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26 APRIL 18, 2019 RIDGEWOOD TIMES WWW.QNS.COM THURSDAY, APRIL 18 The NYC Trivia league is teaming up with Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden for Thursday night trivia. The questions will begin at 8 p.m. and it’s free to compete. NYC Trivia League is the largest in New York with over 65 locations. The top three teams will receive prizes, ranging from a $50 gift card to a pitcher of beer. W hen: Thursday, April 18, from 8 to 10 p.m. Where: Bohemian Hall, 29-19 24th Ave., Astoria Cost: Free Contact: 718-274-4925 FRIDAY, APRIL 19 Friday, April 19, marks the beginning of Passover, a Jewish holiday that celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery over 3,000 years ago. In New York City, there are over 1.1 million Jewish residents, making up 13 percent of the overall population. Each spring, the weeklong commemoration occurs around the globe. The holiday is widely recognized in Queens as well. Rego Park Jewish Center will be having a Passover Seder on Conducted by Rabbi Romiel Daniel and catered by Meal Mart. Call or email office@rpjc.org for more information. When: Friday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m. Where: Rego Park Jewish Center, 97- 30 Queens Blvd., Flushing Cost: Adults $80, children $30 Contact: 718-459-1000 SATURDAY, APRIL 20 The Paint Place in Astoria has a night of family painting. You do not need to be Picasso to enjoy this two-hour paint session. Professional artists will instruct the class, guiding participants through the event. At the end of the COMMUNITY CALENDAR night, you will have created your very own masterpiece to take home. Come paint at The Paint Place. There’s no better way to spend a Saturday night. When: Saturday, April 20, from 8 to 10 p.m. Where: The Paint Place, 31-21 31st St., Astoria Cost: $45 Contact: 929-522-0086 SUNDAY, APRIL 21 Looking for a spring program that allows your child to have fun while exercising? Look no further. The City Parks Foundation has a 2019 spring sports program for young people in all fi ve boroughs. Children ages eight to 14 have the chance to learn the basics of a variety of sports. These include hurdles, relay races, long jump, shot put and javelin throw. The program meets once a week and ends on June 8. Online registration is now open for anyone who may be interested at CityParksFoundation.org/play. For more information regarding the program or event, please email sports@ cityparksfoundation.org. When: Sunday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to noon Where: Forest Park, Myrtle Ave. & Woodhaven Cost: Free Contact: 718-760-6999 MONDAY, APRIL 22 New Yorkers ages 60 and up have the chance to work out through a variety of exercise programs and sports this Spring with the City Parks Foundation, including free tennis lessons, yoga and fitness walking. On Monday, April 22, the 2019 spring sports program for seniors will begin. The program takes place in all fi ve boroughs and in 17 neighborhoods. Online registration is now open for anyone who may be interested at CityParksFoundation.org/ play. For more information regarding the program or event, please email sports@cityparksfoundation.org. When: Monday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to noon Where: Astoria Park Tennis Court, 80 21st St., Astoria Cost: Free Contact: 718-760-6999 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 Queens Central Library will have a free showing of “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.” This 2018 fi lm is the 10th in the J.K. Rowling Wizarding World franchise. It originally began with the Harry Potter series. Directed by David Yates and written by J.K. Rowling, the British American production features actors including Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller, Zoë Kravitz, Callum Turner, Claudia Kim, William Nadylam, Kevin Guthrie, Jude Law and Johnny Depp. The movie is rated PG-13. When: Wednesday, April 24, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Queens Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica Cost: Free EDITOR'S PICK COUNSELING PROGRAMS • 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. • MASPETH TOWN HALL hosts a monthly bereavement group every second Wednesday of the month from 2:30 to 4 p.m., 53-37 72nd St., Maspeth. Light refreshments and handouts will be provided. For more information, call 718-335-6049. YOUTH ACTIVITIES • ST. MARGARET TROOP 119 meets every Tuesday from 7 to 9:15 p.m. at St. Margaret Parish Hall, 66-05 79th Place, Middle Village. For more information, call 718-894-4099. • 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. • CUB SCOUT TROOP 106 meets every Friday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 81st Street between Penelope Avenue and Juniper Boulevard South, Middle Village. For more information, email communications.pack106@gmail.com. • 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., off ers recreation and fi tness 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. Queens County Farm will have its infamous egg hunt on Saturday. The event will feature a meet and greet with Whiskers the Bunny, egg tossing and egg rolling games. The farm has a variety of animal and hayrides. This event is family friendly and suitable for all ages. Food will be available for purchase on the 47-acre farm. When: Saturday, April 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy., Queens Cost: $10, free for members Contact: 718-347-3276 /cityparksfoundation.org link link /WWW.QNS.COM /play link /CityParksFoundation.org link link link