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It’s In Queens! News From The Queens Tourism Council Irish music, juggling, the circus, karaoke to the big screen, Thai art, 1920s cartoons, a breakdancing championship, and live music. There are plenty of ways to stay warm this upcoming week, regardless of the weather. Here’s the rundown. • Today (Thursday), Jan. 22, State of the Borough, 10 a.m. Borough President Melinda Katz discusses her first year in office and her plans for the future. Free with light fare afterward. Colden Auditorium, Queens College, vicinity of Reeves Avenue and 61st Road, Flushing, www.queensbp.org. • Friday, Jan. 23, Pride of New York, 7:30 p.m. One of the finest Irish traditional music ensembles featuring Joanie Madden on flute and tin whistle, Brian Conway on fiddle, Billy Comiskey on accordion, and Brendan Dolan on piano. Doors open at 7:30 p.m for pre-show hospitality in downstairs bar/library area. Free tea and coffee; beer and wine for sale. Showtime at 8:30 p.m with open seating. $25/$22 for seniors, students, unemployed. New York Irish Center, 10-40 Jackson Ave., -SEE TOURISM ON PG. 60- Community CALENDAR Queens & Brooklyn LIC, www.newyorkirishcenter.org. • Saturday, Jan. 24, Juggling Extravaganza, 2:15 p.m. The fun begins with Spherus, a nonverbal trio show that features international juggling champion and Cirque du Soleil star Greg Kennedy. At 3:30 p.m, he leads an interactive workshop on juggling and creating beauty in motion. $13/$8 for children. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing, www.flushingtownhall.org. • Saturday, Jan. 24, Boo! Winter Spooktacular Ball, 2 p.m. Events include fun with ringmaster Jenny Romaine and Circus Amok, a heart-stopping scavenger hunt and fearless feather balancing, hippodrome bingo (with genuine fake hippos and astounding prizes), a palindrome parade through the Panorama, Big Top Bar for adults, a ring toss raffle, and clown face painting. Prices vary. Queens Museum, NYC Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, www.queensmuseum.org. • Saturday, Jan. 24, Karaoke TODAY HIRING EVENT with Birch Family Services and Senator Joseph Addabbo at the K of C Hall, 333 Beach 90th St., Rockaway. Apply to work with health care Birch Family Services from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring resume, high school/GED diploma, two forms of identification. For information call 1-718-738-1111. MASPETH HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE will present “Stand and Deliver” today and tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the school, 54-40 74th St., Maspeth. HOWARD BEACH Library, 92-06 156th Ave. will present four-patch design block; A quilting workshop at 1 p.m. GLENDALE KIWANIS will meet at Zum Stammtisch restaurant, Myrtle Ave. and 70th St., at 12:30 p.m. MASPETH KIWANIS will meet at O’Neill’s Restaurant, 64- 21 53rd Dr., Maspeth at 12:15 p.m. 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 more 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 -SEE CALENDAR ON PG. 35- TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015 • 22


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