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Safety Defensive Driving Class
The St. Clare’s Church is sponsoring a safety defensive driving class from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. The class is open to people of all ages and is $35.
The church is located at 137-35 Brookville Blvd. in Rosedale. For further information and to make a reservation call Lee Rumore at (718) 341-0452.
Family Health Fair
The Queens Comprehensive Perinatal Council, Inc./Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative Project in collaboration with the New York City Housing Authority is planning a Family Health Fair. The event will begin at 11 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. and will take place at the South Jamaica Houses Community Center.
Free lunch, balloons, tee-shirts, raffle gifts and giveaways will be provided. There will also be a DJ and a clown.
The community center is located at 109-04 10th Street in Jamaica. For further information call (718) 206-4357.
You Gotta Believe
The You Gotta Believe Adoption Agency is looking for families who would be willing to provide love and nurturing to teens and pre-teens. The agency is holding an info-session at 4 p.m. a the Little Flower Children’s Services.
The Little Flower Children’s Services is located at 89-12 162nd St. For further information call (718) 372-3003 or (800) 601-1779.
Garden Party and Fashion Show
The Badenya Institute of Dance is hosting a garden party and fashion show at 4 p.m. at the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Rosedale. The event is $25 per ticket.
The church is located at 224-04 147th St. For further information call Joy “Ayo” Gavin at (718) 276-6243.
Free Tennis Instruction
Youth and Tennis, Inc. teaches tennis free of charge to kids age four to 18 at the Roy Wilkins Park Tennis Center, at 177th Street and Baisley Boulevard.
The classes are held from 8 a.m. to noon, every Saturday. All equipment is provided, but parents must register their children.
Call (718) 658-6728 for more information.
Free Summer Program
The National Council of Negro of Greater New York is offering a free summer program for girls ages 12 to 18. The program will offer homework assistance, fun trips, computer literacy and other educational and cultural activities.
The NCNW is currently accepting applications. For further information call Melecia Henriques at (718) 657-8585.
Summer Basketball Camp
Applications are now being evaluated for the 10-Star All Star Summer Basketball Camp. The camp is by invitation only for youth ages 10 to 19.
For a free brochure and information call (704) 373-0873.
Youth Sports
The LP FAM Youth Organization is registering boys and girls ages five to 16 for the 2004 baseball program. Registration is every Saturday until April 17 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The registration fee is $90.
Registration will take place at P.S. 121 Queens located at 126-10 109th Ave. For more information contact Derik Braswell at (718) 529-7911.
For basketball registration will last until Mar. 15. and the fee is $45. For more information call Dave Reid at (718) 659-5135.
The organization is also looking for football coaches for ages nine to 14 for the 2004 season. If interested contact Paul Cox at (718) 835-8416.
Summer Vacation Bible Camp
The Fullness of Joy Ministries Inc. is offering a summer camp from June 28 to August 20. Registration is $50 per child and the cost is $80 per week; $240 per session. Partial scholarships are available.
Call (718) 776-7600 for more information. The Fullness of Joy Ministries is located at 113-39 Farmers Blvd. in St. Albans.
Theatre Camp
The Black Spectrum Theatre Company, Inc. is offering a theatre camp from July 6 to Aug. 13. The camp will take place at the Black Spectrum Theatre located at 177th Street and Baisley Boulevard in Roy Wilkins Park.
For further information and applications call (718) 723-1800 ext. 19. Applications are being accepted now.
Summer Arts Program
The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning presents a Summer Arts Program for children age six to 10. The six-week program will include dancing, art, creative writing, drama, music and trips. The program will run from July 12 to August 20.
The cost of the session is $695 (plus a non-refundable $25). For more information call (718) 658-7400 ext. 23.
Help For Displaced Homemakers
The Queens Women’s Network has free workshops and counseling available to help divorced, widowed, separated or single parents.
Services include computer skills training, an open computer lab, job readiness services, personal counseling and information about community resources.
The workshops are at 161-10 Jamaica Ave., Suite 201. Call (718) 657-6200 for more information.
Free Workshops On AIDS, Pregnancy
The Southeast Queens Clergy for Community Empowerment offers free workshops and counseling on pregnancy, AIDS, addiction, domestic violence on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Clergy is at 89-31 161st St., Suite 201, Jamaica. Call LaTonja Richardson at (718) 297-0720, ext. 101, for exact schedules.
King Manor Tours
The King Manor Museum holds guided tours of the historic house. The museum is located at Jamaica Avenue between 150th and 153rd Streets. For further information call (718) 206-0545.
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MONDAY, JUNE 28
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Guitar Lessons
The Afrikan Poetry Theatre, Southeast Queens’ home of verse, is hosting guitar classes several days a week.
Twenty-one-year teacher Guy Daniels conducts private one-on-one sessions from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, for $28 per lesson.
Other events are also held at the Afrikan Poetry Theatre regularly throughout the year.
The Theatre is at 176-03 Jamaica Ave. Call (718) 523-3312, visit www.afrikapoetrytheatre.com or email Jwatusi@aol.com for more information.
Senior Sewing
The Brooks Senior Center is hosting a sewing class every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon.
The Center is at 143-22 109th Ave., Jamaica. Call (718) 291-3935 for more information.
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TUESDAY, JUNE 29
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Early Intervention Services Program
The Southeast Queens Clergy is sponsoring a simple and accurate way for you to find out if you have HIV. There is on-site testing available and walk-ins are welcome from 2:30-4 p.m.
The Early Intervention Services Program is located at 89-31 161 St., Suite 201. For further information contact Lisa Johnson at (718) 297-0720 ext. 124.
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30
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Ministries Anonymous Support Group
The SQCCE holds positive recovery sessions every Wednesday for individuals recovering from substance abuse and/or living with HIV/AIDS. The sessions are at 1 p.m. at 89-31 161st, Suite 201 in Jamaica. Metro Cards and light refreshments are provided.
York Observatory Open Nights
What’s that in the sky? Dr. Tim Paglione, astronomer in residence at the York College Observatory, helps aspiring skywatchers find meteors, exploding stars and distant planets using the Observatory’s telescopes.
Every Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. at the College, at 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. The group will meet in room 2E01 and then go to the terrace.
The Open Nights are subject to weather conditions; call Dr. Paglione at (718) 262-2082 before coming to confirm.
For more information, visit http://natsci.york.cuny.edu/~yco/.
Senior Bible Study
The Brooks Senior Center is hosting a bible study class every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon.
The Center is at 143-22 109th Ave., Jamaica. Call (718) 291-3935 for more information.
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THURSDAY, JULY 1
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The Artist in the Studio
Children and their families are invited to see, touch and experience art at the Queens Library Gallery from the June 30 to Aug. 28. Admission is free.
The library is located at 89-11 Merrick Blvd. in Jamaica. The Gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays; 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays and closed on Sundays for the summer. For more information call (718) 990-8665.
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FRIDAY, JULY 2
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Senior ‘Jazzercise’
The Brooks Senior Center is hosting a jazz fitness class called “Jazzercise” every Friday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The Center is at 143-22 109th Ave., Jamaica. Call (718) 291-3935 for more information.
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