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for larger version       August 2006
Floyd Bennett Field: (718-338-3799): After Work Bike
Tour Fly Fishing Workshops Sundays, beginning 7/16, 10 a.m. to noon. Historic Aircraft Restoration Project (HARP) Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individual Sailing Program Thursdays, now to 8/31, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Introduction to Canoeing Saturdays, July and August, 10 a.m. to noon. Heroes Of The Sky: Adventures in Early Flight Ryan's Visitor Center, now through 8/16, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Second Saturdays Friends of Gateway, 8/12 and 9/9 continuing 2nd Sat. of each month through December. Planting trees and shrubs, picnic. Jacob Riis Park (718-318-4300) Play By The Bay 8/19, 11 a.m. Sand Sculpting At The Shore 8/19, 1 p.m. New York Kite Festival Sponsored by Chamber of Commerce, NPS, Riis Park Mall, 8/19, 8/20 10 a.m. to dark. Beach Campfire Program 9/1, 7:30 p.m. Music & The Arts RMAC Summer Sunset Picnic Concerts all concerts on Sundays at Fort Tilden beginning at 6 p.m. The Long Island Pops (Dean Karahalis conducting a celebration of Mozart's 250th birthday), 8/13; Kings of the Keyboard (Scott Joplin, Art Tatum, Fats Waller, etc.), 8/27. RAA: Summer Moons Concerts, Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fort Tilden, through 8/24. General Meeting: 2nd Monday of the week, Bldg. T149, Fort Tilden, 7:30 p.m. Bring artwork. Special Events Sunset In The Park sponsored by Friends of Tribute Park (B. 116 St./BCD), 8/24 (rain date: 8/25), 6:30 p.m. to sunset. Donation required. New York Kite Festival Broad Channel Bits Mardi Gras Activities (Benefit of BCAC): Stickball Tourney, Jackie's Angels for Babyface, 20 Rd. Field, 8/12, 12:30 p.m. Gateway Happenings Note: Most events at Gateway National Park require reservations. Please check in advance of your attendance. Wildlife Refuge: (718-318-4340) Shorebirds For Sure, 8/12, 9:30 a.m. Shorebird Festival, 8/27, 9 a.m. Fall Migrants Bird Walk, 9/10, 10 a.m. Fort Tilden: (718-318-4300): Breezy Botany, 8/20, 10 a.m. Tour The Tip, Mickey Cohen, 9/9, 9 a.m. Floyd Bennett Field: (718-338-3799): After Work Bike Tour, Fridays, July and August, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Bring your own bike. Helmets required for all riders. Fly Fishing Workshops, Sundays, beginning 7/16, 10 a.m. to noon. Historic Aircraft Restoration Project (HARP), Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individual Sailing Program, Thursdays, now to 8/31, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Introduction to Canoeing, Saturdays, July and August, 10 a.m. to noon. Heroes Of The Sky: Adventures in Early Flight, Ryan's Visitor Center, now through 8/16, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Second Saturdays, Friends of Gateway, 8/12 and 9/9 continuing 2nd Sat. of each month through December. Planting trees and shrubs, picnic. Jacob Riis Park (718-318-4300): Play By The Bay, 8/19, 11 a.m. Sand Sculpting At The Shore, 8/19, 1 p.m. New York Kite Festival, Sponsored by Chamber of Commerce, NPS, Riis Park Mall, 8/19, 8/20 10 a.m. to dark. Beach Campfire Program, 9/1, 7:30 p.m. Robert Moses and Jamaica Bay, Bay 9, 9/2, 1 p.m. Health Happenings Peninsula Hospital Center, Diabetes
Support Group, 2nd Mon., 10 a.m.
