WONDERFUL WEEKEND EVENTS
On Saturday, February 20 at 3:30 and 8 p.m., The Queens Players perform Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Ernest,” with Arnie Kolodner as Lady Bracknell. Considered by many to be the perfect play, it will be staged at The Big Secret Theatre, 44-02 23rd Street in Long Island City; tickets are $15; call 718-392-0722 or visit www.thequeensplayers.com.
Saturdays and Sundays through March 28, from noon to 5 p.m. for the Year of the Tiger, tiger-inspired crafts, masks, and prints at Flushing Town Hall: Tigers in the House; works by Chinese artists from China, New York and California; suggested donation $5, members free, at 137-35 Northern Boulevard in Flushing. Visit www.FlushingTownHall.org
LAST TWO WEEKENDS: From 1 to 4 p.m. Photography Exhibition: Visions of Spring – Glimpses of Summer at Voelker Orth Museum Bird Sanctuary and Victorian Garden, 149-19 38th Avenue in Flushing; Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays until February 28; call 718-359-6227.
Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning: Conundrum Express; features works by Humberto Duque, Eun Hyung Kim, Zaun Lee, Jaye Moon, and Dario Solman, at 161-04 Jamaica Avenue, through Saturday, March 20; call 718-658-7400 or email info@jcal.org.
On Saturday February 20 and Sunday, February 21 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 West: Coffee & Tea Festival NYC, as seen on the Food Network at is two days of fun & interactive classes/lectures/demos from well-known industry pros & pioneers at 7 West 34th Street in Manhattan; half-off admission with ad or online at www.CoffeeAndTeaFestival.com, promo code: Queens.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19
At 10:30 a.m., LeFrak City Library, 98-30 57th Avenue, will present Free English Class: Conversation Club for Speakers of Other Languages. Join the library twice a week to improve your basic English skills. Pre-registration is required. Please register at the Adult Reference desk. For more information, call 718-592-7677.
From 2-3:30 p.m. Arts, Culture & Fun: Film Screening of “The Eyes of Me” by Keith Maitland, before its PBS broadcast debut on “Independent Lens,” at Lost Battalion Hall, 93-29 Queens Boulevard in Rego Park. Spend a dynamic year with four blind teens learning how to fit in at high school and live independently; call 718-263-5918 or email cultureartsfun@parks.nyc.gov.
At 4 p.m. Bayside Library: Book Buddies; kids read with pals; call 718-229-1834. Bellerose Library: Wii Gaming for Teens; 250-06 Hillside Avenue; call 718-831-8644. Hillcrest Library: Game Players Club for Kids and Teens; 187-05 Union Turnpike; call 718-454-2786. Long Island City Library: Youth Lounge; video, board games and crafts; 37-44 21st Street; call 718-752-3700.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20
At Astoria Center of Israel, 27-35 Crescent Street, Adult Bat Mitzvah class after Shabbat services must pre-enroll; early-bird discount for Shabbat Across America Dinner on Friday, March 5; call 718-278-2680; visit www.astoriacenter.org.
At 10 a.m., Langston Hughes Library, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, will present an ESOL Class. Registration for ESOL will be held and classes begin. For more information, call 71-651-1100.
At 10 a.m., Queens Village Library 94-11 217th Street, will present ESOL Classes. Weekly Saturday morning ESOL classes begin. Registration required. For more information, call 718-776-6800.
At 11 a.m., Langston Hughes Library 100-01 Northern Boulevard, will present Free Tax Preparation. National Association of Black Accountants continues to provide this free service to the Langston Hughes Community Library patrons every Saturday at 11a.m., from now until April 11. Customers are encouraged to bring all their tax related documents. For more information, call 718-651-1100.
At 11 a.m. Kissena Park: Scavenger Hunt; Kids of all ages can hunt for hidden treasures throughout the park and earn prizes; meet at Rose and Oak Avenue entrance; call 718-846-2731.
From 11 a.m. to noon, storybook and discovery activity for young children 6-and-under, in the parlor at Voelker Orth Museum, Bird Sanctuary and Victorian Garden, 149-19 38th Avenue in Flushing; suggested contribution $1 for children, more for adults; call 718-359-6227
At noon, Flushing Library, 41-17 Main Street, will present Russian Festival 2010 a celebration of Russian culture with crafts, classical pianist Maxim Anikushin and a grand finale of Russian music, song and dance with the Barynya Ensemble. Craft supplies are limited. Strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call 718-661-1200.
