From now through Labor Day, Monday, September 7, at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. put some adventure in your last week of summer with the whole family at Outdoor Adventures at Alley Pond Adventure Course at beautiful Alley Pond Park. It’s fun for everyone, children and adults. Ages 8 and up; valid picture ID required; closed toe shoes only. Space is limited; come at least 15 minutes early to register, first come-first serve. Enter at Winchester Boulevard under the Grand Central Parkway.
WONDERFUL WEEKEND EVENTS
TAKE NOTE: The New York Hall of Science, all exhibits and features, will be closed from Monday August 31 through Monday September 14, due to budget cuts. The New York Hall of Science will reopen on Tuesday, September 15 with an exciting new lineup of fall programs. Call 718-699-0005 for more information.
FRIDAY
On Friday, September 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. a Farmers’ Market opens in the parking lot of The Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main Street in Flushing. Enter the parking lot on Crommeling Street, between Blossom and Dahlia Avenues (between College Point Boulevard and Main Street). For more information, call 718-886-3800, Ext. 230 or visit www.queensbotanical.org.
On Friday, September 4, at 9 a.m. join the group for Tai Chi in Crocheron Park, on the lawn behind the parking lot on 215th Place; learn new techniques led by an experienced instructor, sponsored by Vitality Yoga. www.vitalityyoga.net.
On Friday, September 4 at 10 and 11 a.m., Baisley Park Library, 117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, has Basic Computer Classes for adults: mouse, windows, the Web. Must have Library card. Call 718-529-1590.
On Friday, September 4, Auburndale Library, 25-55 Francis Lewis Boulevard, has Basic Computer Lessons for adult beginners, a one-on-one, half-hour tutoring session. Three sessions; one session per person, per day; by appointment only. Sign up for 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. or Noon session; call 718-352-2027.
On Friday, September 4, from noon to 5 p.m. the National Art League of Douglaston, 44-11, Douglaston Parkway, celebrates the Grand Opening of “Suite Manhattan Series,” an exhibit of painting by Pedro Pacheco. The exhibit will be on display Monday to Saturday, through September 30.
SATURDAY
On Saturday, September 5, at 10 a.m. meet the Rangers at the Forest Park Visitor Center, Woodhaven Boulevard and Forest Park Drive, learn and do some Animal Tracking. Details at 718-846-2731.
On Saturday September 5, from 9:30 to 10:30 a. m. and from 11 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, free Kripalu Yoga taught by Monique Schubert. Suitable for all experience levels; participants should bring a mat or towel. At Socrates Sculpture Park, Broadway at Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City. Call 718-956-1819 or visit www.socratessculpturepark.org for more information.
On Saturday, September 5, at 10 a.m. try Birding in Fort Totten Park. Meet the Rangers at the entrance to the Fort, 212th Street north of the Cross Island Parkway. Details at 718-352-1769.
On Saturday, September 5, from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday Sculpture Workshops: Cell-bots with McKendree Key. Kids can recycle those old cell phones and transform them into Cell-bots using wire, recycled cell phone parts, paint and other treasures to be found; at Socrates Sculpture Park, Broadway at Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City. Call 718-956-1819 or visit www.socratessculpturepark.org for more information.
On Saturday, September 5, at 7 p.m. the Greek Cultural Center’s Annual Free Summer Film Festival, at 27-18 Hoyt Avenue South in Astoria, departs from this year’s tribute to the films of Costa-Gavras, with a showing of several short films by Greek-American directors. Call 718-726-7329 or email info@greekculturalcenter.org.
SUNDAY
On Sunday, September 6, at 11 a.m. tour Alley Pond Park with the Rangers and discover the largest tulip tree on Long Island the “Alley Giant.” Meet at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center. Enter at Winchester Boulevard, under the Grand Central Parkway. Details at 718-846-2731.
On Sunday, September 6, from 1 to 5 p.m. go Kayaking in Hallets Cove sponsored by the Long Island City Boathouse (LICB). Meet at Socrates Sculpture Park, Broadway at Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City. Kayak and canoe from the beach just north of the park. An adult must accompany participants under 18. Visit www.licboathouse.org or call 718-228-9214 for cancellation due to inclement weather.
MONDAY
On Monday, September 7, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. the Kingsland Homestead Summer 2009 Education Programs, 143-35 37th Avenue in Flushing, “Geometry Scavenger Hunt: Math, Art & History” and “Digging Up History: Science, Art & History” Weeping Beech Park. Programs run Monday to Wednesday, July and August; $4 per child; for more information or to register, call 718-939-0647, Ext. 17 or email QhsEducation@gmail.com.