Meditation Rm. Extended Care. St. John's Episcopal Hospital, Free Pregnancy Screening, Mon. -- Wed., 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-- noon. "What You Need To Know About Diabetes and Your Eyes," Boardroom, 8/28, 1:30 p.m. Walkathon to benefit Gyn and Ob departments, 9/17, registration begins at flagpole, 8:30 a.m. Walk to boardwalk and then to B. 40 Street and back. Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center Very low or no cost quality services, free pregnancy, HIV and dental screenings, asthma and diabetes workshops. Arverne site, 6200 Beach Channel Drive. Hours: Mon. to Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call for appointment, 718-945-7150. Far Rockaway Site, 1288 Central Ave. Hours: Mon., 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Tues. to Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun., noon to 5 p.m. Call for appointment, 718-868-8230. After-hours emergencies, 212-517-1878. Alanon Meetings, Step and Traditions, St. John's Home For Boys (111 St. /RBB), Thursdays, 8 to 9 p.m. Library Happenings Peninsula Branch (92-25 RBB): Introduction to Ballet, ages 11 to 14, every Friday, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Summer Reading Clubs, grades 4-6 (Mon 1:30 p.m.), preschool (Wed., 10:30 a.m.), Grades 1-3 (Wed., 1:30 p.m.) began second week in July. Yoga Instruction, 8/15, 8/22, 2:30 p.m. Far Rockaway Branch (1637 Central Ave.) Crocheting Club For Teens, Tues., Summer Reading Clubs, Now to 8/23, Grades 1-3, Mon., 2:15 to 4:15 p.m.; Grades 4-6, Tues., 2:30 to 4 p.m.; Preschool and K, Wed., 10 to 10:45 a.m. and 11 to 11:45 a.m.; Arts/Crafts or movie, Wed., 2 to 4 p.m. Sign up at desk. Book Discussion and Movie, "Brother Ray," Movie, 8/17, 5 p.m. Teen Summer Reading, Tues. in July and August, 4:30 p.m. Seaside Branch (116-15 RBB): Adult Basic Literacy, 16 years and older, contact library for time and days. Divas of our Time, by Naomi Zeitlin, 8/17, 6:30 p.m. Arverne Branch (312 B. 54 St.): Summer Reading Clubs, Toddler to young adult, clubs began 7/5. Call for days and times. Meetings Rockaway Republicans, BHYC (B. 126/BCD), 8/24, 8 p.m. Arverne Civic Association, Macedonia Baptist Church (330 B. 67 St) 2nd Monday, No meeting in July. Edgemere Neighborhood Action Community Team, Blanch Daycare (44-02 BCD), 4th Tues., 7 p.m. Community Forum, 8/22, 7 p.m. Jobs, new school, housing, seniors. Coalition For Far Rockaway (CFR), Regular meetings, 4th Wed of month, Location TBA. Info, 718-327-7755 X. 13. Deerfield Area Civic, last Monday of month, 7:30 p.m., 327 B. 19 St. Frank Avenue Civic Association, St. Gertrude Church (B. 38 St./BCD), 3rd Thursday, 8 to 9:30 p.m., Next meeting 9/22. 100 Precinct Community Council, Currently on summer break, usually 4th Wednesday of Month, 7:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, B. 90 St. Community Board 14, 2nd Tues. of month, 7:45 p.m., K of C Hall, B. 90 Street. No regular meetings in July or August. Roy Reuther Tenant's League, 2nd Thurs., 711 Seagirt (D), 2 p.m. Satellite Post Office, D Room, 2nd, 4th Tues., 10:30 a.m. to noon. MetroCard Van, 3rd Friday, 711 Seagirt Ave., 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Far Rockaway Chapter of the NAACP, 3rd Thurs. of month, 7 p.m., St. John Baptist Church, 74-05 RBB. 101 Precinct Community Council, 3rd Wed., 5:30 p.m., 1612 Mott Ave. American Legion Post 272, (K of C, 333 B. 90 St.) 1st & 3rd Fri. of month, 7:30 p.m. Lt. Bernard H. Weiner, Post 258 JWV, 3rd Sun., Temple Beth El Little Synagogue, RBB & B. 122 St. Music & The Arts RMAC Summer Sunset Picnic Concerts, all concerts on Sundays at Fort Tilden beginning at 6 p.m. The Long Island Pops (Dean Karahalis conducting a celebration of Mozart's 250th birthday), 8/13; Kings of the