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EDITOR’S PICKS
Great songs
December 2-12 Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park; The Bikinis: A New Musical Beach Party; enjoy songs like "It’s in His Kiss," "Heat Wave," "Under The Boardwalk," as four friends rediscover the past; for schedule and ticket information call 718-760-0064 or visit www.queenstheatre.org.
Stand-up comedian
Friday, November 26 at 8 p.m. NYCB Theatre at Westbury: Jim Breuer; the Saturday Night Live alumni returns to his native Long Island to perform live stand-up comedy; call 800-745-3000 or visit www.livenation.com for ticket information.
WEEKEND EVENTS
Saturday, November 27 at 8 p.m. NYCB Theatre at Westbury: Patti LaBelle; Singer and actress Patti LaBelle performs her classic hits spanning five decades of music; call 800-745-3000 or visit www.livenation.com for ticket information.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27
9-3:30 p.m. Our Lady of Fatima Church in East Elmhurst: Defensive Driving Course; participants will receive a mandatory insurance premium reduction and their violation point total reduced; to register, call 631-360-9720.
2 p.m. Flushing Library: Blue Pipa, Inc. Blue Pipa’s Traditional Chinese Women’s Ensemble; call 718-661-1200.
2:30 p.m. Bayside Library: Flo Michaels; vocalist Flo Michaels performs hits of The Marvellettes, Shirelles, Supremes, Mary Wells, Ray Charles, Etta James, and many more; call 718-229-1834.
2:30 p.m. Forest Hills Library: Gunter Stern; bass baritone Gunter Stern belts out show-stoppers from Carousel, Babes in Arms, Pal Joey, The Phantom of the Opera, Guys & Dolls; call 718-268-7934.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28
1 p.m. Fort Totten Visitor’s Center: Solid as a Rock, The Old Fort; Explore the nineteenth-century fortress that helped protect New York Harbor and learn about the history of Willet’s Point; call 718-352-1769.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29
6:30 p.m. South Ozone Park Library: Eranga and Prianga; natives of Sri Lanka, this singing duo performs international songs and tells stories from their homeland and travels. Hear love songs from Sri Lanka, Africa, and Hawaii, Greek folk songs and more; call 718-529-1660.
10:30 a.m. Corona Library: HealthLink Corona Community Cancer Action Council Meeting; work with the community and organizations; improve access to cancer prevention, screening, and treatment; address the health needs of Corona; call 718-426-2844.
3:30 p.m. Forest Hills Library: Recovery, Inc. Anxiety, fear, obsessions, 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; call 718-268-7934.
6 p.m. Flushing Library: Understanding NY State Labor Law; this bilingual workshop in English and Chinese will cover the New York State Department of Labor’s Bureau of Immigrant Worker’s Rights; call 718-661-1200.
6 p.m. Forest Hills Library: End of Year Tax and Investment Planning Program; Join R. John Smith Esq., guest columnist on Tax.com, for an End of Year Tax and Investment Planning Program. For more information, call 718-268-7934.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30
8:30 a.m. Queens Chamber of Commerce: The Keys to Your Ideal Retirement; a complimentary seminar to discuss how mutual funds can address key retirement considerations and help you plan for your ideal retirement; guest speakers, refreshments; call 718-898-8500 or visit www.queenschamber.org.
2:30 p.m. Bellerose Library: Visual Impairment Workshop 101 – What You Need to Know; a workshop on the signs and symptoms of vision loss; see a demonstration of new technology for people with low vision; call 718-831-8644.
6 p.m. Central Library: Know Your Rights: The Civilian Complaint Review Board; learn what the Civilian Complaint Review Board can do and how it can help you, your family, and neighbors when needed; call 718-990-0700.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1
7:30 p.m. Samuel Field YM & YWHA in Little Neck: Wednesday Night Rap; guest speakers, group discussions, refreshments; for singles ages 45 and older; call to register at 718-225-6750.
5:30 p.m. Great Neck LIRR Station: Chanukah Festival; join in for a public menorah lighting; Sponsored by the Chabad of Great Neck; call 516-487-4554.
10:30-1:30 p.m. Briarcliffe College Bethpage Campus: Career Fair; contact the career services office to reserve your spot; refreshments and lunch served; call 516-918-3673.
6 p.m. Flushing Library: Business Success Series; learn more about building your business; Part 1: Building a Business: The Basics; Part 2: Business Plan Writing & Marketing Strategies; Part 3: E-Commerce; Part 4: Expanding Your Business; call 718-661-1200.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2
12-2 p.m. The Samuel Field YM & YWHA Clearview Assistance Program: Music for Autism; Robert Accordino, co-founder and United States executive director of Music for Autism discusses music and language process; question and answer session; call Nancy Perkins at 718-352-4157 or capconnects@sfy.org.
UPCOMING EVENT
December 11, 9-3:30 p.m. Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church: Defensive Driving Course; participants will receive a mandatory insurance premium reduction and their violation point total reduced; register early; call 631-360-9720 for more information.
