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ARTS/ ENTERTAINMENT/ SPORTS:
Flushing Town Hall 137-35 Northern
Blvd. www.flushingtownhall.org for a full
list of events.
-Monthly Jazz Jam: Celebrating the
Legacy of Louis Armstrong, All are welcome, regardless of instrument, vocalists,
too. Don't play? Come listen. $10 Free for
members, students, teens and jamming
musicians 7 – 10 pm Nov 6
-NEA Jazz Masters: A Gathering of The
Masters $45, $35 Members $20 Students
Free for Teens; Table Package: $140, $115
Members Reserved Table for 2 Wine and
Snacks 8 pm Nov 8
-Kunqu Society: Traces in the Snow, a
Chinese Opera, Supertitles in English.
$16, $10 Members and Students, Free for
teens 1:30 pm Nov 9
-Live Drawing with Models, Draw from a
live nude model. Bring your sketch pad
with your drawing medium. Ages 18 and
up $16/$10 Members & Students, Free for
Teens 6 – 9 pm Nov 11
New York Hall of Science 47-01 111 St.,
Corona
-The Art Of The Brick, Lego Exhibit,
Sept. 28 – Jan. 26, 2020.
Noguchi Museum 9-01 33 Rd. at Vernon
Blvd. Long Island City 718.203.7088
www.noguchi.org
-Free First Fridays: Evening hours 5 – 8
pm, admission free through Sept. Tours of
collection and exhibitions at 2 pm in
English & Japanese. Center of Attention
conversation at 6:30 pm
-Noguchi: Body-Space Devices, Contract
and Release, a performance-based collaboration with artist Brendan Fernandes (b.
1979). Performances are unseated, will
move throughout Areas 11 and 12. Free
with Museum admission. General admission $10. Seniors and students with valid
ID $5. Saturdays, 1:30 pm and 3 pm Sept
14, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23,
Dec 7, 14, Jan 11, 18, 25, 2020 Feb 1, 8,
15, 22, 29
-The Spirit's Flight, 1969 an hour-long
discussion. Free with Museum admission.
3:30 – 4:30 pm Nov 10
-Traditional Japanese Textile Dyeing, Join
visiting artist Shiro Oe in the studio to dye
a silk scarf. Ages 18 and older. $20 members, $30 non-members. RSVP Fee
includes admission to the Museum and
Materials. 1 – 5 pm Nov 23
-Noguchi at Night fall fundraiser, A special one-night dance and culinary experience.
Will include performances throughout the Museum and a DJ set by Karsten
Sollors. Proceeds will support the
Museum's exhibitions and educational
programs. Tickets $350 and up 7 – 10 pm
Nov 18
LaGuardia Community College
31-10 Thomson Ave., Suite E509G, Long
Island City
-Retrospective Exhibition of
Photographer Walker Evans, At
LaGuardia Gallery of Photographic Arts,
on the 1 and 3 floors of the B-Building of
LaGuardia Community College 7 am – 10
pm Mon through Fri.; 7 am – 3 pm Sat.,
Throughout the summer.
Royal Star Theatre
royalstar.theatre@gmail.com
-Newsies musical based on the 1992 film.
At Immaculate Conception Catholic
Academy 179-14 Dalny Rd., Jamaica
Estates, Tickets $20. $22 at door
Discounts for seniors and kids. Nov. 2, 3
and 8, 9, 10
Queens College Kupferberg Center for
the Arts 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing.
718.793.8080. info@kupferbergcenter.org
-Arte Cubano, highlights a universally
agreed-upon characteristic of the island's
art: an incredible diversity. Free Open
Reception: Godwin Ternbach Museum 6 –
8 pm Oct 16; Oct 17 – Feb 20
-Gloria, At Goldstein Theatre, Tickets $29
and up. Oct 31 – Nov 10
-David Krakauer's Acoustic Klezmer
Quartet, Widely considered one of the
greatest clarinetist in the world. At LeFrak
Concert Hall 153-49 Reeves Ave,
Flushing, Tickets $40 – $50 For more
information 718.793.8080 8 pm Nov 2
-The Summit: The Manhattan Transfer
Meets Take 6, With harmonies of epic proportions and holding a total of 20 Grammy
Awards, is a musical collaborations. At
Colden Auditorium 153-49 Reeves Ave.,
Flushing, For more information call:
718.793.8080 Tickets $35 – $65 8 pm Nov
9
Long Island Music Hall of Fame
-2019 Holiday Concert, a Benefit for
Music Education, The space at Westbury
Theatre, Tickets $76 and up 2 pm Nov 17
Musica Reginae Productions 59-56 57
Drive, Maspeth
www.MusicaReginae.org
-Baroque and Beyond: Songs of Love and
Loss, a recital that chronicles the human
condition from both a male and female
composer's view with music spanning
four centuries. Tickets $20 Adult, $10
Student 2 pm Nov 16
-Traveling Time Through Song, A interactive event for children ages 4 and up and
their families. Free 11 am Nov 16
Queens Theatre 14 United Nations
Ave.South, Flushing Meadows Corona
Park
-Kid-Friendly Entertainment, Tickets $15
a flexible Family Fun Pack $100 for the
whole season. Showtime with
Shakespeare, a hip-hop musical adaptation of Mary Pope Osborne's, Magic Tree
House: Stage Fright on a Summer Night.
Free Shakespeare-themed obstacle course
open for an hour before each show. 1, 3
pm Nov. 2
-Tales from the Shed, Children up to the
age of 6 of all abilities, to spend time with
characters Lion Down. 1, 3 pm Nov 10
-Barefoot in the Park, Nov 15 – Nov 24, 2
pm matinee Nov. 20
The Secret Theatre 44-02 23rd St, Long
Island City 718.392.0722
-Princess Particular, all she can think
about is her latest scheme to become a ballerina. Audience interaction. A Childrens'
Musical. Tickets Children: $10 Adults:
$15 Family (4-Pack): $40 Nov 10
York College 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd,
Jamaica. 718.262.2000
-Performance Workshop Recital #2 At
Academic Core LL01 2 pm Nov 12
-Music Lecture+Masterclass Series; songwriter and producer Toni Ann Semple at
Academic Core LL01 12 pm Nov 14
-Student Senior Recital #1 At Milton G.
Bassin PAC 7 pm Nov 19
Queens Council on the Arts 37-11 35
Avenue, Astoria 11101
www.QueensCouncilArts.org
info@QueensArts.org
-QCA is now accepting applications for
the Artist Commissioning Program (ACP)
awards. Queens-based choreographers,
playwrights, and composers $10,000 each
toward the creation of new original work.
All applicants must attend a Information
Session before applying. RSVP
Criterion Building, Conference Room
2818 Steinway St., Astoria 6 – 8 pm Oct
30
Apply by Nov 14
-2020 SU-CASA Applications Now Open,
Individual artists-in-residence will receive
a stipend in the amount of $4,500 an additional $1,000 materials/supplies budget.
11:59 pm Nov 15
-Artists to talk about your ACP project, At
Criterion Building, Conference Room
2818 Steinway St., Astoria RSVP Nov 1,
Nov 4
Queensborough Performing Arts
Center 222-05 56 Ave. Bayside.
718.631.6311 or www.visitqpac.org.
-The Boy Band Project, Part parody with
talent. Tickets $36 and up. At The
Lexington Center 25-26 75 St., East
Elmhurst 8 pm Nov 23
-One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, At
The Shadowbox Theatre, For more information 718.631.6284 7 pm Nov 8, 9, 12,
14, 15; 12:15 pm Nov 13
Queens Museum Flushing Meadows
Park, 718.592.9700, www.queensmuseum.org
-Free Drop-In Family Workshops
Saturdays and Sundays 1:30-4:30 pm..
-Free Guided Tours 1pm (English), 2pm
(Spanish), 3pm Permanent Collection
Tour.
-Adopt-A-Building on the Famed
Panorama ($50-$1000) Info 718.592.9700
x 141, dw@queensmuseum.org. Ongoing.
-Fundreds All Over The Place project during Sunday Family Workshops, as part of
Mel Chin's exhibit.
-Families, Art Lab for self-guided art
activities. Activities are available in
Braille, English, Spanish, Bengali, and
Mandarin.
