26 SEPTEMBER 7, 2017 RIDGEWOOD TIMES WWW.QNS.COM
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7:
Come out to the Rego Park Jewish Center
for a fun aft ernoon with a knitting
circle. This event begins at 2 p.m. and
has an entry fee of $2 to cover the cost of
refreshments. Knitters should bring their
own needles and materials. 97-30 Queens
Blvd. between 64th and 65th roads, Rego
Park. For more information, visit rpjc.org.
Astoria Bookshop will be holding an
open-mic style storytelling show from
7 to 8 p.m., hosted by David Lawson.
Without a specifi c theme, prospective
storytellers are asked to tell a fi ve-minute
true story about something that
has happened to them. Names will be
pulled from a basket, so make sure to
stick around and listen to other storytellers.
31-29 31st St., Astoria. http://
www.astoriabookshop.com/event has
all the information on this event.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8:
Are you a young woman who wants
to learn to shoot hoops? Join NYC Parks
at the Lost Battalion Hall Recreation
Center between 5 to 7 p.m. Participations
will learn the basic rules and fundamental
skills of basketball. There
will be separate clinics for girls ages 12
to 14 and 15 to 17. This free event is for
skill levels of all levels. 93-29 Queens
Blvd., Rego Park Contact Roberto Valle
at 718-393-7370 or Roberto.valle@
parks.nyc.gov for more information.
6. The Creek and the Cave in Astoria
will be holding an Open Mic Night at
8 p.m. called Mic and Cheese. Each
comic will get fi ve minutes on stage to
try out any new material. There will
be no sign-ups in advance, as sign-ups
start at 7:30 and will be fi rst-come,
fi rst-served. There is no cover and no
drink minimum. 10-93 Jackson Ave.,
Long Island Go to creeklic.com or call
646-944-9255 for more information.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9:
Want to learn how to best utilize
social media for yourself or your
business? Social media professional
Sue Funke will be teaching a crash
course at Q.E.D. Astoria on how to
use these platforms to promote your
brand. Make sure to register online
beforehand. 27-16 23rd Ave. Go to qedastoria.
com to register and for more
information.
Looking for something to do this
weekend? Go out to LIC Flea and Food
either on Saturday or Sunday. Over
80 vendors will be selling food and
drinks, jewelry, and much more between
11 a.m. and 6 p.m. at 5-25 46th
Ave. Visit licfl ea.com.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10:
Violinists Trinu Basu and Arun Ramamurthy
join percussionist Rich Stein to
conclude Bang on a Can’s summer music
series. The performance, played at the
Noguchi Museum in Long Island City,
will be playing between 3 to 4 p.m. and
will feature music from across the world,
including Carnatic and western classical
music, jazz, folk and contemporary
improvisation. 9-01 33rd Rd. at Vernon
Boulevard. Call the Noguchi Museum
at 718-204-7088 or visit noguchi.org/
programs for more information.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11:
Come out to Q.E.D. in Astoria for a
swing dancing class. Instructors Akemi
Kinukawa and Lewi Gilamichael
will be teaching a class to swing dancers
of any and all skill levels. Held between
6:30 and 8:10 p.m., students will
learn the Charleston while dancing
to authentic ‘30s and ‘40s jazz music.
Prospective students can come with a
partner or drop in solo. The class is $17
per person or $20 the day of. 27-16 23rd
Ave. Go to qedastoria.com to register
and see more information.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12:
Build your business and learn how
to get more customers from experienced
marketing professionals with
the New York City Department of
Small Business Services. This event,
taking place at St. George’s Episcopal
Church in Flushing between 6 and
8:30 p.m., is part of a series of business
workshops designed to improve current
promotional strategies as well as
networking and engaging with other
local business owners. 135-32 38th
Ave. For more information, contact
Education@FlushingChamber.nyc or
646-820-5163.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13:
The Queens Hall of Science is hosting
plenty of events for kids and their
families. One exhibit is called Journey
to Space 3D, a celebration of space
exploration where guests will learn
about the role of the International
Space Station, and discover what
NASA and the space community is
currently working on. Another is Picturing
Female Robots and Androids,
where images of female robots, mannequins
and dolls from all aspects of
media will be on display to show the
changing view of women throughout
modern times. Both exhibits are free
with admission to the museum. 47-01
111th St. Nysci.org has all the information
on these exhibits.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Looking for something fun to do close to home? The Kiwanis Club of Glendale
will be celebrating “Community Day” full of activities for all ages at The
Shops at Atlas Park on Saturday, Sept. 9. There will be food, games, prizes,
raffl es, face-painting, music and more. This year’s Community Day is extra
special because it is being dedicated to Firefi ghter William Tolley of Ladder
Company 135, who died in April while on duty in Ridgewood. Free admission.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Shops at Atlas Park, 8000 Cooper Ave., Glendale.
COUNSELING
PROGRAMS
• GLENDALE ALANON, a program
for families and friends of alcoholics,
meets every Tuesday 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 aff ected 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
• 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.
• 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.
