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ity participate in the musical program. They
rehearse every Monday night from 7:30 to
10 p.m. If you pass the audition, you go right
to rehearsal. Their spring concert is May 20
and features the works of Leonard Bernstein
in honor of the composer’s 100th birthday. 7
p.m., Temple Beth Sholom, 172nd Street and
Northern Boulevard, Flushing. Reservations
are required: visit queensoratorio.org/becoming
a-member-auditions to claim your audition
spot.
14 Instructor Melissa Siegel will show
you how to shape up without leaving
your seat during a Chair Yoga exercise
at the Rego Park Library. This beginner-level
class features instruction on breathing and
body flexibility exercises. Participants should
wear comfortable clothing. Space is available
on a first-come, first-served basis. 1:30 p.m.,
Rego Park Library, 91-41 63rd Drive. For more
information, call 718-459-5140.
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15 The Community Church of
Douglaston’s Tuesday morning
concert series continues with a salute
to Brazilian composers performed by
Edmond Nicodemi, guitarist, and Carol
Nicodemi, vocalist. The program will also
feature oboist Regina Cohn and pianist Dasha
Bukhartseva. A complete luncheon will be
served following the concert. 11 a.m. to
2 p.m., Community Church of Douglaston,
39-50 Douglaston Pkwy. Visit ccdouglaston.
org for more details.
16 Learn to tone fruit, vegetables,
leaves and branches during the
“Botanical Watercolor Painting” workshop
at the Richmond Hill Library. This exercise
is ideal for watercolor painters on an intermediate
level. 2 p.m., Richmond Hill Library, 118-
14 Hillside Ave. Registration required; call 718-
423-7004 to reserve your spot.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24
17 Warm up this winter with Lao Soup
at the Alley Pond Environmental
Center. Chef Penn Hongthong will demonstrate
how to make Lao vegetable soup with
pork neck bones; fish soup with lemongrass
and tomatoes; and Asian squash soup.
Open to adults only. Limited to 20 participants.
$24 per person. 7 to 9 p.m., Alley Pond
Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd.,
Douglaston. Call 718-229-4000 or visit alleypond.
com for more details.
18 Can’t get a good night’s sleep?
You’re not alone. More than 10 percent
of Americans suffer from chronic insomnia.
You can learn how to fight it during the
“Wellness Workshop: Coping with Insomnia”
at the Forest Hills Library. You’ll learn sleep-enhancing
thoughts and behaviors designed to
help you get the rest you need. 3 p.m., Forest
Hills Library, 108-19 71st Ave., Flushing.
19 Moak Yang Presbyterian Church
in Whitestone will host the
“Young Person’s Concert” featuring the
Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saens. 8
p.m., Moak Yang Presbyterian Church 12-25
Clintonville St., Whitestone. For more information,
call 646-353-6043.
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Learn more about the wonders of the universe during Astronomy Night at the Alley Pond
Environmental Center. Professor and astronomer Mark Freilich will hold an indoor Q&A session on
basic astronomy before taking participants outdoors for stargazing with a professional telescope.
Participants are welcome to bring their own telescopes and binoculars and look up for some far-out
visuals. Open to adults and children ages 9 and up. $16 per person. 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20,
Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. Call 718-229-4000 or visit alleypond.
com for more details.
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Create an exciting, flavorful meal with the family during this cooking exercise at the Queens Botanical
Garden. Join Allergic to Salad for a monthly farm-to-table cooking experience to introduce your
family to all aspects of cooking. Enjoy a tasty treat you make for lunch at the end of each session.
Appropriate for all ages—children to grandparents. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21, Queens
Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing. Registration required; visit familycookingqbg1.eventbrite.
com to reserve your spot.