At 1 p.m. Fort Totten Park: Making Tracks; learn how to identify and locate animal tracks; at the Visitor’s Center, Building 502, Ordinance and Lee Roads; call 718-352-1769.
At 1 p.m., Pomonok Library, 158-21 Jewel Avenue, will present Quilting for Cancer Awareness. A beginner’s quilting class to teach participants to make a quilting block incorporating a Cancer Awareness Ribbon. Completed blocks will be sewn into a Cancer Awareness Quilt. For more information, call 718-591-4343.
At 1:30 p.m., Langston Hughes Library, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, will present At The Pole, an account of the journey to the frozen north made by African-American Arctic explorer Matthew Henson who, along with Navy Commander Robert Peary, made their legendary discovery of the North Pole at the turn of the 20th century. For more information, call 718-651-1100.
At 2 p.m., Seaside Library, 116-15 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, will present Naomi Zeitlin in a tribute to the music and songs of George and Ira Gershwin. For more information, call 718-634-1876.
At 2 p.m. Flushing Town Hall: Lunar New Year Dance Sampler; performances from Korea, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia; presented by NY Institute of Culture and the Arts, 137-35 Northern Boulevard. Free; call 718-463-7700 Ext. 222 or visit www.FlushingTownHall.org.
At 2:30 p.m., Douglaston/Little Neck Library, 249-01 Northern Boulevard, will present The Claremont Strings performing romantic ballads, love duets from Mozart and Puccini’s operas, and other love songs from American standards and musical theater. For more information, call 718-225-8414.
At 2 p.m., South Ozone Park Library, 128-16 Rockaway Boulevard, will present Knitting Galore. Please bring needles – we have yarn. This project will be to make squares for a blanket for Haiti. For more information, call 718-529-1660.
At 2:30 p.m., Jackson Heights Library, 35-51 81st Street, will present Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen and Building Your Civic Knowledge. Topics to be discussed will be – What are common barriers to naturalization/American culture & geography. For more information, call 718-899-2500.
At 3 p.m., Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, will present Harlem Quartet, a Sphinx Ensemble an innovative and daring all Black and Latino string quartet comprised of First-Place Laureates of the Sphinx Competition, performing classical and jazz music by African-American and Latino composers. For more information, call 718-990-0700.
At 6:30 p.m., Flushing Library, 41-17 Main Street, will present a Chinese Culture and Arts Workshop to promote Chinese culture & arts with the focus on classic Chinese calligraphy. There will be nine workshops, one per week on Saturdays, starting February 20 and running until April 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the IRC Conference Room, Third Floor. For more information, call 718-661-1200.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21
At 8:30 a.m. Forest Park: Early Birding; at the Visitor’s Center, Woodhaven Boulevard and Forest Park Drive; call 718-846-2731.
At 2 p.m. Salon Sunday: Fusion Art is part of the Visual Arts Program at Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Boulevard. Artists working in any discipline can bring slides and CDs; get time to speak, followed by Q&A; network over cookies and coffee. The public is invited to join facilitators Philip Read and Sing-Ying Ho; $5 suggested donation, members free; call 718-463-7700 or visit www.FlushingTownHall.org.
At 3 p.m. at Queens Theatre in the Park: 100 Years of Yiddish Theater Music – From shtetl to Klezmer Revival, featuring special guest Daniella Rabbani, and the New Yiddish Chorale and internationally recognized Yiddish folk and theater musician and conductor Zalmen Mlotek; group discounts available; tickets are $33 at www.queenstheatre.org (internet surcharge applies), at 718-760-0064 Tuesday-Saturday from noon-6 p.m. or at the box office.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22
At 11:30 a.m. Water Color classes with Helen Magrisso at Queens Community House Kew Gardens, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 202; call 718-268-5960, fax 718-268-0295 or email jkeibel@queenscommunityhouse.org.
At 1 p.m., Hillcrest Library, 187-05 Union Turnpike, will present AARP Tax Help. Free tax preparation for eligible persons Monday afternoons 1 to 5 p.m., from through April 12. No reservations taken – first come, first served. For more information, call 718-454-2786.
