FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com JULY 10, 2014 • BUZZ • THE QUEENS COURIER 59 Photo Courtesy Flushing Town Hall Facebook “Shabbat Afternoons” play Mahjong, Bridge, Canasta, Scrabble or your favorite game from 5 to 8 p.m. at Congregation L’Dor V’Dor. There will be snacks, a light meal and the Kedusha of Shabbat. Mincha/Maariv/Havdalah services are at 8 p.m. Please RSVP at 718-224-0404. The Congregation is located at 49-10 Little Neck Pkwy. Holy Family Church, located in Flushing, will present a defensive driving course sponsored by the National Safety Council from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Participants will receive a mandatory insurance premium reduction and their violation point total will be reduced. For information and registration call 631- 360-9720. Admission is $45. SUNDAY, JULY 13 Rego Park Jewish Center will be having a singles social and dance for singles 45+ from 2 to 6 p.m. There will be refreshments and music by DJ Andrew Forman. For more information please call 718-459- 1000 or email offi [email protected]. The dance is $10 per person and the Center is located at 97-30 Queens Blvd., between 64th and 65th roads. St. Raphael’s Church will be hosting a Sunday outdoor fl ea market (it will be held indoors if it rains) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A 10-foot spot costs $30. For more information please call 718-729-8957 or email [email protected]. Checks are made payable to St. Raphael Church. The Church is located on 35-20 Greenpoint Ave. at the LIE. Join the Queens Historical Society for “A Taste of Germany.” As part of the Society’s World’s Fair programming for their newest exhibition, “Remembering Yesterday: Queens & Its World’s Fairs,” they are hosting four tasting events: Germany, Italy, Poland and Ireland. At each tasting, you’ll get a sampling of the food, music and culture to get an experience similar to walking through a World’s Fair pavilion. To purchase tickets online in advance for “A Taste of Germany,” go to www.eventbrite.com/e/a-taste-of-germanytickets 11827419129. Tickets are $15 each and include admission to Kingsland, food and beverage. To mail the Society a check, please call them fi rst to make sure there are tickets still available. The last day to buy tickets in advance is the Wednesday before each event. Tickets will be sold the day of the event for $20 if available. There are no refunds and if you have any further questions please call 718-939-0647 ext. 17. The event is located at 143-35 37th Ave. MONDAY, JULY 14 Come attend an English conversation class in the Queens Public Library at 11 a.m. The class is for adults looking to improve their English through group conversations about everyday topics. The library is located at 38-23 104 St. and the phone number is 718-426-2844. TUESDAY, JULY 15 The Kew Gardens Community Center will show the movie “Chocolat” at 1 p.m. The movie stars Johnny Depp, Juliet Binoche, Lena Olin and Judy Dench. The Center is located at 80-02 Kew Gardens Road Suite 202. The movie runs for 121 minutes. In part of the City Parks Foundation’s “SummerStage Kids” festival, “Secret Agent 23 Skidoo” will be hosted at 10:30 a.m. at the Rufus King Park on the lawn in front of Jamaica Ave. at 151st Street. Combining the excitement of hip-hop with the magical world of childhood, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo is a one-of-a-kind, stand-out star in the EDITOR’S PICK family music scene. For more information go on http://secretagent23skidoo.com. WEDNESDAY, JULY 16 Learn the history and movements of the “Soca” dance, the “soul of calypso” and “the power of movement,” that is performed at the annual Caribbean Carnival. You do not need to know how to dance to participate, but you will certainly feel like a dancer when you leave! Preregistration is required for each session. The library is located at 98-30 57th Ave. and the event starts at 5:30 p.m. Attend “ProjectArt Classes” at 38-23 104 Street. In this multi-session series, children ages 5 to 7 will work with a teaching artist to learn the basic elements of design in various media, including painting, collage and drawing. Students will be introduced to notable artists of the past and encouraged to explore their own distinctive styles. The course will conclude with a professional show at a contemporary art gallery. Space is limited and preregistration is required. The event starts at 3:30 p.m. THURSDAY, JULY 17 Noted elder law and estate planning attorney Ronald Fatoullah Esq. will present strategies and consult with you on aspects of elder law, powers of attorney, estate and disability planning and long-term care. You will learn how to gain income and avoid estate taxes while providing for heirs and charitable interests. You will also gain insights into preserving wealth and increasing lifetime income. The event is located at the Glendale Library, 78-60 73rd Pl., and will start 4 p.m. For more information please call 718-821-4980. TO HAVE YOUR EVENT APPEAR HERE POST IT @ QUEENSCOURIER.COM buzz Music and dance at Flushing Town Hall Come attend dance lessons at Flushing Town Hall’s garden as part of their free summer concert series on Sunday, July 13. Lessons start at 1 p.m. and concerts begin at 2 p.m. This Sunday’s dance lesson will center on Soul Party, old-school R&B. Soul Party weaves through the old-school rhythm and blues music that set the tone in America during the turbulent changes of the 1960s, featuring popular songs of Junior Walker & The All Stars, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Bill Withers and Johnnie Taylor. Rain location and the Young Dancemakers program will be in our theatre. Event is free. The Hall is located at 137-45 Northern Blvd.
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