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Ridgewood Commons
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A Community Space
585 Woodward Ave
Ridgewood, Queens, NYC.
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To browse perchance to buy: this Sunday, at Gottscheer Hall in Queens:

Dozens of local vendors, from jewelry to ceramics to homemade hot sauces.
+ a special raffle to benefit Ridgewood Commons.

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Sun, Nov 16 - Tiny Arts Market Raffle Fundraiser for Ridgewood Commons by Ridgewood Commons
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November 13, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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In conjunction with signalsrising.org

#Meshtastic Solar Node workshop: build a low-power mesh-communication node based on the NiceRa design — a small form-factor board using an NRF52 (Pro-Micro) microcontroller and an SX1262 radio module.

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In conjunction with https://signalsrising.org/ In this hands-on workshop, participants will build a low-power mesh-communication nod. These nodes are ideal for deployment in areas with limited infrastructure — for emergency communications, community networks, or off-grid connectivity. Participants should have some familiarity with electronics and microcontrollers (e.g., soldering, flashing firmware) — but we’ll walk through everything step-by-step, so intermediate skill levels are welcome. Ideal for community-tech groups, local disaster-prep teams, NGOs operating in remote areas, or educational groups working on connectivity challenges. Why This Workshop Matters In many underserved or remote regions, traditional communication infrastructure (cell towers, internet) may be unreliable or nonexistent — especially during emergencies (natural disasters, power outages). Mesh networks — where each node can relay messages — offer resilience and flexibility. By building solar-powered nodes, we eliminate dependence on mains power and allow deployment in remote and off-grid locations. The NiceRa design is compact, efficient, and well suited for this purpose (NRF52 + SX1262 radio). The workshop empowers participants not just to build hardware, but to understand how to deploy and manage resilient communication networks — creating real-world impact. Signals Rising provides education and support to the public around radio and other communication technologies. We also provide funding for projects to facilitate growth of the amateur radio community. Signals Rising provides funding and educational resources to underserved individuals and communities to receive radio licensing and equipment. We also sponsor research projects to expand the field of amateur radio communication. All solar nodes built will be distributed to the many communities that have put in requests for assistance in setting up meshtastic systems in their regions.
November 11, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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disengineering x Ridgewood Commons present:
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NOVEMBER 11, 7pm
Ridgewood Commons
$10-20 Suggested Donation

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Tue, Nov 11 - Ridgewood Commons X dis.engineering Distortion Amp Making Workshop by Ridgewood Commons
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November 10, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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Special programming at Ridgewood Commons this week
11/10-11/16
Tuesday 11
Distortion Amp Making Workshop
Hosted by dis.engineering, $10-20 Donation
Saturday 15
Meshtastic Solar Node Workshop
Sunday 16
Board Game Night

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Ridgewood Commons Schedule 11/10-11/16 Monday 10 Food Pantry Distribution Yoga Meditation Tuesday 11 Coworking Open Hours Circuit Hacking Buy a cheap ($2-5) project from us or bring something to repair or work on. Distortion Amp Making Workshop Hosted by disengineering, $10-20 Suggested Donation Letter Writing for Political Prisoners Wednesday 12 Food Pantry Distribution Thursday 13 Ridgewood Commons Spokes Council Meeting Friday 14 Meditation Saturday 15 Meshtastic Solar Node Workshop Build a mesh-communication solar node for communities in need + battery powered node to take home at cost. Youth Tutoring Sunday 16 Board Game Night Community Dinner see IG @ridgewoodcomms_dinnerz ridgewoodcommons. nyc
November 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Also tomorrow at 9:00 AM:
Food pantry new volunteer orientation.

We may also host a “How to Start a Food Pantry” workshop in the future. To stay in the loop, visit our website to learn how to get updates on all of our events.

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Sun, Nov 9 - Ridgewood Commons Food Pantry New Volunteer Orientation by Ridgewood Commons
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November 8, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Sunday, November 9th at 11:00 AM
Join us for a Bake Sale to help us pay rent so we can continue to host stuff like our Food Pantry, CSA, Yoga, Gym, Sunday Dinners, Film Screenings, Writers Workshop, Circuit Hacking nights and more.

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Sun, Nov 9 - Ridgewood Commons Bake Sale by Ridgewood Commons
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November 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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disengineering x Ridgewood Commons present:
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NOVEMBER 31, 7pm
$10-20 Suggested Donation

Ridgewood Commons
585 Woodward Ave/Queens/NYC

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November 8, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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Our food pantry seeks new volunteers.

Help needed in:
- Pickups/driving
- Sorting
- Distro days

We may also host a “How to Start a Food Pantry” workshop in the future. To stay in the loop, visit our website to learn how to get updates on all of our events.