-Relative Fields in a Garden Heidi
Howards and Liz Phillips, Queens
International 2018: Volumes. Feb 16
-American Artist My Blue Window, Oct 6
– Feb 16
-The Art of Rube Goldberg, Chronicling
all aspects of Goldberg's 72-year career,
from his earliest published cartoons to his
invention drawings, Oct 6 – Feb 9
-Nicolas Moufarrege, Recognize My Sign,
Mixing references to Classical sculptures
and Baroque paintings with comic book
heroes, Islamic tilework designs, Pop Art,
and Arabic calligraphy, Moufarrege's
unique work has been brought together
again for the first time in thirty years. Oct
6 – Feb 16
-American Artist, My Blue Window, A
multimedia installation that continues
Artist's exploration of institutionalized
racism. Oct 6 – Feb 16
-Pia Camil, Fade into black: sit, chill,
look, talk, roll, play, listen, give, take,
dance, share. Manufactured in Latin
America and South East Asia, cotton t-shirts travel north to be printed, worn, and
discarded, then travel south again in bulk
to be sold in the second-hand markets of
Mexico City. Oct 6 – Feb 16
-Workers' Studio: El Co-op, The
Community Partnership exhibition brings
together art projects by immigrant
women-led cooperatives. Opening reception: 2 – 5 pm Nov 10
-Screen Printing Workshop, Pia Camil and
Mobile Print Power, Bring a t-shirt with
logos symbols, or slogans to be transformed. 1 – 3 pm Nov 9
Voelker Orth Museum, Bird Sanctuary
& Victorian Garden, 149-19 38 Ave.,
Flushing info@vomuseum.org
www.VOMuseum.org 718-359-6227
-The Beaded & Textile Art of Linda
Rettich, Gallery hours: Tue, Sat & Sun 1 –
4 pm Opening Reception 2 – 4 pm Sept 8,
Sept 7 – Dec 22
-Cuff Bracelets – Jewelry Workshop,
Make and take home your cuff bracelet
adorned with jewels. Registration $10, $8
for members 1:30 – 3:30 pm Nov 2
Hurling Classic
-Ancient Irish Sport of Hurling, The
world's fastest field sport debuts at Citi
Field 41 Seaver Way, Flushing. Coveted
Players Champions Cup. 12:30 pm Nov
16
ARTS OTHER:
AlterWork Studios 30-09 35th Ave,
Astoria www.alterworkstudios.com
-Guest Speaker Tim Kelly joins us to discuss his new project entitled "Life
Patterns". The project will conclude with
an art exhibit. The show is free. Opening
reception 7 – 10 pm Nov 1; 12 – 8 pm
through Nov 24
Carol Sudhalter To see the review of
Carol's CD in the June issue of Down
Beat go to downbeat.com
-Celebrating the Legacy of Louis
Armstrong, At Flushing Town Hall, Free
to participating musicians. Open to all levels and ages. Don't play? Come listen.
Tickets $10 Refreshments available. 7 – 10
pm Nov 6
-At Jacob Riis Center, Astoria, solo performance 10 am Nov 21
The Factory 30-30 47 Ave., Long Island
City
-Artist Kate Bubacz, A photo installation
on post-traumatic resilience 9 am – 9 pm
Oct 17 – Nov 8
Forest Hills Symphony Orchestra Forest
Hills Jewish Center 106-06 Queens Blvd.,
Forest Hills www.fhso.org
-Symphony Concert, Works of Weber,
Beethoven, Borodin, Strauss, Jr. Tickets
Adults $5. Senior Citizen $3 2 pm Nov 17
Flux Factory 39-31 29 St LIC
347.669.1406 www.fluxfactory.org
-WFLX: Flux Factory Radio. www.fluxfactory.org
-Major Exhibition Open Call: RUB, an
independent publication. Exhibition
Dates: Nov 20 – Dec 15 Deadline 11:59
pm Sept 27
Jamaica Center For Arts And Learning
(JCAL) 161-04 Jamaica Ave., open calls
music and visual arts for professional
development and residencies
-In: 2019 ARTWorks Inc., Two Fellow
Artist-in-Residence Show, Meet the artists
at the reception in the Miller Gallery.
Artist Reception: 6 – 9 pm Oct 24 On
View: Oct 10 – Nov 9
LIC Arts Open LICAO 44-02 23 St.,
Long Island City info@licartsopen.org
-Gallery Nights: 12 venues. Every third
Thursday of the month. 6 – 9 pm June 20 –
Dec 19
-No Exit: Kate Bubacz, At 30-30 47 Ave.,
Long Island City Exhibition thru Nov 8
-Fall Open Studios 2019, All artists of all
disciplines and mediums to participate in
our show. Application deadline Nov 4,
Opening reception 5 – 8 pm Nov 14
-Fall Salon, We invite artists of all disciplines to participate in a large Salon style
show. All artists pay an application fee.
Exhibition Address: Gallery ONE at The
Factory LIC: 30-30 47th Ave., Long Island
City, Opening Reception: 5 – 8 pm Nov
14th Exhibition closes: Friday, Dec 6th
Open Studios Nov 16 and 17
-Silent Auction Exhibition, Artists of all
disciplines are invited to participate.
During the closing event at the The
Factory all artworks will be given a price
of $100. A live auction where the bids start
at $50. 9 pm Nov 17
Long Island City Partnership
www.LongIslandCityQueens.com
-Onward at Rainey Park, New York City
Students creating a community based art
project. May 4 – Nov 20
-GrowNYC Fresh Food Box Program, A
program to purchase fresh, healthy, produce well below retail prices. A $14 share
is an assortment of fruits and veggies. 11
am – 2 pm June 8 – Nov 16
-Sculpture Space NYC (SSNYC) is a
ceramic arts and design studio. Classes in
ceramic sculpture and 3-D ceramic printing, etc. For 21 and over. $65 and up
Registration for fall classes.
-LIC Summit, At Museum of the Moving
Image, 36-01 35 Ave., Call for sponsors
and early bird registration 8 am – 2 pm
Nov 19
-CultureCorner: Recovered Landscapes:
Newtown Creek Exhibition, The LIC Arts
Open Gallery at The Factory, At 30-30 47
Ave., Long Island City, Recovered
Landscapes: Newtown Creek is a gallery
show of large-scale (60"x25") watercolor
paintings on paper, and inkjet prints for
fundraising. 5 – 8 pm Opening Oct 17 9
am – 9 pm thru Nov 14
-We Play With Spirits Photo Exhibition,
Opening TEN10 Studios, Cocktails will
be available by POP sponsored by Tito's
Handmade Vodka. The show will be available by appointment. Nov 2 there will be
an intimate talk with Tony Vaccaro with
an introduction by editor & educator
Amelia Hennighausen. 7 pm Oct 18 – Dec
6
-F-Stop Project Presents We Are
Queensbridge, Photo Exhibition, At
Queensbridge Park, Vernon Blvd and 41
Ave Oct 26 – Nov 21
-7 Annual Government Match Maker,
Make the Government your next new
client. At the Con Edison Learning Center.
Nov 8
-CultureCorner: Winter Market, Looking
for artists to sell original hand-made or
designed object. Application Deadline
Nov 15 Will take place 12 – 7 pm Dec 7
QED 27-16 23 Ave, Astoria www.qedastoria.com.
-Jest Kidding. Comedy Show 7:30 pm
Nov 6
-Telling Your Problems to Strangers 9 pm
Nov 6
-My Obituary Show 7:30 pm Nov 7
-Laugh It Up, Astoria. 9 pm Nov 7
-Buried Stereo 7:30 pm Nov 8
-Dear Diary 9:30 pm Nov 8
-The Revolution 7:30 pm Nov 9
-Q.E.D. Presents 9:30 pm Nov 9
-Holy Hour 7:30 pm Nov 1-Frank
Conniff's Open Riff Night, 9 pm Nov 13
-Neato Bedito, 9 pm Nov 14
-The Big Disney Quiz Thing Plus: comedy videos throughout the night, and a midshow costume contest. Tickets $10; available at QEDAstoria.com. Learn more at
BigQuizThing.com. 7 – 8:30 pm Nov 17
Woodside Concert Series at Sgt. Collins
Park Triangle, Broadway & 58 St.
Thursdays at 7 pm. July 26 Jenny Marino
("from the block") top 40. Info from
NWC: 718-205-1030. Thursdays
COMMUNITY MTGS, EVENTS:
Astoria & Queensbridge Fresh Produce
Mobile Markets by UnitedHealthcare &
City Harvest (free distribution to residents
of Astoria Houses, Queensbridge,
Ravenswood Houses, Jacob Riis Sr Ctr,
11102 residents)
-7-1 Astoria Blvd (basketball court off
Astoria Blvd in Astoria Houses) 1st
Saturday & 3rd Thursday, every month.
