26 MAY 30, 2019 RIDGEWOOD TIMES WWW.QNS.COM
THURSDAY, MAY 30
Planting Potatoes and Sweet
Potatoes
Members of GreenThumb
Community Gardens are hosting
this fun and insightful event to
educate visitors on secrets and tips to
growing their own potatoes and sweet
potatoes as part of their continued
eff ort to spread awareness with their
community gardens throughout New
York City. RSVP via Eventbrite by
going to Nycgovparks.org.
6 to 8 p.m.
Rockaway Youth Task Force
Garden
58-14 Beach Channel Dr., Arverne
Nycgovparks.org
Admission: Free
FRIDAY, MAY 31
Country Blues & Dance
Blues harmonica master Phil
Wiggins, guitarist Rick Franklin and
fi ddler Marcus Moore will be joined
by dancer Junious Brickhouse, as well
as The Harris Brothers for a riveting
country blues and dance concert.
Lovers of this Piedmont-based genre
as well as inquisitive ears are welcome
to join in on the fun.
8 p.m.
Flushing Town Hall
137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing
Flushingtownhall.org
Admission: $16, $10 for members
and students, free for teens
SATURDAY, JUNE 1
Water Lantern Festival
Spend your evening at the Water
Lantern Festival, a celebration of life
as guests view the beautiful lantern
ceremony. Each ticket includes a
fl oating lantern, a commemorative
drawstring bag, marker and
wristband.
5 to 9:30 p.m.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Flushing Meadows Corona Park,
Corona
Waterlanternfestival.com
Admission: $35-$40
SUNDAY, JUNE 2
Sunday Tai Chi
Take part in this free tai chi class
taught at the Socrates Sculpture Park
by certifi ed instructors from the Taoist
Tai Chi Society. All ages and levels of
experience are welcome to join.
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Socrates Sculpture Park
32-01 Vernon Blvd., Astoria
Socratessculpturepark.org
Admission: Free
Family Fun at Rainey Park
Stop by Rainey Park for an aft ernoon
of face painting, balloon art, children’s
performances and more fun at this
family event hosted by the Central
Astoria Local Development Coalition
Inc. Free popcorn will also be given
out while supplies last.
Noon to 3 p.m.
Rainey Park
72 Vernon Blvd., Astoria
Nycgovparks.org
Admission: Free
MONDAY, JUNE 3
Movies Under the Stars: Ralph
Breaks the Internet
Spend a night with the family at
Russell Sage Playground for their
showing of “Ralph Breaks the Internet,”
while enjoying a summer evening
outdoors under the stars. Arrive
before 8 p.m. to get a spot and bring a
blanket to sit on.
8:20 to 10:30 p.m.
Russell Sage Playground
68-98 Booth St., Forest Hills
Nycgovparks.org
Admission: Free
TUESDAY, JUNE 4
Sunset Meditation
Sunset meditation, led by Mindful
Astoria, is a great way to wind down
with mindful breathing, mindful
walking, followed by 20 to 30 minutes
of guided meditation in the beautiful
Socrates Park. All ages and experience
levels welcome. Bring a mat or a
blanket.
7 to 8 p.m.
Socrates Sculpture Park
32-01 Vernon Blvd., Astoria
Nycgovparks.org
Admission: Free
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5
Astoria Park Carnival
An event for the entire family
featuring rides, games, food, treats
like cotton candy and candy apples,
and much more. Stop by and enjoy the
fun while this event lasts. The last day
is June 9.
4 to 11 p.m.
Astoria Park
Hoyt Avenue North and 19th Street,
Astoria
Dreamlandamusements.com
Admission: Free (ride ticket prices
$1.50 single ticket, $30 for 20 tickets,
$60 for 50 tickets includes 1 free ride)
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.
EDITOR’S PICK
Queens Pride Parade
Take part in the 27th parade and festival to support the LGBTQ community
as the event also commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.
Music, performances, food and vendors will be available throughout the
festival.
Sunday, June 2
Noon to 6 p.m.
Along 37th Avenue
88th Street and 37th Avenue, Jackson Heights
Queenspride.org
Admission: Free
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