30 APRIL 27, 2017 RIDGEWOOD TIMES WWW.QNS.COM THURSDAY, APRIL 27 Support the Queens Museum at their 2017 gala on Thursday, April 27. The Queens Museum will honor Chairman of the Board, CEO and President of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Katrina M. Adams. Enjoy a night of cocktails, dinner by Abigail Kirsch, an auction featuring exclusive, limited edition items and a special performance. Individual tickets start at $750 and tables start at $10,000. Festive attire. 6:30 to 11 p.m. Queens Museum, New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Corona. Visit www.queensmusem.org for more info. Dancing for JAPAN will be hosting a Japan earthquake and tsunami relief benefi t concert on Thursday, April 27, at 7 p.m. All proceeds will go toward helping victims and families of the Tohoku Pacifi c earthquake and tsunami through NPO Katariba. $25 per person. Little Theatre, LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, 31-10 Thomson Ave., Long Island City. For more information, visit www.lpac.nyc.com/events. FRIDAY, APRIL 28 The Queens Council on the Arts will be hosting its first Jackson Heightsbased Creative Conversations on Friday, April 28. Join them for their monthly dinner meetings designed for artists to network, organize, meet community stakeholders and develop strategies for community advocacy. Free. 6 to 8 p.m. New York Tibetan Service Center, 83- 02A Broadway, Third Floor, Elmhurst. To register for this event, go to www. queenscouncilarts.org. SATURDAY, APRIL 29 Pablo Mayor’s Folklore Urbano Orchestra and Pajarillo Pinta’o dance company present a high-energy dance and music concert experience based on Colombian rhythms, salsa and theatrical drama paired with Mayor’s renowned Colombian arrangements and compositions. A pre-dance workshop will be held before the show at 7 p.m. Tickets $16 per person. Use code QC20 for 20 percent off . April 29 at 8 p.m. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing. For more information, go to www.fl ushingtownhall.org. The Forest Park Greenhouse will be giving free tours on April 29. Gardeners will inform visitors of the different species, how to care for them, and where to see them around Queens. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Forest Park Greenhouse, 88th Ln., Woodhaven. Visit the Sorrentino Recreation Center for the 37th Annual Spring Double Dutch Tournament! Participants can register in teams and individuals without a team EDITOR'S PICK will be provided a pairing at 10:30 a.m. Beginner, intermediate and advanced participants will be judged on compulsory, speed, freestyle, singles and doubles. Free. April 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sorrentino Recreation Center, 18-48 Cornaga Ave., Far Rockaway. SUNDAY, APRIL 30 Join the Italian Charities of America for their annual fashion show on Sunday, April 30. $20 ticket includes food and refreshments. 2 to 6 p.m. The Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst. For more information and tickets, call 718-478-3100. Bring the whole family to the Queens Botanical Garden’s Arbor Fest for a day of live performances, craft s, a petting zoo, food and craft vendors, art exhibits, a beer tent, ceremonial tree plantings and much more! April 30 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $10 for adults/seniors, $8 for children. $10 parking. Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing. For more info, visit www.queensbotanical.org. MONDAY, MAY 1 Visit the Broadway Library for a morning of stories and hands-on science and nature activities. For ages 3-4 accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Materials are limited and free tickets will be given out in the Children’s Room before the session. May 1 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Broadway Library, 40-20 Broadway, Long Island City. If you’re interested in improving your critical and problem-solving skills, learn how to play chess at the Seaside Library. All ages are welcome to join and learn from library volunteer Vincent-Haywood-Howell. Free. May 1 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Seaside Library, 116- 15 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Rockaway. TUESDAY, MAY 2 The Queens Economic Development Corporation and Queens Tourism Council will be hosting their annual food and networking event on Tuesday, May 2. Queens Taste provides food sampling of over 50 restaurants, beverage sellers and dessert makers. $125 per person. 6 to 9 p.m. New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Corona. For tickets and more information, visit www.thequeenstaste.com. WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 Summer’s almost here and the Hollis Library has some interactive and informative ways for you to stay healthy and safe. Join them on Wednesday, May 3, from 3 to 4 p.m. Free. Queens Library at Hollis, 202-05 Hillside Ave., Hollis. COMMUNITY CALENDAR The Friends of Maple Grove Cemetery in Kew Gardens will present “Victorian Novelties,” a free event honoring the Victorian Era. Guests will enjoy musical performances by Cyclone Jack, Natalia “The Saw Lady” Paruz and others. There will also be exhibits and displays provided by Denny Daniels and his Museum of Interesting Things. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in Victorian-era costume. Noon to 4 p.m., Maple Grove Cemetery, 127-15 Kew Gardens Rd, Kew Gardens. For more information, visit www.friendsofmaplegrove.org. COUNSELING PROGRAMS • GLENDALE ALANON, a program for families and friends of alcoholics, meets every Wednesday night at Trinity Reformed Church, Palmetto Street and 60th Place, Ridgewood, Beginners meet at 7:30 p.m., followed by the regular meeting at 8:10 p.m. • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 21st Avenue and 32nd Street, Astoria. For more information, call 718-520-5021. • NAR-ANON, a self-help support group for those affected by a loved one’s drug abuse, meets every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the basement of the Church of the Gardens, 50 Ascan Ave., Forest Hills. For more information, call 800-984-0066. YOUTH ACTIVITIES • BOY SCOUT TROOP 28 meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 86-20 114th St., Richmond Hill. All boys ages 10 1/2 to 17 are welcome. For information, call 718-478-5747. • SUNNYSIDE DRUM CORPS meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at All Saints Church, 43-12 46th St., one block off Queens Boulevard, Sunnyside. Boys and girls ages 7 to 17 are invited to join. For more information, call 718-786-4141. • BOY SCOUT TROOP 119 meets every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at St. Margaret Parish Center, 80th Street off Juniper Valley Road, Middle Village. Boys ages 11 to 17 are welcome. • CUB SCOUT PACK 383 meets every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at St. Pancras Pfeifer Hall, Myrtle Avenue and 68th Street, Glendale. For more information, call 718-938-2073. ONGOING SENIOR PROGRAMS • RIDGEWOOD OLDER ADULT CENTER, 59-14 70th Ave., Ridgewood, welcomes new members 60 years of age and older every weekday. For more information, call 718-456-2000. • RIDGEWOOD-BUSHWICK SENIOR CENTER, 319 Stanhope St., Bushwick, holds various programs every day. Call 718-366-3083 for more information. • PETER CARDELLA SENIOR CENTER, 68-52 Fresh Pond Road, Ridgewood, holds breakfast and lunch every weekday, as well as a variety of programs. For more information, call 718-497-2908. • SELF-HELP MASPETH SENIOR CENTER, 69-61 Grand Ave., holds beading, jewelry and other programs daily. Hot lunch served at noon. Transportation available. For details, call 718-429-3636. • MIDDLE VILLAGE ADULT CENTER, 69-10 75th St., offers recreation and fitness classes, including zumba, yoga and computers. Daily transportation, bingo and hot lunches. Scheduled bus trips available. Free membership for adults 60+. For more information, call 718-894-3441. • REGO PARK SENIOR CENTER, 93-29 Queens Blvd., holds a variety of programs every day. For more information, call 718-896-8751. • SUNNYSIDE SENIOR CENTER, 43-31 39th St., holds programs daily. Call 718-392-6944 for more information.
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