TIMES, THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2014 • 40 It’s In Queens! News From The Queens Tourism Council It’s U.S. Open time, and roughly 800,000 tourists will visit the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park during this internationally renowned, two-week competition. But that’s not the only outdoor fun on the horizon in Queens. Various concerts, ethnic street festivals, a beach movie, yoga, and a Mets salute to Taiwan mix with indoor activities such as foreign films and jazz jams this upcoming week. Here’s the rundown. • Today (Thursday), Aug. 28, Little Red’s Hood Puppet Show, 10:30 a.m. Little Red is a smart, young city slicker who is too focused on her smartphone to notice her surroundings. Wulfric is a misunderstood wolf with a sweet tooth. When Little Red travels from New York City to the country to deliver some cupcakes to her grandma, she encounters a colorful cast of characters as Wulfric tries to head her off at the pass. Free. Walter Ward Playground, 89th Street and 160th Avenue, Howard Beach, www.reachforthestarsdaycare.com. • Friday, Aug. 29, Free Yoga Saturday, 9:30 a.m., second session at 10:30 a.m. These yoga classes are designed for all experience levels. Kripalu Yoga is a system of Hatha Yoga that integrates body postures, breathing techniques, relaxation, and meditation. Participants are -SEE TOURISM ON PG. 69- Community CALENDAR Queens & Brooklyn encouraged to integrate their yoga practices with this very special waterfront environment of nature and art. Ongoing on Saturdays through Sept. 27. Socrates Sculpture Park, 32- 01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City, www.socratessculpturepark.org. • Friday, Aug. 29, The Puppetmaster, 2 p.m. This movie illustrates the childhood and early adulthood of Li Tien-lu, an 84-yearold Taiwanese puppet master, using a combination of documentary technique and elegant dramatization. It is shown as part of a retrospective on Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao- Hsien. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Kaufman Arts District, www.movingimage.us. • Friday, Aug. 29, Beach Flix, sundown. Bring a blanket or beach chair and watch the movie Monsters University outdoors on the sand. Free. Beach 117th Street, Rockaway, www.RockawayCivic.com. • Saturday, Aug. 30, Mets Taiwan Heritage Night, 6 p.m. Prior to the Mets-Phillies game, fans will be entertained by Taiwanese dance and singing performances. The first pitch will be by Yen-Hsun (Rendy) Lu, the top ranked tennis professional from Taiwan. $29-$65. Mets Plaza at Citi Field, 123-01 Roosevelt Ave., Corona, www.nymets.com. • Saturday, Aug. 30, Oye Corona, 1 to 5 p.m. The Queens Museum TODAY 38th ASSEMBLY REGULAR DEMOCRATIC CLUBS Part A & B will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 89th Ave., and 91st St., Woodhaven. SUMMER ON THE GREEN at Atlas Park, 8000 Cooper Ave., Glendale will hold Bricks 4 Kidz sponsored by Johnny Rocket’s at 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. Call 1-718-326- 3300 ext 101 to register. GLENDALE KIWANIS will meet at Zum Stammtisch restaurant, Myrtle Ave. and 70th St., at 12:30 p.m. MASPETH KIWANIS will meet at O’Neill’s Restaurant, 64-21 53rd Dr., 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 1-718-699-1010. FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 QUEENS BOTANICAL -SEE CALENDAR ON PG. 45-
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