Community Meetings Associations Mar. 5, 7:30 p.m., sharp, United Community Civic; Augustana Lutheran Church, 69-05 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria Heights.

Mar. 12, Apr. 9, May 14, Jun. 11, 7 p.m., United Forties Civic Association; St. Theresa, Parish Center, Rectory Basement, 50-22 45th St., Woodside; 718.392.0416.

Mar. 12, Apr. 9, May 14, Jun. 11., 7:30 p.m., Dutch Kills Civic; St. Patrick's School Hall, 39-28 29th St. Boards Mar. 3, Apr. 7, 7 p.m., Board 4; VFW Post 150, 51-11 108th St., Corona; 718.760.3141.

Mar. 5, 7 p.m., Board 2; Sunnyside Community Center, 43-31 39th St.; 718.533.8773.

Mar. 9, 7 p.m., Board 7; Union Plaza Care Center, 33-23 Union St., Flushing; 718.359.2800. Mar. 9, Apr. 20, May 4, Jun. 15, Jul. 6, Sep. 14, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 14, 5:30 p.m., Borough Board, Borough President's Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens; 718.286.3000. Call 718.286.2860 to confirm dates. Mar. 11, Apr. 22, May 13, Jun 10, Sep. 9, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., Board 8; Hillcrest Jewish Center, Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows; 718.264.7895.

Mar. 12, 9:30 a.m., Board 1 District Cabinet; Kaufman Astoria Studios, 3rd Floor Conference Room, 34-12 36th St., Astoria; 718.786.3335. Clubs Mar. 10, Apr. 14, May 12, Jun. 9, 6:30 p.m., Lions Club of Ravenswood; Riccardo's By The Bridge, 21-01 24th Ave., Astoria.

Mar. 19, Apr. 16, May 14 or 21, Jun. 18, 7:30 p.m., John F. Kennedy Regular Democratic Club; Tietz Rehabilitation Center, Jamaica Estates, dates and time subject to change. Community Councils Mar. 18, 7 p.m., 110th Precinct: Astoria Federal Savings Bank, 57-07 Junction Blvd., Elmhurst. Community Education Councils Mar. 19, 8 p.m., District 30; P.S. 127, 98-01 25th Ave., East Elmhurst; 718.391.8380. Others Mar. 3, Apr. 21, May 5, Jun. 16, Jul. 7, Sep. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15, 9:30 a.m., Borough Cabinet; Borough President's Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens; 718.286.3000. Call 718.286.2860 to confirm dates.

Mar. 4, 12:30 p.m., AARP 2889; First Presbyterian Church of Newtown, 54-05 Seabury St., Elmhurst; 718.639.8497.

Mar. 5, 5:30 p.m., Queens Library Administrative & Committees of the Board of Trustees; Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica; 718.990.0700.

