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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12
1 Through humorous
comics, illustrations
and photos, Julia Wertz
shows New York City’s
past and present in her
book “Tenements, Towers
and Trash.” She’ll visit the
Steinway library to give an
illustrated talk about her
book that appeals to anyone
who loves history, comics
and urban exploration.
Copies of her book will be
available for sale and signing.
6 p.m., Steinway library,
21-45 31st St., Astoria. For
more information, call 718-
728-1965.
2 If you’re having difficulty
dealing with
anxiety, fear, stress and
depression, there’s
help. Come to the Forest
Hills library for a Recovery
International meeting. It’s a
safe, free and confidential
opportunity to talk with professionals
and learn how to
cope. 2:30 p.m., Forest Hills
library, 108-19 71st Ave. For
more information, call 718-
268-7934.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13
4 The Green Space in
Long Island City along
with Take Root will present
a performance by Bobby
Morgan & Artists’ Glitch.
The matrix-inspired theme of
the show follows the idea of
humans operating on a computer
run simulation, unplugging
from a society that they
were born into and freeing
themselves into who they
truly are. This piece of work
Explore the fascinating field of geography over light refreshments during the “APEC After Dark: Geology Workshop”
at the Alley Pond Environmental Center. Ranger Eric Powers brings his extraordinary rock collection and invites you
to bring your own specimens to investigate together. Participants will take home their very own fossil. Program is for
adults only, with wine and cheese served. $24 per person. 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13, Alley Pond Environmental
Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. For more information, call 718-229-4000 or visit www.alleypond.com.
also explores topics along
the lines of race relations.
Performances Friday and
Saturday, 8 to 11 p.m., tickets
$15 in advance or $20 at the
door ($22 with a credit card).
The Green Space, 37-24 24th
St., Long Island City. For more
information, visit greenspacestudio.
org/TakeRoot.html.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14
5 Lace up your running
shoes for the
Global Kids 5K at Flushing
Meadows Corona Park.
Proceeds from the 5K Run/
Walk/Push will support
Global Kids’ College and
Career Readiness program,
which provides one-on-one
support to students as they
prepare for life after high
school. Through this program
students go on college
tours that include overnight
trips, get help with their college,
scholarship and financial
aid applications, attend
career days, participate in
internships, and receive job
readiness training. Saturday,
Oct. 14, at 9:30 a.m. Starts
near the Queens Museum
at Flushing Meadows Corona
Park. For more information
or to register, visit 5k.globalkids.
org.
7 It’s important for
everyone to drive
safely, but did you know
that you can save money
on your auto insurance
just by learning tips on
how to be a safe driver?
St. Margaret Church and the
National Safety Council are
holding a Defensive Driving
Course from 9 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. Participants will receive
a mandatory insurance premium
reduction, and their
violation point total will be
reduced. $45 per person. St.
Margaret Church, 66-05 79th
Pl., Middle Village. For information
or to register, call
718-326-1911.
8 Make the world a
bit greener during
“Recycle Day” in Maspeth.
Bring your unwanted documents
to be shredded and
drop off those old electronic
devices for collection.
Drivers can also bring their
cars for free VIN-etching by
the NYPD. Pet lovers will also
have the chance to adopt a
cat or dog. 1 to 4 p.m., rain
or shine, Maspeth Federal
Savings parking lot, 56-18
69th St., Maspeth. For more
information, visit maspethfederal.
com.
9 Help the victims of
Hurricane Maria in
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