WONDERFUL WEEKEND EVENTS
Thursday-Saturday, February 25-27, at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 4 p.m., The Queens Players host Gary Ferrar’s “In My Free Time I Self Destruct” in the The Little Secret Theatre, 44-02 23rd Street in Long Island City; Also Wednesday-Friday, March 3-5 at 8 p.m.; tickets are $15; call 718-392-0722 or visit www.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/1681.
On Thursday, February 25, Saturday February 27 and Sunday, February 28 at 8 p.m., Pocket Opera of New York, David Rosenmeyer conductor presents Handel’s “Serse” at The Big Secret Theatre, 44-02 23rd Street in Long Island City; tickets are $20; call 718-392-0722 or visit www.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/1681.
On Friday, February 26 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, February 28 at 4 p.m., Pocket Opera of New York, Wei-En Hsu conductor presents Mozart’s “Cosi Fan Tutte” at The Big Secret Theatre, 44-02 23rd Street in Long Island City; tickets are $20; call 718-392-0722 or visit www.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/1681.
Saturdays and Sundays through March 28, from noon to 5 p.m., Flushing Town Hall: Tigers in the House; tiger-inspired works by Chinese artists from China, New York and California; suggested donation $5, members free, at 137-35 Northern Boulevard in Flushing; Artist Talk, Exhibition Tour and Painting Demonstration with artist Kavin Yang at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 28; Call the box office at 718-463-7700 Ext. 222 or visit www.FlushingTownHall.org
LAST WEEKEND: Saturday-Sunday, February 27-28 from 1 to 4 p.m., Photography Exhibition: Visions of Spring – Glimpses of Summer at Voelker Orth Museum Bird Sanctuary and Victorian Garden, 149-19 38th Avenue in Flushing; call 718-359-6227.
Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning: Conundrum Express; features works by Humberto Duque, Eun Hyung Kim, Zaun Lee, Jaye Moon and Dario Solman, at 161-04 Jamaica Avenue, through Saturday, March 20; call 718-658-7400 or email info@jcal.org.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27
At 10 a.m., Duck, Duck, Goose: Birding at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park; meet at Mauro Playground, Park Drive East and 73rd Terrace; call 718-846-2731.
At 10 a.m., Loons, Grebes and Buffleheads: Birding at Fort Totten Park; meet at the Visitor Center, Building 502, Ordnance and Lee Roads; binoculars provided; call 718-352-1769.
At 11 a.m., Langston Hughes Library, Northern Boulevard, will present Free Tax Preparation by the National Association of Black Accountants every Saturday at 11 a.m., from now until April 11. Customers are encouraged to bring all their tax related documents. For more information, call 718-651-1100.
From 11 a.m.-1 p.m., U.S. Paralympics: Wheelchair Bocce & Sit Volleyball Clinic for teens and young adults at Lost Battalion Hall, 93-29 Queens Boulevard in Rego Park; call 3-1-1 or email accessibility@parks.nyc.gov.
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At 2 p.m., Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, will present the Career Exploration Inventory, a self-scored, easy-to-use survey guide to choosing a career based on your interests and experiences. For more information, call 718-990-0700.
At 2:30 p.m., Jackson Heights Library, 35-51 81st Street, will present Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: a naturalization interview and beyond/review of 100 questions. For more information, call 718-899-2500.
From 2-3:30 p.m., Arts, Culture & Fun: Film Screening of “The Eyes of Me” by Keith Maitland, before its PBS broadcast debut on “Independent Lens.” Spend a dynamic year with four blind teens learning how to fit in at high school and live independently; call 718-263-5918 or email cultureartsfun@parks.nyc.gov.
At 2 p.m., Flushing Town Hall: Lunar New Year Tea Ceremony at 137-35 Northern Boulevard; traditional demonstration presented by Luh Yu Tea Emporium of Flushing; free; call 718-463-7700 Ext. 222 or visit www.FlushingTownHall.org for more information.
At 2 p.m., Diana Mittler Batapaglia and the Con Brio Ensemble perform at Voelker Orth Museum, Bird Sanctuary and Victorian Garden, 149-19 38th Avenue in Flushing; admission $10; light refreshments served; call 718-359-6227.
