56 • TIMES, THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2014 Exhibit Tells The Story Of Queens Botanical Garden story in photos, memorabilia and documents in an exhibition conceived, designed and produced by Morrill Support, Ed and Joyce Morrill, founding members of QBG’s Gallery Committee. The inspiration for this exhibition is the borough-wide celebration and commemoration of the two World’s Fairs, but the Harvesting Our History project has a dual purpose. The display on the front wall of the gallery integrates pivotal moments that led to the garden’s creation, while displaying the drama and excitement of those two large scale international fairs. The images and text displayed on the long wall of the gallery mark important QBG milestones and project future aspirations. Printed on 15 permanent panels, the exhibit will have future use for educational and historical purposes. It is a project of visual storytelling that integrates the collaborative efforts of the designers and Queens Botanical Garden staff, particularly the Gallery Committee and World’s Fair Committee members. It draws on materials from the QBG archives, public archives and private collections. The Harvesting Our History exhibit celebrates the past and looks to the future of Queens Botanical Garden, the place where people, plants and cultures meet. On Sunday, June 8, from 2 to 4 p.m., all are invited to a public celebration and reception for the exhibit “World’s Fair Voices”—hear our stories, share yours. Meet the curators, the daughter of one of the founders, share stories with others who visit our World’s Fair Exhibit. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the exhibition, your neighbors, and our shared history. Harvesting Our History: The Story of Queens Botanical Garden will be on display through Sunday, Sept. 28. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Entrance to the gallery is free with garden admission ($4 for adults; $3 for seniors; $2 for students and children; free for QBG members). Queens Botanical Garden is located at 43-50 Main Street in Flushing. For travel directions and more information visit www.queensbotanical.org or call 1- 718-886-3800. Queens Botanical Garden is located on property owned by the City of New York, and its operation is made possible in part by public funds provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Queens Borough President, the New York City Council, State elected officials, the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, along with corporate, foundation, and individual supporters. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 22- Many Queens’ Churches Open Their Doors To Historians Social Security News mom a gift she can really use without spending a dime—savings of around $4,000 a year on her Medicare prescription drug costs! Flowers wither and candy won’t last long, but the Extra Help through Social Security will keep on giving throughout the year. And keep in mind as Father’s Day approaches, you can get the same “free gift” of Extra Help for Dad! Learn more by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptio nhelp. CALENDAR -CONTINUED FROM PG. 55- Taste Of Ridgewood Benefits ‘Y’ The ideas for which eateries to invite came from members and through word of mouth, according to Harris and Abraham—and there were plenty of empty plates, finger licking and praise for all the food. “People had great stuff to say about all the restaurants,” Harris said. But to her the event was about more than having a good time. The purpose is “spreading the word the YMCA is here and that we give back to our community through our annual campaign and this event helps us do that,” Harris said. Donations to the YMCA go to support various programs in the community, including a diabetes prevention program and group Zumba exercise at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center. Donations also go to support two YMCA funded after-school programs, one at Grover Cleveland High School and another at Botfeld’s P.S. 305. At the event the facility raised funds to support the day camp, provide low-cost memberships for families to workout and provide for their onsite pre-k and nursery programs. The Ridgewood YMCA also runs a summer day camp that allows reduced fees for kids needing financial assistance to attend. “A lot of families apply for financial support and the proceeds go to support these programs,” Harris said. The day camp runs from June 30 through Aug. 22 and includes swimming two times a week, field trips around the city and a service learning experience. Harris was thankful for the support of the facility and its many programs. “The overall goal is to thank community leaders and expose people that have never been to the Y before,” she said. “We also run a whole bunch of free programs and the annual campaign allows us to make that happen,” she added. Queens epicure Meg Cotner also attended the event to support the local food scene and sign copies of her book her book. She wrote “The Food Lovers Guide to Queens,” and founded the “I Heart Astoria” website. At the event, over 10 restaurants and caterers from Queens showed off the diversity of New York City’s most ethnically diverse borough. “Close to 150 people came,” Harris said. “We are each year trying to make it better and better,” she added. “There was a great turnout.” The Ridgewood YMCA has 1300 active members and serves between 3,000 to 5,000 people with various programs throughout the year, according to Harris. “The majority of people that attend our events and support these programs live in the immediate area,” Harris said. call 1-718-497-2908. MIDDLE VILLAGE Adult Center, 69-10 75th St., will hold aerobics to music at 9 a.m., watercolor painting at 9 a.m. For more information, call 1-718-894- 3441. THE WOODSIDE CLINIC, 61- 20 Woodside Ave., provides support groups, human services, day activity program, food pantry, meals-on-wheels and senior assistance program. For more information, call 1-718-779-1234. FOREST HILLS SENIOR CENTER, 108-25 62nd Dr., will hold various programs, plus hot lunch. For more information, call 1-718-699-1010. MASPETH SELF-HELP SENIOR CENTER, 69-61 Grand Ave., Maspeth will hold exercise and bingo. Hot lunch at noon. Transportation available. Call 1- 718-429-3636 for information. monthly Tagalog mass. • First Presbyterian Church of Newtown: 54-05 Seabury St., Elmhurst, open Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, May 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The church was founded in present day Elmhurst in 1652, in the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam by English dissidents seeking freedom of religion. In its early days, the congregation was made up of refugees and immigrants from England and Scotland. Through the years other nationalities came, as Elmhurst (part of Newtown) changed. The congregation has become a multinational and multiracial church with Christians from all over the world, reflecting the Elmhurst area, one of the most diverse places in the country. Congregation members speak many languages but worship together in English. In addition, the church provides space to Philippino and Ghanain churches, as well as a South Asian youth group, SAYA. Talks on the history and architecture of the church will be given on Saturday, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., each followed by a short walking tour. Unveiling of the National Register for Historic Places Plaque will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, followed by display, talk on history and architecture, and a short walking tour. For more information and a complete list of sacred sites participating in the Landmarks Conservancy’s Open House Weekend, visit www.nylandmarks.org. This year’s Open House principal sponsor is EverGreene Architectural Arts, one of the country’s premier full-service companies in the restoration of historic religious buildings. Additional sponsors include: Acheson Doyle Partners, a diverse firm that provides comprehensive architectural services in a broad array of markets; American Institute of Architects (AIA) New York Chapter Historic Buildings Committee; Lichten Craig Donaldson, an architecture firm that works with institutional clients with significant real estate assets or properties that are historic landmarks. Faith & Form, the Interfaith Journal on Religion, Art and Architecture, is the exclusive media sponsor. Faith & Form is affiliated with the Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture (IFRAA), part of the AIA. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 23- -CONTINUED FROM PG. 25- -CONTINUED FROM PG. 19- WE’RE ON TWITTER! @timesnewsweekly Follow Us For Up-To-Date Info
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