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more information, visit queensmuseum.
org.
11 See holiday nights like
never before at the Queens
Theatre with “A Very Electric
Christmas.” This electrifying story
tells the tale of a young bird heading
south for the winter who gets blown
off course, leading to a wild adventure
at the North Pole. Recommended
for kids ages 4 and up. Tickets are
$14 each, $12 for members, $10 with
a family flex pass. Shows at 1 and
3 p.m. Queens Theatre in the Park,
14 United Nations Avenue South,
Flushing Meadows Corona Park. For
tickets, visit queenstheatre.org.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27
12 Tone your body to a
Caribbean beat during
the “ShapeUp NYC: Carib Dance
Fitness” class at the South Ozone
Park library. Instructor Ariana
Carthan will work participants into
a sweat through an hour of aerobic
movements mixed with soca, reggae
and African dance rhythms. Make sure
you wear comfortable clothes and
sneakers and also bring a water bottle
and towel. Space is limited, and
participation is on a first-come, firstserved
basis. 6 p.m., South Ozone
Park Library, 128-16 Rockaway Blvd.
For more information, call 718-529-
1660.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28
13 Who needs a gym when
you’ve got a public library?
Visit the Flushing branch for a Muscle
Toning Exercise Class led by Katie
Rivers. The weekly, one-hour session
involves a variety of continuous muscle
toning exercises. All participants
must have approval from a physician
before participating. Participants
will be signed in on a first-come,
first-served basis. 1:30 p.m., Flushing
Library, 41-17 Main St. For more information,
call 718-661-1200.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29
14 Are you getting your benefits?
More than 2 million
New Yorkers are qualified to receive
SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional
Assistance Program) benefits to help
lower their food costs. The electronic
benefits can be used just like cash to
buy groceries. If you think you qualify,
visit the Central Library for a free
SNAP eligibility screening. You can
also receive help applying for SNAP
benefits. 2 p.m., Central Library, 89-11
Merrick Blvd., Jamaica. For more information,
call 718-990-0778.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30
16 Sample some of the
best cuisine Ridgewood
has to offer during the “Taste
of Ridgewood” event at the
Ridgewood YMCA. Police Officer
Charles Sadler of the 104th Precinct
will be honored, and Assemblywoman
Catherine Nolan will deliver a keynote
address. There will be plenty of live
music, good food and great company
to enjoy. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.,
Ridgewood YMCA, 69-02 64th St.,
Ridgewood. To purchase tickets, visit
ymcanyc.org/TasteofRidgewood.
Ever wanted to make your own gingerbread house with your little
ones? You can do so at the New York Hall of Science during its “Little
Makers” event. Help your kids design a delicious mini gingerbread
house. Ideal for kids ages 18 months and older. Sometimes creativity
can get messy, so dress your little maker (and yourself) in old clothing
that can be splattered with things like paint, ink, and oobleck. $9
per child with paid admission. First session at 10:30 a.m., second session
at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26. New York Hall of Science, 47-01
111th St., Corona. Visit nysci.org for more information.
Be creative and tell an interesting tale for an audience at Flushing
Town Hall during “The Moth StorySLAM: Fakes!” program. Prepare a
5-minute story about counterfeits and posers, false credentials, and
bogus excuses. When the doors open, storyteller hopefuls put their
names in The Moth Hat. A half hour later, names are picked, and storytellers
take the stage. Your story may be heard on NPR. Sign up or
just enjoy the show! $10 per person. 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29.
Flushing Town Hall, 137-33 Northern Blvd., Flushing. To purchase tickets,
visit themoth.org.
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The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (“Parks”) is issuing a significant Request for
Proposals (“RFP”) for the renovation, maintenance and operation of a waterfront restaurant and
catering facility at the World’s Fair Marina, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens.
All proposals submitted in response to this RFP must be submitted no later than Friday, December 29th,
2017 at 3:00 PM. There will be a recommended site visit on Monday, December 4th, 2017 at 10:00 A.M.
We will be meeting at the proposed concession site in front of the World’s Fair Marina Restaurant and
Catering Facility entrance, which is located at the Flushing Bay promenade in Flushing Meadows Corona
Park, Queens. If you are considering responding to this RFP, please make every effort to attend this
recommended meeting.
Hard copies of the RFP can be obtained, at no cost, commencing on Monday, November 20th, 2017
through Friday, December 29th, 2017, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., excluding weekends
and holidays, at the Revenue Division of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, which is
located at 830 Fifth Avenue, Room 407, New York, NY 10065.
The RFP is also available for download, on Monday, November 20th, 2017 through Friday, December
29th, 2017, on Parks’ website. To download the RFP, visit http://www.nyc.gov/parks/ businessopportunities
and click on the “Concessions Opportunities at Parks” link. Once you have logged in, click on the
“download” link that appears adjacent to the RFP’s description.
For more information or to request to receive a copy of the RFP by mail, prospective proposers may contact
Eric Weiss, Project Manager, at (212) 360-3483 or at eric.weiss@parks.nyc.gov.
TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICE FOR THE DEAF (TDD) 212-504-4115