A dedicated group of individuals, part of NPS' Volunteers-In-Parks program work on Gateway National Recreation Area's collection of historic aircraft at Floyd Bennett Field. The goal is to return the aircrafts to nearly original condition, although volunteers are also building a full scale model of Wiley Post's Lockheed Vega, "The Winnie Mae" from scratch!

FABRIC AIRCRAFT: Saturdays, 10am-12pm, Hangar B

Volunteers teach visitors how to fabric the "old fashioned way" using a needle and thread.

GROUP TOURS: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 10am, 11am & 1pm, Hangar B

Learn about the aircraft collection on a guided tour led by volunteers and park rangers. For reservations, call 718-338-3799.

PUBLIC OBSERVATION DAYS: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 9am-4pm, Hangar B

Wander in and watch the volunteers at work as they go about restoring the collection.

2011 Rockaway Artists Alliance Calendar

The Rockaway Artists Alliance presents their free fall exhibits, including, Artsplash, an exhibit of original works in all media; Inksplash, an exhibit of original print works; and Gifted, a members only exhibit of works in all media.

2011 Rockaway Theatre Schedule

Shows include Annie Get Your Gun and Crossing Delancey. Performances take place in the Post Theater at Fort Tilden. For reservations call the RTC Hotline 718-374-6400 or order online.

2011 Tenement Talks Schedule

Tenement Talks is a series of free readings, discussions, performances and screenings about New York's history, people and culture produced by the Tenement Museum. Talks are held at the Museum Shop at 108 Orchard unless otherwise noted. RSVP to events@tenement.org.