On Monday, September 7, from 3 to 7 p.m. the public is invited to a first anniversary celebration for Temple Isaiah in its new Chelsea Place building in the Village of Great Neck Plaza. Temple Isaiah is a Reform synagogue and a member of the Union for Reform Judaism serving the Great Neck community for over 42 years. For more information call 516-487-5373.
TUESDAY
On Tuesday, September 8, and Thursday September 10, at 9 a.m. take a Fitness Walk Along the Water along scenic Joe Michael’s Mile and participate in other fitness activities along the way, sponsored by The Fitness Consultant. Meet at the entrance to Fort Totten Park, 212th Street north of the Cross Island Parkway. Call 718-352-4793 for details.
On Tuesday, September 8, at 10:30 a.m., McGoldrick Library, 155-06 Roosevelt Avenue, teaches Introduction to Microsoft Excel. Learn to create workbooks and work sheets, enter and edit data, formulas and function, printing tables and charts. Registration is required; you must have a library card; call 718-461-1616.
On Tuesday, September 8, at 11 a.m., Queensboro Hill Library, 60-05 Main Street, has Computer Class for Beginners. Learn basic computer skills; how to use a mouse, send and receive email, and search for information on the Internet. Pre-registration is required; call 718-359-8332.
On Tuesday, September 8, at 2 p.m., Woodside Library, 54-22 Skillman Avenue, presents Understanding Medicare – Parts A, B, C, D. Find out if you qualify, how to obtain benefits and how Parts A, B, C and D work. For more information, call 718-429-4700.
On Tuesday, September 8 at 3 p.m., Whitestone Library, 151-10 14th Road, presents Author Talk with Jason Antos – Queens: Then and Now. Join a discussion of his book, Whitestone. A lifelong Queens resident, he is also the author of "Queens: Then & Now" and "Shea Stadium." For more information, call 718-767-8010.
On Tuesday, September 8, at 4 p.m., Arverne Library, 312 Beach 54th Street presents I Wanna Be The Artist at class for children aged six to 12 years. Look at the work of a famous artist and then try his or her style out; call 718-634-4784 for details.
On Tuesday, September 8, at 6 p.m., Flushing Library, 41-17 Main Street, presents Business Success Workshop: Successfully Launching Your Own Business; call 661-1200 for details.
Tuesdays at 6 p.m. (except in July and August,) The Bayview Bridge Club, a not-for-profit organization of bridge players, meets at Church of the Resurrection, 100-17 32nd Avenue in East Elmhurst. For more information, call club president Ted Harvin at 516-209-7864.
WEDNESDAY
On Wednesday, September 9, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, presents Introduction to Computers, a single-session workshop. Learn computer basics; how to log on and off; use the keyboard and mouse; open and close “windows;” use toolbars, and scroll bars. Pre-registration required in person at Cyber Center Desk; call 718-990-0700 for details.
On Wednesday, September 9, at 11 a.m., Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, presents Discover Your Career Potential – Summer Series. Take the Career Exploration Inventory, a self-scored, easy-to-use guide to choosing a career based on your interests and experiences. A Job Information Center Librarian will be present to assist and answer questions; call 718-990-0700 for details.
On Wednesday, September 9, at 3 p.m., St. Albans Library, 191-05 Linden Boulevard, presents Adult Game Day: Let’s bowl! Adults can get some Wii exercise and socializing! Call 718-528-8196 for details.
THURSDAY
On Thursday, September 10, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Queens Hospital Center, 82-68 164th Street in Jamaica has a Farmers’ Market on the south side sidewalk of the Ambulatory Care Pavilion. Produce grown locally on Long Island; WIC and Senior FMNP checks are accepted.
On Thursday, September 10 at 10:30 a.m., Windsor Park Library, 79-50 Bell Boulevard, has Basic Computer Class; learn how to use a computer, and surf the Internet; call 718-468-8300 for details.
On Thursday, September 10 at 10:30 a.m., Howard Beach Library, 92-06 156th Avenue, hosts Overeaters Anonymous; they discuss healthy ways of eating and drinking; call 718-641-7086 for details.
On Thursday, September 10, at 11 a.m., Queensboro Hill Library, 60-05 Main Street, has Computer Class for Beginners. Learn basic computer skills: how to use a mouse; send and receive email; search for information on the Internet. Pre-registration required; call 718-359-8332 for details.
On Thursday, September 10, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., The Center for the Women of New York announces that it is now accepting registration for a new session of their free Women’s Support Group. The group meets in Room 325 at Queensborough Hall, 120-55 Queens Boulevard in Kew Gardens. For information or an interview appointment, call 718-793-0672.
Saint Michael’s Cemetery at 7202 Astoria Boulevard in East Elmhurst is offering pre-need plans for purchase of memorial property, with payment from three to five years and as little as 10 percent down. Monthly billing available. Call 718-278-3240 to inquire.