Mar. 9, 5:30 p.m., Borough Board, President's Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens; 718.286.3000. Mar. 12, Apr. 2, Apr. 23, May 14, Jun. 4, Jun. 25, Jul. 16, Aug. 6, Aug. 27, Sep. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 5, Dec. 3, Dec. 17, Borough President Land Use, Borough Hall, B.P's Conference Room, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens; 718.286.3000. Call 718.286.2860 to confirm dates. •1st Monday of the month, 8 p.m., American Legion Post 298, 30-61 87th St., East Elmhurst. •Monthly, Ravenswood Lions Club, Astoria, new members welcome. For information, call 718.729.5595. Arts & Entertainment Barnes & Noble Feb. 28, Booksigning/Discussion Then & Now: Queens; Tues./Thurs., weekly storytimes, poetry writing essentials; Mar. 1, Storytime/Signing: Purim Goodies; Mar. 9, Open Mic Poetry; Mar. 14, Biscuit Storytime & Craft; Mar. 16, Poetry Writing Essentials; Mar. 17, St. Patrick's Day Storytime & Craft; Mar. 19, Winnie The Pooh Storytime & Character Appearance; Mar. 24, Booksigning/Discussion: The New York, Ontario and Western Railway events free, call to confirm, 176-60 Union Tpke., Fresh Meadows; 718.380.7077. Flushing Town Hall Mar. 1, Bright Sheng & Ne(x)tworks Ensemble; Mar. 7, Exhibition: Change-Long Island City Artists; Mar. 8, The Jazz Men from Texas; Mar. 15, The Cashore Marionettes Interactive Arts; Mar. 16, Spotlight 4 Students: The Cashore Marionettes; Mar. 22, Salon Sunday; Mar. 29, Studio Visits, 137-35 Northern Boulevard, Flushing; 718.463.7700 x 222. Museum of the Moving Image Mar. 13, "Flight of the Red Balloon"; Apr. 3, "Killer Sheep"; May 22, "Lemon Tree"; ongoing, "Behind the Screen"; daily, "The Red Balloon", 35th Avenue/36th Street, Astoria; 718.784.0077 or www.movingimage.us/. Queensborough Performing Arts Center Mar. 6, 7, 11, 14, The Gospel At Colonus; Mar. 20, The Silent Boy; Mar. 22, Irish Trinity Dance; Mar. 28, Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night; Mar. 29, Leading Men Don't Dance, 222-05 56th Ave., Bayside; program information, 718.631.6311. Queens College Mar. 1, Concertante; Mar. 9, May 1, Poetry Society of America literary salons; Mar. 7, The Incredible Shanghai Acrobats; Mar. 10, Cynthia Ozick; Mar. 31, Phillip Lopate; Apr. 28, 50th Anniversary Celebration: Works of Philip Roth: Roth, Norman Manea, Greil Marcus, Joyce Carol Oates, Norman Rush, program & ticket information 718.793.8080 or 718.997.4646. Queens Museum of Art Ongoing, tours, permanent collections, World's Fair Panorama of the City of New York; Flushing Meadows- Corona Park, New York City Building; program information, 718.592.9700. Queens Theatre In The Park Feb. 28-Mar. 1, St. Petersburg Ballet; Mar. 7, The Spirit Of Sepharad: From Casbah To Caliphate; Mar. 8, Miss Sherri & The Little Animal Band; Mar. 28, Phoebe Snow, Flushing Meadows- Corona Park, tickets vary order by phone, 718.760.0064. Others Feb. 28, Bella Italia Mia, "Ancient Pompeii, August 24 79 AD"; Christ the King H.S., 68-02 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village; 718.426.1240.

To Feb. 28, Christopher Marlowe's "Dr Faustus", $15, The Secret Theatre, 44-02 23rd St., LIC; 718.392.0722.

Mar. 1, Art-O-Mat Gallery, Performance Poets Association: Got Poetry?, 46-46 Vernon Blvd., LIC; 917.860.9798.

Mar. 5, LaG CC. MTV Chamber Group: Ahn Trio, Performing Arts Center, 31-10 Thomson Ave., LIC; 718.482.5151.

To Mar. 5, Greek Cultural Center, World Premiere "Prime Numbers", 27-18 Hoyt Ave., South, Astoria: 718.726.7329.

Mar. 6, American Bolero Dance Company: Tablao Flamenco in Astoria; Auditorium Centro Español, 41-01 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Astoria; ticket sales/information 718.392.8888 or 917.288.7996.

Mar. 7, Goliard Concerts Southeastern Tour Concert; Steinway Reformed Church, 21-65 41st St., Astoria; 718.728.8927. To Mar. 7, 21, Italian Charities of America, Saturday Dances; Mon./Fri., Dance with Instruction, $10 n.m., 83- 20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst; 718.478.3100.

Mar. 8, Noguchi Museum, Curators' Talk; Mar. 15, The Full Figure & Portraiture, Mini-Movies in the Morning family program; Mar. 25, From Plaster to Stone; tickets & information 718.204.7088. To Mar. 22, Thalia Spanish Theatre, World Premiere, Tango In Hot Salsa; Mar. 28, 29, Apr. 4, 5, music by Spanish & Latin American composers, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside; 718.729.3880.

To Apr. 3, Queensborough Community College Art Gallery works of Norman Gorbaty, Bayside; 718.631.6396.

Apr. 26, Dancing DREAMS©, "Shall We Dance" recital, free; Mary Louis Academy, 176-21 Wexford Terrace, Jamaica Estates; 718.428.2600.

Through May, P.S.1, Yael Bartana; to Sep. 14, Kenneth Anger, Jonathan Horowitz: "And/Or", Lutz Bacher: "My Secret Life, Florian Slotawa; through October, Leandro Erlich, $5 donation, 22-25 Jackson Ave., LIC; www.ps1.org, www.moma.org. •Wed. nights, Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden, "Comedyland", free, 29-19 24th Ave., Astoria; 718.274.4825. Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinner-Dances, Fleas, Fairs, Fundraisers

To Mar. 1, QSAC, "Art Communicates Abilities" charity benefit; www.gsac.com.

Mar. 12, Long Island City Boathouse, fundraiser, $20 suggested donation; The Foundry, 42-38 Ninth St. licboathouse@gmail.com.

