28 THE COURIER SUN • OCTOBER 8, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com 2015 SOIREE ANNUAL BENEFIT Thursday, October 8, 2015 7:00 pm - 10:00pm Free Screening for Head and Neck Cancers Date: Thursday, October 22 Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Location: Hearing and Speech Center Long Island Jewish Medical Center 430 Lakeville Road New Hyde Park is a proud partner of the American-Italian Cancer Foundation’s taking place at: Eligibility Criteria for those with health insurance: Woman age 40 and older New York City Mailing Address 9704 Sutphin Blvd. Jamaica, NY 11435 No mammogram in the past 12 months Eligibility Criteria for those without health insurance: Woman age 50 and older New York City Mailing Address No mammogram in the past 12 months When It Comes to Cancer Screening, It’s Time to Start Using Your Head (and Neck) Head and neck cancers affect the tongue, mouth, lips, throat, voice box, nose, salivary glands and thyroid. This year, more than 55,000 people will develop new cases of head and neck cancers. Are you at risk? You might discover early indications of head and neck cancer, such as sores, pain, lumps or red/dark patches in your mouth, but the best way to determine your risk is to be screened by a doctor. Come to the screening at the Hearing and Speech Center at Long Island Jewish Medical Center on October 22. It’s free and the actual screening takes just 10 minutes. Plus, it can save your life. Now that’s using your head. To schedule an appointment, call 1-855-858-8550. Space is limited. Mobile No-Cost Breast Cancer Screening Wednesday, October 14th 9:00am - 4:30pm An appointment is necessary Please call 1-877-628-9090 Funded by a grant from NY Department of Health Cancer Services Program. Additional funding provided by the generous support of the New York City Council, the National Breast Cancer Foundation, NYS Assembly, GreaterGood.org, the RAR Foundation and individual patrons. On Thursday, October 8, 2015 the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) is having its 2015 Soiree Annual Benefit, honoring three extraordinary women who continue to make significant contributions to the Southeast Queens community. The evening will take place at JCAL’s Jamaica Performing Arts Center (JPAC) from 7pm till 10pm. Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, along with New York City Councilman I. Daneek Miller, will present citations to the evening’s honorees for their commitment to the cultural and economic development of Southeast Queens. The JCAL honorees include Patricia Chin who is founder of VP Records, the largest reggae label in the world, and a longtime supporter of Caribbean culture in Jamaica Queens since the 1970s; Susan Deutsch, the President of Capital Initiatives, whose work over 40 years ago led to the founding of JCAL and the revitalization of the Jamaica area; and Philippa Karteron, founder and CEO of Galleria Noire, Queens community leader, former Executive Director for the Council for Airport Opportunity, philanthropist and longstanding board member of JCAL. “JCAL continues to serve as the anchor arts institution of Downtown Jamaica, offering premier visual, performing and literary arts and education programs that enhance Queens’ profile to both residents and visitors alike,” said Queens Borough President Melinda Katz. “JCAL is integral to the Jamaica NOW Action Plan and a vested partner in the comprehensive revitalization of Downtown Jamaica. The groundswell of these efforts is in no small part due to the dedication of JCAL’s staff, volunteers, and local leaders like the evening’s extraordinary honorees who selflessly contribute so much to the Southeast Queens community.” The evening will also feature a choreographed piece by David Gwirtzman, commissioned for this year’s JCAL Making Moves Dance Festival. Also performing are several local musicians from the Jamaica community and the students from our Saturday arts programs. The event tickets, at $100 per person and $50 for children under 12 years old are now on sale on the JCAL website at www. jcal.org or call (718) 658-7400 x2115. The evening’s activities will take place at JCAL’s landmarked JPAC building at 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY. Accessible via public transportation (E or J trains and numerous bus lines); parking will be only validated at Impark, 90-15 Parsons Blvd, Jamaica, NY. Major benefit support is provided by Resort World Casino NYC, York College, and the Board of Directors of the Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning.
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