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LIST OF
20 THINGS TO DO
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19
1 Your blood pressure
is one of the most
important indicators of
your health. Find out if your
blood pressure is under control
at a free screening hosted
by The Floating Hospital
and the Long Island City
Library. Medical care professionals
will be on hand to
check your blood pressure
and provide free information
on various healthcare
services. 4 p.m., Long Island
City Library, 37-44 21st St.
For more information, call
718-752-3700.
2 Want to make a
difference in an
ever-changing world?
Then come to the Forest Hills
Library for “Towards a More
Perfect Union: Making Your
Voice Heard,” a seven-part
workshop designed to help
residents better understand
the political system and
how they can become more
involved in it. This evening’s
session, and the Oct. 26 program,
focuses on elections.
It culminates on Nov. 16
with a resource fair. 6 p.m.,
Forest Hills Library, 108-19
71st Ave. For more information,
call 718-268-7934.
3 Find all kinds of
bargains during
Redeemer Lutheran
Church’s Rummage Sale
in Glendale. The three-day
event begins today from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. and continues
on Friday, Oct. 20, from 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday,
Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to
3 p.m. Redeemer Lutheran
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Church, 69-07 Cooper Ave.,
Glendale.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20
4 Learn how to live a
healthy life during
the Sapphire Center
for Rehabilitation and
Nursing health fair. Guests
will get the opportunity to
learn more about nutrition,
prescription drugs, community
services and other information.
There will also be
live music, refreshments, a
gourmet popcorn truck, cotton
candy, massage therapy
and free gifts. 10 a.m. to
3 p.m., Sapphire Center for
Rehabilitation and Nursing,
35-15 Parsons Blvd.,
Flushing.
5 If you’re hungry for
a funny show, head
to the First Reformed
Church of College Point
the next two weekends
for “Medium Rare,” a new
comedy written by Frank
V. Priore. The first performance
is tonight at 8 p.m.,
but there are five other performances:
on Oct. 21 and
28 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and
on Oct. 27, at 8 p.m. $15
per person. First Reformed
Church of College Point,
118-17 14th Ave. For more
information, call 718-359-
3956.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21
7 Come celebrate the
end of the 2017 growing
season at the Smiling
Hogshead Ranch in Long
Island City with a fun-forall
fall street festival and
fundraiser. The celebration
includes live entertainment,
activities, workshops, food/
drink and a silent auction.
Proceeds from the event will
go toward the urban garden.
Noon to 7 p.m., Smiling
Hogshead Ranch, 25-30
Skillman Ave., Long Island
City. For more information,
The Center for the Women of New York is proud to present the 30th Annual “World of
Working Women Conference” to provide women with insight, direction and empowerment
to improve their employment situation. This year’s conference will include
incredible guest panelists, skill-building activities, empowerment seminars and networking
opportunities. Free admission, but guests should RSVP at www.cwny.org. 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew
Gardens.
email events@smilinghogsheadranch.
org.
8 Sitar and tabla
Maestro Ustad
Shafaat Khan is a
world-renowned Indian
classical musician who
has performed with Stevie
Wonder and has released
three historic CDs produced
by Dr. Deepak
Chopra. Come to the
Queens Botanical Garden in
Flushing to enjoy Maestro
Khan’s blend of Indian classical
and folk music along
with his fusion group “East
Meets West.” Their presentation
reflects heritage that
can be traced back to the
16th century. Sponsored by
Astoria Bank and Kupferberg
Center for the Arts. 3:30 to
5 p.m., Queens Botanical
Garden, 43-50 Main St.,
Flushing. For more information,
visit queensbotanical.
org.
9 Get your dancing
shoes on and trip
the light fantastic during
the Italian Charities of
America Saturday Night
Dance in Elmhurst. The
evening includes a live
DJ playing classics, oldies,
Italian and Spanish music.
Food, coffee and tea included
with $12 admission; wine
and beer available for additional
purchase. 8 p.m. to
midnight, Italian Charities
of America, 83-20 Queens
Blvd., Elmhurst. For more
information, call 718-478-
3100.
10 Flushing Town
Hall will present
an amazing performance
by Betsayda Machado, an
icon of Afro-Venezuelan
music and culture.
Experience the passion,
color and contagious beats
of her music through traditional
rhythms and dances
as she performs accompanied
by her multi-generational
percussion band,
La Parranda El Clavo. $16
per person/$10 for members
and students. Dance
lesson at 7 p.m., followed
by performance at 8 p.m.,
Flushing Town Hall, 137-35
Northern Blvd., Flushing. For
more information, visit flushingtownhall.
org or call 718-
463-7700, ext. 222.
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