-40-7 Vernon Blvd, basketball court
behind Riis Neighbor. Settlement. 2nd
Tuesday & 4th Saturday every month, as
of Oct 17.
BP Katz All events at Queens Borough
Hall (120-55 Queens Blvd) unless otherwise listed, for more info call
718.286.3000. RSVP & more info at
www.QueensBP.org
-Queens Land Use Public Hearing 10:30
am Nov 21
-Queens Borough Board 5:30 pm Nov 18
-Queens Borough Cabinet 9:30 am Nov
19
-Italian Heritage And Culture Month
Celebration, At St. John's University,
Marillac Hall Terrace, 8000 Utopia
Parkway, Jamaica 6:30 pm Oct 30
-Veterans Day Observance Ceremony,
Indoor rain or shine event. Reception to
follow. All invited! RSVP
queensbp.org/rsvp or 718.286.2661 11 am
Nov 7
-Groundbreaking ceremony for the
Restoration of the New York State
Pavilion At NY State Pavilion in Flushing
Meadows Corona Park 11 am Nov 8
Council Member Paul A. Vallone
-Fall Toiletry Drive, www.Cateringforthehomeless.com Shampoo, Conditioner,
Soap, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste,
Deodorant, etc. Plus Non-Perishable
Foods Pantry Items At 42-20 Bell Blvd.,
Ste 507 Bayside 718.619.8611 9 am – 5
pm Oct 7 – Nov 8
-Free Legal Advice, For Veterans and
Family Members, At Fordham U School
of Law 150 W 62 St., New York, 2-fare
MetroCards will be available for Veterans.
law.fordham.edu/VeteransDay
Legal Clinic19, call 646.312.8725 or
email vlvcoordinator@fordham.edu 11
am – 5 pm Nov 2
State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.,
Free Prostate Cancer Screening, At
Senator Addabbo office 159-53 102 St.,
Howard Beach, Appointments are necessary. Men age 40 and older who have not
been previously diagnosed with prostate
cancer, if they do or do not have insurance. Screenings PSA Blood Test. Bring 1
stamped self addressed envelope and
Photo ID containing an address 10 – 11:30
am Nov 16
State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky
-Learn how to become a MWBE and qualify for State and Federal contracts.
Translation will be provided in Mandarin.
At Flushing Library 41-17 Main St.,
Auditorium, Flushing RSVP at
bit.ly/35Fb7p5 2 – 5 pm Nov 12
Sens Addabbo, Jr., Sen. Comrie 113-43
Farmers Blvd., St. Albans 718.765.6359
Hosting Brooklyn Legal Services
Corporation. Free foreclosure assistance.
Make an appointment for Tuesdays 2 – 5
pm
State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.,
Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato
-Free Paper Shredding Event, At St.
Camillus Parking Lot 99-15 Rockaway
Beach Blvd., Rockaway Park, No cardboard, newspapers, metals or plastics. 10
am – 1 pm Nov 10
CM Moya 106-01 Corona Ave., Corona
-Immigrant Services, Free immigration
services with CUNY Citizenship NOW, at
our District Office 106-01 Corona Ave.,
Corona. 212-652-2071, 718.651.1917
every Monday and Wednesday.
Congresswoman Grace Meng
-Town Hall, In Conjunction with One
Queens Indivisible At Benjamin
Rosenthal Library Queens College 65-30
Kissena Blvd., Flushing Free Parking
RSVP required
meng.house.gov/rsvp or call
718.358.6364 11 am – 12:30 pm Nov 2
Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato
-Collecting supplies for victims of domestic violence. Baby wipes and diapers etc.
Call for info: 718.945.9550
Vote For Queens District Attorney and
NYC Charter
-How the city spends our tax dollars, the
powers of our elected officials, changes to
our neighborhoods. Five ballot questions
could change our local elections, police
officers are held accountable, city budget
is set, government ethics rules, how land
in the city is developed. Nov 5
Community Board 1 The Pistilli Grand
Manor 45-02 Ditmars Blvd., Suite 1025,
Astoria qn01@cb.nyc.gov
-Monthly Meeting, at Astoria World
Manor 25-22 Astoria Blvd., 6 pm the
Third Tuesday of the month.
Community Board 2 43-22 50 St., 2nd
Floor, Woodside 718.533.8773
-Monthly Meeting, At Sunnyside
Community Services 43-31 39 St.,
Ground Floor, Sunnyside 6:30 pm Nov 7
Community Education Council District
25 30-48 Linden Place, Flushing, 4 Floor
– Rm 407
-Calendar, Business Meeting Nov 6
Community District Education Council
30 PS 2 75-10 21 Ave., Jackson Heights
-Public Hearing, Contracts for Excellence
6:30 pm Nov 12
Astoria Homeowners, Tenants &
Business Civic Association www.betterastoria.com
-Monthly Meeting At St. Francis of Assisi,
21-17 45 St., Astoria 7:30 pm Nov 20
Astoria Performing Arts Center's
(APAC) 21-12 30th Rd, Astoria
www.apacny.org
-Marguerite, at The Church of the
Redeemer 30-14 Crescent Street, Astoria
Tickets $25 Nov 8 – 23
82nd Street Partnership 37-06 82nd St.,
Suite 309, Jackson Heights
-Halloween Parade, From 89 to 76 St on
37 Ave. 5 pm Oct 31
114th Precinct Community Council 34-
16 Astoria Boulevard, Astoria
-2019 Christmas Party, At Astoria World
Manor, 25-22 Astoria Blvd., The Council
is requesting donations. 9 am – 12 pm Dec
7
2020census.gov/jobs 1.855.562.2020
-Join the 2020 Census Team. At Federal
Relay Service: 800.877.8339 TTY /ASCII
www.gsa.gov/fedrelay
Free Immigration Services at CM
Moya's district office every Monday &
Wednesday, 82-11 37 Ave, Suite 607,
Jackson Heights 11372. Info at 718-651-
1917
[move to green markets] Food Scrap
Collection (by Big! compost) 10 am to 1
pm. Info at grownyc.org
718.932.4097
Commonpoints Magazine 58-20 Little
Neck Parkway, Little Neck
-Chutzpah: Why Israel Is A Hub of
Innovation and Entrepreneurship, At
Commonpoint Queens' Central Queens
67-09 108 St., Forest Hills, Donation $10
For more information 718.268.5011 ext.
151 1:30 pm Nov 4
Greek Cultural Center 26-80 30 St.,
Astoria (30 St & Newtown Ave)
www.greekculturalcenter.org
-Greek Book Club 7:30 pm Nov 6
-Cinema Club, Open for all, subtitled
videos First Video: Fon Dimitrakis 8 pm
Nov 13
-Greek Poetry Club For Greek speakers
The poetry of Nikos Kavvadias 8 pm Nov
20
-Ancient Greek Theater Workshop for 16
weeks Registration required Nov 11
-Music Concert Entehno 2 Tickets $20
Students $15 Nov 15 and Nov 16
-Thanksgiving Party open to all, If you
would like to help RSVP Nov 28
KCS And GMHC Immigration Forum
Family Petition: How to petition for a
family member as a US citizen or a Legal
Permanent Resident. One-on-one with an
expert immigration attorney 203-05 32
Ave, Bayside
LIC/Astoria Lions Club will meet second Tuesday of the month at the Irish
Center 10-40 Jackson Ave, LIC, 7 pm.
LaGuardia Redevelopment LGA Career
Center at Elmcor 33-16 108 St., 3 Fl.,
Corona 718.523.7100 www.caonynj.com
-Job Openings, Council for Airport
Opportunity (CAO) 100's of positions at
LaGuardia Airport. Documents required:
Resume, HS Diploma or Equivalent, Valid
Driver's License or Non-Driver's ID,
Social Security Card (Not Laminated), US
Citizens: Birth Certificate or Passport;
Non-Citizens: Green Card or Work
Authorization Card 9 am – 5 pm Monday –
Friday
MTA web.mta.info/metrocard/mms.htm
The MetroCard Bus/Van Locations in
CB2. Sunnyside at 41-02 Queens Blvd.,
10 am – 12 pm 2nd Thursday
Neighborhood Housing Services of
Queens CDC
-Council for Airport Opportunity (CAO)
Apply now. LGA Career Center 33-16
108th St., 3rd Fl, Corona, 718.523.7100
Mon – Fri 9 am – 5 pm
-Neighborhood Housing Services of
Queens offers: Classes for first time
homebuyers, free foreclosure intervention
services, home maintenance classes, and
more. Register Now 718.457.1017
NYPD Community Affairs After a data
breach of Equifax, a major credit reporting
agency, website has been set up to help
determine if your information has been
compromised: www.equifaxsecurity2017.com. Visit www.nypdcommunityaffairs.org for up-to-date info from the
NYPD.
