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Thursday, July 11
SummerStage
Aterciopelados, one of Colombia’s
first rock bands, will be joined by a
new generation of rockers from their
home country at this SummerStage
concert.
7 to 9 p.m.
Queensbridge Park
Vernon Boulevard and 41st
Avenue, Long Island City
cityparksfoundation.org
Admission: Free
Friday, July 12
Carbon Sponge: Harvest and
Eat
Learn what carbon sponge is, how
it works and some of the delicious
benefits to planting it in your own
garden. Recommended for ages 6
and older.
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
New York Hall of Science41-01
111th St., Corona
nysci.org
Admission: Free with museum
admission
Saturday, July 13
Special Storytime
Come for a special reading of
“Superbuns!: Her Kindness is Her
Superpower” by author Diane
Krednesor. “Superbuns” tells the
story of a kind bunny and her
skeptical sister. After the pair begin
to be followed by a fox, they discover
kindness is a super power after all.
11:30 a.m.
Book Culture LIC
26-9 Jackson Ave., Long Island
City
bookculture.com
Admission: Free
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Ecuadorian Music and Dance
The annual show “Ayazamana:
Traditional Music and Dances from
Ecuador” will highlight customs and
traditions of communities throughout
Ecuador. Over 30 artists are set to
perform in this exciting show.
7:45 to 10 p.m.
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts
Theatre
35-12 35th Ave., Astoria
tradicionesdelecuador.com
Admission: $25
Sunday, July 14
Bike Camp on the Spectrum
Eager riders 18 years old or older
are invited to learn to bike, the
rules of the road and best practices
when taking two wheels out into the
streets.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Grand Central Pkwy., Corona
nycgovparks.org
Admission: Free
Monday, July 15
Zumba
Join this high calorie workout as
you watch the sunset over Manhattan.
No experience necessary.
7 to 8 p.m.
LIC Landing
51st Avenue and Center Boulevard,
Long Island City
nycgovparks.org
Admission: Free
Tuesday, July 16
Let’s Move!
Kids and teens are invited to get
their bodies moving with dancing, a
giant obstacle course and a special
performance from My Gym’s
Tumbling Team. Mr. Met will also be
there!
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Queens Place
88-01 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills
718-243-1414
Admission: Free
Polka Music
It’s Oktoberfest in July – and in
Queens! Come listen to the sounds of
The Polka Brothers and get transported
to Germany while listening to polka
renditions of some of the biggest rock
and pop songs going today. Attendees
are encouraged to bring their own
lawn chairs.
7 p.m.
Juniper Valley Park
80th Street and Juniper Boulevard,
Middle Village
nycgovparks.org
Admission: Free
Wednesday, July 17
Chair Yoga
Fun fi tness for adults 55 years or
older. Come to get calm, relax and
get a little bit of exercise with chair
yoga in the park. No experience
necessary.
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Forest Park Seuff ert Bandshell
Forest Park Dr., Woodhaven
nycgovparks.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 information, call 718-
520-5021.
• NAR-ANON, a self-help
support group for those affected
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., of fers
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.
Waterfront Park Tour
Learn how Hunters Point South Park was built to be one of the most resilient
waterfront parks in the country on this guided tour.
Saturday, July 13
12:30 to 2 p.m.
LIC Landing
52-10 Center Blvd., Long Island City
hunterspointparks.org
Admission: Free
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