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WWW.QNS.COM RIDGEWOOD TIMES MARCH 2, 2017 21 THURSDAY, MARCH 2 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. FRIDAY, MARCH 3 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, fi nd 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. Queens-based writers and the participants in the Queens Council of the Arts Artist Peer Circle program will be reading new poetry and fi ction on Friday, March 3 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Featured writers will be Sherese Francis, Safi a 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 Get your hands dirty while making some beautiful art during pottery classes off ered by BM Pottery Studio in Ridgewood. Use the pottery wheel to create your own ceramic pieces. No prior experience necessary. 11 a.m., BM Pottery Studio, 1702 Gates Ave., Ridgewood. For more information, visit http://www.bmpotterystudiony. com/schedule. Newtown Literary will hold a free writing class in partnership with Queens Library. Author Robert Montes of “How to Commune with Ghosts” will engage aspiring writers and show them techniques to create vivid poetry. Free, no registration required. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Ridgewood library, 2012 Madison St. For information, call 718-821-4770. Find one-of-a-kind artisanal food and goods during the Ridgewood Market’s Night Bazaar at Gottscheer Hall. Browse items created by local vendors and explore vintage items also offered. While you’re there, you can also enjoy some fine beer and German food offered by Gottscheer Hall. Admission is free. 5 to 11 p.m., Gottscheer Hall, 657 Fairview Ave., Ridgewood. For more information, call 347-460-7549. 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. MONDAY, MARCH 6 Enjoy 6 of your 15 minutes of fame during the NYC Talent Show at Ridgewood’s Footlight tonight. Registered participants will have 6 minutes to showcase whatever talent (within reason) that they have. Victor Varnado and Tim Shea are your hosts for the evening of entertainment. Admission is free. 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., The Footlight, 465 Seneca Ave., Ridgewood. Queens Library invites to an evening of laughter, knowledge and entertainment with their fi rst-ever festival devoted to Yiddish Culture. The best New York City Yiddish entertainers will be in attendance so you don’t want to miss this. Free. March 6 from 6 to 7 p.m. Queens Library at Forest Hills, 108-19 71 Ave., Forest Hills. TUESDAY, MARCH 7 Learn how to build your brand online at the Queens Library on Tuesday, March 7. Class will focus on monitoring your online reputation, using social media while looking for a job and create a strong LinkedIn profi le. Basic computer skills and registration is required. Class Code is CC130. Free. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Queens Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica. To register, visit jobmap.queenslibrary. org or call 718-990-8625. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 Feel balance through rhythm at Woodside Library on Wednesday, March 8. Balsoma is a movement that focuses on the body-mind connection as well as internal strength. Participants should wear shoes and clothing comfortable for low-impact physical activity. Free. 5 to 6 p.m. Queens Library at Woodside, 54-22 Skillman Ave., Woodside. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Relive the stories of the 1939 and 1964 World’s Fairs held at Flushing Meadows Corona Park as a part of Historic New York. Urban Park Rangers will interpret this historic turning point while also presenting the structures that are still in the park today. Free. Sunday, March 5, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Unisphere at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Corona. 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 affected 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. EDITOR'S PICK


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