Old Astoria Neighborhood Association
at St. George Episcopal Church 14-20 27
Ave., Astoria
-Meeting, 7 pm Nov 12
Pursuit Fellowship
Pursuit Fellowship, provides 10 or 12
months of coding and professional skills
training, to get a tech job. And 36 months
of career support. Eligibility
Requirements 18 or older, No coding
background needed. Minorities, immigrants, and women encouraged to apply.
Apply at pursuit.org/fellowship
Queensbridge Fresh Produce Mobile
Markets For Residents
-By UnitedHealthcare and commitment to
building healthy communities. With City
Harvest to deliver free, fresh produce.
-Queensbridge: Mobile Markets are held
2nd Tuesday and 4th Saturday of each
month at 40-7 Vernon Blvd., Queens, At
Basketball Court directly behind the Jacob
A. Riis neighborhood Settlement House.
Must meet one of the following criteria to
be eligible: Resident of the Queensbridge
Houses or Ravenswood Houses or member of the Jacob Riis Senior Center 9:30 –
11:30 am Oct 17
-Astoria, Mobile Markets 1st Saturday and
3rd Thursday of each month, At 7-1
Astoria Blvd., Queens, At Basketball
Court off of Astoria Blvd., in the Astoria
Houses, Must meet one of the following
criteria to be eligible: a Resident of the
Astoria Houses or a resident in zip code
11102 9:30 – 11:30 am Oct 8
Queens Chamber of Commerce 75-20
Astoria Blvd. #140, Jackson Heights
11370 www.queenschamber.org
718.898.8500 info@queenschamber.org
-Dream Big, Career Expo at Plaza
College, Plaza College – Commons Areas
118-33 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills 12:30 –
3:30 pm Nov 7
-RENT…Stabilization of Cost, Our discussion will break through the noise of politics and industry rhetoric in order to focus
on best practices for owners, the economics of operating rental housing. Jamaica
Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica
Ave., Jamaica 9 – 11 am Nov 14
-Show Me the Money! Applying for Govt.
Funds, Queens Botanical Garden 43-50
Main St, Flushing 9 – 11:30 am Nov 15
-Career Expo at Plaza College, Plaza
College – Commons Areas 118-33 Queens
Boulevard, Forest Hills 12:30 – 3:30 pm
Nov 7
Queens Community House 108-25 62
Drive., Queens 718.592.5757.249
Food Pantry hours, 6 pm – 7:30 pm
-Volunteer Services Coordinator, needed
to enroll our summer youth workers in the
Youth Employment Services. Sign up
online
-Seniors A Free Lyft, Senior Medical
Transportation Services. For more information call 718.592.5757
-2019 Annual Gala, at Museum of the
Moving Image 36-01 35 Ave., Astoria,
Festive, Business Attire, Digital Journal,
for tickets and sponsorship go online
aschuman@qchnyc.org. 6 pm Red Carpet
7 pm Awards and Dinner Oct 29
Queens Economic Development
Corporation (QEDC) 120-55 Queens
Blvd., Suite 309, Kew Gardens
-StartUP! Business Competition, A chance
to win a $10,000 grant for your business.
Attend free seminars on four topics: Your
Business Idea; Testing Your Business
Model; Marketing; and Entrepreneurial
Financing. Two-hour sessions at Flushing
Library, 41-17 Main St., between Oct 13
and Feb 25
-Ready? Set. Go! Is a free 90 minute program, free workshop called New Idea to
New Venture. Going into business, general overview, legal considerations, and
funding, a small business expert, a lawyer,
and a financier. The first workshop at
Queens Borough Hall Rm G110, 120-55
Queens Blvd., Entrepreneur Space, 36-46
37 St., Long Island City; RSVP online
First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica 89-
60 164 St., Jamaica, 6 – 8 pm Nov. 6
-Lean Startup Bootcamp, Do you have a
business idea but don't know whether it's
worth pursuing the opportunity? Are you a
pre-revenue business and are looking to
generate sales? Are you interested in
entering the 2020 Queens StartUP competition and getting some seed funding? If
your answer is yes to any of those questions, this is the bootcamp for you! Spaces
LIC 31-00 47th Ave., Long Island City,
Lunch will be provided. Tickets $50 9 am
– 4 pm Nov 9
-Business Information Session for
Veterans, At Fort Hamilton Army Reserve
Center 212 General Lee Ave., Brooklyn 9
am – 2 pm Nov 5
-1010 WINS, Small Business Challenge
$10 K, A Chance to win a $10,000 Grant
for your small business of up to 100
employees. Applications are due Nov 17
Queens Community House Donate to
Pomonok Food Pantry. Non-perishable
food donations. Looking for volunteers.
Contact the Center at 718.591.6060
Queens Night Market in Flushing
Meadows Corona Park on Saturdays,
starting May 5. Free admission. Sponsors
welcome. For more info, visit queensnightmarket.com.
-Vendor Application now open at
bit.ly/qnm-vendor-2018, or email
vendor@queensnightmarket.com.
-Interested performers may apply by writing to
performer@queensnightmarket.com.
-Small business seminars, visit online for
more info.
SHAREing & CAREing 45-02 Ditmars
Blvd., Suite 1016, Astoria 718.777.5766
B.E.A.T. Breast Cancer Initiative -Breast
Cancer, Education, Action, Treatment.
Connects women who are 40+ years old,
underserved and underinsured, with free
and low-cost mammograms. Also patient
navigation from diagnosis throughout
treatment. In English and Spanish.
Available through Mount Sinai Hospital
Queens, make a free appointment at shareing careing.org For more info 718.777.
5766
-SHAREing & CAREing 25 Annual
Benefit & Silent Auction At Riccardo's by
the Bridge, 21-01 24th Ave, Astoria,
Includes hot and cold buffet, open bar, and
silent auction. Tickets $150 For more
information 718.777.5766 6 – 9 pm Nov 7
Selfhelp friendlyvisiting@selfhelp.net
718.321.8194
-Queens North Friendly Visiting Program,
Your time and companionship as a friendly visitor is invaluable. Flexible weekly
one hour long visits for a period of at least
6 months.
Sunnyside-Woodside Lions Club meets
7 pm last Wednesday of the month at
Grace Church 46-01 43 Ave. Sunnyside
Sunnyside Community Services 43-31
39 St., Sunnyside 718.784.6173
-Adult Day program, flexible home care
options to help homebound adults age in
place. A city-wide program that supports
family caregivers and their loved ones.
[Greenmarkets] Sunnyside Greenmarket
Visit grownyc.org for info
-Skillman Ave & 43 St. For every $5 spent
in EBT, customers receive a $2 Health
Buck coupon to purchase additional fruits
and vegetables. Open Saturdays, Year
round, 8 am – 3 pm.
-Food Scrap Composting w/NYC
Compost Project hosted by Big Reuse: 8
a.m. – 2 p.m.
-GrowNYC's Clothing Collection: 9 a.m. –
1 p.m. May 4 to December 14
Jamaica Center BID 161-10 Jamaica
Ave., Suite 419, Jamaica
-40th Annual Meeting, At The Harvest
Room 90-40 160 St., RSVP 9 am Nov 7
Sunnyside Shines BID
–11th Annual Meeting, Sunnyside
Community Services 43-31 39 St.,
Sunnyside
-NYC Sanitation 30 Anniversary
Recycling Party, 46 Ave. bet. Vernon
Blvd. & 11 St. 6 – 8 pm Oct 22
-Court Sq. Civic Asso. Halloween Block
Party, 45 Ave.. bet. 21 and 23 St. 2 – 8 pm
Oct 31
Veteran Care Cafes
yu.edu/wurzweiler/carecafe
-Escape Velocity For Veterans: Embracing
Change, Surviving Transition, email for
locations.
We Love Whitestone 150-42 11 Ave,
Whitestone, call or text 917.502.6733
-Substance Abuse Awareness and
Education Fair, Family Support, Good
Samaritan Law, Dangers of Vaping, etc.