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Sun, Nov 9 - Ridgewood Commons Food Pantry New Volunteer Orientation by Ridgewood Commons
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November 5, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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From bake sale to board games, upcoming special event programming at Ridgewood Commons.

Our space is volunteer run, democratically governed, and rooted in community participation. See our site for rental options and/or to suggest programming.

Or attend a Sunday dinner to hang out, meet, and talk.
November 4, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Busy night tonight:
- Letter Writing to Political Prisoners @ 7pm
- Ceramics @ 6:30-9:00
- Circuit hacking @ 8pm till late
+
- Election Return Watch on the projector

It may be crowded, but if you want to watch mayoral returns with good spirits, we're a good choice.
November 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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This Wednesday, 7:30 pm
"Punishment Park" (1971)
Dir. Peter Watkins (1935-2025)
91 min.
585 Woodward Ave.
Free (donations encouraged)
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Join us this Wednesday, Nov. 5th for a timely screening of British radical director Peter Watkins' “Punishment Park” (1971), who passed away last Thursday at the age of 90. Taking place during a fictionalized Nixon administration, the pioneering mockumentary/drama depicts a European film crew (led by an off-camera narrator/interviewer played by Watkins) following several detained political dissidents given two options: spend 20 years in prison or three days in Punishment Park – a 53-mile California desert trek with no food or water where they must reach a checkpoint with a U.S. flag while avoiding being captured by armed National Guard trainees and police officers. Shot “newsreel”-style on a $95,000 budget in the wake of the Kent State Massacre and Chicago Seven trial, “Punishment Park” stars nonprofessional actors picked for their actual political views, resulting in mostly-improvised dialogue and expressed genuine beliefs – antiwar, hippie, Civil Rights, feminist, revolutionary, and reactionary alike – reflective of the times. The controversial film was shunned by Hollywood distributors upon release, despite Watkins’ prior Academy Award for his 1966 nuclear war film “The War Game”. Yet it anticipates the future fictional dystopian games of “Squid Game”, “The Running Man”, and “The Purge”…and may even resemble footage of certain contemporary events currently all over your social media feeds.
November 4, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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Ridgewood Commons weekly schedule November 3-9.
#nyc #mutualaid #queens #nycevents
RC Weekly Schedule November 3-9 Monday 3 Food Pantry Distribution 8-10 am Yoga 7 pm Meditation 8:15 pm Tuesday 4 Coworking Open Hours Free coffee, assorted snacks 10am - 4pm Circuit Hacking (basement) Buy a cheap ($2-5 project to build from us or bring something to repair or work on. 8 pm Community Ceramics + Election Results Watch sliding scale, see: tinyartssupply.com 6:30-9 pm Letter Writing to Political Prisoners Materials provided! 7-9 pm Wednesday 5 Food Pantry Distribution 8-10 am Film Screening "Punishment Park" (1971) 7:30 pm Thursday 6 Writing Workshop 7-9 pm Friday 7 Gym Meditation 9:15 am Saturday 8 CSA 10:00 am Youth Tutoring 12:00 noon Sunday 9 Community Dinner 7:30 ridgewoodcommons. nyc
November 3, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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Along with the myriad events and programming at Ridgewood Commons, we also offer a very affordable coworking membership.

Tuesday, November 4th, we'll be hosting free open coworking - no membership required, just stop by and see if you enjoy working in the space.
Tue, Nov 4 - Free Coworking Hours by Ridgewood Commons
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November 1, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Sign up for Winter/Spring 2025-2026 CSA at Ridgewood Commons.
13 pick ups of vegetables from Norwich Meadows Farm
+ eggs, apples, yogurt, cheese and meat + coffee from Peculiar Coffee.

Deadline 11/10.
SNAP, payment plans, discounted shares and split CSA's available

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Spread the word! Sign ups are open for the Winter/Spring 2025-2026 CSA at Ridgewood Commons 🫜 enjoy 13 bulk pick ups of organic vegetables of the highest quality provided by Norwich Meadows Farm with optional eggs, apples, yogurt, cheese and meat add on's as well as coffee from Peculiar Coffee. Deadline is 11/10. Please read info page before signing up. SNAP, payment plans, discounted shares and split CSA's available. Email ridgewoodfarmshare@gmail.com with questions.
November 1, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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Save the Date: Sunday November 9th, 11am-3pm
Join us at Ridgewood Commons for a Bake Sale to help us pay rent so we can continue to host stuff like our Food Pantry, CSA, Yoga, Gym, Sunday Dinners, Film Screenings, Writers Workshop, Circuit Hacking nights and more.
Sun, Nov 9 - Ridgewood Commons Bake Sale by Ridgewood Commons
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October 31, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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Our weekly schedule for 10/27

