EDITOR’S PICKS
Fall Doo Wop Extravaganza
Saturday, September 17 at 8 p.m. NYCB Theatre at Westbury: Dick Fox’s Fall Doo Wop Extravaganza; various artist such as The Duprees, Jay Siegel and the Tokens, Willie Winfield and the Harptones will perform their classic hits; tickets available at www.livenation.com, the Westbury box office or charge by phone at 800-745-3000.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
4-7 p.m. Queens Center: Fashion’s Night Out; the experience includes pop-up fashion shows, dessert bar, iconic fashion displays throughout the center, in-store events, exclusive deals and more, call 718-592-3901 or visit www.shopqueenscenter.com.
10:30-2:30 p.m. The Maria Rose International Doll Museum and Cultural Center, St. Albans: Quilting Class; make new friends while learning how to quilt; all levels of skill welcome; every Thursday; call 718-276-3454.
6:30 p.m. Queens Borough Hall: Women’s Support Group; a social worker leads the group discussion on a variety of crisis issues such as self esteem, coping techniques, domestic violence, single parenting and more; held every Thursday; call 718-793-0672 or email centerwny@yahoo.com.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Hollis Hills Jewish Center: Open House; speak to the religious school director and members of the Sisterhood, men’s club and others and find out about upcoming programs, call 718-776-3500.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
1 p.m. Howard Beach Senior Center: Citizen Ready Personal Preparedness Program; an educational session provided by Jamaica Hospital and the American Medical Association to enhance preparedness and response capabilities in disaster scenarios; call 718-738-8100 or visit www.howardbeachseniorcenter.org.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
9 p.m. Roy Wilkins Recreation Center: Back to School Skate Party; fun for teens; bring skate & helmet or borrow from center; call 718-347-3276.
9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Jewish Center of Kew Gardens Hills: Thrift Shop; used clothing, household items, books, jewelry and more; call 718-263-6500.
6-8 p.m. 23-18 Broadway, Astoria: Better Speech Now; games, prizes, refreshments; learn about accent reduction; To register, e-mail betterspeechnyc@gmail.com or call 917-609-5890.
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, September 17 at 10 a.m. Shore Front Parkway & Beach 96th Street (Rockaway Park): NYC Honey Festival; a day of honey tasting, cooking demos and activities and contests; cost: FREE; visit www.queensfarm.org or call 718-347-3276.
Saturday, September 17 at 11 a.m. 113-50 Farmers Boulevard (St. Albans): Eat Well, Live Well; health and wellness fair with live performances, dance fitness and fun activities for all; cost: FREE; visit www.queensfarm.org or call 718-347-3276.
Sunday, September 18 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Forest Park Bandshell Parking Lot: Recycling Event; bring electronics, shred paper, donate clothes, recycle carpeting, dishes, silverware or other household items; event sponsored by Senator Joe Addabbo and Assemblymember Mike Miller.
Saturday, September 24 from 12-6 p.m. C & B Books Distribution at Jamaica Harvest Room (90-40 160th Street, Jamaica): Queens Book & Health Fair; the admission to this event is free and open to the public; for any further information, call 718-591-4525.
Saturday, September 24 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Flushing House (38-20 Bowne Street, Flushing, NY): Flushing House Flea Market; the flea market will be held in the Large Game Room on the ground floor of Flushing House; a variety of goods will be sold, including jewelry, arts and crafts, collectibles, new and gently used clothing, lots of white elephant items, etc.; admission is free; call 347-532-3025.
Saturday, September 24 at 9:30 a.m. 167-24 118th Avenue (Jamaica): Annual New Hope 5K Run/Walk for Healthy Communities; races include a USATF-certified 5K beginning at 9:30 a.m. and a 1K Fun Run for kids 12 years and under at 10:30 a.m.; free t-shirts for the first 60 registered; awards for top runners in all age categories and top three walkers overall; all children will receive ribbons. Fees are $20 for adults and $10 for kids 12 years and under (free for kids under 6); event day registration begins at 8:30 a.m.; visit www.active.com and search for “New Hope 5K”; call 201-669-8450.
September 27-October 30 Queens Theatre in the Park: Chix 6; The pre-Broadway tryout of an exciting original musical by indie rock sensation and Queens native Lourds Lane; the story of a comic book artist whose super heroine characters leap off the page to teach her how to love herself; call 718-760-0064 or visit www.queenstheatre.org for ticket information.