All are welcome to attend. At Immanuel
Lutheran School 12-10 150 St.,
Whitestone 1 – 3 pm Nov 16
Whitestone Community Volunteer
Ambulance Service 12-15 150 Street,
Whitestone 718.767.1000 Volunteer EMS,
Free EMT Certification, Clinical hours on
a 911 Ambulance, Scholarship Assistance,
Annual Tax credit, Volunteer discounts
DINE/DANCE/FUNDRAISERS:
Italian Charities of America 83-20
Queens Blvd, Elmhurst. For info call
718.478.3100. Dinner Dances; Flea
Markets.
-Italian Language Courses, A Sicilian
Language Course, for the Fall 2019
semester. Textbook is required. Beginners,
Intermediate and Advanced Lessons. 12
Lessons for $150. Each class is 1 hour and
45 minutes long. Sept. 21 through Dec. 14
-A Sicilian Language Course, for the Fall
2019 semester. Textbook is required.
Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced
Lessons. 12 Lessons for $150. Each class
is 1 hour and 45 minutes long. Sept. 18
through Dec. 11
-Flea Market, good deals for new, used,
vintage and unique. There will also be
Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas
specials. Breakfast and lunch available for
purchase. 9 am – 4 pm Nov 9
-Flea Market, Vendors welcome to reserve
a table, for $25. Call 718.478.3100 9 am –
4 pm Nov 9
-Saturday Night Dance, For a night of
dancing, Live DJ, food and fun. Top 40
Italian and Latin music. $12 at the door,
$10 Members, Food, dessert, coffee and
tea, Wine, beer and drinks for purchase.
Door Prizes. 8 pm – 12 am Nov 16
-Flea Market, At Holy Cross Ukrainian
Catholic Church 31-12 30 St., Astoria
Coffee and Cake available. 10 am – 4:30
pm Nov 9 and 10
-Giuseppe Petrosino: Saluting An Italian
American Crime Fighter, Refreshments
will be served. Free tickets 7 – 9 pm Nov
12
Vetro Restaurant & Lounge 164-49
Cross Bay Blvd., Howard Beach
-Villains Ball, Open Bar and Finger
Foods, Age 21+, Live DJ, Best Costume
wins $300, Tickets $55 per person 7:30
pm Oct 31
Riccardo's 21-01 24 Ave., Astoria
-Murder By Halloween, A comedy murder
mystery dinner show. Tickets $50 8 pm
Oct 25
Jerry Drake & The Front Page
www.jerrydrake.com
-CDs are only $5 and previous three CDs
are $10 each
HEALTH:
Blood Donation Opportunities Make an
appointment by downloading the free Red
Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org, or calling 1.800.733.2767
www.RedCrossBlood.org
MetroPlus Health Plan MetroTeen
Health Fair for MetroPlus members, ages
12-21, 90-37 Parsons Blvd, 2nd floor,
11432 More info 212-908-3739, chackore@metroplus.org
Northwell Health bolt@northwell.edu
-Free breast cancer screenings at LIJ
Medical Center in October. For women
age 50 and older, uninsured or underinsured, at Long Island Jewish Medical
Center. For more information
718.470.4165.
Travel Warning for Pregnant Women:
Zika Virus May cause birth defects.
There is no vaccine; also sexually transmitted; may be no symptoms. Info, maps
of affected areas: www.nyc.gov/health
Plaza College Community Dental Clinic
118-35 Queens Blvd., 3 Floor, Forest Hills
-Free Dental Care for US Military
Veterans and their families. Veterans who
do not qualify for dental benefits through
Veteran Affairs. Dental hygienist students
work under the supervision of a certified
dentist, conduct full oral cleaning along
with x-rays, screenings for oral cancer,
and scaling and polishing teeth. Treat children, adolescents and adults. Appointment
only 718.779.1432 Thru Nov 30
HISTORICAL:
Friends of Maple Grove Cemetery 127-
15 Kew Gardens Rd., Kew Gardens
info@friendsofmaplegrove.org
www.friendsofmaplegrove.org
-Murder Mystery Weekend, Dinner,
Music and Mystery, Celebration Hall
Tickets $35 Non-Members $25 Members
Call 347.878.6614 Free parking 7 pm Nov
1 and 2
-Literary Sundays Reading Series, An
open mic and light refreshments. At
Victorian Building, Free Admission, Free
Parking 12:30 – 2 pm Nov 3
-The Citizenship Project, Free Civics
Classes for Green Card Holders. Text at
408.825.4640 or tinyurl.com/y4t3pgj5 6 –
8 pm Nov 5, 12, 18-19, 25-26, Dec 2-3, 9-
10, 16-17
Bayside Historical Society 208 Totten
Ave., Fort Totten, Bayside
-18 Annual Totten Trot, 5K Foot race and
Kids' fun run. Halloween costumes
encouraged. $30 until Oct 12, $35 until
Oct 26, $40 on race day. Children ages 12
and under will be grouped by age and do
short distance sprints. 7:30 am Oct 27
-Holiday Party, more info coming soon. 4
– 8 pm Dec 8
Queens Historical Society Museum
hours Tuesdays, Saturdays & Sundays
2:30 – 4:30 pm. All activities at Kingsland
Homestead, 143-35 37 Ave. Flushing
11354 unless noted otherwise.
www.QueensHistoricalSociety.org
-Colonial Toys & Games workshop for
grades K – 6. ($125/one-hour class.)
Ongoing
-An inclusive movie night centered
around LGBTQIA+ youth films, At Free
Synagogue of Flushing, 136-23 Sanford
Ave., Flushing. Tickets Adult $10 Student
$5 6:30 pm Nov 7
-Static Electricity, Learn about the wonders of static electricity. $10 each child.
Free for adults 10:30 – 11:30 am Nov 2
-Volunteers in the Vaults, At Kingsland
Homestead in Flushing, RSVP to digitalarchives@queenslibrary.org 6 – 8 pm Nov
6
-Fall Fest, Pumpkin painting, cider making and candied apples. At Kingsland
Homestead 143-35 37 Ave., Flushing $5
per child Free for parents and children
under 2. 2:30 – 4:30 pm Nov 9
-Watercolor Workshop: Autumn Leaves,
At Queens Botanical Garden 43-50 Main
St., Flushing $30 non-member includes
Garden admission $25 for members 2 – 4
pm Nov 10
Roosevelt Island Historical Society P.O.
Box 5 Island Station, Roosevelt Island
www.rihs.us
-In the Shadows at Newtown Creek, Mitch
Waxman will talk about his book at the
NY Public Library Branch on Roosevelt
Island 6:30 pm Nov 14
LIBRARY SYSTEM:
Queens Library: 100s of events daily
visit www.queenslibrary.org, click on programs; call Central Library 718.990.0700
or individual branches.
-Queens Memory Podcast Debuts First
Season: Memories of Migration, Every
Monday a new episode is published on the
Queens Public Library channel. Full transcripts and show notes available on the
Queens Memory website.
-Health & Wellness Programs: From
Zumba to cardio dance fitness, for more
relaxing offerings, try tai qi or gentle
yoga. For mothers, learn essential nutrition and recipes from pregnancy through
being the mother of a toddler. Queens
Public Library, 89-11 Merrick Blvd.,
Jamaica
-Free English Classes For New
Americans, ages 17 years and older. 30
students will be registered for each class.
89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica
-Jumpstart Your Career, with specialized
education and job training, Specialized
career training programs: Improve your
English, High School Equivalency,
Certifications for Home Health Aide or a
Computer Support Specialist.
Preregistration for the fall is now open.
www.QueensLibrary.org
-Toddler Learning Center, Register For
Fall, Caregivers and toddlers ages 18 – 38
months register for a five-week program.
To teach caregivers about toddler development. Space is limited
Bayside 214-20 Northern Blvd. 11:15 am
Sept 20, 27; Oct 4, 11, 18
Bellerose 250-06 Hillside Ave 10:30 am
Sept 20, 27; Oct 4, 11, 18
Howard Beach 92-06 156 Ave. 1 pm Sept
16, 23, 30; Oct 7, 21
For the full list go online.
