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Ah, the great outdoors. The sun is shining. The birds are chirping. And various humans are playing ping pong on a table made from trashed materials. That’ll be the scene the next two Sundays during Astoria Park Shore Fest 2014. The NYC Department of Transportation will turn Shore Boulevard into a “temporary pedestrian street” so autos give way to live music, family activities, vendors, and random acts of fun. On August 10th, the theme will be “Taste of Astoria,” and local vendors will host an afternoon picnic. The festival continues on August 17th with “Make Shore BoulevART” as the theme. This means booths with opportunities to paint, play music, dance, and be creative. Both Sundays will feature Ping Pong in the Park. Hosted by environmental activist Lynne Serpe, racket sport enthusiasts will be able to match skills on tables created by Build it Green, a salvage warehouse on 26th Avenue.

Details and photos after the jump…

Details: Astoria Park Shore Fest 2014, Shore Boulevard between Astoria Park South and Ditmars Boulevard, Astoria, August 10th and August 17th, 1 pm to 6 pm, free.

Details: Ping Pong in the Park, Astoria Park, 19th Street between Astoria Park South and Ditmars Boulevard, Astoria, August 10th and August 17th, 1 pm to 5 pm, free.

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