Gazette Calendar Of Events
• Dates & times are subject to change • Recurring events are online only (scroll down) • To list your event, send info to qgazette@aol.com, or 42-16 34th Ave, Astoria 11101, two weeks prior to the event. COMMUNITY MEETINGS CLUBS -Federation of Italian AmericanOrganizations of Queens: ItalianNights 2013 Wednesdays, To Aug 28, 7-9:30 pm:-Jul 31: Extasy’s Marty Hroncich & Co:Old […]
Inc. Magazine’s Top-Rated Waxing Is In Forest Hills
European Wax Center recently celebrated its Grand Opening at 70-10 Austin Street in Forest Hills, providing facial and body waxing services to men and women in a luxurious setting at affordable prices. To celebrate its recent grand opening, European Wax Center Forest Hills is providing a Free Wax Offer to all first-time guests of the company. Women can enjoy a […]
Pet Adoption Event
Jumping Bull Dog and animal advocate Andrea Grane announced the second pet adoption event and food drive in support of Heavenly Angels Animal Rescue. The event will take place Saturday, August 3, from noon until 5:00 p.m. at the Jumping Bull Dog, 28-10 23rd Ave., Astoria, 718-274-2510. They are looking for committed people to adopt homeless animals and/or donate unopened […]
Resorts World Casino To Feature The Music Of ABBA
Queens’ latest entertainment hot spot, Resorts World Casino New York City, continues its full schedule of entertainment events, hosting “Arrival From Sweden: The Music of ABBA” in two shows, on August 2 and August 3, with doors opening at 8:00 p.m. Original musicians from the legendary pop group, ABBA, outfitted by the band’s costume designer, will delight guests in the […]
Quinn, Koslowitz Visit Young Israel Senior Center
On July 26, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn joined Councilmember Karen Koslowitz at the Young Israel of Forest Hills Senior League. Koslowitz, an avid supporter of senior centers, provided close to $50,000 in discretionary funding for the ongoing quality and caring services provided to the elderly. The Young Israel is one of the few glatt kosher senior centers in the […]
Alley Pond Park Does It For The Kids
Summer camp can be expensive, but it’s heartbreaking to see kids staying indoors, playing video games with such gorgeous weather just waiting to be enjoyed. This summer, Alley Pond Park has a plethora of organized activities specially designed for kids. All events will take place at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard.On August 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Alley […]
Don’t Nip This Bud!
State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Flushing), Congressmember Grace Meng (D-Queens) and Councilmember Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills) gathered at the Elmhurst Community Garden today to call for a delay of the property sale so that community members have an opportunity to conserve or relocate the garden, which is located on private property.The garden at the corner of Kneeland Avenue and Manilla […]
Savvy Senior:
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Social Security Column:
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