-Youth Council Leader, at Central and
Flushing Library, youth ages 14-21. Build
your resume, gain leadership experience,
make new friends. A valid Email address
is required to register. Meetings occur 2-4
times a month; Apply online, 4 pm – 5:30
pm beginning November 2nd through
May 24th
-Diversity Visa Application Assistance,
Green Card Lottery, DV-2021 applicants
can get assistance scanning photos at the
following libraries:
Central and Flushing Mon and Thurs 3 – 8
pm; Jackson Heights Thurs 2 – 7 pm; Mon
9 am – 2 pm; Long Island City Thurs 2 – 7
pm and Mon 3 – 8 pm
-Queens College Oral History Project,
Volunteers needed to join history training
session. To interview retired and current
faculty and staff of the college. Rosenthal
Library Nov 7
-David W. Blight, Pulitzer Prize-winning
Author of Frederick Douglass: Prophet of
Freedom, At Flushing 41-17 Main St., 2
pm Nov 16
Queens Library "Wonderful World 50"
honoring 50th anniversary of Louis
Armstrong's "It's A Wonderful World."
Reserve in advance
www.QueensLibrary.org
Free DMV Permit Practice Tests
Queens Library card required. Central
Library, 89-11 Merrick Blvd, Jamaica.
Fridays, 9 am-12 pm.
IDNYC Card at Queens Library. All
New Yorkers are eligible. Benefits: free
membership to over 35 of the city's leading cultural institutions, health and fitness
center discounts, prescription drug discounts, and supermarket discounts at Food
Bazaar. Enrollment centers at Central,
Flushing, and Long Island City community libraries.
Immigration Assistance:
www.QueensLibrary.org/2022
Immigration Case Management;
NYCitizenship (make appt. at
NYCitizenship hotline 212-514-4277);
Immigrant Justice Corps (make appointment at 212-407-3417); and Citizenship
Classes & Workshops.
-Family Art Workshop: Journey of the
Honeybee Flushing Branch 41-17 Main
St, Flushing 2 – 3:30 pm
-Music performances, Terraza 7, 40-19
Gleane St, Jackson Heights 7 – 10 pm
Health & Wellness At Queens Public
Library
Central Branch 89-11 Merrick Blvd.,
Jamaica 718.990.0700
-Free Books, For children 0 – 14, The titles
are updated every two weeks.
-Summer Reading 2019, Author spotlight:
Christina Matula on reading stories from
different Cultures. View Online
-Queens Food Entrepreneurship And
Services Training Space (Feasts), Are you
a food entrepreneur looking to take your
business to the next level? Central (89-11
Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica) Fall 2019,
Winter 2019, Spring 2020; Long Island
City (37-44 21 Street, Long Island City)
Fall 2019; Flushing (41-17 Main Street,
Flushing) Winter 2019; Queens Library
for Teens (2002 Cornaga Ave, Far
Rockaway) Spring 2020. Apply online
-The Unique Band NYC, Classic Motown
to today's music. Free at Central Library
89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica
PARKS & RECREATION:
Alley Pond Environmental Center
(APEC) Pre-register for ALL events. Visit
www.alleypond.com to register for all
events. Also available: birthday parties for
kids and tweens. Call APEC for info: 718-
229-4000 228-06 Northern Blvd,
Douglaston.
-Alley Creek Ecoquest Club: A Citizen
Science Club for adults. (free)
tom0153@hotmail.com for more info.
Second & fourth Sundays of the month at
10 am
-Observe and touch live animals, make
nature-themed crafts, enjoy a short nature
walk. Ages 18 – 23 months, parent partici-
pation. Limited to 8 participants and ONE
adult per child. No siblings except babies
staying in infant seats. This is a multi-session program You must register for the
semester $216 for 12 classes. 11:15 am –
12:15 pm Sept 12; 9:30 – 10:30 am Sept
13 or 9:30 am – 10:30 am Sept 14
-Toddler Time Program, for 24-35 months
olds. RSVP Nature-themed lessons. Read
stories, make nature crafts, enjoy a guided
nature walk and meet live animals.
Limited to 8 participants and ONE adult
per child. No siblings except babies staying in infant seats. This is a multi-session
program. You must register for the semester $258 for 12 classes. $151 for Saturday
program only. 9:30 – 10:45 am Sept 12; 11
am – 12:15 pm Sept 13; 11 am – 12:15 pm
Sept 14; 9:30 – 10:45 am Sept 18; 9:30 –
10:45 am Oct 13
-Sunny Bunny Program, APEC helps prepare children for the preschool classroom.
Each session incorporates nature, science
lessons, hands-on learning experiences
and school readiness skills. 3 and 4 years
olds drop-off class. $475 for 19 classes
Mon. Wed. Fri program; $300 for 12
classes Tues, Thurs program 9:45 am –
Noon
Crocheron Park
-Free Saturday morning runs and walks.
Volunteers are needed, too. Meet at comfort station at 33Rd and 215 Pl. Check-in
8:45 am Open Run 9 am
Friends of Cunningham Park P.O. Box
660134 Utopia Station, Flushing
www.friendsofcunninghampark.org
718.217.6452
Spring/Summer 2019 Events
-Farmers' Market 196 St. and Union
Turnpike Every Sunday through mid Nov
9 am – 1 pm
FDR Four Freedoms State Park on
Roosevelt Island: Free public tours April
through Sept. Tours last 2 hours, available
first come first served. 12:30 & 3 pm
Thursdays through Sundays weather permitting. info & schedule updates 212-
204-8831 & www.fourfreedomspark.org
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
-Free Outdoor Fitness Classes at the
Unisphere,
-Open Call for Local Artists, grants for its
2020 season of temporary art installations.
Apply Now thru Dec 6
-Wheelchair Basketball At Al Oerter
Recreation Center 7:30 – 9:30 pm Oct 29 –
Apr 28
-Trail Care Day At Willow Lake, All materials are provided. Dress for outdoor gardening and trail work, Meet at the
entrance to the Pat Dolan Trail. Weather
permitting RSVP 11 am – 2 pm Nov 17
-Paint A Watercolor Workshop, At Al
Oerter Recreation Center, Free workshop
that provides all the supplies RSVP 6 – 8
pm Nov 15
-World's Fair Bike Ride, Bring your own
bike. Meet at the NYS Pavilion 10:30 am
– 12:30 pm Nov 10
-Open Call For Local Queens-based
Artists, to submit proposals for site-specific artworks. Artists will receive an award
of $5,000 to create their proposed artwork
at designated locations within the Park.
The proposal deadline is Dec. 6, 2019.
Award announced January 2020, artworks
installed in the park in June 2020.
Fort Totten Park
-Halloween Festival, at Parade Grounds,
A pumpkin patch, hay maze, hayride, live
entertainment, interactive games, relay
races, obstacle courses, inflatables, costume contests, and more. For more information www.nyc.gov/parks Free 12 – 3
pm Oct 26
-NYPD with Parks Department, Haunted
House At 604 Little Bay Rd, Bayside 4 – 9
pm Oct 26, 30
Gateway National Recreation Area
-Gateway fishing permits go on sale 9 am
Mar 16
-Sadhana Beach Clean-ups, North
Channel Bridge, Learn about Hindu culture while helping to protect our environment. 10 am – 1 pm Oct 5, Nov 2
-4 Graders and their Families Can Get
Free Entrance to all National Parks for the
entire year. The annual pass which is good
from Sept. 1, 2019 through Aug. 31, 2020.
The pass does not cover expanded amenity fees such as camping or boat rides.
Fourth grade students can visit the Every
Kid Outdoors website
everykidoutdoors.gov/fourth_graders.htm
participate in a short educational activity,
and download a voucher.
Jamaica Bay Events & Programs All
events at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge,
Broad Channel unless stated otherwise.
Volunteering opportunities also available,
contact timothy_farrell@nps.gov for more
info.
-Tours of Hangar B at Floyd Bennett
Field. Open house on Tuesdays,
Thursdays, Saturdays, 9 am-4 pm.
Ranger-led tours on Sundays, 2-4 pm.
-Clean Ocean Action's 30th Annual
Spring Student Summit Applications are
available at www.cleanoceanaction.org
For more info 732-872-0111
-Guardian of the Gateway: A Walking
Tour of Historic Ft. Tilden, Meet in front
of Building 1, 1.5 miles. Sundays throughout the fall 10 – 11 am
-Recurring Programs, Campfire Fridays at
Jacob Riis Beach; Seaplane Ramp Walk
Up and Paddle, Saturdays and Sundays;
Explore Historic Hangar B, Saturdays and
Sundays; etc.
-Sadhana Beach Clean-ups, North
Channel Bridge, Monthly beach clean-up.
