions shown on. |
A.Improving people’s sleep. | B.Asking people to do exercise. |
C.Testing people’s intelligence. | D.Helping people to save money. |
A.It hangs on the wall. | B.It is difficult to break. |
C.It was invented by Mr. Bump. | D.It rings louder than any other clocks. |