Keyboard (Scott Joplin, Art Tatum, Fats Waller, etc.), 8/27. RAA: Summer Moons Concerts, Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fort Tilden, through 8/24. General Meeting: 2nd Monday of the week, Bldg. T149, Fort Tilden, 7:30 p.m. Bring artwork. Southern Queens Parks Gospelfest, Baisley Pond Park (Rockaway Blvd. Between Sutphin and Baisley Blvd., Jamaica), 9/30, 5 to 8 p.m. Choirs needed, register at www.nyc.gov/parks. Religious Happenings Apostolic Christian Fellowship Temple, 411 B. 30 St. Fellowship Café, Soul Food Restaurant every Sat., 11 a.m. -- 3 p.m., Gospel Club Café, food, song, praise and fellowship, first and fourth Sat. of month, 7 p.m. Picnic In The Park, Clemmington Park in NJ, 8/19, 10 a.m. Arverne Church Of God (13-18 Central Ave.), Marriage Class, Sundays, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship, 6:30 p.m. Bayswater Jewish Center (Healy Ave./Dickens St.), Bethel AME Church, 215 Beach 77 Street, Arverne, Sun. Church School 10 a.m.; Sun. Worship 11 a.m.; Wed. Bible Study 7 p.m.; Thurs. Food Pantry 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Thurs. Prayer Circle7 a.m.; Youth Ministry 2nd and 4th Friday 7 p.m. Job Fair, 8/14, 6:30 p.m. Beth-El Temple Church of God, (1874 Mott Ave.), Sun. School, 10 a.m.; Morn. Worship, 11:45 a.m.; Children Church, 12:45 a.m. Congregation Derech Emunoh (B. 66 and RBB), Shabbos Services, 9 a.m., Kiddush to follow. Congregation Ohab Zedek (134-01 RBB) Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints (Mormon), 1600 Central Ave., Sun., noon, Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Primary School, 10 a.m. to noon. Evangelical Holiness Church (1143 BCD), Sun.: Christian Education (10 a.m., Celebration Service (11 a.m.), Tues. Bible Study (7:30 p.m.), Wed., Prayer (7:30), Fri., Youth (7:30 p.m.) Far Rockaway Church Of Christ, 21-25 Nameoke St, Sun. Bible Class, 10 a.m., Sun. Worship, 11 a.m., 6 p.m., Bible Class, Wed., 7 p.m. Time Warner Cable Program, "Behold The Pattern," (Channel 56), Fri., 6 p.m., Sat., 4:30 p.m. Health Fair & Festival, 8/5, noon to 4 p.m. First Congregational Church (UCC), 320 B. 94 St., Sun. summer worship service, 9:30 a.m. First Church of God, (14-25 BCD), Sun. Services, 7:30, 11 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m House On The Rock Church, 114-15 RBB, Non-denominational, Bible Classes, Sun., 10 a.m.; Worship Service, Sun., 11 a.m.; Prayer Service, Mon., 7 p.m.; Praise and Worship Service, Wed., 7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Rockaway Council 2672 (333 B. 90 St.), 1st and 3rd Tues. of month, 8:15 p.m., 330 B. 90 St. Columbettes, 2nd Wednesday of month, 7:30. Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 348 B. 71 St., Arverne, Sun. Church School, 9:30 a.m.; Morn. Worship, 10:55 a.m.; Noon Bible Study, Tues., noon; Prayer & Bible Study, Wed., 7 p.m New Hope Missionary Baptist Church (221 B. 86 St.), "Christians Being Tested," 5/6, 4:30 p.m Seaside Jewish Center (103-00 SFP), midweek minyans, Fri. & Sat. evening services. Solid Rock SDA Church (52-05 RBB), Sanctuary Classes International, 8/4 to 8/12, 7:30 nightly except Thurs. St. Francis de Sales (B. 129 St./RBB), Memorial Prayer Service, Sacred Heart Chapel, 8/12, 11 p.m. St. John Baptist Church (74-05 RBB), Sunday School, 8:30 a.m., Children's Church, 9:30 a.m., Sunday Worship, 10 a.m. Temple Beth-El (B. 121 St./RBB), Shabbat Children's Services, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Upper Room International Ministries (708 B. 19 St.), Clothing Distribution, blankets, Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 718-471-5741. West End Temple, (147-02 Newport Ave.) Shabbat Service, Fri, 8:15 p.m., Oneg Shabbot, Sun. 9 a.m., Hebrew School (5- 16 yrs. Old), Wed. 3:15 p.m. Men's