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for larger version       Ads have a Patent Pending. Click Here for More Information February 2008 Community Happenings Free Home Improvement Seminar, sponsored by Margert Community Corp., Housing Partnership, 8 weeks, Wednesdays, 1/30 to 3/19, St. Gertrude's Church (307 B. 37 St.), 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. BCVFD 103rd Anniversary Installation Dance, Roma View Catering (CBB, Howard Beach), 2/9, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Blood Drive, St. John's Episcopal Hospital, (327 B. 19 St.) 2/7, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Brooklyn St. Patrick's Day Parade Dance Installation, St. Patrick's Auditorium (4 Ave./97 St., Bklyn), 2/2, 8 p.m. to midnight. Foreclosure Prevention/Consumer Banking Conference, sponsored by Comptoller Thompson, York College, 2/4, 6 to 9 p.m. Relay For Life, Riis Park Mall (change from BCHS), 6/28, 6/29 time TBA. For infor, contact Fort.tilden.relay@cancer.org. West End Temple Saturday Safe Haven, Game Night For Tweens, West End Temple (147-02 Newport Ave.), 2/9, 3/8, 4/12, 5/10 and 6/14, 5 to 7 p.m. for grades 3,4, and 5. 7:30 to 10 p.m. for grades 6,7,8. Nondenominational, discount for temple members. Children's Indoor Soccer Clinic, Sundays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Now to 3/30. NYS Motor Vehicle Office on Rockaway Turnpike Closed from 1/28 for an indefinite period. Use Jamaica Office. Take The Plunge For Cystic Fibrosis, Belle Harbor Yacht Club (BCD/B. 126 St.), 2/9, 1 p.m. Meet at BHYC, march to beach, plunge, after-party at BHYC. Book Sale to Benefit Rockaway Museum, "The Rockaways: A Postcard History Series Book," by Emil Lucev. Book with $25 donation to the museum. The Wave office (88-08 Rockaway Beach Blvd). Gateway Happenings Note: Most events at Gateway National Park require reservations. Please check in advance of your attendance. Wildlife Refuge: (718-318-4340): Winter Hours, Wed. thru Sun., 9 a.m to 5 p.m. NYC Audubon Ground Hog Day Walk, 2/2, 10 a.m. to noon. Black and White Photography with Alice Hughey, 2/10, 1 to 3 p.m. Camera time, dress for outdoors. When It's Cold Outside, 2/17, 1 to 3 p.m. Dres for weather. Avian Winter Residents, 2/24, 1 to 3 p.m. Floyd Bennett Field (718-338-3799): Winter Hours, Fri. Thru Tues., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Black Eagle of Harlem, black history month celebration, 2/2, 1 to 3 p.m. Project Bullet, John Glenn's Supersonic crossing of US., 2/9, 1 to 3 p.m. Ongoing Weekly Activities: Aviation At FBF: Saturdays, 1 to 2 p.m. Aviation For kids: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to noon. Brooklyn N-Trak, model railroading, Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. Cross-Country Skiing, first snowfall, call for trail conditions, Explore The City's First Control Tower: Sundays, 1 to 2 p.m. Historic Aircraft Restoration Project (HARP): Closed for winter. Will reopen in spring. Fort Tilden (718-318-4300): Winter Hours, Wed. Thru Sun., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Winter Trek, with Mickey Cohen, 2/3, 10 a.m. to noon. Gulls, Waterfowl and Shorebirds, 2/16, 1 to 4 p.m. Winter Animal Signs, 2/23, 1 to 3 p.m. Jacob Riis Park (718-318-4300): Winter Hours, Wed. Thru Sun., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jamaica Bay History Series: "A Grand Gala Day," 2/6, 7 to 9 p.m. Rockaway in the 19th Century. The Lost Cities of Jamaica Bay, 2/13, 7 to 9 p.m. Communites around the bay that have come and gone. Most Useful Citizen, 2/20, 7 to 9 p.m. The life of Jacob Riis. 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. Blood Drive, 2/7, 10:30 a.m. to 6 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.; Tues. 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. 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. Seaside Branch (116-15 RBB): No events scheduled 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., 2/6, 2/13, 2/20 and 2/27, 10:30 a.m. Toddler Time, Fridays, 2/1. 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 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. Meetings Rockaway Republicans, BHYC (BCD/B. 126 St.), 2/5, 8 p.m. 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.). 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 St. 