Our space is available for community inspired programming, as well as rentals. Please see site for more details.
RC Weekly Schedule October 27-November 2 Monday 27 Food Pantry Distribution 8-10 am Yoga 7 pm Meditation 8:15 pm Tuesday 28 Coworking open hours Free coffee, assorted snacks 10am 4pm Circuit Hacking (basement) 8 pm Buy a cheap ($2-5 project to build from us or bring something to repair or work on. Wednesday 29 Food Pantry Distribution 8-10 am Film screening 7:30 pm Thursday 30 (Empty) Friday 31 Gym Meditation 9:15 am Saturday 1 CSA 10:00 am Youth Tutoring 12:00 noon Sunday 2 Community Dinner 7:30 ridgewoodcommons.nyc
October 27, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Come and make a Halloween costume with us:
We have sewing machines, an assortment of fabric, some other odds and ends, and the desire to help you make your dreams come true.

(but please bring your own supplies too)

Sat, Oct: 25, 5-8pm
585 Woodward Ave
Ridgewood, Queens, NYC
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October 25, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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Come and make a Halloween costume with us:
We have sewing machines, an assortment of fabric, some other odds and ends, and the desire to help you make your dreams come true.

(but please bring your own supplies too)

Sat, Oct: 25, 5-8pm
585 Woodward Ave
Ridgewood, Queens, NYC
Event flyer: Come and make a Halloween costume with us: We have sewing machines, an assortment of fabric, some other odds and ends, and the desire to help you make your dreams come true. (but please bring your own supplies too) Sat, Oct: 25, 5-8pm 585 Woodward Ave Ridgewood, Queens, NYC
October 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Letter Writing to Political Prisoners at Ridgewood Commons
Materials provided!

Tuesday October 28th, 7-9pm
585 Woodward Ave
Event flyer: Letter Writing to Political Prisoners at Ridgewood Commons Materials provided! Tuesday October 28th, 7-9pm 585 Woodward Ave
October 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Tonights film, Wednesday, October 22: "Bit" (2019)
Bit follows Laurel as she leaves Portland to stay with her brother and finds herself in L.A. She meets a cute girl, and next thing you know, she’s fallen in with a girls-only vampire gang.
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Wed, Oct 22 - Ridgewood Commons Wednesday Films : Bit (2019) by Ridgewood Commons
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October 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Tonight: Watch the 2nd mayoral debate (late) with us at 9:30pm.

This will be following our regular Wednesday Film screening series.
This week: "Bit" (2019)

Bring snacks, bring drinks.
RIDGEWOOD COMMONS (Late) Debate Watch Party Wednesday October 22 9:30 PM 585 Woowdward Avenue Bring snacks After our regular 7:30 Wednesday film screening series: This week "Bit" (2019) ridgewoodcommons.nyc
October 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Ridgewood Commons films:
Next Wednesday, October 22: "Bit" (2019)
Bit follows Laurel as she leaves Portland to stay with her brother and finds herself in L.A. She meets a cute girl, and next thing you know, she’s fallen in with a girls-only vampire gang.
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Wed, Oct 22 - Ridgewood Commons Wednesday Films : Bit (2019) by Ridgewood Commons
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October 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Tonight in NYC.
This is a sorta test run, come out if you'd like to see a regular open game night.
Open to card, new tabletop, and traditional (will def be some backgammon).

#nycevents #free #nyc
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Tomorrow:
Board Game Night

Ridgewood Commons events are donation based, no one turned away for lack of funds.
Withfriends tickets are useful for us as RSVPs, to get an idea of attendance, but are not required and will not be checked at the event.
Fri, Oct 17 - Board Game Night by Ridgewood Commons
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October 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Tomorrow:
Board Game Night

Ridgewood Commons events are donation based, no one turned away for lack of funds.
Withfriends tickets are useful for us as RSVPs, to get an idea of attendance, but are not required and will not be checked at the event.
Fri, Oct 17 - Board Game Night by Ridgewood Commons
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October 16, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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Sign up for Winter/Spring 2025-2026 CSA at Ridgewood Commons.
13 pick ups of vegetables from Norwich Meadows Farm
+ eggs, apples, yogurt, cheese and meat + coffee from Peculiar Coffee.

Deadline 11/10.
SNAP, payment plans, discounted shares and split CSA's available

ridgewoodfarmshare.nyc
Spread the word! Sign ups are open for the Winter/Spring 2025-2026 CSA at Ridgewood Commons 🫜 enjoy 13 bulk pick ups of organic vegetables of the highest quality provided by Norwich Meadows Farm with optional eggs, apples, yogurt, cheese and meat add on's as well as coffee from Peculiar Coffee. Deadline is 11/10. Please read info page before signing up. SNAP, payment plans, discounted shares and split CSA's available. Email ridgewoodfarmshare@gmail.com with questions.
October 16, 2025 at 11:15 PM