28 TIMES • APRIL 9, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.timesnewsweekly.com happenings APR 10 - A P R 16 WORLD FAIRS IN 3D Robert Munn and Sara Cook of the Depthography Group will be presenting their “World’s Fairs in 3D” Stereoscopic Projection Show. The show consists of over 28 full-color View-Master stereo views of the 1939-40 Fair and over 128 views of the 1964-65 Fair, including images of the ruins and aftermath of the events.Sunday, April 12, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. $10. Kingsland Homestead. 143-35 37th Ave. Call 718-939-0647 for more details. FRIDAY, APRIL 10 Did you know NYC is home to more than just rats and squirrels?Learn all about the fascinating wildlifewe share our parks with. Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 111th Street. 1 p.m. Free. Call 718-352-1769 for more details. Join animal wrangler Jenny Tkacz and discover interesting secrets of the spectacled owl, Barbary falcon, snakes and amphibians. Meet these animals during this fun, interactive educational program. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. 10 to 11 a.m. $16 per child. Alley Pond Environmental Center. 228-06 Northern Blvd. Call 718-229- 4000 to pre-register. Anima features soprano Beth Anne Hatton, Baroque violinist Vita Wallace, viola da gambist and lirone player Motomi Igarashi,and harpist Christa Patton. The group specializes in music for small ensemble and voice from the Baroque and late Renaissance, played on period instruments. This program will feature pieces from the Netherlands, England, Spain and Italy. $25 advance, $30 at the door. King Manor Museum. 150-03 Jamaica Ave. Call 718-206-0545 ext. 13 for more details. SATURDAY, APRIL 11 New York Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.Bring a pair of binoculars or ask a ranger to borrow a pair. Free. 9 a.m. Alley Pond Park Adventure Center. 67th Ave. Eggs come in many different shapes, sizes and colors. Learn about animal babies while investigating the diversity of eggs from which they hatch. Discover the wonders of hatching through story time, games, live animals, a nature walk and an array of unusual eggs. A snack is provided. This program is for ages 3 to 4. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $21 per child. Alley Pond Environmental Center. 228-06 Northern Blvd. Call 718-229-4000 to preregister. Do you have what it takes to survive in the wild? Animals do some amazing things to survive. Defenses come in all forms, from squirting blood out their eyes, to rolling over and playing dead or simply stinking up the place. Come learn about these defenses and experiment with creating your own animal defense. Limited to 8 participants. Snack is included. This program is for ages 8 to 12. $24 per child. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd. Call 718-229- 4000 to pre-register. Join the Bayside Historical Society and explore what was once the favorite vacation area for many silent movie-era stars such as Mary Pickford, where estates lined the waterfront, including those of industrialist Harvey Firestone an entertainment impresario Arthur Hammerstein. Historian Jason D. Santos will be guiding this tour. 2 to 5 p.m. $5 for BHS members, $10 for non-members. Powells Cove Boulevard and 154th Street. For more information, visit baysidehistorical.org. SUNDAY, APRIL 12 This event will help explore the pet rabbit myths and misconceptions and uncover the joys of the human and rabbit relationship while detailing proper rabbit housing, diet, bunny-proofing your home, handling, rabbit adoption vs. purchasing a rabbit, medical concerns and children and rabbits. Suggested reading materials in the form of books and excellent websites will be presented. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Free. Alley Pond Environmental Center. 228-06 Northern Blvd. Please preregister by visiting alleypond.com. Learn how to use your digital camera effectively, improving your shots by understanding aspects, composition and lighting. In participating in this class you will learn how to achieve the best photographs with the camera that you own. During the second class on Sunday, April 19, the instructor will evaluate your pictures and participants will create a frame for their favorite picture. All participants are required to bring their own digital camera, charged battery for your camera, as well as a memory card. Printing the photographs will be the responsibility of the parent. Limited to 10 participants. 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. $62 per child. Alley Pond Environmental Center. 228- 06 Northern Blvd. Please pre-register by visiting alleypond.com. Hiking is the ultimate way to enjoy the outdoors and reduce stress. Regardless of the intensity level, it is a great way to burn calories and stay fit. Urban Park Rangers will lead participants from Cunningham Park to Alley Pond Park on a historic section of the Queens Greenway that at one time was part of private road built by the Vanderbilt family in 1908.11 a.m. Free. Cunningham Park. 73rd Ave and Hollis Hills Terrace. Call 718-352- 1769 for more details. Celebrate National Poetry Month at Queens Botanical Garden. Using haiku as a point of departure, enjoy a garden stroll to get your creative juices flowing, and then take part in a poetry writing workshop. 1 to 3 p.m. Free with garden admission. 43-50 Main St. For more information, visit queensbotanical.org. Beloved stories by Eric Carle will be retold on stage through fanciful puppets that teach as well as entertain. The triple-bill includes the wonderful story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly, the fanciful account of Little Cloud’s travels through the sky, and the Mixed Up Chameleon’s discovery of his own unique nature. 2:15 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Flushing Town Hall. 137-35 Northern Blvd. For more information, visit flushingtownhall.org “Queens Museum for You Are Here,” a community forum and exhibition opening featuring community-driven design concepts to improve the connectivity of Flushing EDITOR’S PICK
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