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THURSDAY, AUGUST 17
Enjoy a free performance on one of
Shakespeare’s work at Cunningham
Park from 7:30 to 10 p.m. The night will
begin with a discussion and interaction
session for children, followed by
the performance of Henry IV, Part I at
8. The rain date is Aug. 20. Cunningham
Park, 196th Street and Union
Turnpike. For more information, visit
https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/
cunningham-park/events/2017/08/17/
shakespeare-in-the-park-henry-iv.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18
If you enjoy tinkering, drop in to the
New York Hall of Science from 2:30 to
5 p.m. The event is free with NYSCI
admissions. Adults $16; children, students
and seniors $13. New York Hall
of Science, 47-01 111 St., Corona. For
more information, visit https://nysci.
org/event/make-it-friday/2017-08-18/.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19
Learn more about one of the more
pivotal battles of the American Revolution,
the Battle of Brooklyn, at the
Onderdonk House in Ridgewood this
weekend. There is a suggested donation
of $3 with members, veterans and
active servicemen free. Onderdonk
House, 1820 Flushing Ave. For more
information, visit www.onderdonkhouse.
org.
Join the New York Hall of Science
in designing and creating your very
own insect from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
The event is for children ages 3 to 5
with autism spectrum disorder. Free
with registration. New York Hall of
Science, 47-01 111 St., Corona. For more
information, visit https://nysci.org/
event/bugged-out/.
If you haven’t gone to a barbecue
yet this summer, head over to the
Knockdown Center in Maspeth for
its “Dope BBQ” concert and feast.
The event is hosted by Mouse Jones
and features music provided by DJs
L-Squared, Trueblends, Jus and Proper
Edakit. The best part is you can enjoy
free barbecue with paid admission,
while supplies last. Tickets start at
$15, must be 21 years of age or older
to attend. 2 to 10 p.m., Knockdown
Center, 52-19 Flushing Ave., Maspeth.
For more information, visit www.
knockdown.center.
MONDAY, AUGUST 21
The Central Astoria Local Development
Coalition invites everyone
to come out this summer to enjoy
the 2017 Movies On The Waterfront
Series, Monday evenings at sunset
(approximately 8:15 p.m.). These free
movies are open to the public, and no
RSVP or tickets are required. This
evening’s feature is “Titanic,” the
1997 Academy Award-winning fi lm
starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate
Winslet. 8:15 p.m., Astoria Park Lawn,
Shore Boulevard between the Hell
Gate and Robert F. Kennedy bridges.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22
Enjoy a night under the stars
watching “Moana” at Flushing Meadows
Corona Park. The event is free
and from 8 to 10 p.m., but audience
members should arrive before 7 to
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secure a spot. For more information,
visit https://www.nycgovparks.
org/parks/flushing-meadows-corona
park/events/2017/08/22/
movies-under-the-stars-moana.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23
Learn how to prepare for an
interview at the Queens Library at
Flushing. The “Mistake-Free Interviewing”
teaches students how to
be successful in the interviewing
process from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Limited spots are available. Queens
Library at Flushing, 41-17 Main St.
For more information, visit http://
www.queenslibrary.org/event/
mistake-free-interviewing .
COUNSELING PROGRAMS
• GLENDALE ALANON, a program
for families and friends of alcoholics,
meets every Wednesday night at Trinity
Reformed Church, Palmetto Street
and 60th Place, Ridgewood, Beginners
meet at 7:30 p.m., followed by the regular
meeting at 8:10 p.m.
• 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.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
• 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.
• BOY SCOUT TROOP 119 meets every
Tuesday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at St.
Margaret Parish Center, 80th Street off
Juniper Valley Road, Middle Village.
Boys ages 11 to 17 are welcome.
• 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.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Have a look at the orchids at the Queens Botanical Garden from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20, in partnership with
the Taipei Economic & Cultural Offi ce in New York. The event is free with Garden admissions. Queens Botanical Garden,
43-50 Main St., Flushing. Fore more information, visit www.weheartastoria.com/event/taiwan-world-orchids-2/.
