WWW.QNS.COM RIDGEWOOD TIMES FEBRUARY 23, 2017 21 THURSDAY, FEB. 23 Get your hands dirty at NYC Compost Project “I Heart Worms for Families.” Children will be introduced to indoor composting in this family-fun workshop. Worm bin materials can be purchased for $10 at the workshop. All children must have an adult present. Feb 23 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing. The Queens County Opera will be performing Johann Strauss’s Masterpiece Di Fledermaus starting Thursday, Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m. The talented cast of undergraduate and graduate performers will be assisted by two guests in their fresh take of the traditional performance. $20 per person. $5 for students with ID. LeFrak Concert Hall, Kuperferberg Center for the Arts, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing. For tickets, visit www.kuperferbergcenter.org. FRIDAY, FEB. 24 Olive Witch follows the story of a Bangladeshi girl whose struggle to assimilate as a 13-year-old in America leads her to be committed to a psychiatric ward in Philadelphia. Critically acclaimed author Abeer Hoque will be discussing her memoir with Queens writer Nadia Ahmad at the Astoria Bookshop. Free. Feb. 24 from 7 to 8 p.m. Astoria Bookshop, 31-29 31st St. At the young age of 24, this jazz musician released 10 albums, headlined more than 700 shows in 30 countries, and performed with notable musicians like Harry Connick Jr. Multi-awardwinning jazz saxophonist and vocalist Grace Kelley will be performing at Flushing Town Hall on Friday, Feb. 24, at 8 p.m. Tickets $16 per person. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing. For tickets, go to www. fl ushingtownhall.org. SATURDAY, FEB. 25 Associate professor of history at Barnard College Dr. Premilla Nadasen will be leading a panel about contemporary activism in the Corona/ Elmhurst area. Attendees are urged to bring photos of local activism they have captured to be digitized and saved by the Queens Memory team. Free. Feb. 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. Langston Hughes Library, 100-01 Northern Blvd., Corona. For more information, visit www.queenslibrary.org. SUNDAY, FEB. 26 NYC Parks She’s On Point event will be held in honor to celebrate young women and girls in sports on Sunday, Feb. 26. Come out and watch sports demos, hear inspirational speakers, engage in fun activities, and more. For ages 6 and up. Free. Al Oerter Recreation Center, 131-40 Fowler Ave., Flushing. The Queens Museum’s LiVEART. US 2017 season will begin with the presentation of “Performance and Subversion.” Performances, dialogue and panels will revolve around the current state of American politics. Participating artists selected in a recent open call will be revealed during the event. Feb. 26 from 2 to 5 p.m. Queens Museum, New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens. For more information, visit www.queensmusuem.org. MONDAY, FEB. 27 Ballroom dancer Jing Chen will be giving lessons in ballroom basics for beginners on Monday, Feb. 27, from 6:30 to 7:30. He will also off er training for advanced students. Free. Queens Library at Forest Hills, 108-19 71st Ave., Forest Hills. TUESDAY, FEB. 28 Starting Feb. 28, RESOBOX will be introducing the AJI Project. There will be a collection of the pieces made from EDITOR'S PICK the rare Japanese “Aji Stone.” Whether you are interested in buying pieces or just visiting the exhibit, attendees will have a chance to view and touch the stone creations. Representatives from Japan will present during the exhibit and guests are welcome to ask them questions about the pieces. Free. Noon to 4 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m. RESOBOX, 41- 26 27th St., Long Island City. For more information, www. resobox.com. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 LaGuardia Performing Arts Center’s Intersections is a story that follows three families as they navigate the daily struggles of our complex society. This piece takes a deeper look at the systems established in our country and how intersectionality adds to bias. A discussion will be held aft er the performance. Wednesday, March 1, at 7 p.m. Free. LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, 31-10 Thomson Ave. Long Island City. For tickets, go to lpac.nyc. COMMUNITY CALENDAR The Ridgewood Market will be hosting the Ridgewood Food & Drink Festival Saturday, Feb. 25, from noon to 6 p.m. Enjoy live music and treats from local vendors such as Ange Noir Café, Sweet Dreams by Jen, and many more. Free. The Footlight, 465 Seneca Ave., Ridgewood. For more information, visit www.ridgewoodmarket.com/food-fest. COUNSELING PROGRAMS • GLENDALE ALANON, a program for families and friends of alcoholics, meets every Wednesday night at Trinity Reformed Church, Palmetto Street and 60th Place, Ridgewood, Beginners meet at 7:30 p.m., followed by the regular meeting at 8:10 p.m. • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 21st Avenue and 32nd Street, Astoria. For more information, call 718-520-5021. • NAR-ANON, a self-help support group for those aff ected by a loved one’s drug abuse, meets every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the basement of the Church of the Gardens, 50 Ascan Ave., Forest Hills. For more information, call 800-984-0066. YOUTH ACTIVITIES • BOY SCOUT TROOP 28 meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 86-20 114th St., Richmond Hill. All boys ages 10 1/2 to 17 are welcome. For information, call 718-478-5747. • SUNNYSIDE DRUM CORPS meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at All Saints Church, 43-12 46th St., one block off Queens Boulevard, Sunnyside. Boys and girls ages 7 to 17 are invited to join. For more information, call 718-786-4141. • BOY SCOUT TROOP 119 meets every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at St. Margaret Parish Center, 80th Street off Juniper Valley Road, Middle Village. Boys ages 11 to 17 are welcome. • CUB SCOUT PACK 383 meets every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at St. Pancras Pfeifer Hall, Myrtle Avenue and 68th Street, Glendale. For more information, call 718-938-2073. ONGOING SENIOR PROGRAMS • RIDGEWOOD OLDER ADULT CENTER, 59-14 70th Ave., Ridgewood, welcomes new members 60 years of age and older every weekday. For more information, call 718-456-2000. • RIDGEWOOD-BUSHWICK SENIOR CENTER, 319 Stanhope St., Bushwick, holds various programs every day. Call 718-366-3083 for more information. • PETER CARDELLA SENIOR CENTER, 68-52 Fresh Pond Road, Ridgewood, holds breakfast and lunch every weekday, as well as a variety of programs. For more information, call 718-497-2908. • SELF-HELP MASPETH SENIOR CENTER, 69-61 Grand Ave., holds beading, jewelry and other programs daily. Hot lunch served at noon. Transportation available. For details, call 718-429-3636. • MIDDLE VILLAGE ADULT CENTER, 69-10 75th St., offers recreation and fitness classes, including zumba, yoga and computers. Daily transportation, bingo and hot lunches. Scheduled bus trips available. Free membership for adults 60+. For more information, call 718-894-3441. • REGO PARK SENIOR CENTER, 93-29 Queens Blvd., holds a variety of programs every day. For more information, call 718-896-8751. • SUNNYSIDE SENIOR CENTER, 43-31 39th St., holds programs daily. Call 718-392-6944 for more information.
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