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HOWARD BEACH Library, 92-06 156th Ave. will hold Picture Book Time for school-age children at 3:30 p.m.

GLENDALE KIWANIS will meet at Zum Stammtisch, Myrtle and Cooper aves., at 12:30 p.m.

MASPETH KIWANIS will meet at 12:15 p.m. at Connolly’s Corner, Maspeth.

RIDGEWOOD OLDER ADULT CENTER, 59-14 70th Ave., welcomes new members 60 years of age or older. Weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Many programs and meals daily. For more information, call 1-718-456-2000.

REGO PARK SENIOR CENTER, 93-29 Queens Blvd., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-896-8751.

RIDGEWOOD- BUSHWICK SENIOR CENTER, 319 Stanhope St., will hold various programs. For information, call 1-718-366-3038.

PETER CARDELLA SENIOR CENTER, 68-52 Fresh Pond Rd., Ridgewood, will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-497-2908.

SUNNYSIDE SENIOR CENTER, 43-31 39th St., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-392-6944.

SELF-HELP MASPETH Senior Center, 69-61 Grand Ave., will hold beading, jewelry and bingo. Hot lunch at noon. Transportation available. For more information, call 1-718-429-3636.

MIDDLE VILLAGE Adult Center, 69-10 75th St., will hold arts and crafts at 10 a.m., sit and be fit at 1 p.m., Tai-Chi-Chuan at 10:15 a.m. For more information, call 1-718-894-3441.

THE WOODSIDE CLINIC, 61- 20 Woodside Ave., provides support groups, human services, day activity program, food pantry, meals-on-wheels and senior assistance program. For more information, call 1-718-779-1234.

SUNNYSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES, 43-31 39th St., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-784-6173, ext. 112.

FOREST HILLS SENIOR CENTER, 108-25 62nd Dr., will hold various programs, plus hot lunch. For additional information, call 1-718-699-1010.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24

DANCING UNDER THE STARS will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.. at Gorman Park, 30th Ave., and 85th St., Jackson Heights.

OZONE PARK Library, 92-24 Rockaway Blvd., will hold Craft Time for children of all ages at 4 p.m. and Picture Book Time for children ages 4 and under at 10:30 a.m.

BOY SCOUT TROOP 28 meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 86-20 114th St. in Richmond Hill. All boys age 10- 1/2 to 17 are welcome. For more information, call 1-718-478-5747.

GIRL SCOUTS K to 3rd grade meet from 5 to 6 p.m. Grades 4 and up meet from 7 to 8:15 p.m. United Methodist Church, 91 Richmond St., between Etna St. and Ridgewood Ave., Cypress Hills.

BOY SCOUTS Troop and Pack 233 meet at 7 p.m. at St. Brigids School, 438 Grove St, near St. Nicholas Ave., Brooklyn. All boys in grades 1 and up are welcome. For information call 1-718-827-7377.

GIRL SCOUTS meet at 7 p.m. at St. Brigid’s School, 438 Grove St., near St. Nicholas Ave., Brooklyn.

RIDGEWOOD OLDER ADULT CENTER, 59-14 70th Ave., welcomes new members 60 years of age or older. Weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4;30 p.m. Meals daily. For information, call 1-718-456-2000.

REGO PARK SENIOR CENTER, 93-29 Queens Blvd., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-896-8751.

RIDGEWOOD- BUSHWICK SENIOR CENTER, 319 Stanhope St., will hold various programs. For information, call 1-718-366-3038.

PETER CARDELLA SENIOR CENTER, 68-52 Fresh Pond Rd., Ridgewood, will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-497-2908.

MIDDLE VILLAGE Adult Center, 69-10 75th St., will hold aerobics to music at 9 a.m., watercolor painting at 9 a.m. For more information, call 1-718-894-3441.

THE WOODSIDE CLINIC, 61- 20 Woodside Ave., provides support groups, human services, day activity program, food pantry, meals-on-wheels and senior assistance program. For more information, call 1-718-779-1234.

FOREST HILLS SENIOR CENTER, 108-25 62nd Dr., will hold various programs, plus hot lunch. For additional information, call 1-718-699-1010.

MASPETH SELF-HELP SENIOR CENTER, 69-61 Grand Ave., Maspeth will hold exercise and bingo. Hot lunch at noon. Transportation available. For information, call 1-718-429-3636. SATURDAY, AUGUST 25

FOURTH ANNUAL VETERANS BBQ sponsored by Senator Joseph Addabbo will be held from noon to 3 p.m. at 160th Ave and 102nd St., Howard Beach.

GREATER RIDGEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY will hold a Latin American music festival today and tomorrow at the Onderdonk House, 1820 Flushing Ave., Ridgewood from 1 to 4 p.m.

