46 The Queens Courier • KIDS & EDUCATION • march 31, 2016 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com UNDERAGE GAMBLING Let’s STOP It FACTS 68% 11% 6.5% of American youth between the ages of 14 and 21 have gambled in the last year gambled 2x a week or more are at-risk for, or have already developed a GAMBLING PROBLEM CONSEQUENCES OF UNDERAGE GAMBLING: ● Increased risk for ADDICTION ● Increased risk for DELINQUENCY & CRIME ● DAMAGED RELATIONSHIPS ● POOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE ● Mental health issues including DEPRESSION & ANXIETY ● Increased risk for SUBSTANCE USE & ABUSE HOW YOU CAN HELP: PARENTS talk to your children today about the dangers of underage gambling. YOUTH know all the facts before you Decide. Be a positive peer infl uence by choosing NOT to gamble. COMMUNITY LEADERS go gambling-free with your family and youth events. Publicly express your support for gambling free events for youth and families. Learn more about the dangers of underage gambling at www.YOUthDecideNY.org www.pdhpbklyndiocese.org East Elmhurst Library Open Mic The latest Open Mic at the East Elmhurst Library on March 28th was another resounding success. Hosted by its founder, local poet Charles “Smooth” Williams (second row, first from left), the Open Mic featured over a dozen talented poets, writers, musicians, singers, comedians and orators, who were all enthusiastically received. The East Elmhurst Library’s Open Mic is held every month with the next one scheduled for April 25, 2016. Performers are asked to come prepared with five minutes of material. All levels are welcome. You’re sure to have a good time! For more information, contact: Ms. Johnnie O. Dent, Community Library Manager, or Ms. Geraldine Benfante, President, Friends of the East Elmhurst Library, 95-06 Astoria Blvd., East Elmhurst, NY 11369, (718) 424-2619, www.queenslibrary.org/East- Elmhurst ADVERTORIAL Photo: C. Stossel YOUR PROMOTIONS SUPERMARKET SINCE 1995 CORPORATE & TEAM OUTFITTING H Staff Shirts H Giveaways H Family Reunions H School/Camps H Organizations/Events CUSTOM APPAREL H T-SHIRTS POPULAR BRAND WHITE TEE SCREEN PRINTED (1 COLOR) MIN. 144* ONLY $295 EACH *SAME DEAL: SWEATSHIRTS $495 EACH of the 2013 THE QUEENS (Screen Printed or Embroidered) QueensCourier.com CALL FOR FREE H CAPS/HATS H UNIFORMS H JACKETS H BACK PACKS H BAGS H TROPHIES CATALOG 866.701.3263 H 718.969.3144 WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS YOU NAME IT, WE GOT IT!!! (We can customize your art, logo, messages on anything!) Pens (All Types) Bags (Plastic/Paper) Calendars Water Bottles Awareness Bracelets Food Gifts Corporate Gifts Badges & Buttons Electronics Calculators Computer Accessories Eco Friendly Products Full Color Magnetic Business Cards 10 ¢ each Minimum 1,000 Your Business Card Their Refrigerator 866.701.3263 H 718.969.3144 www.PROMOTIONALEMPIRE.com
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