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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12
Through humorous comics, illustrations
and photos, Julia Wertz shows New
York City’s past and present in her book
“Tenements, Towers and Trash.” She’ll
visit the Steinway library to give an illustrated
talk about her book that appeals to
anyone who loves history, comics and urban
exploration. Copies of her book will
be available for sale and signing. 6 p.m.,
Steinway library, 21-45 31st St., Astoria.
For more information, call 718-728-1965.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13
The Green Space in Long Island City
along with Take Root will present a
performance by Bobby Morgan &
Artists’ Glitch. The matrix-inspired
theme of the show follows the idea of
humans operating on a computer-run
simulation, unplugging from a society
that they were born into and freeing
themselves into who they truly are.
This piece of work also explores topics
along the lines of race relations.
Performances Friday and Saturday,
8 to 11 p.m., tickets $15 in advance or
$20 at the door ($22 with a credit card).
The Green Space, 37-24 24th St., Long
Island City. For more information, visit
greenspacestudio.org/TakeRoot.html.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14
Savor something sweet, and maybe
find a bargain as well, during the
Church of the Resurrection’s Autumn
Treasure, Bake and Book Sale. The
two-day event includes vendors offering
used clothing, household items,
homemade baked goods and more.
Snack and lunch available. Saturday
from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Sunday
from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Church of
the Resurrection, 85-09 118th St., Kew
Gardens. For more information, call
718-847-2649.
EDITOR'S
PICK
It’s important for everyone to drive
safely, but did you know that you can
save money on your auto insurance
just by learning tips on how to be a safe
driver? St. Margaret Church and the
National Safety Council are holding a
Defensive Driving Course from 9 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m. Participants will receive
a mandatory insurance premium
reduction, and their violation point
total will be reduced. $45 per person.
St. Margaret Church, 66-05 79th Pl.,
Middle Village. For information or to
register, call 718-326-1911.
Make the world a bit greener during
“Recycle Day” in Maspeth. Bring your
unwanted documents to be shredded
and drop off those old electronic devices
for collection. Drivers can also
bring their cars for free VIN-etching
by the NYPD. Pet lovers will also have
the chance to adopt a cat or dog. 1 to 4
p.m., rain or shine, Maspeth Federal
Savings parking lot, 56-18 69th St.,
Maspeth. For more information, visit
maspethfederal.com.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15
Ridgewood residents will get their
say on how the City Council should
spend $1 million in funding during
City Councilman Antonio Reynoso’s
participatory budgeting workshop.
Through this process, residents of
the district can vote on the projects
they want funded. Open to everyone
in the 34th Council District, which in
Ridgewood is generally west of Forest
and Fairview avenues and south of
Myrtle Avenue. 12 p.m., St. Matthias
Church, 58-15 Catalpa Ave., Ridgewood.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16
Come fi nd a bargain at the St. Barnabas
Church Rummage Sale in Howard
Beach. The two-day event includes
a variety of items or sale including
lightly used clothing for children and
adults, jewelry, electronics, books,
toys, furniture, housewares and
more. The sale is sponsored by the St.
Barnabas Women’s Fellowship League.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday;
also open from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday
night only, St. Barnabas Church, 159-
19 98th St., Howard Beach. For more
information, call 718-843-7028.
Dance your way to a healthier you at
the North Forest Park library! Instructor
Shirlyn Diego-Lucas off ers an easyto
follow dance step program designed
to increase cardiovascular fi tness and
tone your body. Space is limited and
available on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served
basis. Noon, North Forest Park library,
98-27 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills.
For more information, call 718-261-5512.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17
Queens Historical Society in
Flushing welcomes a special guest,
Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas,
to speak as part of its Immigrant
Voices Series. Simotas, who is from
Astoria, has made a name for herself
as the first Greek-American to be
elected to office in New York and
the fi rst female to be elected to offi ce
for her district. 6:30 p.m., Queens
Historical Society, 143-35 37th Ave.,
Flushing. For more information, visit
queenshistoricalsociety.org/events/
immigrant-voices-aravella-simotas.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18
Need help getting health care coverage
that’s right for and your family?
Then come to the Broadway library
and speak with a health insurance
navigator from Callen Lorde Community
Center. You can even enroll on site
if you qualify. 1 p.m., Broadway library,
40-20 Broadway, Astoria. For more
information, call 718-721-2462.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Celebrate autumn in grand style during the Cub Scouts Pack 360 Pumpkin
Patch party in Middle Village. Everyone’s invited to enjoy an aft ernoon of music,
snacks, entertainment, arts & craft s and apple cider. Naturally, there’ll be
pumpkins for sale, with proceeds going to the scout troop. Noon to 2:30 p.m. on
Sunday, Oct. 15, Trinity Lutheran Church, 63-70 Dry Harbor Rd., Middle Village.
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 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
• 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., 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.