At 1 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 43-06 Greenpoint Avenue, will present Tax Counseling for Low-Income Older Adults. AARP volunteers trained by the IRS will provide assistance in completing 2009 personal income tax returns. Please bring a copy of last year’s tax return, W-2 forms, 1099 forms, any other forms mailed to you by the IRS, and any other information concerning your income and expenses. For more information, call 718-784-3033.
At 1:30 p.m. Julliard Comes to the Y – an enchanting afternoon performance by students of the globally renowned Julliard School, tomorrow’s top performing artists, at Central Queens YM & YWHA, 67-09 108th Street in Forest Hills; members free; non-members pay $2; call 718 268-5011 or visit www.cqyjcc.org.
At 5:30 p.m., Woodhaven Library, 85-41 Forest Parkway, will present Learn Mandarin Chinese. Beginner classes will be on Mondays, and Intermediate Classes will be on Thursdays, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Classes will end March 11. Registration in advance is required – space is limited. For more information, call 718-849-1010.
At 6 p.m., Middle Village Library, 72-31 Metropolitan Avenue, will present Job Information Services. Research information on the Internet; preparation and email of resumes; cover letter interview skills. Preregistration is required. For more information, call 718-326-1390.
At 6 p.m., Flushing Library, 41-17 Main Street, will present composer, pianist, and improviser in both the jazz and classical fields Donal Fox as he brings his imaginative re-interpretations of the music of composers from Scarlatti to Monk and beyond. For more information, call 718-661-1200.
At 6:30 p.m., North Forest Park Library, 98-27 Metropolitan Avenue, will present Naomi Zeitlin in a tribute to the music and songs of George and Ira Gershwin. For more information, call 718-261-5512.
At 6:30 p.m., Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, will present Polish Your Resume. Bring a copy of your resume on disk; volunteers will guide you through editing and producing a professional quality resume using Cyber Center computers. Must have keyboard, mouse experience. Preregistration required at the Job Information Center. For more information, call 718-990-0700.
At 6:30 p.m., Seaside Library, 116-15 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, will present Prose Fiction Workshop for aspiring writers to learn about the craft and get feedback on their writing. For more information, call 718-634-1876.
At 7 p.m., Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, will present Job Information Center Orientation about its services: career resources including workshops in English and Spanish; assistance with your job searching; Job Information Center resources of books, newspapers, pathfinders, bookmarks and brochures, resume/cover letter reviews; Queens Workforce 1 information. For more information, call 718-990-0700.
At 7:30 p.m. in the Queensborough Performing Arts Center, on the campus of Queensborough Community College, 222-05 56th Avenue in Bayside, Queens Symphony Orchestra and Musica Reginae in Concert. Pre-concert Lecture at 6:30; Tickets are: Adult $30, $25; Seniors (65+)/Student $20; Children (12 and under) $10; Lecture tickets are $5; Group discounts available; call the box office, 718-631-6311; email qso@queenssymphony.org or visit www.queenssymphony.org or www.visitqpac.org.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
At 11:30 a.m. Queens Community House Kew Gardens, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 202, has a discussion about Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trust & Health Proxies. All are welcome to attend; call 718-268-5960.
At 1 p.m., Langston Hughes Library, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, will present Food Choices That Reduce Cancer Risk. Topics include – Getting the most from the produce rainbow; the whole story on grains; what is the beef on meat; the lighter side of dairy; Putting fats and sweets in their place. For more information, please call 718-990-5102.
At 1 p.m., Hollis Library, 202-05 Hillside Avenue, will present Free Tax Preparation for eligible candidates Tuesdays from through April 13. For more information, call 718-465-7355.
From 1 to 3 p.m. Nintendo Wii sports: Queens Community House Kew Gardens, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 202; Thursday also; an instructor is available to help you; call 718-268-5960.
At 1:30 p.m., Astoria Library, 14-01 Astoria Boulevard, will present Census Jobs Test Session. Proctored test for 2010 Census job seekers. Pre-registration is required. Please call 1-866-861-2010 or visit www.2010censusjobs.gov for more details. For more information, call 718-278-2220.
At 1:30 p.m., Howard Beach Library, 92-06 156th Avenue, will present a National Multiple Sclerosis Society Support Group for people suffering with Multiple Sclerosis for families and their caretakers. Meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. For more information, call 718-641-7086.
