Gazette Calendar Of Events

4th of July

Jun 29, 7:30 p.m. CALDC, 27th Annual Independence Day Celebration with Joe Battaglia & The New York Big Band; Astoria Park, 19th Street/Shore Boulevard, Astoria. Community Meetings Associations Jun. 23, 8 p.m., Bayside Hills Civic; Bayside Colonial Church, Basement. Boards Jun. 18, 7:45 p.m., sharp, Board 3; I.S. 227, 32- 02 Junction Blvd., East Elmhurst; 718.458.2707.

Sep. 1, 7:30 p.m., Board 4; St. Paul's Community Center, 98-16 55th Ave., Corona; 718.760.3141.

Sep. 9, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., Board 8; Hillcrest Jewish Center, Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows; 718.264.7895.

Sep. 10, 9:30 a.m., Board 1; Kaufman Astoria Studios, 34-12 36th St., 3rd Floor Conference Room, Astoria; 718.786.3335.

Sep. 15, 7 p.m., Board 1; Astoria World Manor, 25-22 Astoria Blvd.; 718.786.3335. Clubs Aug. 13, Sep. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m., John F. Kennedy Regular Dems of Queens; Tietz Rehabilitation Center, Jamaica Estates, dates and time subject to change. Community Education Councils Jun. 18, 8 p.m., sharp, District 26; M.S. 67, 51- 60 Marathon Pkwy. Room B44A, Little Neck.

Jun. 22, 6:30 p.m., District 30 Emergency Facilities Meeting; P.S. 151, 50-05 31st Ave., Woodside.

Jul. 16, 8 p.m., District 30; Queens Integrated Service Center, 28-11 Queens Plaza North, 5th Floor, LIC; 718.391.8380. Others Jun. 22, 9 a.m., LICBID; Silvercup Studios, 42- 22 22nd St., 4th Floor, LIC; RSVP 718.786.5300, x. 21.

Jun. 23, various times, Queens Library, 4:30 p.m. Insurance Committee, 5:15 p.m. Finance/Investment Committee, 5:30 p.m. Buildings/Grounds Committee, 5:45 p.m. open session, Central Library, Board Room, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica; 718.990.0700.

Jun. 24, 1 p.m., Woodhaven Cultural & Historical Society; Emanuel United Church of Christ, 91st Avenue; 718.845.3385. 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. 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. 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. •1st Monday of the month, 8 p.m., American Legion Post 298, 30-61 87th St., East Elmhurst. Arts & Entertainment Barnes & Noble Jun. 19, St. Kevin's School Choir Performance; Jun. 20, St. Kevin's School Principal-Teacher Storytime; Tues./Thurs., weekly storytimes, poetry writing essentials, events free, call 718.380.7077 to confirm,176-60 Union Tpke., Fresh Meadows. Carnegie Hall Jun. 20, Neighborhood Concerts: Chris Washburne & The Syotos Band; Langston Hughes Branch. For information, call the venues. Museum of the Moving Image Ongoing, "Behind the Screen"; daily, "The Red Balloon", 35th Avenue/36th Street, Astoria; 718.784.0077.

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. Others Jun. 18, Jamaica Funk Concert, The George Gray Project @ Jamaica Performing Arts Center, 153- 10 Jamaica Ave.; Jun. 19, The James Spaulding Swing Expressions @ Queens County Supreme Court, 88-11 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica

Jun. 20, Queens Council On The Arts, application interviews for (HS2AS) visual arts portfolio program Jun. 29-Aug. 6, free for high school juniors/ seniors, application interviews; www.queenscouncilarts.org.

To Jun. 20, Cultural Association of the Molisi Region in America, photo exhibit, Earthquake in Abruzzo; Buzzeo Building Gallery, 31-16 36th Ave., LIC.

Jun. 21, Thalia Spanish Theatre, Free Outdoor Festival @ Thomson Hill Park, Ballet Fiesta Mexicana in MEXICO LINDO; to Jun. 27, Bilingual Theatre For Children workshop; to Jun. 28, Latino Love Story; 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside; 718.729.3880.