LONG ISLAND CITY Library, 37-44 21st St., will hold free online training through Metrix Learning at 4 p.m.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26

NYC TOURS with Jack Eichenbaum will feature “Open Flushing” from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Walk will feature cultural and commercial highlights of the community especially food. Meet in front of Sheraton LaGuardia Hotel, 135-10 39th Ave, one block north and west of Main St. #7 station.

ELECTRIC SOUNDS OF EART ACTE pop tunes from the 1940s to the 1990s at 6 p.m. at Queens Botanical garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing. Fee charged.

MONDAY, AUGUST 27

JOSEPH B. GARITY POST 562 will hold a post meeting at headquarters, 66-42 Myrtle Ave., Glendale.

FOREST HILLS Library, 108-19 71st Ave., will hold ballroom dancing with Jing Chen at 6:30 p.m. and host New York Cares at 3 p.m.

LONG ISLAND CITY Library, 37-44 21st St., will hold Zumba exercise class at 6:30 p.m and Mastering Excel at 10 a.m.

SOUTH OZONE PARK Library, 128-16 Rockaway Blvd., will hold basic computer skills for seniors at 10 a.m.

OZONE PARK Library, 92-24 Rockaway Blvd., will hold beginner computer classes at 6 p.m.

BOY SCOUT TROOP 96 and Pack 67 meet at 7:30 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, 198 Euclid Ave., Cypress Hills. All boys in grades 1 and up are welcome. For additional information, call 1-718-827-7377.

RIDGEWOOD OLDER ADULT CENTER, 59-14 70th Ave., welcomes new members 60 years of age or older. Weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Meals daily. “Sit in a Chair” Yoga at 1 p.m. Art Class at 12:45 p.m. All materials supplied. Many programs. For more information, call 1-718-456-2000.

REGO PARK SENIOR CENTER, 93-29 Queens Blvd., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-896-8751.

RIDGEWOOD- BUSHWICK SENIOR CENTER, 319 Stanhope St., will hold various programs. For information, call 1-718-366-3038.

PETER CARDELLA SENIOR CENTER, 68-52 Fresh Pond Rd., Ridgewood, will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-497-2908.

SELF-HELP Maspeth Senior Center, 69-61 Grand Ave., will hold computer classes in Windows, Internet, e-mail and other programs. Wellness program will be held at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Massages by appointment, fee charged. For information, call 1-718-429-3636.

MIDDLE VILLAGE Adult Center, 69-10 75th St., will hold aerobics and arts & crafts at 10:30 a.m., bingo at 10:15 a.m., singing group at 12:30 p.m., Yoga at 1 p.m., computer training, beginners, intermediate and advanced levels from 1 to 5 p.m.. For more information, call 1-718-894-3441.

THE WOODSIDE CLINIC, 61- 20 Woodside Ave., provides support groups, human services, day activity program, food pantry, meals-on-wheels and senior assistance program. For more information, call 1-718-779-1234.

FOREST HILLS SENIOR CENTER, 108-25 62nd Dr., will hold various programs, plus hot lunch. For additional information, call 1-718-699-1010.

MASPETH SELF HELP SENIOR CENTER, 69-61 Grand Ave., Maspeth will hold exercise, needlepoint, embroidery, bingo, Wii Video Games. Hot lunch at noon. Transportation available. Call 1-718-429-3636.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28

COMMUNITY EDUCATION COUNCIL 24 will hold their annual meeting at 6 p.m. and calendar meeting at 7 p.m. at P.S. 153, 60- 02 60th Land, Maspeth.

NYPD BLOOD DRIVE at the 102nd Precinct, 87-34 118th St., Richmond Hill from noon to 6 p.m. Call 1-800-688-0900 for information on eligibility.

APEC, Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston will hold Busy, Busy, Honey Bees! with a professional bee keeper. Learn how to make bees wax candles and more at 11:30 a.m.

LONG ISLAND CITY Library, 37-44 21st St., will hold Disabilities and Your Rights at 2 p.m.

OZONE PARK Library, 92-24 Rockaway Blvd., will hold an Introduction to Computers for adults at 11 a.m.

HOWARD BEACH Library, 92- 06 156th Ave., will host the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Support Group at 1 p.m.

SUNNYSIDE DRUM CORPS meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at All Saints Church, 43-12 46th St., Sunnyside, one block off Queens Blvd. Boys and girls ages 7 to 17 are invited to join. For information, call 1-718-786-4141.

NYC DEPT OF BUILDINGS holds Homeowner’s Night from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., 1st Floor, Kew Gardens. Plan examiners will be available to answer technical questions regarding permits and applications for one and two-family homeowners only. First come, first served.

ST. MARGARET’S Boy Scouts meet every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 79th Pl. and Juniper Valley Rd., Middle Village. Boys 11 through 18 years old welcome.

