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for larger version       Ads have a Patent Pending. Click Here for More Information It's What's Happening Teen Nights, every Friday night, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Ice skating, rock wall climbing, gymnastics. Hip Hop and Break Dancing Lessons. Public Ice Skating Sessions, Mon. thru Thurs., 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fri., 1:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. and 7 to 11 p.m. Sat., noon to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to midnight. Sun., noon to 5 p.m. Community Happenings NYPD Transit District 23 Crime Prevention Program, Beach 116 St. Station Mezzanine, Free electronic registration (cell phones, laptops, IPods, etc.), 2nd Wed. of each month, 4 to 7 p.m. Consultations on Immigration problems, sponsored by Councilman James Sanders, FACAO, Tuesdays, beginning 11/13, 21-23 Birdsall Ave., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Applications available for Scholars' Academy Gifted Program, at the school, 320 B. 104 St. or online at ww.schools.nyc. gov/school portals/27/q323. Applications due 1/10/2008. Bridge Closings: Cross Bay Bridge Lane And Ramp One northbound lane closed beginning 10/8. Northbound ramp B. 94 St./Freeway closed and southbound ramp toward BCD west closed until Memorial Day, 2008. Pedestrian Walkway, CBB, Closed through 10/3/08. Free shuttle bus service will be available 7-days-a-week, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on 15 minute intervals. Call 311 for info. Gateway Happenings Note: Most events at Gateway National Park require reservations. Please check in advance of your attendance. Wildlife Refuge: (718-318-4340): No events scheduled Floyd Bennett Field (718-338-3799): No events scheduled Fort Tilden (718-318-4300): No events scheduled Health Happenings Peninsula Hospital Center, (54-14 BCD) (Diabetes Support Group, 2nd Mon., 10 a.m. Meditation Rm. Extended Care. 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., 5:30 p.m. Auxiliary, 1st Tues., Meditation Rm. Noon. St. John's Episcopal Hospital (327 B. 19 St.), Free Pregnancy Screening, Mon. - Wed., 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.- noon. Childbirth Classes for Pregnant Women: 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center (6200 BCD) Very low or no cost quality services, free regnancy, HIV and dental screenings, asthma and diabetes workshops. 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.; ues. to Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun., noon to 5 p.m. all for appointment, 718-868-8230. After-hours emergencies, 212-517-1878. Holiday Happenings Art At The Library: Holiday Ornaments," with Ann Hourigan and Sophia Skeans, Seaside Library (116-15 RBB), 12/15, 1 p.m. Sponsored by Rockaway Museum. Toy Drive, ABTS, New toys, drop toy donations at sales center, 7303-05 Spinnaker Dr., Arverne. Holiday Coat Drive, sponsored by NYPD, New York Cares. Drop off new or gently-used winter coats to any NYPD precinct. Any time during September. 100 Pct, B. 95 St.' RBB, 101 Pct., Mott Ave. NY Cares Coat Drive, gently used coats, Bay House (500 Bayside, Breezy Point), 12/22, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Classic Rock by "Girls On Top." No cover. Community Coat Drive, sponsored by First Church of God and NAACP, Drop off gently-used or new coats to church (1425 BCD), 12/15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Christmas Celebration For Seniors Raising Grandchildren or Foster Children, Community Church of the Nazarene (1414 Central Ave.), 12/20 1 p.m., sponsored by Congressman Gregory Meeks, RDRC, Church of the Nazarene. Registration at 718-725- 6000. Treats With Santa Claus, St. Francis de Sales Small Hall (B. 129 St./RBB), 12/16, 1 to 4 p.m. Children of all ages invited to take photo with Santa. "Empty Bowls" Project, Brooklyn project to raise consciousness of hunger in local area. Rockaway participants, Ozzie's Coffee House (Fifth Ave., Bklyn), Now through Christmas. Library Happenings Arverne Branch (312 B. 54 St.): Story time, ages 1 ½ to 4, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Resumes, Cover Letters and Job Hunting Classes, Wednesday and Thursday mornings, 10 a.m. to noon. Assistance for Spanish-speakers, Computer Skills, Job Search, resumes, Wed. and Thurs., 