Mar. 14, Italian Charities of America, flea market, refreshments served, 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst; 718.478.3100.

Mar. 14, Christ the King Regional H.S., induction ceremony & dinner dance fundraising event; 718.366.7400, x. 272. Health

Mar. 1, LaGuardia C.C.,Voice & Communication workshop, $195 p.p., senior discounts; 718.482.7244.

Mar. 1, Central Queens YM/YWHA, Street Smart Selfdefense for Women and Girls, ages 10+, $20/$15, preregister; 718.268.5011, x 501.

Mar. 2, 3, LaGuardia C.C., GED, healthcare curriculum, free, reservations required, call 718.482.5385. Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens Feb. 27, Breast Cancer Screening/Education; Mar 4, 11, "Get Healthy Queens", Rheumatoid Arthritis: Prevent a Bad Break: Bone Up on RA: Mar. 5, Blood Pressure Screening, various venues; Mar. 10, Bladder Pain & Urinary Incontinence; Mar. 12, 24, Blood Pressure Screening; Mar. 19, Palliative Care: Enhancing Quality of Life; Mar. 24, Diabetes & Heart Health: Medicine, Munchies & Movies; Mar. 25, Breast Cancer Screening/Education. NOTE: Programs are at various venues, registration and/or appointments may be required, call 800-Your-MDS, 718.274.0644 or 718.274.0365 for information. Queens Hospital Center Wed., Medicine, OB/GYN, Cardiology; Fri., Pediatrics, Psychiatry; 82-68 164th St., Jamaica; 718.334.5296. •Ongoing, NAMI free support group for people who have anxiety and/or depression, first, third Thursday of each month, Zucker Hillside Hospital, Kaufman Building Conference Room; 516.435.9694. •Ongoing, The Public Policy and Education Fund of New York, health coverage Web site, go to www.NYConsumerHealth.org. •Ongoing, Jackson Heights Al-Anon; St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Parish House, 2nd Floor; 718.335.7379. •Ongoing, SMART Recovery; Long Island Consultation Center to overcome all types of addictive behavior, 97-29 64th Rd., Rego Park; 212.631.1198.

•Weekly, self-help meetings for women only; Resurrection Ascension Pastoral Center, Father Freely Hall, 85-18 61st Rd., Rego Park; 718.805.1032. Historicals •Ongoing, Central Queens Historical Association, source for Queens photos not available elsewhere; www.CQHA.net or 917.376.4496. Items of Community Interest

Feb. 28, NHS of Northern Queens, Grants orientation for first-time homebuyers, 60- 20 Woodside Ave., above Astoria Federal Svings; 718.457.1017.

Feb. 28, Community Prevention Alternatives "See Something- Say Something"; Flushing Hospital, Auditorium, 45-00 45th Ave; 718.909.4634.

Mar. 3, St. John's, Fifth Annual Greek Independence Day Celebration, free, Council Hall, Flushing; tsounisc@stjohns.edu or siolasj@ stjohns.edu

Mar. 5, Vaughn College, Spring 2009 Career Fair; 86-01 23rd Ave., Flushing; 718.429.6600, x. 189 or www.vaughn.edu.

Mar. 8, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, America's Boating Safety Course, preregistration required; Fort Totten, Bayside; 718.352.3764 or 12-01@verizon. net

Mar. 10, 11, Federation of Italian American Organization of Queens, Italian language adult intermediate & beginner classes, 12 week course, $100 plus workbook, seating limited, 29-21 21st Ave., Astoria; 718.204.2444.

Mar. 31, Community Board 7, MetroCard mobile sales; information 718.359.2800. •Ongoing, Forty Plus of New York orientation/ tour, 470 Seventh Ave., Manhattan; 212.947.4230. •1st, 3rd, 5th Sat., Queens Best Toastmasters Club, public speaking/ communication, free; Elmhurst Hospital Center, Conference Room A-1- 15, 79-01 Broadway; 718.457.8390.

•Sundays, Adopt a Homeless Dog, Cat or Kitten, Animal Center of Queens, a nonprofit, no-kill organization, 89-10 Eliot Ave., Rego Park; 718.424-3340 or www.acq.petfinder.com. Library Highlights There are many free events available at the Queens libraries for adults, teens, "tweens" and kids. During the tax season forms may be available at your local branch, for program information, call 718.990.0700:

Feb. 28, "On Freedom's Wings…"

Mar. 1, The Music of Puerto Rico:

Los Amigos de la Plena Bomba & Plena Parks & Recreation

Alley Pond Environmental Center APEC has many fun and interesting programs all year long for tots to pre-teens to adults, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston; for program information, 718.229.4000:

Feb. 28, Mad Scientists: Acid Rain

Feb. 28, Mar. 14, The Story of the Mitten

Queens Botanical Garden Spend some time taking in the grounds at the gardens, there's much to see and many things to do, 43-50 Main St., Flushing; 718.539.5296.