At 7 p.m., Astoria Center of Israel, 27-35 Crescent Street, Megilla Reading/Purim Service; Arriving in costume will add to the fun; call 718-278-2680 pre-enroll; visit www.astoriacenter.org.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28
From 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., New York Hall of Science: RoBoCup Junior 2010; watch the pros create androids that dance and play soccer; ages 6 and older; participants should be able to read, but should not be older than 19; free with general admission at 47-01 111th Street, Corona, in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park; call 718-699-0005 or visit www.nyscience.org.
From 3-5 p.m., Kupferberg Center Performances presents Keep Dancing: An Afternoon with Marge Champion and Donald Saddler; documentary film screening in LeFrak Concert Hall at Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Boulevard in Flushing; reception to follow. Tickets are $25, $23/seniors/QCID, at www.KupferbergCenterArts.org ($1 per ticket surcharge) call 718-793-8080 or visit Colden Center Box Office at Queens College.
MONDAY, MARCH 1
At 11:30 a.m., Water Color classes with Helen Magrisso 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.
At 1 p.m., Hillcrest Library, 187-05 Union Turnpike, will present free AARP Tax Help for eligible persons Monday afternoons 1 to 5 p.m., through April 12. No reservations taken; first come, first served. For more information, call 718-454-2786.
At 1 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 43-06 Greenpoint Avenue, will present Tax Counseling for Low-Income Older Adults. AARP volunteers trained by the IRS will provide assistance in completing 2009 personal income tax returns. Please bring a copy of last year’s tax return, W-2 forms, 1099 forms, any other forms mailed to you by the IRS, and any other information concerning your income and expenses. For more information, call 718-784-3033.
At 1:30 p.m., Julliard Comes to the Y – an enchanting afternoon performance by students of the globally renowned Julliard School, tomorrow’s top performing artists, at Central Queens YM & YWHA, 67-09 108th Street in Forest Hills; members free; non-members pay $2; call 718 268-5011 or visit www.cqyjcc.org.
TUESDAY, MARCH 2
From 1 to 3 p.m., Tuesday & Thursday: Nintendo Wii sports: Queens Community House Kew Gardens, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 202; an instructor is available to help you; call 718-268-5960.
At 1 p.m., Hollis Library, 202-05 Hillside Avenue, will present free Tax Preparation for eligible candidates Tuesdays through April 13. For more information, call 718-465-7355.
At 1:30 p.m., Astoria Library, 14-01 Astoria Boulevard, will present Census Jobs Test Session – a proctored test for 2010 Census job seekers. Pre-registration is required. Please call 1-866-861-2010 or visit www.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, MARCH 3
At 10:30 a.m., LeFrak City Library, 98-30 57th Avenue, will present Free English Class: Conversation Club for Speakers of Other Language. 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 11 a.m., Flushing Library, 41-17 Main Street, will present Elementary School Choice. An interactive program with a representative from the NYC Department of Education on elementary school selection for your kindergarten-bound child. For more information, call 718-661-1200.
At 7:30 p.m., The Flushing Camera Club meets in the auditorium of Flushing Hospital;
enter at 45th Avenue and Burling Street; call 718-441-6210 or visit www.flushingcameraclub.org.
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.
From 11 a.m. to noon, Queens Community House Kew Gardens, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road has history class led by Al Collins; beginner’s Spanish at noon; call 718-268-5960, Ext. 223 or visit www.queenscommunityhouse.org.
At 4 p.m., Game Day for Tweens and Teens begins at Howard Beach Library, 92-06 156th Avenue; friendly competition playing Nintendo Wii, checkers and other board games; snacks are provided; call 718-641-7086.
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.
THURSDAY, MARCH 4
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.
Volunteers wanted at the Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Drive (just off Northern Boulevard, Route 25A) in Roslyn Harbor; enthusiasm for museum work, willingness to learn and desire for service to the community required; call Nancy Barone, Director of Volunteers, at 516-484-9338, ext. 31.
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.