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Winter/Holiday Songs with Tranchinas, 12/17, 6:30 p.m. Smoking Cessation Wkshp., 1/14, 6:30 p.m. Spoon Doll Workshop, Yvonne Burks, children ages 6 to 15, 12/18, 4 p.m. Peninsula Branch (92-25 RBB): Preschool Story Time, ages 2-5, Wed., 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Picture Book Time, ages 3 ½ to 5, Wed., 10:30 a.m. Adult Learning Center, Classes for Pre-GED, English (Novice), English (Beginner), English (Low Intermediate), English (Pre-Literate), Computer Self- Study and ABE Reading and Writing. Info, registration at 718-945-7058. Seaside Branch (116-15 RBB): Art At The Library: Holiday Ornaments," with Ann Hourigan and Sophia Skeans, 12/15, 1 p.m. Sponsored by Rockaway Museum. Meetings Broad Channel Civic Association, Fourth Thursday of Month, VFW Hall (Shad Creek Rd.), 8 p.m. 100 Precinct Community Council, 4th Wednesday of Month, 7:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall (333 B. 90 St.). Next meeting rescheduled due to holidays, 12/19. Arverne Civic Association, Addabbo Family Health Center (6200 BCD). 2nd Mon. of month, 7:30 p.m. Community Board 14, 2nd Tues. of month, 7:45 p.m., K of C Hall, B. 90 Street. Far Rockaway Committee of the Queens HIV Care Network, 1600 Central Ave., Fifth Floor, 3rd Tuesday of month, 10 a.m. 101 Precinct Community Council, 3rd Wed., 6 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. 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, Arverne Library, 312 B. 54 St. Knights of Columbus Rockaway Council 2672 (333 B. 90 St.), 1st and 3rd Tues. of month, 8:15 p.m., 330 B. 90 St. Columbiettes, 2nd Wednesday of month, 7:30. Deerfield Area Civic, last Monday of month, 7:30 p.m., 327 B. 19 St. St. Gertrude Church (B. 38 St./BCD), 3rd Thursday, 8 to 9:30 p.m. Sand Castle Tenants Association (formerly Roy Reuther), 2nd Thurs. 711 Seagirt (D), 2 p.m. Satellite Post Office, "C" Lobby, 2nd, 4th Saturdays, 10 a.m. Metrocard Van, 3rd Friday, 1:30 p.m. Far Rockaway Chapter of the NAACP, 3rd Thurs. of month, 7 p.m., St. John Baptist Church, 74-05 RBB. Lt. Bernard H. Weiner, Post 258 JWV, 3rd Sun., Temple Beth El Little Synagogue, RBB & B. 122 St. Weed & Seed Steering Committee, Church of God Christian Academy (1332 Central ), 3rd Wed., 1:30 p.m. Music & The Arts Harry G's Doo Wop Spectacular, BCHS (100-00 BCD), 1/26/2008, 7 p.m. Featuring Kenny Vance and the Planotones, Lenny Cocco and the Chimes, Cleveland Still and the Dubs, and more. RAA:Open Mike Music Nights, Thursdays, 7 p.m. No Shame Improv, Fridays, 7 p.m. Music Video Dance Mix, 11/24, 8 p.m. start, Fort Tilden. RTC Upcoming Productions: "Annie," 5/2 to 5/18; "The Music Man," 7/3 to 7/19; The Philadelphia Story," 8/15 to 8/30; "The Rockaway Cafe '08: A Salute To The Music of Paul Simon," 9/19 to 10/4 and "The Prisoner of Second Avenue," 11/7 to 11/22. 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 p.m. Mon. thru Wed. services, 7:30 p.m. Bayswater Jewish Center (Healy Ave./ Dickens St.), Weekday and Sabbath services, Men's Club, Sisterhood, bar and bat mitzvah lessons. Bethel AME Church, (215 Beach 77 St.), 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.; Prayer Circle 7 a.m., Mondays; 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. Christ Community Church (60 W. Market St., Breezy Point), Interdenominational Church, Sunday Service, 10 a.m. 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. Church of the Nazarene (1414 Central Ave.), Specail Christmas presentation, 12/15, 6:30 p.m. 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.) Community Church of the Nazarene (14-14 Central Ave.), Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Worship Service, 11 a.m. Far Rockaway Church Of Christ, 21-25 Nameoke St,) Sunday Bible Class, 10 a.m., Sunday Worship, 11 a.m., 6 p.m., Bible Class, Wed., 7 p.m. Far Rockaway Community Church of the Nazarene (1414 Central Ave.), Youth Mtg., Fri., 6 p.m. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Worship, Sun., 11 a.