64 THE QUEENS COURIER • BUZZ • MARCH 2, 2017 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT WWW.QNS.COM 1LIS7T OF THINGS TO DO THURSDAY, MARCH 2 1 As a part of Women’s History Month, visit the Langston Hughes library to celebrate with Moroccan-born artist Brigitte Aflalo-Calderon and Westchester quilt artist Sherry Shine. They will sharing their inspired pieces in conjunction with the library’s “Art from the Heart” event. Light refreshments will be served. Free. March 2 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Langston Hughes Library, 100-01 Northern Blvd., Corona. 2 Author Denise Laidler will be discussing her book “Journey to the Land of the Look Behind” at Queens Central Library. Join her as she discusses her novel that explores the journey home as one of self-exploration, discovery and affirmation. Books will be available for sale and signing. Free. March 2 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Queens Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica. FRIDAY, MARCH 3 3 You and your little one can learn ways to better understand and express feelings at Queens Library’s “Find the Feeling Story Hour” on Friday, March 3. Come out to share and hear stories with other families. Program is for ages 5 years old and younger. An adult must be present. Free. 4 to 5 p.m. Queens Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica. happenings ›MAR 2-8 5 Queens-based writers and the participants in the Queens Council of the Arts Artist Peer Circle program will be reading new poetry and fiction on Friday, March 3 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Featured writers will be Sherese Francis, Safia Jama, Valerie G. Keane and Camila Santos. Event will be hosted by writer Catherine Fletcher and feedback is welcome from the audience. $10 per person. Queens Council on the Arts, 37-11 35th Ave., Astoria. To register, visit www.queenscouncilarts. org. SATURDAY, MARCH 4 6 If you’re a tween or teen with a hectic schedule, visit the Alley Pond Environmental Center for yoga with certified instructor Grace Magee on Saturday, March 4. Students will gain serenity and strength while becoming more aware of themselves and their surroundings. Mat will be provided but don’t forget your towel and water. All difficulty levels are welcomed. Limit eight per class. Ages 8 to 14. $16 per person. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. To preregister, visit www.alleypond. com. 7 Take some time to breathe with certified yoga instructor Mike Mancini on Saturday, March 4, from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. This one-hour session is open to beginners to experienced students. Participants are asked to bring their own mat along with a towel and water bottle. $16 fee. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. For preregistration , visit www.alleypond. com. Interested in a career in STEM? Visit the New York Hall of Science for their Women in STEM Leadership Night as a part of the NYSCI Girl Power initiative. NYSCI invites all high school and college students to come out and listen to guest speakers, network with STEM professionals, find out about educational and career opportunities and participate in hands-on activities. Free. March 3 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Corona. For more information, go to www.nysci.org. 8 Queens Museum 10th Annual Panorama Challenge will be held on Saturday, March 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. At this event, MC Matt Apter will read questions as teams try to come up with answers using clues from laser-wielding judges and musical hints. Teams of around 10 can be organized as a Panorama Challenger or Panorama Pro. $15 online and $20 at the door. Queens Museum, New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Corona. For more information and tickets, visit www.queensmuseum. org. Q b d it ATTENTION: Want your event on this page? Post it on QNS.com! It’s never been easier to submit a Happening. Become a registered member at www.qns.com, visit the Events page, click the “Add Event” bar at left, complete the form and click “Post Event.” You can even post a photo or a fl ier for your event. It takes only a couple of minutes to complete, and it’s absolutely FREE! We’ll select entries on our QNS.com Events site for our Happenings page in The Queens Courier and Ridgewood Times. Let all of Queens know what’s going on tomorrow by posting it on QNS.com today! EDITOR’S PICK 4
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