GLENRIDGE ALANON, Family and Friends of Alcoholics, will meet at Trinity Reformed Church, Palmetto St. and 60th Pl., Ridgewood. Beginners meet at 7:30 p.m., Regular meeting at 8:10 p.m.

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 21st Ave. and 32nd St. in Astoria. For more information, call 1-718-520-5021.

RIDGEWOOD OLDER ADULT CENTER, 59-14 70th Ave., welcomes new members 60 years of age or older. Weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Meals daily. For information, call 1-718-456-2000.

REGO PARK SENIOR CENTER, 93-29 Queens Blvd., will hold aerobics from 9 to 10 a.m., and an afternoon tea dance from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m., plus other programs. For information, call 1-718-896-8751.

RIDGEWOOD- BUSHWICK SENIOR CENTER, 319 Stanhope St., will hold various programs. For information, call 1-718-366-3038.

PETER CARDELLA SENIOR CENTER, 68-52 Fresh Pond Rd., Ridgewood, will hold various programs. For additional information, call 1-718-497-2908.

SELF-HELP MASPETH Senior Center, 69-61 Grand Ave., will hold bingo, Tai Chai, staywell and other programs. For more information, call 1-718-429-3636.

MIDDLE VILLAGE Adult Center, 69-10 75th St., will hold sit and be fit at 1 p.m. For more information, call 1-718-894-3441.

THE WOODSIDE CLINIC, 61- 20 Woodside Ave., provides support groups, human services, day activity program, food pantry, meals-on-wheels and senior assistance program. For more information, call 1-718-779-1234.

FOREST HILLS SENIOR CENTER, 108-25 62nd Dr., will hold various programs, plus hot lunch. For information, call 1-718-699-1010.

FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER, 106-06 Queens Blvd., presents Drop-In Play group for new parents, infants and small children every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon and Israeli Folk Dancing from 8 to 10 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29

METROCARD VAN will be available at the Howard Beach Senior Center, 156-45 84th St., from 10 a.m. to noon and St. Margaret’s Golden Age, 66-16 80th St., Middle Village from 1 to 3 p.m. sponsored by Senator Joseph Addabbo.

NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION will host a forum including questions and answers with a panel of experts on special education followed by small group discussions from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Queens Plaza North 5th Floor Conference Room, 28-11 Queens Plaza North, Long Island City. Light dinner will be provided. RSVP at 718-931-8380 or cec30@schools.nyc.gov

QUEENS COLLEGE CHORAL SOCIETY will hold auditions for new members from 6 to 7:15 p.m. . Open to people of all ages and anyone with prior singing experience. Auditions at the college. For information call 1-718-997-3818 or jmsjhn@aol.com.

HOWARD BEACH Library, 92- 06 156th Ave., will hold Game Day for Teens and Tweens at 4 p.m. and Overeaters Anonymous support group at 11 a.m.

SOUTH OZONE PARK Library, 128-16 Rockaway Blvd will host the Knit and Crochet club at 1 p.m.

KEW GARDENS HILLS Library, 72-33 Vleigh Pl., will host Cowrie Shell Jewelry Crafts Workshop at 1:30 p.m.

RICHMOND HILL Library, 118- 14 Hillside Ave will hold Zumba: Latin Dance fitness program at 4 p.m.

104TH PRECINCT EXPLORERS will meet today and every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. at the 104th Precinct stationhouse, Catalpa Ave. off Fresh Pond Road, Ridgewood. The program, a division of the Boy Scouts of America, is open to boys and girls ages 13 to 17 to enjoy various activities and learn about police procedures. For information, call 1-718-386-2486 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

NAR-ANON, self-help support group for anyone affected by a loved one’s use/abuse of drugs will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the basement of Church in the Gardens, 50 Ascan Ave., at Greenway North, Forest Hills. For additional information, call 1-800-984-0066.

RIDGEWOOD OLDER ADULT CENTER, 59-14 70th Ave., welcomes new members 60 years of age or older. Weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Meals daily and on Wednesday meals available at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 1-718-456-2000.

REGO PARK SENIOR CENTER, 93-29 Queens Blvd., will hold line and ballroom dancing from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m., plus various programs. For additional information, call 1-718-896-8751.

RIDGEWOOD- BUSHWICK SENIOR CENTER, 319 Stanhope St., will hold various programs. For information, call 1-718-366-3038.

PETER CARDELLA SENIOR CENTER, 68-52 Fresh Pond Rd., Ridgewood, will hold various programs.

For additional information, call 1-718-497-2908.

MIDDLE VILLAGE Adult Center, 69-10 75th St., will hold aerobics to music at 9:15 a.m. Computer training, beginners, intermediate and advanced levels from 1 to 5 p.m. For additional information, call 1-718-894-3441.

THE WOODSIDE CLINIC, 61- 20 Woodside Ave., provides support groups, human services, day activity program, food pantry, meals-on-wheels and senior assistance program. For more information, call 1-718-779-1234.