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. Gyan Mandili, 1293 Brunswick Ave., FR, Sun. Services, 9:30 to 11:30 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. New Beginnings Deliverance Church of Jesus Christ (38-20 RBB), Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship, Mon., Wednesday 11 a.m.; Evening Fellowship, Tuesday, Friday, 4:45; Prayer/ Bible Reading, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.; Youth Get-Together, Friday, 8 p.m. New Hope Missionary Baptist Church (221 B. 86 St.), Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship, 11 a.m., Wed. Night Bible Class, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting, 8 p.m. Seaside Jewish Center (103-00 SFP), midweek minyans, Fri. & Sat. evening services. Solid Rock 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. John Baptist Church 74-05 RBB), Sunday School, 8:30 a.m. Sunday Children's Church, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship, 10 a.m. Bible Study, Wed., noon. Bible Study, Wed., noon; Thurs., 7:30 p.m. St. Rose of Lima (B. 84 St.), Mass, Mon. to Fri., 8:30 a.m., noon. Sat. at 8:30 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), Wednesday 3:15 p.m. Word Of Life Church, Far Rockaway (1919 Cornaga Ave.), Sunday Worship, 11 a.m. Wednesday Worship, 7 p.m. School Happenings Applications available for Scholars' Academy Gifted Program, at the school, 320 B. 104 St. or online at www.schools.nyc.gov/school portals/27/q323. Applications due 1/10/2008. Senior Happenings Christmas Celebration For Seniors Raising Grandchildren or Foster Children, Community Church of the Nazarene (1414 Central Ave.), 12/14, 1 p.m., sponsored by Congressman Gregory Meeks, RDRC, Church of the Nazarene. Registration at 718-725-6000. Young Israel of Wavecrest & Bayswater Senior League (60 and older), 2716 Healy Ave. Glatt Kosher meals, activities, opens 9 a.m. Seniors in Shape, Mind and Body Fitness forThose 55+. Aviator Sports, Flatbush Ave., Bklyn. 9/10 through 12/8, Monday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday mornings, 8:30 a.m. to noon. St. Gertrude Senior Center, 338 B. 36 St.), Open Mon., Wed., Fri., for senior activites after 9 a.m. mass, 9:30 a,m. to 2 p.m. Flea Market, Mon., Wed., Fri., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. New Horizon Counseling Center, for seniors, 718 B. 20 St., 7 days a week, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. free meals, therapeutic activities, social work services, computer groups, Beth Abraham Adult Day Health Care Program (1821 Cornaga Ave.), Mon. to Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., serving medically and physically frail adults 18 years of age and older, medical monitoring, social work services, PT/ OT, breakfast, snacks, lunch, Spanish, Russian and French Creole spoken. 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), crochet, aerobics, art. Alzheimer's Support Group, Wednesdays at 3 p.m. Flea Market, Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reopened on 11/7. Open for all activities, 8 a.m. to 4 p.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. Yoga, Mon. Wed. Thurs., 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Arts and Crafts, Thurs., 10:30 a.m. Let's Stroll Walking Group, Tues. and Thurs., 10 a.m. JASA Brookdale Village (131 B. 19 St.) Community Happenings
Cross Bay Bridge Lane And Ramp Closings One northbound lane closed beginning 10/8. Northbound ramp B. 94 St./Freeway closed and southbound ramp toward BCD west closed until Memorial Day, 2008. Pedestrian Walkway, Cross Bay Bridge, Closed through 10/3/08. Free shuttle bus service will be available 7-days-a-week, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on 15 minute intervals. Call 311 for info. NYPD Transit District 23 Crime Prevention Program, Beach 116 St. Station Mezzanine, Free electronic registration (cell phones, laptops, IPods, etc.), 2nd Wed. of each month, 4 to 7 p.m. Holiday Happenings
Holiday Coat Drive sponsored by NYPD, New York Cares. Drop off new or gently-used winter coats to any NYPD precinct. Any time during December, 100 Pct, B. 95 St.' RBB, 101 Pct., Mott Ave.
Community Coat Drive sponsored by First Church of God and NAACP, Drop off gently-used or new coats to church (1425 BCD), 12/15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Treats With Santa Claus St. Francis de Sales Small Hall (B. 129 St./RBB), 12/16, 1 to 4 p.m. Children of all ages.
Toy Drive, ABTS toys, drop toy donations at sales center, 7303-05 Spinnaker Dr., Arverne.
NY Cares Coat Drive gently used coats, Bay House (500 Bayside, Breezy Point), 12/22,
10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Classic Rock by "Girls On Top." No cover.
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