WONDERFUL WEEKEND EVENTS
On October 25, at 3 p.m. Queensborough Performing Arts Center presents “Happily Ever Laughter” an afternoon of comedy with Frankie Valli’s opener, Stewie Stone; Borsht Belt comedian and mime Dick Capri, and America’s premier woman of a thousand faces and voices, Marilyn Michaels; part of the 50th Anniversary celebration of Queensborough Community College, 222-05 56th Avenue in Bayside. Tickets are $30, available online at www.visitqpac.org or call 718-631-6311.
LAST FOUR PERFORMANCES: through Sunday, October 25 Queens Theatre in the Park presents an Equity Showcase production of Opa! The Musical, in the Studio Theatre; Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8p.m. and Sunday at 3p.m. Tickets are $18 and are available at www.queenstheatre.org, at the box office or by phone at 718-760-0064.
On Friday, October 23, through Sunday, October 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pick Your Own Pumpkin at the Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway in Floral Park. It’s a fun farm treat for the whole family, also on weekdays; price of pumpkins is based on their size; call 718-347-3276 or visit www.queensfarm.org.
On Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25 at 1 p.m. help celebrate Catapult Month at the NY Hall of Science, in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, at 47-01 111th Street in Corona. Learn about the history and science of these “engines” and then watch Hall of Science staffers hurl things like water jugs across the field with their large outdoor catapult. All events are free except the Catapult Family Workshop; call 718-699-0005 or email cnordin@nyscience.org.
On Saturday October 24, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, October 25 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway in Floral Park opens the Amazing Maize Maze sponsored by Con Edison; adults $8; children ages 4 to11, $5; ages 3-and-under free; Saturday is a special “Maze by Moonlight” night, open until 9 p.m.
Now through Sunday, October 25, Queens Theatre in the Park presents in association with Cobalt Blue Productions, Ltd. & Joe Cacaci Productions, the World Premiere of Against The Rising Sea by Kelly Masterson; Thursday and Saturday at 2 p.m.; Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $32 to 38, available at www.queenstheatre.org, at the box office, or by phone at 718-760-0064 Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m.
FRIDAY
On Friday, October 23, 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); call 718-886-3800, Ext. 230 or visit www.queensbotanical.org.
On Friday, October 23 at 10 a.m., Steinway Library will present Friends of the Steinway Adult Learning Center Snack and Tag Sale, as they celebrate the 4th Annual Friends of Libraries Week. The library is located at 21-45 31st Street. For more information, call 718-728-1965.
On Friday, October 23 at 1 p.m., South Hollis Library will present Understanding Medicare – Parts A, B, C, D. Find out if you qualify for Medicare and obtain benefits. The library is located at 204-01 Hollis Avenue. For more information, call 718-465-6779.
On Friday, October 23 at 2 p.m., Central Library will present Learn about Lupus an informational workshop; know the signs and symptoms and learn about community resources. The library is located at 89-11 Merrick Boulevard. For more information, call 718-990-0700.
On Friday, October 23 at 2 p.m., Briarwood Library will present New York Cares. Get information and assistance if you are interested in volunteerism in NYC. The library is located at 85-12 Main Street. For more information, call 718-658-1680.
SATURDAY
LAST CHANCE: On Saturday, October 24, at 9 a.m. Yoga in Crocheron Park is sponsored by Vitality Yoga (www.vitalityyoga.net) and the Northeast Queens Park Administrator; led by an experienced instructor; on the lawn behind the parking lot on 215th Place; bring your own mats and/or towels; free; you must sign a waiver form; come early.
On Saturday, October 24 at 10 a.m., Fresh Meadows Library will present ESOL Classes. Join the library for ESOL classes. Preregistration is required. The library is located at 193-20 Horace Harding Expressway. For more information, call 718-454-7272.
On Saturday, October 24 at 11 a.m., Jackson Heights Library will present Breast Cancer and Cancer Awareness Workshop that will provide very important information about cancer, and especially breast cancer. The library is located at 35-51 81st Street. For more information, call 718-990-5102.
On Saturday, October 24 at 2 p.m., Briarwood Library will present Folklore, Music and Dance from India. Traditional stories and folktales from Indian culture are performed in colorful costumes, with music and Indian dance and drama performed by Abha B. Roy and the Srijan Dance Center. The library is located at 85-12 Main Street. For more information, call 718-658-1680.
On Saturday, October 24 at 2 p.m., Whitestone Library will present The Ken Simon Quartet performing landmark selections from the 30’s to the 70’s whose impact can still be heard in today’s sound. Hear music made great by Gershwin, Basie, Miller, Hammerstein, Wonder, and Hancock. The library is located at 151-10 14th Road. For more information, call 718-767-8010.
