Easter Eggstravaganza at FH church
Forest Hills Community Church is pleased to announce its first-ever “Easter Eggstravaganza” egg hunt and festival.
The Easter Eggstravaganza is free and open to families with children 13 and under. All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the event. MacDonald Park is located on Queens Boulevard and Yellowstone Boulevard at 70th Road. The event will begin at 11 a.m. and conclude at 1 p.m.
“We’re a church that cares deeply about families and children in our neighborhood,” said founding Pastor Jeremy Sweeten. “Typically, churches and religious institutions forget that a relationship with God is to lead to fellowship and community, not to isolationism. Our desire and goal is to bring the community together around one central point: God’s love. Conducting an Easter Egg Hunt is simply a way to bring the community together and show the love of God in a fun and celebratory way.”
In addition to an Egg Hunt, the Easter Bunny will be making an appearance for free photos. Parents can also enjoy cotton candy, egg painting, Easter-themed arts and crafts, face painting, and a kid-friendly telling of the Easter story.
For more details about the Easter Eggstravaganza or Forest Hills Community Church, please visit www.fhcchurch.com.
Vallone visits Fire Company
Council Member Peter F. Vallone Jr. met with Astoria’s FDNY Engine Company 262 for a first-hand briefing from firefighters. The city has proposed to close 20 fire companies this year, up from the 16 that were slated to shut down last year before they were saved by the City Council during budget negotiations.
“It’s important for people to recognize that firefighters are no longer just fighting fires. They are inspecting buildings for fire safety, checking fire hydrants and responding to medical emergencies, all of which have resulted in thousands of saved lives,” Vallone said.
Astoria’s s Engine Company 262, located on 21st Street and 30th Avenue, currently does not face any cuts, however many of the firefighters warned response times to fires and other emergencies will suffer.
Vallone has echoed the firefighters warning, “Seconds count when it comes to saving lives.”
Van Bramer open house
More than 300 people attended Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer’s open house on Saturday, March 6 and had the opportunity to mingle with the Councilmember and his staff.
Many elected officials also attended including Assemblymembers Catherine Nolan, Michael Gianaris and Michael DenDekker and Congressmembers Joseph Crowley and Carolyn Maloney.
Van Bramer expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve as Councilmember as well as about some of the things he has been working on while in office.
“I am honored to be your Councilmember,” Van Bramer said. “This is your office and we are here to work for you.”
Seder at Reform Temple of FH
A seder, conducted by Rabbi Mayer Perelmuter and Cantor Cary Schwartz, will be held at The Reform Temple of Forest Hills on the second night of Passover, Tuesday evening, March 30 at 5:30 p.m.
The cost of the dinner is $63 for adults and $24 for children 12 and under. The Reform Temple of Forest Hills is located at 71-11 112th Street in Forest Hills. For reservations, call the Temple at 718-261-2900 or e-mail to mail@rtfh.org.
Astoria society events
The Greater Astoria Historical Society (GAHS) has a number of events planned for the upcoming spring season.
On Saturday March 20, at 1 p.m. the society will host a history roundtable discussion on World War II: Battle of the Bulge. Residents can join in the discussion and talk about the high points of the Battle of the Bulge and how the U.S. Army recovered from a stinging defeat and got back on track to victory in western Europe.
On Monday, April 5 at 7 p.m., the society will host a book signing and lecture on The Greater New York Sports Chronology. Author and historian Jeffrey A. Kroessler’s comprehensive and entertaining timeline stretches from the pastoral entertainments of the Dutch to the corporate captivity of professional sports.
The GAHS is located at 35-20 Broadway, 4th Floor and for more information visit www.astorialic.org
Rite of spring
The United Nations Association of the U.S.A. and the U.N. Business Council invites everyone to join them in a “Celebration of Earth Day 2010 at the Vernal Equinox.”
On Saturday, March 20 at noon, join with an international community at this free (a donation is suggested) event at the Queens Museum of Art in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. There is a free trolley from the Willets Point No. 7 train station scheduled.
The agenda includes a reception with light refreshments; music and dance by world-class musicians, a sing-along around the Unisphere; the ringing of a peace bell simultaneously at the exact moment of spring around the world and more.
R.S.V.P. to Peg Shannon at MShan4037@aol.com or John Tandana at 347-728-2612 or dringtan@yahoo.com. Visit www.unaqueens.org for more information.
