FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com JULY 16, 2015 • THE COURIER SUN 41 4 p.m. 41-17 Main St., Flushing. For more information, contact 718-661- 1200. SUNDAY, JULY 19 Vet Tech 101 will teach you to learn the specialized skills required to keep our animals healthy. From eye examinations to checking teeth, gums and ears, junior vet techs will learn all about some of the most common pet animals in peak condition. Limited to six participants. The program is for ages 10 to 13, and pre-registration is required. 10 a.m. to noon. $23. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. For more info, visit alleypond.com. “APEC Adventure Hour: Water Fun” will offer toddlers and their caregivers an opportunity to socialize and learn about nature in a relaxed environment. Water-related activities include live animals, art projects, outdoor play, trail walks and music. Limited to 8 parent and child pairs. No non-participating siblings except for infants in infant seats. This program is for ages 18 to 36 months and pre-registration is required. 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. $16. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. For more info, visit alleypond.com. The debut of the New York City Poem Arts Center will present Chinese poetry of the golden age of the Tang Dynasty through song, dance and recitation. Registration is not required. This will be held in the auditorium of the Flushing library, lower level. 2 to 3:30 p.m. 41-17 Main St., Flushing. For more information, contact 718-661-1200. MONDAY, JULY 20 The Defensive Driving Workshop course is open to anyone with a driver’s license. The fee is $20 for AARP members, with a membership card required and $25 for non-members, which can be paid for by check or money order. Pre-registration is required. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 134- 26 225th St., Laurelton. For more information, contact 718-479-8914. Infants age 30 months and under will enjoy Mother Goose Time at the Fresh Meadows library. It’s a halfhour of nursery rhymes, songs, fi nger plays and simple picture books. 10 to 10:30 a.m. 193-20 Horace Harding Expy., Fresh Meadows. For more info, contact 718-454-7272. Baby and Me is an interactive program for infants ages 7 to 18 months and their guardians or caregivers. Registration is not required. 11 a.m. to noon. Bayside library, 214-20 Northern Blvd., Bayside. For more info, contact 718-229-1834. The Summer Intergenerational Game Time: Chess and Domino Club will teach you to learn how to play chess and dominoes from experienced players. Players of all skill levels are welcomed, which includes beginners. Families with younger ones, ages 6 and up, are welcome to join. There will be additional kid-friendly games available. Registration is not required. Noon to 3 p.m. Glen Oaks branch of the Queens Library, 256-04 Union Tpke., Glen Oaks. For more information, contact 718-831-8636. The Healthy Gourmet Series at the LIC branch of the Queens Library will help to explore, cook and taste some vegan, vegetarian and glutenfree meals. This will be done with recipes outside of what you might be used to. This is for an adult audience and registration is not required. 6 to 7 p.m. 37-44 21st St., Long Island City. For more information, contact 718-752-3700. TUESDAY, JULY 21 The Teens Spelling Bee: Senior Division wants you to prove how good at spelling you really are. The spelling competition is for teens entering ninth to 12th grade. Prizes will be awarded for fi rst, second and third place. 3 to 4 p.m. Bay Terrace library, 18-36 Bell Blvd., Bayside. For more information, contact 718- 423-7004. Girl Scout Day is for children ages 5 and up to learn about Girl Scouts. They are invited to participate in some fun Girl Scout activities. Preregistration by phone or in person is required. Windsor Park library, 79-50 Bell Blvd., Bayside. For more information, contact 718-468-8300. The Douglaston/Little Neck branch of the Queens Library will be screening summer family fi lms throughout each month in the summer. The July family fi lm will be the original animated “101 Dalmatians.” The 1961 fi lm is based on the classic children’s book by Dodie Smith. Space is limited; fi rst come, fi rst seated. 4 to 5:30 p.m. 249-01 Northern Blvd., Little Neck. For more information, visit queenslibrary. org. WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 The Summer Reading Teen Anime Club will be having anime fun for teens on Wednesday afternoons this summer. Registration is not required. 2 to 4 p.m. Flushing library, 41-17 Main St., Flushing. For more info, contact 718-661-1200. Adults are invited to the fi lm screening of “Chappie” at the Woodside library. The 2015 fi lm is about a robot in the near future whose reprogramming creates havoc. This fi lm is rated R, and registration is not required. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. 54-22 Skillman Ave., Woodside. For more information, contact 718-429-4700. Pounds Fitness allows you to channel your inner performer and rock your body with this modern-day fusion of movement and music. Teens will have the opportunity to drum along to music being weighted by drumsticks with this fun-fi lled workout. 4 to 5 p.m. 312 Beach 54th St., Arverne. For more information, visit queenslibrary.org. ShapeUp NYC: Cardio Challenge for Adults, combines low-impact aerobics and boot camp into one body workout. The instructor Bona Bhatia Khullar will lead you through routines to tone the body and burn calories. 4 to 5 p.m. Richmond Hill branch of the Queens Library, 118- 14 Hillside Ave., Richmond Hill. For more info, contact 718-849-7150. THURSDAY, JULY 23 Science Thursdays at the Bayside library allow tweens to take part in fun science experiments and activities. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. 3 to 4 p.m. 214-20 Northern Blvd., Bayside. For more info, contact 718-229-1834. There will be a discussion about hiphop history at the Queens Library for teens. Learn how hip-hop started in a way like no other with a special guest author. The fi rst 15 teens will receive a graphic novel on the history of hip-hop as we celebrate life in America. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. 2002 Cornaga Ave., Far Rockaway. For more info, visit queenslibrary.org. Whether you’re experienced or a beginner, join the meditation club and share breathing exercises with other adults. There will be meditation techniques that may help to reduce stress. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Glen Oaks library, 256-04 Union Tpke., Glen Oaks. For more information, contact 718-831-8636. buzz . EDITOR’S PICK Photo via Alley Pond’s Facebook page “Star Searchers: Exploring the July Night Sky” will be led by professor/astronomer Mark Freilich. Each program features an indoor question-and-answer session on basic astronomy. There will be fun and games followed by exciting outdoor viewing using a professional telescope. Participants are welcome to bring their own telescopes and binoculars. The program is for adults and children ages 9 and up. Please pre-register. Saturday, July 18, from 8 to 10 p.m. $15. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. For more information, visit alleypond.com.
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