On Saturday, October 24 at 2:30 p.m., East Flushing Library will present a concert with Phyllis Lynd and Sean Mahoney who will recapture music made great by singers like Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Peggy Lee and more. The library is located at 196-36 Northern Boulevard. For more information, call 718-357-6643.
On Saturday, October 24 at 3 p.m., Howard Beach Library will present Soprano Teresa Mazzilli offering an Italian Heritage Month afternoon serenade of traditional favorites beloved from Rome to Naples: “Arriverderci Roma,” “O Sole Mio,” “Santa Lucia” and more. The library is located at 92-06 156th Avenue. For more information, call 718-641-7086.
On Saturday, October 24 at 3 p.m., Long Island City Library will present Fundamentals of Photography in Spanish and English. Learn about photography by creating your own works of art. Learn basics of photography and exploring the works of other masters with local artist and educator Sol Aramendi. Her work explores the issues of migration, cultural diversity and femininity. The library is located at 37-44 21st Street. For more information, call 718-752-3700.
On Saturday, October 24 at 3 p.m., Douglaston/Little Neck Library will present The 7 Basic Steps to Getting Organized. Forest Huguenin, professional organizer, shares tips on how to declutter your home or business and become more organized. This seminar provides tips on how to get started, deciding what to toss, keeping an orderly space and more. The library is located at 249-01 Northern Boulevard. For more information, call 718-225-8414.
On Saturday, October 24 at 3 p.m., Elmhurst Library will present Music of Colombia by Folklore Urbano who use traditional instruments to tell the history and culture of Colombia through its music. The library is located at 86-01 Broadway. For more information, call 718-271-1020.
On Saturday, October 24 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., a Defensive Driving Course for Insurance and Point Reduction will be given at Holy Family Church, 175-20 74th Avenue in Flushing. The cost is $45; call 631-360-9720.
On Saturday October 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hunters Point Community Development Corporation has an Eco-friendly marketplace open to local artists, crafts people, farmers, designers and performers. Hunters Point Hidden Treasures is at Vernon Boulevard and 48th Ave in Long Island City, next to the Greenmarket. Vendor set-up at 9 a.m.; space available, $25.00 per week, $80.00 for four weeks in advance; call 718-786-9245 or email artforqueens@gmail.com.
SUNDAY
On Sunday, October 25 at 11 a.m. learn about the “Alley Giant,” the largest tulip tree in Long Island with the Park Rangers at Alley Pond Park; call 718-217-4685.
On Sunday, October 25 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. the Dutch Kills Civic Association Street Fair runs along 36th Avenue between 29th and 35th Street; for more information, call 646-230-0719.
On Sunday, October 25, at noon, have a Live Bat Encounter at New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th Street in Corona, inside Flushing Meadows Corona Park; Rob Mies, TV personality and Director of the Organization for Bat Conservation, will bring the largest bat in the world, the Gigantic Flying Fox Bat from Malaysia, with a nearly a 6-foot wingspan; admission $4; $3 for members; call 718-699-0005 or email cnordin@nyscience.org.
On Sunday October 25, from noon to 4 p.m. it’s Family Fun Fest Day at Messiah Lutheran Church of Flushing, 42-15 165th Street at Northern Boulevard; free games, rides, prizes, hot dogs and other refreshments. They speak English, Spanish, Korean, and German – all are welcome; call 718-358-6738.
LAST CHANCE: On Sunday, October 25, 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. An adult must accompany participants under 18; launch from the beach just north of the park; Launch from the beach just north of the park; Visit www.licboathouse.org or call 718-228-9214.
On Sunday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th Street in Flushing Meadows Corona Park is hosting the 3rd Annual Science Farmers’ Market open-air exhibit with produce from local farmers, science handouts and live demonstrations on the benefits of a balanced diet and the importance of supporting community farms. Free; call 718-699-0005.
MONDAY
On Monday, October 26 at 11:30 a.m., Keeping up with Current Events with Raymond Polen is at Queens Community House Kew Gardens, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 202; call 718 268-5960, fax 718 268-0295 or email jkeibel@queenscommunityhouse.org.
On Monday, October 26 at 5:30 p.m., East Elmhurst Library will present Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen and Building Your Civic Knowledge. Part 2 – What documents do you need to Present? / Introduction to American government & politics. The library is located at 95-06 Astoria Boulevard. For more information, call 718-424-2619.
On Monday, October 26 at 5:30 p.m., Forest Hills Library will present Recovery, Inc. Anxiety, fear, obsession, temper, stress, depression – finding a way to cope is here. A Recovery, International meeting is a safe, free and confidential place to get help for these issues. All are welcome. The library is located at 108-19 71st Avenue. For more information, call 718-268-7934.
