Looking for some creative gift ideas for the kids on your holiday list? Why not give them gifts that encourage creativity? “Creativity in kids isn’t about being accomplished artists,” said Michelle Atkinson, Vice President, North America Marketing for Energizer. “It’s about expressing themselves in unique ways. It’s important to give them the power to create — and the holidays are […]
Gifts that Give Back
When you’re doing your holiday shopping, keep an eye out for gifts that will not only put a smile on someone’s face, but will benefit someone in need. From home décor to jewelry and children’s toys, you can buy gifts knowing that a portion of the proceeds will make a powerful difference in someone’s life. This year, UNICEF offers a […]
Great Neck School Of Dance To Perform Nutcracker
The Great Neck School of Dance, along with the PTA of M.S. 67 is presenting “A Holiday Concert of Music and Dance”, on Saturday, December 8 at 2:30 p.m. at the Louis Pasteur Middle School, M.S. 67 at 51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck. The event will also include a food and clothing drive to benefit the victims of Hurricane Sandy. […]
Vendor Opportunity At Bohemian Hall’s Christmas Market
Come one, come all! Vendors are all invited; ‘tis the season to sell your wares. Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden still has spaces left to fill for their big holiday event. Help Astorians with their gift giving this year. They’ll be holding their annual Christmas Market once again this year, on December 15 and 16 at Bohemian Hall and Beer […]
Queens’ First Literary Journal On Sale
Several Queens writers—emerging and well-established—have launched the borough’s first-ever literary journal featuring the work of local authors, essayists, and poets. Named after a town that was incorporated into the borough of Queens in 1898, Newtown Literary is available in paper and electronic formats. “We received more than 130 submissions and accepted 45 of those pieces,” said Tim Fredrick, founding editor […]
Holiday Pet Care Tips
Celebrate the holidays and ring in the New Year with new furry family members, if you are prepared for the responsibility. From Dec. 1 through Jan. 1, 2013, Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C) is holding a 2- for-1 cat adoption special. Animal adoptions, gift certificates and dog licenses are available during the holiday season at all three of […]
American Heart Association’s Winter Weather Tips
The American Heart Association says that for most people, shoveling snow may not lead to any health problems. However, the association warns that the risk of a heart attack during snow shoveling may increase for some, stating that the combination of colder temperatures and physical exertion increases the workload on the heart. People who are outdoors in cold weather should […]
General Dentistry: Tips To Finding A Qualified Dentist
Looking for a dentist that’s perfect for you? The field of general dentistry offers countless qualified, dependable and trustworthy dentists. You just have to know where to find them! Luckily, for residents in the Queens and metropolitan New York area, you only have to look as far as Park Dental Care in Astoria, where top-notch dentists are available for all […]
Braunstein Announces Halloween Essay Contest Winners
Assemblymember Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the winners of his Halloween Essay and Drawing Contest for students in grades two through five: •Second Grade Grand Prize winner Aaron Omar, who attends P.S. 115, The Glen Oaks School in Floral Park. •Third Grade Grand Prize winner Wen Fei Lin, who attends P.S. 203, The Oakland Gardens School in Bayside and Pei […]