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October 2006
Community Happenings

Street Dedication Ceremony for Msgr. William F. Burke

RBB from Beach 95 to Beach 102 renamed Msgr. William F. Burke Way, Sat. 10/14, 12 p.m., RBB and 100 St., 12 p.m. Mass, 12:30 p.m.

Oktoberfest Breakfast

sponsored by 100 Pct CC, Beach Club (B. 116 St. and the Boardwalk),

10/15, 10 a.m. to noon.

Community Happenings

Street Dedication Ceremony for Msgr. William F. Burke, RBB from Beach 95 to Beach 102 renamed Msgr. William F. Burke Way, Sat. 10/14, 12 p.m., RBB and 100 St., 12 p.m. Mass, 12:30 p.m.

Oktoberfest Breakfast, sponsored by 100 Pct CC, Beach Club (B. 116 St. and the Boardwalk), 10/15,

10 a.m. to noon.

Lifeguard Development Program, application period begins 11/4 and continues through May. Training

sites at FRHS and John Adams HS.

For application, email to hiori@schools.nyc.gov.

Home Fair 2006, sponsored by Margert Corp., St. Mary's School (595 B. 19 St.), 10/28, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Graybeards fundraiser for Caffrey-Conroy Learning Center, The Bayhouse (500 Bayside, Breezy Point), 11/4, 10 p.m. to 2 a,m,

March Safe Boating Course, Sponsored by USCG Aux., Floyd Bennett Field, 10/21, 9:30 a.m., for info, (718) 387-4991.

Gateway Happenings

Note: Most events at Gateway National Park require reservations. Please check in advance of your attendance.

Wildlife Refuge: (718-318-4340) Bittersweet Wreaths, 10/21, 1 p.m. Jamaica Bay History Tour, 10/29,

1 p.m. Waterfowl Workshop, 11/5,

10 a.m. Waterfowl A Plenty,

11/18, 9 a.m.

Fort Tilden: (718-318-4300): Breezy Birds, 10/15, 9 a.m. Halloween Extravaganza, sponsored by RAA, RTC and NPS, 10/31, 5:30 to 8:30n p.m.

Floyd Bennett Field: (718-338-3799): Seine The Gulf Stream, 10/14, 9 a.m. Fly A Kite, 10/14, 2 p.m. 75th Anniversary Fly-in, 10.21, begins at 9 a.m. Dakotas, Skytrains and Gooney Birds," Hanger B, 11/4, 10:30 a.m. HARP Open House, 11/11, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Exploring Dead Horse Bay, 11/19, 1 to 3 p.m. Fly Fishing Workshops, Sundays beginning 9/10,

10 a.m. to noon.

Jacob Riis Park (718-318-4300):

Health Happenings

Peninsula Hospital Center, Diabetes Support Group, 2nd Mon., 10 a.m. Meditation Rm. Extended Care. Diabetic Foot Care, 10/16, future meetings, 11/18, 12/11, 10 a.m. Cancer Support Group, PHC, American Cancer Society and Arverne Cancer Support Group invites patients, caregivers and survivors are invited to the Rockaway Cancer Support Group, which meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at the Meditation Room at 6 p.m. Stroke Support Group, last Wed., Traumatic Brain Injury, 2nd Fl.,

6 p.m. Auxiliary, 1st Tues.,

Meditation Rm. Noon.

St. John's Episcopal Hospital, Free Pregnancy Screening, Mon. - Wed., 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri.,

10 a.m.- noon

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.

Library Happenings

Peninsula Branch (92-25 RBB): Adult Learning Ctr. Pre-GED, English Novice, English Beginner, English Intermediate, Computer Self Study, call

718-945-7058 for info. Preschool

Story Time, ages 2-5, Wed.,

10:30 to 11:15 am.

Far Rockaway Branch (1637 Central Ave.) Crocheting Club, Saturdays, noon to 2 p.m. Help For Children With Special Needs, 10/19, 6 p.m. Clases de Computacion para personas que hablan Espanol, 10/14, 10/28, 11/4, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Seaside Branch (116-15 RBB): Adult Basic Literacy, 16 years and older, contact library for time and days.

Arverne Branch (312 B. 54 St.): Children With Special Needs,

10/23, 6:30 p.m.

Meetings

Community Board 14, 2nd Tues.

of month, 7:45 p.m., K of C Hall,

B. 90 Street.

Arverne Civic Association, Addabbo FHC (6200 BCD), 10/9, 7:30 p.m.

and 2nd Mon. of month.

Edgemere Neighborhood Action Community Team, Blanch Daycare

(44-02 BCD), 4th Tues., 7 p.m.

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.

100 Precinct Community Council, 4th Wednesday of Month, 7:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, B. 90 St.

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. Veteran's Day Sabbath, Bayswater JC (Healy Ave./Dickens St.), 11/11, 7:30 p.m.

Music & The Arts

"No Rooms Lobby," Short film by Robert Sarnoff, Long Island Big Fish Film Festival, Bellemore Movies (222 Petit Ave., Bellemore), 10/16, 9:30 p.m.

RAA: General Meeting: 2nd Monday of the week, Bldg. T149, Fort Tilden, 7:30 p.m. Bring artwork.

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.

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.), Thrift Sale and

Flea Market, 10/19, 7 p.m.; 10/22, noon; 10/23, 4 p.m.

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.

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.

First Congregational Church (UCC), 320 B. 94 St., Sunday Worship, 11 a.m., Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

First Church of God, (14-25 BCD), Sun. Services, 7:30, 11 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

Freedom Fellowship, 97-10 RBB, 718 474-8929.

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.

Seaside Jewish Center (103-00 SFP), midweek minyans, Fri. & Sat.

evening services.

Solid Rock SDA Church of Seventh Day Adventists, (52-05 RBB), Sabbath School, Sat. 9:30 a.m.; Divine Worship, Sat., 11:15; Midweek Prayer,

Wed. 7:30 p.m.

St. Camillus (99-15 RBB),

St. Francis de Sales (B. 129 St./RBB), Working Our Way Through Grief, Wed Evenings, 10/11 to 11/15, 7:30 to 9 p.m. For info, 718-634-0359.

St. Gertrude (B. 38 St. & BCD)

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.

St. Mary Star of the Sea (1920 New Haven Ave.).

St. Rose of Lima (154 B. 84 St. Night of The Roses Dinner Dance, Russo's On The Bay (CBB in Howard Beach),

10/19, 6:30 p.m.

Temple Beth-El (B. 121 St./RBB), Shabbat Children's Services, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Bazaar/Flea Market, Sponsored by Sisterhood, 10/21, 7:30

to 10 p.m.; 10/22, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.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. Bazarette, Ladies Guild, 10/28, 7 to 9 p.m.; 10/29,

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Word Of Life Church, Far Rockaway (1919 Cornaga Ave.), Sunday Worship, 11 a.m. Wednesday Worship, 7 p.m.

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., "Lipreading Survival Skills for Individuals With Hearing Loss," 711 Seagirt Blvd.,

10/27, 10:45 a.m.

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.

St. Rose of Lima Young at Heart Club

(55 and older), Mon., 1 p.m. Audit.

Sports Happenings

Raymond R. York Memorial Run/

Walk, 10/21, 11 a.m. for transportation from American Legion Hall in Broad Channel, start at 156 Ave. & Cross Bay Blvd in Howard Beach, end at B.C. American Legion Hall, Proceeds to

benefit FDNY Widows, Children's

Fund & Wounded Warriors,

for info call Dorothy McCloskey

(718) 848-9330.

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