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It Just Don't Get No Better Than This! 3rd Annual Arts In The Park at Tappen Park!
This free family fun filled day is made possible due to the Citizens NYC Grant to provide vital beauty and unity to the underserved Tappen Park as well as celebrate the diverse culture on Staten Island and enjoy the vibrant showcase of local and neighboring boroughs talent through art and music which is the key to bringing people together. Thank you to our sponsors, donors, collaborators, artists, vendors and volunteers who help make this an Arts In The Park at Tappen Park

Dorcas Meyers
May 302 min read


ROC'N WEDNESDAY! Awa Odori New York Ren (Japanese Folklore Dancers) at the 3rd Annual Arts In The Park at Tappen Park
We are super excited to welcome Awa Odori New York Ren (Japanese Folklore Dancers) to Roc-A-Natural Cultural Foundation Inc's 3rd Annual Arts In The Park at Tappen Park, Bay Street, between Water and Canal Streets, Staten Island, NY 10304, Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 12pm to 6pm! Awa Odori is one of Japan’s oldest and celebrated traditional folk dances, originating over 440 years ago in Tokushima, Japan. It is a lively and joyful dance tradition accompanied by traditional mus

Dorcas Meyers
May 272 min read


ROC'N WEDNESDAY! K. Style Collection LLC
Roc-A-Natural Cultural Foundation Inc is excited to announce that K. Style Collection LLC will be a featured vendor at the 3rd Annual Arts In The Park. Join us at Tappen Park on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 12 PM to 6 PM. They will also be returning for the 5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 12 PM to 6 PM. K. Style Collection LLC is an independent Paparazzi Accessories business offering a dazzling array of affordable, luxurious jewelry. Thei

Dorcas Meyers
May 61 min read
ROC'N WEDNESDAY! Checkmates & Chill with KillsBoro Chess Club"
Join Kasson Colon-Mangin and the KillsBoro Chess Club for "Checkmates & Chill," an unrated chess tournament at the 3rd Annual Arts In The Park. This program is for all ages and uses chess to foster essential cognitive and life skills, including critical thinking, patience, and informed decision-making. The event will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Tappen Park, Bay Street (between Water & Canal Streets), Staten Island, NY 10304. Click here t

Dorcas Meyers
Apr 291 min read


ROC'N WEDNESDAY! It's All About Self Care and Body By R.A.N
Thank you Robyn Piper, Community Liaison Manager, New York Center for Interpersonal Development(NYCID) for inviting @rocanatural to be a part of The Self Care Fair at P.S. 44 (Cafeteria), 80 Maple Pkwy Staten Island NY 10303 on April 18, 2026, from 11am to 4pm! Roc-A-Natural is all about being in a natural state of mind and will have on hand to help you on your self care journey, sampling of Body By R.A.N B-Sea Moss-Gel-Blueberry , which is made from 100% wildcrafted j

Dorcas Meyers
Apr 152 min read


Make Your Mark at Tappen Park: Stone Painting Workshop
Thanks to Friends of Mahoney Playground and Friends Who Think Pink Breast Cancer Awareness for collaborating with Roc-A-Natural Cultural Foundation Inc and offering the "Make Your Mark" at Tappen Park Stone Painting at the 3rd Annual Arts In The Park ! We are excited about this collaboration happening on Saturday, May 30, 2026 and looking forward to this creative community meaningful project for children and adults to thoughtfully paint stones with messages about nature, c

Dorcas Meyers
Mar 251 min read


R.A.N Tip of The Week! Okra Water
"Hey Cuz, you ever heard of Okra Water? I've been drinking it as part of my daily detoxification routine for about a year, causing the rejuvenation of skin and nails. Simply, it is the fountain of youth." Ray W, Bronx, NY Okra water is packed with essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, fibre, protein and magnesium. The soluble fibre found in okra can aid digestion and promote regular bowel movements. Some studies suggest that okra may help

Dorcas Meyers
Jan 41 min read


ROC'N Wednesday! 4th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration! Unity In The Community
Roc-A-Natural Cultural Foundation Inc and Alkebulan Consciousness Rising presents the 4th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration! Unity In The Community , Friday, December 26, 2025. This year, we will continue to kick-off the Kwanzaa celebration with the first Principle, Umoja (Unity), hosted at the Central Family Life Center , 59 Wright Street, Staten Island, NY 10304 from 6:30pm to 10:30pm. Everyone is invited to learn about the 7 Kwanzaa Principle Values encouraging us to rise high

Dorcas Meyers
Oct 22, 20251 min read


4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Parade and Festival at Tappen Park
Staten Island - Saturday, June 14, 2025 - Despite the rain, "I got Sunshine on a Cloudy day" was the sentiment of attendees at the ...

Dorcas Meyers
Jun 18, 20253 min read


Welcome back Auntie Sheila's Kitchen at the 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival at Tappen Park, Saturday, June 14, 2025!
Thank you Auntie Sheila's Kitchen for becoming a returning Food Vendor at the 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival at Tappen Park, on...

Dorcas Meyers
May 24, 20252 min read


ROC'N Wednesday! Be A Part of the Beautification at Tappen Park-Stapleton
It's My Park Season and everyone is invited to join Roc-A-Natural Cultural Foundation Inc's TappenTeers in collaboration with...

Dorcas Meyers
Apr 2, 20251 min read


The New Yorkers for Parks Daffodil Project
Thank you @ny4p for making it possible for the TappenTeers at Tappen Park-Stapleton to be a part of the Daffodil Project!...

Dorcas Meyers
Mar 31, 20251 min read


R.A.N Tip of The Week! Vital Parks
Getting involved with vital parks is crucial because they provide essential green spaces that enhance community well-being, promote...

Dorcas Meyers
Mar 23, 20251 min read


Shopping Black
Thank you, Victoria Browning-Wiley, for choosing to shop @rocanatural Body By R.A.N, Black Owned Women in Business, and being a loyal...

Dorcas Meyers
Mar 2, 20251 min read
ROC'N WEDNESDAY! It Ain't Over...
Thank you Vanessa Edwards-El, Urbane Events LLC for creating this "edu-taining" thank you video to our sponsor and donors at the 2nd...

Dorcas Meyers
Feb 13, 20251 min read


A Sweet Touch by Chef Momma D's Desserts and Sloley Baked with love
Induldge in decadent homemade desserts by 2 of Staten Island's sweetest of sweets local bakers, Chef Momma D's Desserts and Sloley...

Dorcas Meyers
Feb 6, 20253 min read


And The Winner Goes To?
Thanks to Color Life Nail & Spa , 364 Bay Street, Suite E, Staten Island, NY 10301 for donating a gift certificate for 1 regular...

Dorcas Meyers
Feb 4, 20252 min read


Will You Be The Crunch Winner?
Thank you Crunch Fitness , 364 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10301 for donating a gift certificate for 3 months Peaks Results membership...

Dorcas Meyers
Feb 2, 20252 min read


R.A.N Tip of The Week! Don't Procrastinate
"Hey, Dorcas! Happy New Year! Are there any more tickets left for the Western event?" Said Doreen B, SI, NY "Good afternoon Dorcas,...

Dorcas Meyers
Jan 20, 20252 min read


ROC'N WEDNESDAY! Unity Marketplace at 3rd Annual Kwanzaa Celebration! Unity In The Community
"Roc-A-Natural Cultural Foundation Inc wishes you and yours a very Happy Holiday, festive Kwanzaa and a peaceful and prosperous New...

Dorcas Meyers
Dec 25, 20242 min read
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