To Jun. 21, 24-27, Secret Theatre "Macbeth", $15, 44-02 23rd St., LIC; www.thequeensplayers.com or www.secrettheatre.com.

Jun. 22, Mount Sinai Hospital, Family Health Associates "Health Is…" art exhibit & event, 31- 60 21st St., Astoria.

Jun. 23, Central Queens YM/YWHA, author discusses Jewish Pirates: Fact or Fiction?, $4.50 donation, 67-09 108th St., Forest Hills; 718.268.5011. Jun. 27, Italian Charities of America, Saturday Dances, $10 n.m.; Mon./Fri., Dance with Instruction, admission $10, 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst; 718.478.3100.

Jun. 27, Bella Italia Mia, "The Giglio Feast of Brooklyn…", $7 n.m.; Christ the King H.S., 68- 02 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village; 718.426.1240. Jun. 28, P.S.1, afterparty Young Architects Program winning design; Jul. 4, 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Sep. 5, 2009 11th Annual Warm Up Music Series: 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.

Jun. 29-Aug. 6, York College Summer Jazz Program, 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica, www.york.cuny.edu.

Jun. 29-Aug. 14, Central Queens YM/YWHA, summer arts & sports, ages 5-11, 67-09 108th St., Forest Hills; 718.268.5011.

Jun. 30, Sunnyside Summer Drama Camp for Kids & Tweens, Skillman Avenue/48th Street; 917.548.1086.

Jul. 9, Central Astoria Local Development Coalition: Waterfront Concet Series 2009, Gary U.S. Bonds; Jul. 16, Come Together, A Tribute To The Beatles; Jul. 23, 1910 Fruitgum Company; Aug. 6, Charlie Thomas Drifters, Astoria Park, Park Lawn, Shore Boulevard; 718.728.7820.

Jul. 9, Cello Rock Live @ LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, $15/$10, LIC; 718.482.5151.

Jul. 26, Queens Symphony Orchestra, Breezy Big Band Summer Forest Park Bandshell, Woodhaven; Jul 29, @ St. John's University Great Lawn, Jamaica; 718.326.4455.

To Jul. 31, LIC Artists: 100th Anniversary of the Queensboro Bridge, TRANS-POSITIONS, 646.369.7184, kbfitzgerald@gmail.com or www.LICArtists.org. •Wed. nights, Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden, "Comedyland", free, 29-19 24th Ave., Astoria; 718.274.4825. Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinner- Dances, Fleas, Fairs, Fundraisers

Jun. 19, 20, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 797, rummage sale, some old, some new, something for everyone, no early bids, 36-19 30th St., LIC; 347.247.5183.

Jun. 23, 107th Precinct Community Council, Annual Dinner Dance, $50 p.p.; Reception House, 167-17 Northern Blvd., Flushing; 718.463.1600.

Sep. 13, Queens Community Civic Corp. Street Fair & Flea Market, rain date Sep. 27, vendors wanted, sell your stuff, promote your business; 718.261.8015. Ongoing, Loving Touch Animal Rescue, adopt a pet, 718.224.8629 or 631.420.0425. Health

Jun. 18, HANAC/C.M. Helen Sears, Keeping Homes Healthy Expo; Jewish Center of Jackson Heights, 37-06 77th St., Jackson Heights; 718.626.7575. To Jun. 18, Central Queens YM/YWHA, Pulse Power Movement, $168 n.m.; Jun. 29, strengthen & tone class, $175 n.m., Jul. 2, Zumba cardio fitness program, $123 n.m.; exercise for cancer survivors, call for information, 67-09 108th St., Forest Hills; 718.268.5011. Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens Jun. 24, 10 Years Mount Sinai—100 Years of Caring @ Athens Square Park; to Aug.4, Story Telling Kids Reading Club Session I/Sesion 2: Jul. 23, Play It Smart With The Sun…; Wed., Minimally Invasive Surgery…; Thurs., Concerned About Diabetes… , Bladder Pain Urinary Frequency. NOTE: Programs are at various venues, registration and/or appointments may be required, call 718-267-4333 for information. Queens Hospital Center Wed., Medicine, OB/GYN, Cardiology; Fri., Pediatrics, Psychiatry; 82-68 164th St., Jamaica; 718.334.5296.

