22 AUGUST 1, 2019 RIDGEWOOD TIMES WWW.QNS.COM
Thursday, August 1
See It Big! ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’
Enjoy one of the most epic fi lms of
all time, “2001: A Space Odyssey,” in
70mm unrestored print made from the
original camera negative. No digital
tricks, remastered eff ects or revisionist
edits.
7 p.m.
Museum of the Moving Image
36-01 35th Ave, Astoria
Movingimage.us
Admission: $15/$5 members/Free for
Silver Screen members
Live Oldies
Summer nights, open air and the
sweet sounds of The Jersey Jukebox, an
oldies band that brings the hits. Come by
to this live concert in the park. Bring a
blanket or a chair.
7:30 p.m.
Astoria Park Great Lawn
Shore Boulevard, between Hell Gate
Bridge and pool
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Admission: Free
Friday, August 2
Silent Disco
Strap on your headphones, get
moving and be quiet – it’s a silent disco.
Come by the Bohemian Beer Garden
to quietly dance the night away. Must
bring valid ID and credit card to borrow
headphones.
10 p.m.
Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden
29-19 24th Ave., Long Island City
Admission: $10-$20
Saturday, August 3
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
The largest multi-cultural festival
in New York is back this weekend in
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Flushing. Come see works of art race
across the lake, enjoy the international
fare and be in awe at the fantastic
performances abound. Festival runs
rain or shine.
Saturday, Aug. 3, through Sunday,
Aug. 4
9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. both daysFlushing
Meadows Corona Park
Meadow Lake, Flushing
Hkdbf-ny.org
Admission: Free
Science Lab
Calling all young engineers! Come
to this prototype lab to design and
engineer all of your most wild ideas.
Materials will be provided
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
New York Hall of Science
47-10 111th St., Corona
Nysci.org
Admission: Free with NYSCI
admission
Sunday, August 4
Sandcastle Championship
The annual Rockaway Sandcastle
Championship is back for the 23rd year
this weekend. Prizes will be awarded in
various categories. Competitors can use
buckets or tools made available to them,
or bring their own!
Rockaway Beach
Beach 117th Street, Rockaway
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Admission: Free
Monday, August 5
Kids Investigate Crimes
Participants will take part in fi ve
diff erent investigations using science
and technology to solve the crime and
catch the culprit.
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Langston Hughes Library
100-01 Northern Blvd., Corona
Queenslibrary.org
Admission: Free
Tuesday, August 6
Zumba and Pilates
Get your exercise learning Zumba,
the Latin style dance fi tness program
that mixes low-intensity and highintensity
moves for a calorie-burning
dance fi tness party.
11 a.m. to noon
Forest Park Seuff ert Bandshell
Forest Park Drive, Woodhaven
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Admission: Free
Live Music
Jam out to the sounds of Generations,
a classic rock band from Middle Village.
This is the last of the Live Music Festival
in Juniper Valley Park. Bring your own
lawn chair.
7 p.m.
Juniper Valley Park
80th Street and Juniper Boulevard,
Middle Village
Nycgovparks.org
Admission: Free
Wednesday, August 7
Cuban Dance Party
Put on your dancing shoes and get
moving at this Cuban dance party by
the water.
6:30 to 9 p.m.
LIC Landing
52-10 Center Blvd., Long Island City
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
g roup every sec ond
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., 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.
Adult Bike Camp
It’s never too late to learn how to cruise on two wheels. This class for
students 18 and up teaches the mechanics of riding a bike, the rules of the
road, best practices for riding on city streets and the freedom of biking. Call to
register. Saturday, Aug. 3, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Forest Park’s Victory Field, 83-87C
Woodhaven Blvd., Woodhaven. 212-879-2111, Admission: Free
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