Astorian Weekend Edition - July 1
By Meg of Joey in Astoria

Summer is always a great time in Astoria. You can go for a swim, do some yoga, or just sit in a cafe drinking a cold frappe in one of the Greek cafes on 30th Ave. Or grab a beer with some friends.

For something completely different, head over to Two Coves Community Garden for open gardening sessions. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday (location), people in the community are welcome to come by and get their hands dirty by sprucing up the communal plot. Hellgate Social (12-21 Astoria Blvd) is just down the way from the garden and that same day, at 2 p.m., they are hosting a 4th of July pig roast and clambake. Can I hear a YUM??!?? Oh, and Sunday they're doing BBQ, too! All you can eat, 10 bucks, 4-9 p.m.

If pork and clams aren't your style, hit Bareburger (33-21 31st Ave) for some (albeit mildly pricey) organic meat and veggie burgers. I hear the chocolate peanut butter shake is the yumz, and the ostrich burger is a treat.

Of course, it's Independence Day on Saturday, and we hope you have fun plans with family and friends. Show some care if you are in Astoria Park on Saturday, as a merry band of community-minded Astorians plan to cleanup the park on Sunday morning. It's totally grody to pick up rotten food, so please dispose of properly!

And if you DO end up indoors at some point this weekend, consider RSVPing for one of the Flux Factory's Going Places (Doing Stuff) Part II, "Best Summer Ever" Edition. Email rsvp@fluxfactory.org with your name, phone number, and the tour you are interested in (details, check it out). It sounds like some crazy fun!

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