Learn about Hindu culture. 10 am – 1 pm
Oct 5, Nov 2
-Where Worlds Converge Exhibit
Opening, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge,
Photo essay examining nature against the
backdrop of New York City, Free Runs for
two months 2 – 4 pm Sept 29
-Winter Waterfowl Workshop, A slide
presentation on waterfowl. A hike around
the ponds to view them in the wild. To
reserve call 718.474.0896 email: don@littoralsociety.org 10 am – 1 pm Nov 16
NYC Parks and NYC Parks Arts,
Culture & Fun.
-City Center On the Move performances
are free and open to the public. Reserve
your free ticket. For more information,
visit NYCityCenter.org/OntheMove
Open In Astoria Park Bag check is not
provided. Open to all ages, experience
levels, walkers, strollers & dogs.
Saturdays, 9 am.
Queens Distance Runners
-2019 Races, qdrunners.org/registration
Fall Marathon Tune-Up at Flushing
Meadows Park Oct 5
Socrates Sculpture Park 32-01 Vernon
Blvd, LIC. Info 718.956.1819, socratessculpturepark.org
-APPLY: 2020 Artist Fellows will receive:
$5,000 production stipend, $1,000 honorarium, 4 months of access to Socrates'
outdoor studio, Exhibition in the Park's
landscape, Inclusion in the exhibition catalogue. Applications Due by 11:59 pm,
Nov 25 Attend an Info Session 4 – 5 pm
Nov 1
-Halloween Harvest Festival, Free
Performances inspired by F̩t Gede Рthe
Haitian festival of the ancestors. As well
as doggie costume contest. 12 – 4 pm Oct
26
PETS
LIC Dog Friendly Bars & Cafes
-Bring your pup with you to these dog
friendly LIC bars & cafes.
LICP Member Big aLICe Brewing 8-08
43 Road
Anable Basin Sailing Bar & Grill 4-40 44
Drive
The Creek and The Cave 10-93 Jackson
Avenue
Fifth Hammer Brewing Co. 1028 46 Ave
LIC Bar 45-58 Vernon Boulevard
Corner Bistro 47-18 Vernon Boulevard
SCHOOLS/CHILDREN/ADULTS:
Let's Play Playhouse 3417 Steinway St,
Astoria, Offering 45 minute classes 1 or 2
days a week. Strengthen your child's
social and critical thinking.
Queens Adult Learning Center 27-35
Jackson Ave. 3rd Floor LIC 11101 (718)
361-9480
-Register to Learn English
St. Agnes Academic High School 13-20
124 St., College Point www.stagneshs.org
718.353.6276
-St. Agnes Academic High School, needs
CDL Certified Bus Drivers with an S and
P Endorsement. Employer will reimburse
for certification. Contact Susan Nicoletti
at 718.353.6276 ext. 12 or
snicoletti@stagneshs.org 13-20 124 St.,
College Point
Bayside High School 32-24 Corporal
Kennedy St., Bayside www.baysidehighschool.org
-Open House, Information Session 1:30 –
4 pm Oct 26
-Audition Dates: Music and Art
–On-site registration. 9:30 am and 11:30
am Dec 14 and Jan 4
–Music 9:30 am – 1 pm Dec 14 and Jan 4
Holy Trinity Catholic Academy 14-45
143 St., Whitestone
-The Holy Trinity Turkey Trot a fund-raiser. All proceeds will go to the school.
Entry fee is $35 in advance. Day of the
race $40. RSVP holytrinitywhitestone.sportssignup.com/site 8 am Nov 16
New York Junior Tennis & Learning
-For more information and a complete list
of NYJTL Community Tennis Program
Email to@nyjtl.org Visit www.nyjtl.org
Call 347.417.8125/8153
-JHS 194Q Site Director Joshua Basaldua
Mon. Wed. Fri. 3 – 6 pm; Sat 9 am – 12 pm
-Louis Pasteur Park, Site Director Tom
O'Kelly Sat 9 am – 1 pm
-City Stars Lacrosse, Program is for first
time and advanced players looking to
improve their skills.
–5 – 8 grade boys and girls development
training and travel teams.
–High School Boys and Girls Skill
Development Training And Tournament
Teams; Fall Skill Development Training,
Tournament Teams, and ULAX Lacrosse
League Teams. etc. www.citystarslacrosse
or call 646.455.9046
Internship at The Queens Gazette: high
school or college students welcome to
apply for internships. If you love writing
and reporting, you will get great experience in our offices. Openings are also
available for management and administrative internships. Start right away. Email
your resume to QGazette@aol.com.
The RGMVM LL and The Queens
Alliance Baseball LG. Regist. for the fall
season at the RGMVM Little LG.
Complex, 78-23 Woodhaven Blvd. 5 years
old to Adult, Division 19 and over. For
start times and fees call 718-821-4487 or
718-366-7717
NYC Department of Youth &
Community Development nycsyep.com
1.800.246.4646
-The Summer Youth Employment
Program (SYEP) is the nation's largest
youth employment program, connecting
NYC youth between the ages of 14 and 24
with career exploration opportunities and
paid work experience each summer. You
may only submit one application for
SYEP. Selection into SYEP is based on a
lottery. Submission of an application does
not guarantee that you will be offered a
summer experience. www.nyc.gov/syep
SENIORS:
"Aging In Place" guide for building
owners from NYC Dept for the Aging
available for download at
www.aiany.org/aging
New York Foundation for Senior
Citizens, Inc. helps Seniors enjoy safer,
healthier & more dignified lives in the
home & community. 35 social service programs, over 900 units of
housing.www.nyfsc.org
Queens AARP Chorus Looking for
retired people to sing at nursing homes
and AARP chapters. Meet every Fri @ 1
pm. Clearview Self Help Center, 208-11
26 Ave, Bayside.
Technology Classes For Seniors (Free)
Available to all Queensbridge residents.
Mon/Wed: Beyond the Basics (in
Spanish), Computer Basics. Tues/Fri:
Beyond the Basics, Financial Literacy,
Social Networking. Queensbridge Jacob
A. Riis Senior Center, 10-25 41 Ave, LIC
ONGOING EVENTS; ORGANIZATIONS
ACQC For Undocumented Immigrants
(Advocacy Ctr. of Qns Cty) Receive a
Soc. Sec. Card through the DACA, Legal,
Housing, Health Educ., Mental Health,
Education, Case Mgmt., Food & Nutrition
and Syringe Exchange. Main site 161-21
Jamaica Ave., 6th Fl, Jamaica, 718-896-
2500, (also in Woodside & Far
Rockaway.)
Affordable Housing View applications
that are being accepted for various locations. www.nyc.gov/housingconnect
AmericaWorks Recruiting, screening,
support. 16, 228 East 45th Street, New
York,NY10017, www.americaworks.com,
212. 599.5627. Also in Jamaica and Far
Rockaway
Animal Shelter/Rescue (donations
always appreciated):
-Animals Can't Talk PO Box 630408
Little Neck, NY 11363 718.393.7535,
www.nycservice.org/contact
Animal Care Centers of NYC Become
an ACC Foster, for Large Dogs, Cats, and
Kittens. ACC supplies everything: dog
food, kitty litter. For more information
nycacc.org/foster
Armed Forces Network, Military
Mondays, SSD/SSI Benefits, Housing,
and Child Support Legal Clinic, Veterans
seeking advice weekdays call
917.661.4500 10 am – 4 pm
Auburndale Soccer Club, www.auburndalesoccerclub.org Play on Sundays, at
Cunningham Park Soccer Complex. First
Kicks Program for ages 3 – 6;
Development League for ages 6 – 13; First
Kicks 10 – 11 am $195. Development
League 12 – 3 pm $235 with training sessions on Tuesday or Friday evenings.
-Bobbi and the Strays Pet Rescue &
Adoption Center, Atlas Park, 80-36,
Cooper Ave., 718.326.6070, www.bobbiandthestrays.org
-Kitty Karetakers of Queens Astoria,
Long Island City, Sunnyside, Woodside:
718-670-7221,
kittykaretakers@gmail.com
Kiwanis Club of Sunnyside
www.SunnysideKiwanis.org will meet the
2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at
Sidetracks 45-08 Queens Blvd.,
Sunnyside, 6:30 pm.
