36 THE COURIER SUN • JULY 30, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com >JUL Y30- AU G 6 happenings THURSDAY, JULY 30 There will be a fi tness walking program along the Joe Michael’s Mile, adjacent to Little Neck Bay. This event is for adults only. 9 to 10 a.m. Free. Meet in front of the Fort Totten entrance on Totten Ave., the western end of Joe Michaels Mile. For more info, contact 718-352-4793 ext. 302. Lots for Tots is a weekly program at McGoldrick Library for children ages 2 to 5. It’s a fun, literature-based program designed for kids. Registration is not required. 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. McGoldrick, 155-06 Roosevelt Ave., off Northern Blvd., Flushing. For more information, contact 718-461-1616. Summer Reading Crafts will have you enjoying a fun variety of craft programs at Flushing Community library. This will be taking place for teens every Thursday afternoon this summer. Registration is not required. 3 to 4 p.m. 41-17 Main St., Flushing. For more information, contact 718-661-1200. Learn how to knit and crochet this summer at the Glen Oaks Community library. Experienced adult crafters will teach their skills to beginners while sharing techniques and working on their own projects. Participants should bring their own supplies. Registration is not required. 256-04 Union Tpke., Glen Oaks. For more information, contact 718-831-8636. Summer Superhero Films will be taking place the Queens Library in Bellerose. Feel free to bring your own popcorn. All fi lms are rated PG, unless otherwise indicated. The fi lm shown this week will be “The Incredibles,” which was released in 2004. 2 to 4 p.m. 250-06 Hillside Ave., Bellerose. For more information, contact 718-831-8644. FRIDAY, JULY 31 The Children’s Garden at Queens Botanical Garden offers hands-on discovery for ages 5 to 12. Children’s imaginations and knowledge will grow as they plant and harvest vegetables and fl owers. They then cook with the food they’ve grown. This takes place on 39 acres. Registration and prepayment is required. Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Queens. For more info, contact 718-886-3800. Get fresh produce from two local farms and Queens Botanical Garden’s own urban farm at Farmers’ Market Fridays. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Queens. For more info, visit nycgovparks.org. Asian American International Film Festival presents the best and most recent Asian-American and Asian-independent cinema from more than 30 countries, a variety of topical panels and workshops, industry mixers, staged readings, and live performances. Free. Flushing Town Hall, 137- 35 Northern Blvd., Flushing. For more information, visit fl ushingtownhall.org. Chess in the Summer with Mr. Ron will be taking place at the Far Rockaway Community library. All EDITOR’S PICK Photo courtesy of Boroughs of the Dead The Haunting Histories and Legends of Astoria will bring you a spooky two-hour stroll through Astoria. The tour visits some lesser known historical sites and reveals unsettling tales of the neighborhood’s grim and ghostly past. Thursday, July 30, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is $20. For more information, contact 646-932-0680. ages and skill levels are welcome every Friday afternoon in July and August for our chess tutorial and challenge. 1 to 5 p.m. 1637 Central Ave., Far Rockaway. For more information, contact 718-327-2549. SATURDAY, AUG. 1 Join Yoga instructor Helen Kilgallen from Elaine’s Dance School in this beginner Hatha Yoga class on the beach. Bring a mat, large towel, or blanket to the class. 8 to 9 a.m. Free. Beach 108th St., Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk, off Shorefront Pkwy. For more info, contact 718-318-4000. The GrowNYC Greenmarket serves the Long Island City and Astoria communities with farmfresh fruits and vegetables and family-friendly activities. Shoppers will fi nd a variety of seasonal produce, and free cooking demonstrations are held weekly. This features seasonal items from the market, and family-friendly activities take place throughout the season. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens. For more information, visit nycgovparks.org. ATTENTION: WANT A LISTING ON THIS PAGE? Go to the “Events Calendar” section of our web site, www.queenscourier.com/eventspage, and click on “Submit your event” to let us know about your happening. We select from reader submissions to list on our happenings page.
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