At 6 p.m. The Bayview Bridge Club, a not-for-profit organization of bridge players, meets at Church of the Resurrection, 100-17 32nd Avenue in East Elmhurst; call club president Ted Harvin at 516-209-7864.
At 6:30 p.m., Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, will present Overcoming Circumstances in Today’s Volatile Economy. Learn how attitudes, current thoughts and situations affect panic and anxiety and how to create a positive state of mind. For more information, call 718-990-0700.
From 7 to 8:30 p.m., a Woman’s Group meets in Forest Hills to talk, and in the process improve their relationships. Members will give and receive support and practice direct communication. The group will be led by a licensed clinical social worker; call Heidi Elias at 718-371-8916.
At 7:30 p.m., The Free Synagogue of Flushing, 41-60 Kissena Boulevard (between Sanford Avenue and Main Street) in Flushing, is offering a Mindfulness Meditation class, Led by Rabbi Michael Weisser. Open to all; appropriate for beginners or experienced in meditation. Free for members; $5 suggested donation from non-members; free on-site parking available; call 718-961-0030 or visit www.freesynagogue.org.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24
From 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The National Art League of Douglaston, 44-21 Douglaston Parkway, hosts Watercolor Classes with Diane Lieberman, instructor. Beginners welcome, demonstration, instruction and critique at each session. Fee: $20 per class. For more information, call 718-969-1128.
At 10 a.m., Queens Village Library, 94-11 217th Street, will present an AARP Defensive Driving Class for seniors. For more information, call 776-6800.
At 10 a.m., Broad Channel Library, 16-26 Cross Bay Boulevard, will present Health Tips from an ENT, a local ear, nose and throat specialist. For more information, call 718-318-4943.
At 10:30 a.m., LeFrak City Library, 98-30 57th Avenue, will present Free English Class: Conversation Club for Speakers of Other Languages. Improve your basic English skills. Pre-registration is required at the Adult Reference desk. For more information, call 718-592-7677.
At 10:30 a.m., Flushing Library, 41-17 Main Street, will present Job Assistance Workshops. Looking for a job? The Job Assistance Workshops at Queens Library can help you with – web sites for job searching; making an appointment for a resume review; registering for the career exploration inventory; and using library resources. For more information, call 718-661-1200.
From 11 a.m. to noon, Queens Community House Kew Gardens, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road has history class led by Al Collins; beginner’s Spanish at noon; call 718-268-5960, Ext. 223 or visit www.queenscommunityhouse.org.
At 7 p.m. Asian-American Cultural Circle of Unity has its rescheduled Celebration of the Year of the Tiger featuring Chinese Opera, music, dance and song; at Northport Library, 151 Laurel Avenue in Northport, L.I.; call 631-261-6930.
From 8 to 9:30 p.m. the Samuel Field Y at 58-20 Little Neck Parkway has “High Beginner” Line Dancing Classes with instructor Lynn Martino Open dancing between and after classes; free refreshments, snacks and holiday parties. Entry fee $8 per person; call 347-693-8300 for information. Ten week beginners program (from 6:30 to 8 p.m.) starts soon.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25
A free support group for people suffering from anxiety and depression meets at Zucker Hillside Hospital, 75-59 263rd Street in Glen Oaks, in the Conference Room of the Kaufman Building. Please call group leader, Lori Kalman, at 718-746-3092 before coming; visit www.namiqn.org.
At 11 a.m. Queens Community House Kew Gardens, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 202 has Meditation with Instructor Ronnie. Call 718-268-5960 or email jkeibel@queenscommunityhouse.org.
From 6 to 7:30 p.m., The Center for the Women of New York’s Women’s Support Group meets in Room 325 at Queensborough Hall, 120-55 Queens Boulevard in Kew Gardens. For information or an interview appointment, call 718-793-0672.
Volunteers wanted at the Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Drive (just off Northern Boulevard, Route 25A) in Roslyn Harbor; enthusiasm for museum work, willingness to learn and desire for service to the community required; call Nancy Barone, Director of Volunteers, at 516-484-9338, ext. 31.
Saint Michael’s Cemetery at 7202 Astoria Boulevard in East Elmhurst is offering pre-need plans for purchase of memorial property, with payment from three to five years and as little as 10 percent down; monthly billing available, call 718-278-3240.
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