-Muffin's Pet Connection Helps find
homes for pets. 718.833.7988 or
judespets@aol.com
-www.petfinder.com For further info
Bombers Youth Lacrosse Program Boys
and girls K-8, high school boys and girls,
boys and girls youth travel teams, boys
elite high school travel teams, 1st sticks
beginner classes, and boys and girls training sessions. Sessions available year-round with experienced coaching staff.
For more info visit bomberslacrosse.com,
email bomberslacrosseclub@aol.com, or
call 917.282.8638.
Breaking Ground: Homeless Get help
for yourself, family, or someone in need
on the street. Call 311 to access shelter
service or send for a mobile outreach
team. For more info visit www.breakingground.org.
Catholic Migration Services Free legal
advice offered at the end of their Queens
tenants monthly meeting. St. Sebastian
Parish Center, 39-60 57 St, Woodside.
718.429.4442
Certified Home Health Aide Training
Info at www.scsny.org 718.784.6160
ext.525
Council Member Francisco Moya
Culture Pass, If you have a library card,
you can reserve a pass and get free admission to dozens of cultural institutions.
Visit online culturepass.nyc
Council Member Paul Vallone The
Animal Rescues Charity (ARC) is running
Food & Supply Drive for cats and dogs:
food, blankets, kitty litter, pet toys, etc.
Monetary donations needed as well. Info
animalrescuescharity@gmail.com or visit
www.arcgives.org. Mail to P.O. Box 103,
Jericho, NY 11753
Court Square Civic Association, sign up
for newsletter. www.courtsquarecivic.org
Department of City Planning Has created a short video explaining how zoning
rules in the floodplain can help reduce
flood risks and support the city's long-term vitality. Write to resilientneighborhoos@planning.nyc.gov or visit
www.nyc.gov/floodtextupdate for more
info.
Department of Consumer Affairs: NYC
Earth Day NYS DEC new user-friendly
website navigation by topic: Outdoor
Recreation; Animals, Plants, Aquatic Life;
Chemical and Pollution Control; Lands
and Waters; Education; Energy; Permits
and Licenses; Public Involvement and
News; Regulations and Enforcement;
Publications, Forms, Maps, etc. Info visit
www.dec.ny.gov
Educational Opportunities The State
Education Depart. Continuing Education
Services Vocational Rehabilitation if you
have a disability, or unemployed visit
www.acces.nysed.gov.
Food Pantries (donate/ receive):
-BVM Help of Christians 70-31 48 Ave,
Woodside, info 718.672.4848 x11 Thurs
9:30 am-noon (ID required)
-Community Food Pantry By Queens
Community House & Forest Hills
Interfaith Community, Food Bank for
NYC. Forest Hills Community Center,
108-25 62nd Dr. – Last Wednesday of
every month, 6-8 pm
-St. Raphael's Cans and dry food only,
photo ID. Basement Rectory, 35-20
Greenpoint Ave, LIC, 718.729.8957.
Thurs 10:30 am- noon, Sat 1:30-3 pm
-St. Teresa 50-20 45 St, Woodside, info
718.784.2123 x22 Tues, 6-7pm (Photo
ID Required)
Free Citizenship Application Assistance.
Appt, info: 718.478.3848. 3rd Sundays,
2:30-6 pm
Free Citizenship Classes Emerald Isle
Immigration Ctr, 59-26 Woodside Ave.
2nd floor, Woodside, More Info call/text
646-545-7214 or visit eiic.org – Mon,
Thurs, 6 – 9 pm
Free Colonoscopy Screenings The #2
cancer killer. Age 50+, once a decade. Info
for screening American Cancer Soc
800.227.2345.or vicit cancer.org
Free Compost Containers for apartment
bldgs. of at least 10 stories. 311 or
nyc.gov/organics.
Free English Classes for Adults
Queens Community House, 108-25 62
Dr., Forest Hills. We offer free intensive
English classes for adults. Students learn
English grammar, practical information,
and technology skills that they can use as
soon as they leave the classroom. Classes
are both during the day and in the evening.
Day classes: Neforis Garcia 718.592.5757
x216 NGarcia@qchnyc.org Night classes: Susana Torres 718.592.5757 x222 jtorres@qchnyc.org
Free Home Repairs for New Yorkers 60
and older. Must be able to show financial
need. For more info: 212-453-9542, email
metropair@metcouncil.org, sponsored by
the Met Council.
Free Housing Legal Services For
Corona, Corona Heights, Elmhurst,
Lefrak City. Facing eviction, need repairs,
roommate issue, Call 718-316-9993
AAFE Jackson Heights 93-03 Roosevelt
Ave, 2R, Jackson Heights.
Free Immigration Services in Queens
Spons. by CM Dromm & New Immigrant
Community Empowerment (NICE). Info
at cuny.edu/citizenship, appointments at
212.652.2071.
Free Legal Clinics by Legal Aid Soc. &
Chhaya CDC info at chhayacdc.org
718.478.3848; CM Dromm. Every 2nd
Weds, 5 pm-7pm: (37-43 77 St, Jackson
Hts, 2nd Floor) By APPOINTMENT
212.788.7066
Free Medicaid, SNAP Screenings 3rd
Thursdays, Cncl. Ferreras' ofc 32-33A
Junction Blvd, E. Elmhurst,
718.651.1917.
Free Services For The Blind And
Visually Impaired Individual & family
vision rehabilitation training. Counseling
and social services. Employment training
and job placement and more. Camp for the
Blind. For more info Doreen DiLeonardo
at 347.865.3369
doreendileonardo@gmail.com or
www.visionsvcb.org
Free Services: Immigration /
Naturalization, Senior Benefits,
Community Health Advocate. 93-03
Roosevelt Ave 2R, Jackson Heights;
Flushing Office 133-04 39 Ave., Flushing
Free Tax Prep Visit www.nyc.gov/taxprep. Gas Appliance Amnesty by Plumbing
Foundation, NYC amnesty program to
waive civil, criminal penalties for improper gas work or appliances in your building.
Info www.gasamnesty.nyc or call DOB
customer service at 212.393.2406.
Gov Cuomo Free App for Veterans connects veterans & family to jobs, housing,
education, more. Info
www.ny.gov/mobileapps.
Greater Flushing Chamber of
Commerce 135-32 38 Ave., Suite 25,
Flushing
-Free Open Clinics for Local Business
Owners, The third Tuesday of the month,
a 45 minute consultation for business
owners and entrepreneurs. Contact: John
Choe 646.783.8985
Grace Institute (Free) Women transition
back into the workforce. For training program and info
www.graceinstitute.org/ admissions@graceinstitute.org.
Grand Opening: Book Culture LIC
Court Square's first bookstore, Book
Culture LIC, opened at 26-09 Jackson
Ave.
HANAC Western Queens Caregivers
Network. Weekly support group, counseling sessions, referrals. Info 718.777.6941
Health Care Sector 8 wk programs. Info,
open houses, start dates, graceinstitute.org
or email admissions@graceinstitute.org
ICYMI: Health Department Pop-Up on
Queens Plaza North Free, in-person
health insurance enrollment. Application
counselors can help you sign up for health
insurance and SNAP (food stamp) assistance. Walk-ins welcome, interpretation
services available. 25-05 Queens Plaza
North near Chase bank, open Mon-Fri 9
am-4 pm.
Immigration The Immigrant Defense
Coalition and Sen. Peralta are Asian
Americans for Equality, Cattholic
Charities of New York, Center for the
Integration and Advancement of New
Americabs, CUNY/Citizenship NOW,
Emerald Isle Immigrant Center, HER
Justice (Manhattan), New York
Immigration Coalition (Manhattan), and
Queens County District Attorney Office of
Immigrant Affairs.
Jackson Heights Community Chorus
Tues rehearsals. Renaissance Charter
School, 35-59 81 St, Info 917.200.5779.
Email: JHCHORUS@info.gmail.com
Tuesday rehearsals 7:30-9:30 pm
Jobs for New Yorkers Tens of thousands
of jobs on construction projects by Gov.
Cuomo. www.labor.ny.gov/
LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLL.
31-10 Thomson Ave, LIC, 718.482.7200,
www.laguardia.edu
-CUNY Fatherhood Academy 4-month,
3-days-a-week program Recruiting Now
(free; ages 18-24; unemployed/underemployed) LAGCC, Rm C225, 29-10
Thomson Avenue, LIC. Learn rights and
responsibilities as a father, explore
careers, get work experience, learn about
parenting, earn High school Equivalency
Diploma, and prepare for college. Info
718.730.7336, dspeal@lagcc.cuny.edu
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