TUESDAY
On Tuesday, October 27 at 9 a.m., Central Library will present Social Security Benefits: What You Can Do Online at www.socialsecurity.gov. Learn how to use the award-winning Social Security web site to access retirement, disability and Medicare information. Q & A will follow. Space is limited, pre-registration required in person in the Cyber Center. For information, please call 718-990-0779. The library is located at 89-11 Merrick Boulevard.
On Tuesday, October 27, and Thursday October 29 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.
On Tuesday, October 27 at 1 p.m., Howard Beach Library will present Multiple Sclerosis Group Discussion. This is a support group for the disease multiple sclerosis. We’ll discuss related issues such as prevention, medicine, and proper diet and exercises. The library is located at 92-06 156th Avenue. For more information, call 718-641-7086.
On Tuesday, October 27 at 2 p.m., Forest Hills Library will present English Conversation Class with New York Cares. It is a free monthly workshop to improve basic English skills. The library is located at 108-19 71st Avenue. For more information, call 718-268-7934.
On Tuesday, October 27 at 3 p.m., Central Library will present Grant Seeking Basics. Learn how the Foundation Center can help you become a more effective grant seeker! This introductory class provides instruction in foundation research and identification of potential funders. The library is located at 89-11 Merrick Boulevard. For more information, call 718-990-0700.
On Tuesday, October 27 at 4 p.m., Arverne Library will present I Wanna Be The Artist. At this weekly program, we will look at the work of a famous artist and then try his or her style out ourselves. Art class for children 6 to 12. The library is located at 312 Beach 54th Street. For more information, call 718-634-4784.
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.
On Tuesday, October 27 at 6 p.m., Jackson Heights Library will present Do You Take Care of a Person with a Memory Problem? An Alzheimer’s Support Group for family members/caregivers of those suffering with Alzheimer’s to share experiences and find out about local resources in Queens. The library is located at 35-51 81st Street. For more information, call 718-899-2500.
Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m., a Woman’s Group meets in Forest Hills to talk, and in the process improve their relationships. Members will give and receive support and practice direct communication. The group will be led by a licensed clinical social worker; call Heidi Elias at 718-371-8916.
Tuesdays, at 7:30 p.m., The Free Synagogue of Flushing, 41-60 Kissena Boulevard (between Sanford Avenue and Main Street) in Flushing, is offering a Mindfulness Meditation class, Led by Rabbi Michael Weisser. Open to all; appropriate for beginners or experienced in meditation. Free for members; $10 for non-members; free on-site parking available. Call 718-961-0030 or visit www.freesynagogue.org.
WEDNESDAY
On Wednesday, October 28 at 10 a.m., Langston Hughes Library will present Citizenship Classes – Families Building Communities. Free US Citizenship Classes and offering history & civic classes to individuals interested in filing for U.S. citizenship. Assistance with the application process is also available. The library is located at 100-01 Northern Boulevard. For more information, call 718-651-1100.
On Wednesday, October 28 from 11 a.m. to noon, Kew Gardens Community Center, a program of the Queens Community House, located at 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, hosts a history class for enthusiasts led by Al Collins. Call director Bari Goltzman at 718 268-5960, Ext. 223, email bgoltzman@queenscommunityhouse.org or visit www.queenscommunityhouse.org.
On Wednesday, October 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The National Art League of Douglaston, 44-21 Douglaston Parkway, hosts Watercolor Classes with Diane Lieberman, instructor. Beginners welcome, demonstration, instruction and critique at each session. Fee: $20 per class. For more information, call 718-969-1128.
On Wednesday, October 28 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. the Samuel Field Y at 58-20 Little Neck Parkway has “High Beginner” Line Dancing Classes with instructor Lynn Martino Open dancing between and after classes; free refreshments, snacks and holiday parties. Entry fee $8 per person; call 347-693-8300 for information. Ten week beginners program (from 6:30 to 8 p.m.) starts soon.
On Wednesday, October 28 at 1 p.m., Far Rockaway Library will present a Cancer Action Council Meeting of a group of community leaders who discuss community health issues and make plans for action in Far Rockaway. The library is located at 1637 Central Avenue. For more information, call 718-327-2549.
THURSDAY
On Thursday, October 29, 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, October 29 at 11 a.m. Queens Community House Kew Gardens, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 202 has Meditation with Instructor Ronnie. Call 718 268-5960 or email jkeibel@queenscommunityhouse.org.
On Thursday, October 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., The Center for the Women of New York’s Women’s Support 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.