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 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. Spring Adult/Children's Workshops, "The Dynamics of Acting," Mondays, now to 3/31, 7 to 8:30 p.m. "How To Audition For A Musical, Mondays, now to 3/31, 8:30 to 10 p.m. Beginner Adult Tap, Tuesdays, now to 4/1, 6 to 7 p.m. Children's Choir Class, now to 4/1, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Advanced Adult Tap, Tuesdays, now to 4/1, 7 to 8 p.m. Ballroom Dancing, Tuesdays, now to 4/1. 8 to 9 p.m. Stagecraft and Theater Tech, Sundays, 2/24 to 3/31, 10 a.m. to noon. For info, 718-318-8065. 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.), Conservative Congregation offering Sabbath services, 9 a.m., Mon. thru Friday services, 8:30 a.m., followed by light breakfast, 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, 10:45 a.m. Jan., Feb., Mar. 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.) Community Church of the Nazarene (14-14 Central Ave.), Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Worship Service, 11 a.m. Sunday School Teacher Training, 1/26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Black History Celebration Service, 2/17, 11 a.m. Far Rockaway Church Of Christ, 21-25 Nameoke St,) Sunday Bible Class, 10:45 a.m., until March. 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. Camillus Church (B. 110 St./RBB), Mardi Gras and Card Party, 2/1, 6:45 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. School 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.) Oneg Shabbot, Sun. 9 a.m., Hebrew School (5- 16 yrs. Old), Wednesday 3:15 p.m. Jan. Feb., Mar., Shabbat Service/Pot Luck Dinner, first friday, 6:30 p.m. Potluck Shabbot Nosh, third Friday 6 p.m. followed by Kabbalat Service. Other weeks of month, Shabbat services at 7:30 p.m. Word Of Life Church, Far Rockaway (1919 Cornaga Ave.), Sunday Worship, 11 a.m. Wednesday Worship, 7 p.m. Senior Happenings Young Israel of Wavecrest & Bayswater Senior League (60 and older), 2716 Healy Ave. Glatt Kosher meals, activities, opens 9 a.m. 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. 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 and cultural activities. Free meals, Spanish and Russian l language speaking staff. Transportation available. Contact Frima Peters. 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 Reopened on 11/7. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (90-01 RBB), daily breakfast and lunch (60 and older), crochet, aerobics, art. Daily activities include dominoes, discussion groups, painting and more. Alzheimer's Support Group, Wednesdays at 3 p.m. Flea Market, Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3 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. Crochet Class, Tues., 10 to 11:30 a.m,. Let's Stroll Walking Group, Tues. and Thurs., 10 a.m. Piano Concert with Victoria Spivak, 2/6, 11 a.m. Blood Pressure Screening with Visiting Nurse Service, 2/7., Kentucky Derby, 2/8, 11 a.m. Communit y 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-aweek, 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. West End Temple Saturday Safe Haven, Game Night For Tweens West End Temple (147-02 Newport Ave.), 2/9, 3/8, 4/12, 5/10 and 6/14, 5 to 7 p.m. for grades 3,4, and 5. 7:30 to 10 p.m. for grades 6,7,8. Nondenominational, discount for temple members. Children's Indoor Soccer Clinic, Sundays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., 1/6 to 3/30.
NYS Motor Vehicle Office on Rockaway Turnpike Closed from 1/28 for an indefinite period. Use Jamaica Office.
Jacob Riis Park (718-318-4300) Winter Hours, Wed. Thru Sun., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jamaica Bay History Series: "A Grand Gala Day," 2/6, 7 to 9 p.m. Rockaway in the 19th Century. The Lost Cities of Jamaica Bay, 2/13, 7 to 9 p.m. Communites around the bay that have come and gone. Most Useful Citizen, 2/20, 7 to 9 p.m. The life of Jacob Riis.
BCVFD 103rd Anniversary Installation Dance Roma View Catering (CBB, Howard Beach), 2/9, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Submit information about your non-profit community event or meeting by fax, (718) 945-0913, e-mail, editor@rockawave.com, or mail to The Wave, P.O. Box 930097, Rockaway Beach, NY 11693 by Tuesday 5 p.m., for Friday publication in this column. Fees and phone numbers will not be published. Please enclose the phone number of a contact person with your submission in case further details are required.
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