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Thursday, June 6
Mad Science Presents Spin, Pop,
Boom
Come to the playground to watch
exciting science experiments take
place that are bound to be a blast for all.
Families are invited to join for an event
that is fascinating and fun.
Thursday, June 6
11 to 11:45 a.m.
Dry Harbor Playground
8003 Myrtle Ave., Glendale
Nycgovparks.org
Admission: Free
Friday, June 7
Under the Subway Video Art
Night
This is a special museum aft er-hours
live event and screening of the Long
Island City video art festival which
started in 2011 to serve as a platform
for video art. The event will feature a
discussion with the founder and curator
Antonio Ortuno.
Friday, June 7
6 p.m.
Museum of the Moving Image
36-01 35th Ave., Astoria
Movingimage.us
Admission: Free (advance RSVP
required on website)
Saturday, June 8
The Spectacular Magic Shawn
Magic Shawn will be at Forest Park
showing off his best demonstrations
that will amaze kids and adults. Prepare
to be entertained and in awe by this
wonderful show for all.
Saturday, June 8
2 to 4 p.m.
Forest Park Carousel
Forest Park Greenhouse, 88th Ln.,
Woodhaven
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Nycgovparks.org
Admission: Free
Saturday Sculpture Workshop:
Activities at Queens Green Day
Come by Socrates Park to participate
in a workshop that is fun for all ages.
Each week features a diff erent subject
and is taught by a diff erent artist. Stop
by the “Sticks” outdoor education area
to join.
Saturday, June 8
Noon to 4 p.m.
Socrates Sculpture Park
32-01 Vernon Blvd., Astoria
Socratessculpturepark.org
Admission: Free
Sunday, June 9
Family Day
This wonderful family event includes
an afternoon of crafts, games, face
painting and more. There is something
for everyone to enjoy and all ages are
welcome.
Sunday, June 9
1 to 4 p.m.
Hoover Manton Playground
137-47 Main St., Briarwood
Nycgovparks.org
Admission: Free
Monday, June 10
Queens Symphony String Trio
presents “A Little Night Music”
The Queens Symphony String Trio
will be at the Queens Public Library
to perform classic songs by famous
composers such as Mozart, Haydn,
Schubert and many more. Stop by for
an event that is enjoyable for all ages.
Monday, June 10
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Queens Public Library
118-14 Hillside Ave., Richmond Hill
Queenslibrary.org
Admission: Free
Tuesday, June 11
Basic Computers
Stop by the library for a lesson in
computer basics in this one-hour
workshop. This class is especially
recommended for seniors who are
looking to become more computersavvy
and learn a new fun and useful
skill.
Tuesday, June 11
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
35-51 81st St., Jackson Heights
Queenslibrary.org
Admission: Free
Wednesday, June 12
Community Gardening
This is a great opportunity to
enjoy the outdoors and connect with
others as neighbors, library staff
and library members work together
on the beautiful garden on the
library grounds.
Wednesday, June 12
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Queens Public Library
85-41 Forest Pkwy., Woodhaven
Queenslibrary.org
Admission: Free
EDITOR'S
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COUNSELING PROGRAMS
• ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
meets every Tuesday at 8 p.m.
at Grace Lutheran Church,
21st Avenue and 32nd Street,
Astoria . For more i n format ion,
call 7 18-520-5021.
• NAR-ANON, a sel f-help
support g roup for thos e
af fected by a loved one’s drug
abuse, meets every Wednesday
at 7:30 p.m. in the basement of
the Church of t he Gardens, 50
Ascan Ave . , Forest Hil l s. For
more information, call 800-
984-0066.
• MASPETH TOWN HALL
hosts a monthly bereavement
group every second Wednesday
of the mont h f rom 2:30 to 4
p.m. , 53-37 72nd St., Maspeth.
L i g ht r e f r e shme nt s and
handouts will be provided.
For more informat ion, c a l l
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., 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.
Grand Avenue Street Festival
Enjoy a day of exciting activities for the whole family during the Grand
Avenue Street Festival in Maspeth. Sponsored by the Maspeth Chamber of
Commerce in cooperation with the Kiwanis Club of Maspeth and the Maspeth
Lions Club, the event will include rides, exhibits, games, food, arts and craft s,
and live music provided by the Joe Fuoco Music Center. Sunday, June 9, 12 to
5 p.m., Grand Avenue between 69th and 72nd Streets, Maspeth. Admission
free.
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