SELF-HELP MASPETH Senior Center, 69-61 Grand Ave., will hold exercise, dancing, choral group and bingo. Hot lunch at noon. Transportation available. For more information, call 1-718-429-3636.

FOREST HILLS SENIOR CENTER, 108-25 62nd Dr., will hold various programs, plus hot lunch. For information, call 1-718-699-1010.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30

NORTH FOREST HILLS Library, 98-27 Metropolitan Ave., will present Learn Beginning Chinese with Lin San at 5:30 p.m.

OZONE PARK Library, 92-24 Rockaway Blvd will hold Computers: An Introduction for all adults at 11 a.m.

GLENDALE KIWANIS will meet at Zum Stammtisch, Myrtle and Cooper aves., at 12:30 p.m.

MASPETH KIWANIS will meet at 12:15 p.m. at Connolly’s Corner, Maspeth.

RIDGEWOOD OLDER ADULT CENTER, 59-14 70th Ave., welcomes new members 60 years of age or older. Weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Many programs and meals daily. For more information, call 1-718-456-2000.

REGO PARK SENIOR CENTER, 93-29 Queens Blvd., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-896-8751.

RIDGEWOOD- BUSHWICK SENIOR CENTER, 319 Stanhope St., will hold various programs. For information, call 1-718-366-3038.

PETER CARDELLA SENIOR CENTER, 68-52 Fresh Pond Rd., Ridgewood, will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-497-2908.

SUNNYSIDE SENIOR CENTER, 43-31 39th St., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-392-6944.

SELF-HELP MASPETH Senior Center, 69-61 Grand Ave., will hold beading, jewelry and bingo. Hot lunch at noon. Transportation available. For more information, call 1-718-429-3636.

MIDDLE VILLAGE Adult Center, 69-10 75th St., will hold arts and crafts at 10 a.m., sit and be fit at 1 p.m, Tai-Chi-Chuan at 10:15 a.m. For additional information, call 1-718-894-3441.

THE WOODSIDE CLINIC, 61- 20 Woodside Ave., provides support groups, human services, day activity program, food pantry, meals-on-wheels and senior assistance program. For more information, call 1-718-779-1234.

SUNNYSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES, 43-31 39th St., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-784-6173, ext. 112 .

FOREST HILLS SENIOR CENTER, 108-25 62nd Dr., will hold various programs, plus hot lunch. For additional information, call 1-718-699-1010.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31

AMERICAN ITALIAN CANCER FOUNDATION mobile clinic will provide no-cost mammograms and clincal breast exams at Amazing Medical Services, 110-16 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WOODSIDE Library, 54-22 Skillman Ave., will hold Wii Fridays at 3 p.m. video game sessions.

BOY SCOUT TROOP 28 meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 86-20 114th St. in Richmond Hill. All boys age 10-1/2 to 17 are welcome. For more information, call 1-718-478-5747.

GIRL SCOUTS K to 3rd grade meet from 5 to 6 p.m. Grades 4 and up meet from 7 to 8:15 p.m. United Methodist Church, 91 Richmond St., between Etna St. and Ridgewood Ave., Cypress Hills.

BOY SCOUTS Troop and Pack 233 meet at 7 p.m. at St. Brigids School, 438 Grove St, near St. Nicholas Ave., Brooklyn. All boys in grades 1 and up are welcome. For information call 1-718-827-7377.

GIRL SCOUTS meet at 7 p.m. at St. Brigid’s School, 438 Grove St., near St. Nicholas Ave., Brooklyn.

RIDGEWOOD OLDER ADULT CENTER, 59-14 70th Ave., welcomes new members 60 years of age or older. Weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4;30 p.m. Meals daily. For information, call 1-718-456-2000.

REGO PARK SENIOR CENTER, 93-29 Queens Blvd., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-896-8751.

RIDGEWOOD- BUSHWICK SENIOR CENTER, 319 Stanhope St., will hold various programs. For information, call 1-718-366-3038.

PETER CARDELLA SENIOR CENTER, 68-52 Fresh Pond Rd., Ridgewood, will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-497-2908.

MIDDLE VILLAGE Adult Center, 69-10 75th St., will hold aerobics to music at 9 a.m., watercolor painting at 9 a.m. For more information, call 1-718-894-3441.

THE WOODSIDE CLINIC, 61- 20 Woodside Ave., provides support groups, human services, day activity program, food pantry, meals-on-wheels and senior assistance program. For more information, call 1-718-779-1234.

FOREST HILLS SENIOR CENTER, 108-25 62nd Dr., will hold various programs, plus hot lunch. For information, call 1-718-699-1010.

MASPETH SELF-HELP SENIOR CENTER, 69-61 Grand Ave., Maspeth will hold exercise and bingo. Hot lunch at noon. Transportation available. For information, call 1-718-429-3636.