Club, Rabbi's Bible Study Group, 1st & 3rd Wed., 10:30 a.m. School Happenings Seeking FRHS alumni, classes of 1956, 1959 and 1960 for a reunion in Wesley Chapel, Florida, weekend of 9/1, Email kla11660@aol.com. Class of 1976, for a 30th reunion at the Coral House (Milburn Ave., Baldwin), www.farrockaway.com/carol/1976_FRHS_Reunion.html for registration. Seeking BCHS alumni, class of 1996 for a 10-year reunion. Those interested should contact Nadira at 718-471-2023. Senior Happenings DSSM/Neponsit Adult Day Health Care (230 B. 102 St.), Mon. to Fri., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Medically supervised program for frail elderly, disabled adults and dementia. Therapeutic recreation, hot lunch, Spanish and Russian speaking staff. Seaside Adult Community Center (90-01 RBB), daily breakfast and lunch (60 and older), computer training, crochet, aerobics, art Young Israel of Wavecrest & Bayswater Senior League (60 and older), 2716 Healy Ave. Glatt Kosher meals, activities, opens 9 a.m. JASA Rockaway Park Senior Center, 121-16 RBB, dancing, exercise, Tai Chi, trips, hot lunch. 718-634-3044. Roy Reuther Senior Center (over age 60), 711C Seagirt Ave., hot kosher lunch daily at noon, sign-up begins 9 a.m. Bingo on Mon., 10 a.m. and Wed., 2 p.m.; Russian movie on Tue. Tenant's League St. Gertrude Senior Center, open Mon., Wed., Fri. for senior activities after 9 a.m. Mass (9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.), 336 B. 38 St. 50+ Club Bargains Bazaar, Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat., all summer long. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Rose of Lima Young at Heart Club (55 and older), Mon., 1 p.m. Audit. Special Events Sunset In The Park, sponsored by Friends of Tribute Park (B. 116 St./BCD), 8/24 (rain date: 8/25), 6:30 p.m. to sunset. Donation required. New York Kite Festival, Sponsored by Chamber of Commerce, NPS, Riis Park Mall, 8/19, 8/20 10 a.m. to dark. Beach Cleanup, various locations along Rockaway beachfront, bayfront, 9/16, for local information, call Barbara Cohen, 718-471-2166. Dancing Under the Stars, Boardwalk and B. 84 St., Mondays, 8/14, 8/21, 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Boardwalk between B. 105 and B. 106 St., 8/16, 8/23, 7 to 9 p.m. Job Fair, Bethel Arverne Community Development Corp., Bethel AME Church (215 B. 77 St.), 8/14, 6:30 p.m. Hamer-Campos Farmers Market, Saturdays, PS 42 (430 B. 66 St.), 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Now until 11/18. FMNP, WIC, Seniors Coupons redeemed. Jobs Skill Program, GED prep, business office skills, ESL, security guard training, intro to computer technology, classes at 1526 Central Ave., registration at Ocean Bay Community Development Corp. (443 B. 54 St.) Mon to Fri, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and SUNY-Queens EOC (1526 Central Ave.), Tues, Wed, Thurs, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jewish Music Under the Stars, Sponsored by QJCC, Cunningham Park (Union Tpk/196 St.), evenings at 7 p.m. Sandy Shmuley, 8/15. Seaside Flea Market, 1700 Seagirt Blvd., open summer Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open Saturdays in August, beginning 8/5. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open Labor Day Weekend, 9/2 -- 9/4. REMA Street Fair, B. 20 St. Walkway (Between B. 20 and B. 21 Streets), 8/26, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Vendors and entertainers needed. Call 718-327-5593. Army Recruiters, Sgt. Rashid Keitt (Rockaway resident), 1202 Surf Ave., Bklyn, 347-729-6041. Sports Happenings Golf Tournament, Sponsored by RDRC, Inwood CC (50 Peppe Drive, Inwood), 9/18, 10:30 a.m. Submit information about your non-profit community event
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