•Fri., Co-Dependents Anonymous, women only; Resurrection Ascension Pastoral Center, Father Freely Hall, 85-18 61st Rd., Rego Park; 718.805.1032. •Fri., Overeaters Anonymous; Unity Center of Flushing, 42-11 155th St., Flushing.

•Weekends, Sakhi for South Asian Women support group meetings, call 212.714.9153, x. 108 for information. •Ongoing, The Public Policy and Education Fund of New York, health coverage Web site, go to www.NYConsumerHealth.org. •Ongoing, Al-Anon: Good Shepherd Methodist Church, 30-44 Crescent St., Astoria, 718.728.5182; St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Parish House, 2nd Floor, Jackson Heights, 718.335.7379; Steinway Reform Church, 21-64 41st St., Astoria, 718.728.2948. Call for information. •Ongoing, SMART Recovery; Long Island Consultation Center to overcome all types of addictive behavior, Long Island Consultation Center, 97-29 64th Rd., Rego Park; 212.631.1198. Historicals Jun. 21, Roosevelt Island Historical Society, "Past & Present Perspectives on the Queensboro Bridge" gallery talks; RIVAA, 527 Main St.; 212.308.6630.

Jun. 28, Bayside Historical Society/NYS Senator Padavan & NYC C.M. Avella, Something Special Big Band, free outdoor swing/jazz concert; Fort Totten Park, Bayside, bring blanket/chair; to 2010, "Bayside Life: On the Edge of Modernity", $5 suggested donation, parking by reservation only; Sat., watercolor art workshop, $20 per class, Castle, Fort Totten Park; 718.352.1548. •Ongoing, Central Queens Historical Association, source for Queens photos not available elsewhere; www.CQHA.net or 917.376.4496. Items of Community Interest

To Jun. 18, Central Queens YM/YWHA, Jr. NBA Basketball League registration, 67-09 108th St., Forest Hills; 718.268.5011.

Jun. 19, B.P. Helen Marshall, Council for Airport Opportunity, LaGuardia & JFK related job fair, Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Room 213, Kew Gardens, 718.286.3000.

Jun. 20, LaGuardia C.C., Fun Day for Kids, Main Building, 31-10 Thomson Ave., LIC; 718.482.5334.

Jul. 23, B.P. Helen Marshall, Peruvian Culture & Heritage Week: 188th Anniversary of the Independence of Peru, Colden Auditorium @ Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, RSVP 718.286.2853.

Jun. 25, LaGuardia C.C., Accelerated Degree Program Information Sessions, Little Theatre, 31-10 Thomson Ave., Room M-311, LIC; 347.684.3069 or go to www.lagcc.cuny. edu/asap.

Jun. 28, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 12-01, "America's Volunteer Lifesavers" Boating Safety Course, $100 adults, $50 children; Fort Totten, Bayside; pre-registration a must; 718.352.3764 or 12-01@verizon.net. •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.

•Sat., Chinese language classes, contact Councilmember John Liu's office for information; 718.888.8747, x. 111.

•Sun., Adopt a Homeless Dog, Cat or Kitten, Animal Center of Queens, a non-profit, no-kill organization, 89-10 Eliot Ave., Rego Park; 718.424-3340 or www.acq.petfinder.com. •Ongoing, Forty Plus of New York orientation/ tour, 470 Seventh Ave., Manhattan; 212.947.4230. 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:

Jun. 21, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana Dance Company Jun. 29, Jul. 13 The Write Stuff, adult workshop Jul. 18, Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble 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.

Queens Botanical Garden Spend some time taking in the grounds at the gardens, there's much to see and many things to do, volunteers are always appreciated, 43-50 Main St., Flushing; 718.886-3800: July 6-Aug. 20, HSBC Children's Garden Jul. 22, Aug. 9, Lunatic Weekend 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. Queens Zoo Ongoing, Interactive Discovery Center, 53-51 111th St., Flushing Meadows- Corona Park; 718.271.1500 or go to www.queenszoo.com.