It’s In Queens! News From The Queens Tourism Council Queens challenges Brooklyn to a jazz jam this weekend, and Chubby Checker, whose hit song “The Twist” is now 50 years old, performs in borough. Other fun options include science exploration, a beach party, experimental dance and a flea market where pets can be adopted. Plus, the Astoria outdoor movie festival kicks off. H ere’s the rundown. • Friday, June 13, Queens & Brooklyn Jazz Party, 8 p.m. The Queens Jazz Overground invites the Brooklyn Jazz Underground to a musical jam. Each group will play a set, followed by a third set of interborough collaboration. $15. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., www.flushingtownhall.org. • Saturday, June 14, Chubby Checker Live, 7 p.m. Celebrate over 50 years of the hit song “The Twist” with a special performance by the original twister himself, Chubby Checker. $20-$50. Resorts World Casino New York City, 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., Jamaica, www.rwnewyork.com. • Saturday, June 14, Voice, Jazz, Vespers, 5 p.m. Singer Cassandra Hawkins and the Church-in-the- Gardens Jazz Band offer a unique blend of music and a traditional evening vespers service. The Churchin the-Gardens, 50 Ascan Ave., Forest Hills, www.fhchoir.org. -SEE TOURISM ON PG. 56- Community CALENDAR Queens & Brooklyn • Saturday, June 14, Kew Gardens Summer Flea Market, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Expect more than 30 vendors selling books, albums, household items, antiques, clothing, collectables, pottery and much more. The Heavenly Angels Animal Rescue will offer dogs and cats for adoption from 1 to 5 p.m. All vendor fees benefit the Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Pediatric Department. Free. LIRR North Parking Lot, 82-60 Austin St., Kew Gardens. • Saturday, June 14, Local Summer Kickoff Party, 7 p.m. to late. Stop by for DJ, drinks, food, raffles and more. Free. 302 Beach 87th St., Rockaway Beach, www.therockawaysny.com/localssummer kickoff-party. • Saturday, June 14, Sunnyside Flag Day, 11 a.m. The 45th annual event enjoys the support of elected officials, churches, schools, neighborhood groups, local shops and businesses. Formation at Greenpoint Avenue and 41st Street with step off along Greenpoint Avenue to 48th Street. Celebration at noon inside Sabba Park at the Veterans Monument, www.sunnysideparade.com. • Sunday, June 15, Science and the Fairs, runs through Oct. 16. Science was a critical topic at the two World’s Fairs in Queens. A mixture of science, technology, education and TODAY JUNIPER PARK CIVIC ASSOC. will meet at 7:45 p.m. at Our Lady of Hope Church auditorium, Eliot Ave and 71st Street, Middle Village. UNITED FORTIES CIVIC ASSOC. will meet at 7 p.m. at St Teresa’s Parish Center, 44th St off 50th Ave., Woodside. RIDGEWOOD DEMOCRATIC CLUB, and Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan will hold their annual dinner dance starting at 6:30 p.m. at Riccardo’s By the Bridge, 21-01 24th Ave., Astoria. GLENDALE KIWANIS will meet at Zum Stammtisch restaurant, Myrtle Ave. and 70th St., at 12:30 p.m. MASPETH KIWANIS will meet at O’Neills Restaurant, 64-21 53rd Drive, Maspeth at 12:15 p.m. RIDGEWOOD OLDER ADULT CENTER, 59-14 70th Ave., welcomes new members 60 years of age or older. Weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Many programs and meals daily. For more information, call 1-718- 456-2000. REGO PARK SENIOR CENTER, 93-29 Queens Blvd., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-896- 8751. RIDGEWOOD-BUSHWICK SENIOR CENTER, 319 Stanhope St., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718- 366-3038. PETER CARDELLA SENIOR CENTER, 68-52 Fresh Pond Rd., Ridgewood, will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-497-2908. SUNNYSIDE SENIOR CENTER, 43-31 39th St., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-392-6944. SELF-HELP MASPETH Senior Center, 69-61 Grand Ave., will hold beading, jewelry and bingo. Hot lunch at noon. Transportation available. For more information, call 1-718-429- 3636. MIDDLE VILLAGE Adult Center, 69-10 75th St., will hold arts and crafts at 10 a.m., sit and be fit at 1 p.m., Tai-Chi-Chuan at 10:15 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. SUNNYSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES, 43-31 39th St., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-784-6173, ext. 112. FOREST HILLS SENIOR CENTER, 108-25 62nd Dr., will hold various programs, plus hot lunch. For more information, call -SEE CALENDAR ON PG. 25- TIMES, THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2014 • 20
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