At 4 p.m., on Sunday, January 17, join A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with Rabbi Michael Weisser, Cantor Steven Pearlston, Bishop Ebony Kirkland, several musicians and singers and others at Free Synagogue of Flushing, 41-60 Kissena Boulevard (at Sanford Avenue). There will be refreshments and time for socializing following the program. You may make a free-will donation to the Synagogue if you wish; call 718-961-0030.
WONDERFUL WEEKEND EVENTS
LAST TWO DAYS: On Saturday, January 16 and Sunday, January 17, at The Jamaica Center for Art and Learning, 161-04 Jamaica Avenue, an exhibit of the works of Abstractionist, John L. Moore, a deliberately limited palette of colors and simple shapes; call 718-658-7400.
From 1 to 4 p.m. Photography Exhibition: Visions of Spring – Glimpses of Summer opens at Voelker Orth Museum Bird Sanctuary and Victorian Garden, 149-19 38th Avenue in Flushing; until February 28; Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays; call 718-359-6227.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15
At 10:30 a.m., LeFrak City Library, 98-30 57th Avenue, will present A Free English Class: Conversation Club for Speakers of Other Languages. Join the library twice a week to improve your basic English skills. Pre-registration is required. Please register at the Adult Reference desk. For more information, call 718-592-7677.
At 3 p.m., Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, will present Job Information Center Orientation. What is the Job Information Center and what does it do? Find out at an interactive orientation about its services: career resources including workshops in English and Spanish; assistance with your job searching; Job Information Center resources of books, newspapers, pathfinders, bookmarks and brochures, résumé /cover letter reviews; Queens Workforce 1 information. For more information, call 718-990-0700.
From 6:30 to 8 p.m., Arts, Culture and Fun: Garbage Dreams. Community Cinema features films from the Emmy Award-winning PBS series Independent Lens. Garbage Dreams, follows three teenage boys born into the trash trade and growing up in the world’s largest garbage village – a ghetto located on the outskirts of Cairo; at Vic Hanson Recreation Center (133-39 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard) in Baisley Pond Park; call 718-520-5918.
At 4:30 p.m., a weekly session, Crafts for Ages 6 to 12+ is at Lefferts Library, 103-34 Lefferts Boulevard; create a new project each week using paint, clay, glitter, etc.; call 718-843-5950.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16
At 10 a.m., Duck, Duck, Goose; though the weather’s cold, the birding is hot at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park; call 718-846-2731
At 11:30 a.m., Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, will present A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Join the library for stories and songs of freedom; a reception with Borough President Helen Marshall; “The Gates of Equality” a dramatic presentation; and a documentary film and discussion for all ages until 4 p.m. For more information, call 718-990-0700.
At 1 p.m. Fort Totten Park: Are You Smarter than a Park Ranger? Meet at Building 502, the visitors center, at Ordinance and Lee Roads; participants will be asked questions about park history, nature and other areas; enter at 212th Street north of the Cross Island Parkway; call 718-352-1769.
At 1 p.m., South Hollis Library, 204-01 Hollis Avenue, will present Queens Youth Development Community Issues. Non-Profit organization offering services to young people of all ages. For more information, call 718-465-6779.
At 2 p.m., Hollis Library located at 202-05 Hillside Avenue will present See the Real Niagara Falls. Presenter, Dave Wang, who visited Niagara Falls, will show you his impressions of this historic city through his many photos. For more information, call 718-465-7355.
At 2 p.m., the Flushing Library, 41-17 Main Street, will present Chris Washburne and the Syotos Band. This ensemble features some of the best Latin jazz players on the New York scene who push the genre of Latin jazz into uncharted waters with a post-modern mix that embraces dissonance, weaving contemporary up-tempo beats with a driving sound. For more information, call 718-661-1200.
At 2 p.m., Steinway Library located at 21-45 31st Street will present What’s Up with My Gut? A Friendly Introduction to Digestive Dilemmas. Learn how the digestive tract operates and about a variety of digestive diseases irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease and more and their treatment. For more information, call 718-728-1965.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17
At 1 p.m., return to the Forest Park Visitor Center, (Woodhaven Boulevard and Forest Park Drive) for The Four Elements of Survival: Part II; the four-part series, you will learn about four basic elements of wilderness survival: shelter, water, fire and food. Part II focuses on the importance of collecting drinkable water; call 718-846-2731.
At 1 p.m., Sleeping Giants at Fort Totten Park; the park has more than 40 different species of trees; learn to identify these giants, dormant for the winter. They may even go snowshoeing, weather permitting; meet at Building 502; call 718-352-1769.
At 2 p.m., the Bayside Historical Society has its 9th annual Celebration of the Arts, a mixed-media art exhibition and concert. Works from 40 Queens artists will be on display through January 31; music by members of the Queens Symphony Orchestra; light refreshments will be served. There is a suggested donation of $5. Limited parking available; additional parking at Little Bay Park. For more information, visit baysidehistorical.org.
MONDAY, JANUARY 18, MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Museum of the Moving Image, 35th Avenue at 37th Street in Astoria is open; the animated African folk tale Kirikou and the Sorceress (English language version, 1998, 74 minutes) in Tut’s Fever Movie Palace at noon and 2 p.m. Suitable for all ages; contains innocent nudity; space is limited; seats are first come, first served. For kids aged 6 to 12, the Moving Pictures Workshop is at 12:30, 2:30, and 3:30 p.m. Materials fee: $5 per child/free for Museum members. Space is limited; register when you arrive at the Museum; also 13 Classic Video Arcade Games; tokens are four for $1.There are also four playable home video games, including Sonic the Hedgehog and Super Mario Brothers, in the galleries; call 718-784-0077.
Until Friday, February 26, Gallery Vérité is exhibited at the Queens College Art Center at Rosenthal Library, 65-30 Kissena Boulevard in Flushing.
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.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19
At 1:30 p.m., Astoria Library, 14-01 Astoria Boulevard, will present Census 2010 Jobs Test. Proctored exam for Census 2010 job seekers. Pre-registration required. Please call 1-866-861-2010 or visit ww.2010censusjobs.gov for more details. For more information, call 718-278-2220.
At 6 p.m., 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; call club president Ted Harvin at 516-209-7864.
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.
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; $5 suggested donation from non-members; free on-site parking available. Call 718-961-0030 or visit www.freesynagogue.org.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20
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.
At 10 a.m., Queens Village Library, 94-11 217th Street, will present AARP Defensive Driving Class. AARP Defensive Driver’s course for seniors. For more information, call 718-776-6800.
At 10:30 a.m., Lefrak City Library, 98-30 57th Avenue, will present Free English Class: Conversation Club for Speakers of Other Languages. Join us twice a week to improve your basic English skills. Pre-registration is required. Please register at the Adult Reference desk. For more information, call 718-592-7677.
At 7:30 p.m., The Flushing Camera Club meets in the auditorium of Flushing Hospital; center at 45th Avenue and Burling Street; call 718-441-6210 or visit www.flushingcameraclub.org.
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.
From 11 a.m. to noon, Kew Gardens Community Center, will host 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.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21
At 8 p.m., the premiere performance of director Greg Cicchino’s production of “Romeo and Juliet,” is at The Big Secret Theatre, 44-02 23rd Street in Long Island City, for three weekends through February 6, with Wednesday and matinee performances. Tickets are $15; $10 for seniors and students; group rates available; call 718-392-0722 or email richard@secrettheatre.com
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.
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.