Queens County Farm Museum It's just a treat to walk around the farm and drink in the beauty of nature, 75-30 Little Neck Pkwy., Floral Park; 718.347.3276, ext. 304: Queens Zoo Ongoing, Interactive Discovery Center, 53-51 111th St., Flushing Meadows- Corona Park; 718.271.1500 or go to www.queenszoo.com. Other Parks Feb. 28, Park Rangers, Owl Prowl, free; Alley Pond Park, Alley Pond Adventure Center, Winchester Boulevard/Grand Central Parkway; 311.

To Apr. 30, Parks & Recreation, swim classes, ages 6-14; Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, 177th St. & Baisley Blvd. School Events & News

Mar. 7, Our Lady of the Snows School, 50th Anniversary "Winter Wonderland Dinner Dance, $35 p.p., BYO beer/wine, adults only please, RSVP by Feb. 23; School Basement, White Room, 79-33 258th St., Floral Park; 718.343.1346.

•3rd Tues., every month, One World Charter School elementary, middle school board meetings; 718.392.3405, ext. 203.

•Mon.-Fri., Samuel Field Y Beacon Program @ M.S. 216, homework helpers, after school club time; Tues., adult computers beginner/advanced; Wed., advanced ESL Level I/II; Fri., hip-hop dance; Sat., skills agility balance, b-ball clinic & family shoot-around, math prep course for specialized H.S. exam, volunteers wanted, all programs free to NY residents, 64-20 175th St., Fresh Meadows, program information, 718.445.6983. Reunions

Mar. 21, Centereach H.S. reunion; Sheraton Long Island Hotel, 110 Vanderbilt Motor Pkwy., Smithtown, register through Reunions of America or kimb1960@aol.com, 631.495.0577.

Mar. 28, St. John's Prep Alumni Association, Classes of '84, '89, '94, '99, call 718.721.7200, x. 686 or sipalumni@ stjohnsprepschool.org.

Mar. 28, St. Sebastian School Parent's Association, first Supermarket Bingo, $25 at the door, includes buffet/ beverages/bingo card, School Auditorium, 39-76 58th St., Woodside; 718.429.1982. School News & Events

Mar. 21, St. Francis Prep Fathers' Guild, "Rich Ramirez & Friends Comedy Show" dinner theatre/comedy show, $35 p.p., seating limited, tickets & information, 718.423.8810, x. 324. Seniors Meet & greet, play games, support, counseling & respite services, training, education & assistance, health seminars & programs, dancing, entertainment & much more—all available at your local center. Get involved in volunteering your talents. Call the center nearest you for program information, dated events are listed under the center where held. Atria Kew Gardens & Lighthouse International, 117-01 84th Ave., Kew Gardens; 718.441.0300.

Bayside S.C., 221-15 Horace Harding Expwy., Bayside.

Central Queens Y/YMCA S.C., 67-09 108th St., Forest Hills; 718.268.5011.

CCNS/Peter J. DellaMonica S.C., 23-56 Broadway, Astoria; 718.626.1500.

Flushing House, 38-20 Bowne St; 347- 532-3025 or 718.762.3198. Joint Public Affairs Committee for Older Adults, 212.402.1127. Queens Community House: QCH: Forest Hills Senior/Community Center, 108-25 62nd Dr.; 718.699.1010. QCH: Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Rd., Ste. 202; 718.268.5960:

Feb. 26, "Witness for the Prosecution"

Mar. 27, Con Brio Ensemble QCH: Pomonok Center, 67-09 Kissena Blvd., Flushing; 718.591.3377.

Rego Park S.C., 93-29 Queens Blvd, 718.896.8511. Ridgewood Older Adult Center & Services, falls prevention program, Fridays, February and March, 59-14 70th Ave.; 718.456.2000.

Self-Help Benjamin Rosenthal S.C., 45-25 Kissena Blvd., Flushing; 718.459.5549.

Steinway S.C., 20-43 Steinway St., Astoria; 718.728.8472. Sunnyside Community Services Center for Active Older Adults, 718.784.6173.