June 14-20, 2013 PRESS of Southeast Queens Page 23
What’s Up JUNE 14 An Evening with Mark Prentice The Men’s Organization and the Men’s Ensemble of the Presbyterian Church of St. Albans gladly presents, “An Evening with Mark Prentice” in concert with orchestral accompaniment. This evening is also set to include “The Renowned Tenors.” Don’t miss what promises to be the music event of the summer. Limited seating is available, so guests should purchase tickets as soon as possible. The concert, also set to take place on June 15, begins at 7 p.m. and doors open at 6:30 p.m. It will be at the Presbyterian Church of St. Albans, located at 190-04 119th Ave., on 190th Street. Tickets can be ordered by visiting http://www.eventbrite. com/event/6465581729/es2/?rank=1 or by contacting Gary Morgan at markprentice2013.pcsa@gmail.com or (718) 528-2495. Admission is $35 for adults and $20 for those aged 18 and under.
Youth Worship Alliance - “Are You Ready?” The Youth Worship Alliance of the Presbyterian churches of southeast Queens are pleased to present “Are You Ready?”, a forum in response to the shooting death of D’aja Robinson. The discussion will be at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Springfield Gardens, located on 216-02 137th Ave., on Springfield Blvd. Admission is free. For additional information, call (718) 528-7744.
Salsa Night in Queens New York City Council Deputy Majority Leader Leroy Comrie, in partnership with the New York City Parks & Recreation Department, will co-host “Dancing Under The Stars”, a night dedicated to salsa music heritage. The night will be complete with salsa instructors present to teach basic dance lessons and deejays to play the sounds of great salsa legends like Johnny Pacheco, Willie Colon and Tito Puente. The event will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Rufus King Park, located on Jamaica Ave., at 153rd St. Admission is free.
Blaze Craze 15 Open Mic Calling all poets rappers, singers, business people and vendors. Get ready for the next Blaze Craze 15 open mic. This night is ideal for networking opportunities, as well as honing performance skills. Stage time is limited to five minutes. There will be light refreshments from Ajuba’s Food and drumming. The event begins at
7:30 p.m. at the Afrikan Poetry Theatre, located at 176-03 Jamaica Ave. For further info, call Ja-Man at (646) 571-5589. Admission is $10.
JUNE 15 5th Annual Health Walk State Senator Malcolm Smith is pleased to present his 5th annual Health Walk. Join him and other Queens residents as they walk for the health of it. The walk will be from 10 a.m. to noon in Saint Albans Park, located on Merrick Blvd. and Sayres Ave. Admission is free. For more information, call the district office at (718) 454-0162.
Jamaica Drum Jam: West African Drum and Dance Circle Event Come learn the basics of drumming with Brendan Finnegan and participate in a drum circle. The workshop will be at 2 p.m. at the Central Branch of the Queen Library, located at 89-11 Merrick Blvd., between Jamaica and Hillside Avenues. Admission is free. Space is limited and preregistration is required, so participants are urged to sign up. Light refreshments will be available.
Indian Classical and Folk Music with African Rhythms and Dance, and Middle Eastern Dance Audiences of all ages are invited to enjoy this diverse spectacle of musical traditions and different cultures. The concert begins at 3 p.m. at the Central Branch of the Queens Library. Admission is free.
Kiwanis Club of Jamaica’s Early Summer Wine & Cheese Tasting The Kiwanis Club of Jamaica cordially invites the community to join them for their early Summer Wine & Cheese Tasting. The afternoon will feature a fashion show by Eye Collection Clothing Company, a silent auction, and a 50/50 raffle. There will also be lots of prizes to win and surprises throughout the day. The event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Black Spectrum Theatre in Roy Wilkins Park, located on 177th Street and Baisley Boulevard. Admission is $40. For more information, call Fay at (718) 527-3678, Carson at (347) 299-8158 or LaTonja at (646) 515-3270.
“Oldies But Goodies Summer Jam!” Don’t miss the next annual
B.Y.O.B.B. Afrikan Poetry Theatre fundraiser. The fundraiser will take the form of an “Oldies But Goodies Summer Jam” that will feature music from the 1970’s and on through the decades. There will be door prizes, raffles, food and soft drinks included. The fundraiser will take place from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Afrikan Poetry Theatre. Admission is $30 in advance, or $25 at the door.
JUNE 16 Greater Allen A.M.E. Annual Father’s Day Dinner / Comedy Show The Male Usher Ministry of the Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York is pleased to present its annual Father’s Day Dinner and Comedy Show. The show will feature Keith “Rock” Shell & Robert Sink. The Gibson family will also be featured as guest artists. The show begins at 4 p.m. at the Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York, located at 11031 Merrick Blvd. Admission is $25, and $12 for children under 12.
JUNE 17 “Wait, Can I Ask You Something?”: Communicating with Your Health Care Professional Learn how to communicate better with your health care professional. Different topics will be covered throughout the evening. At 6 p.m. is “Ready, Set, Go: Maximizing Your Time with the Doctor,” and at 7:30 p.m. is “Talking through the Tough Stuff: Diagnosis, Treatment and Sexual Health.” Light refreshments will be also served. The event begins at 6 p.m. at the Central Branch of the Queens Library. Admission is free.
JUNE 18 Small Business Workshop Do you have an idea for a business? This workshop will teach you how to develop a business plan, create a demand for a product or service, set goals and objectives, create budgets and timelines, identify resources and prepare to open your “doors.” The workshop begins at 7 p.m. at the Central Branch of the Queens Library. Admission is free. Those interested are invited to visit the Job Information Center or call (718) 990-8625 for more information.
JUNE 19 ShapeUp NYC: Adult Aerobics Keep that New Year’s resolution with free weekly fitness classes through ShapeUp NYC. Aerobics for Adults provides a moderate workout that burns calories and improves
cardiac function. Danielle Howell instructs this first-come, first-served class. Space is limited, so participants are urged to arrive early. Class begins at 4 p.m. at the Central Branch of the Queens Library. Admission is free.
Public Art Artists and art enthusiasts are invited to examine some pieces of public art in New York City and Queens and join a conversation on how they may have contributed to the revitalization of our neighborhoods and communities. The viewing begins at 6 p.m. at the Central Branch of the Queens Library. Admission is free.
Professional Development Workshop for Childcare Providers This interactive workshop, given in partnership with the ACS/CUNY Informal Child Care Project, provides information and resources to informal (license-exempt) childcare providers throughout the five boroughs of New York City on building relationships and nurturing social and emotional development, how children learn, physical well-being and development, and language and literacy. The workshop begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Central Branch of the Queens Library. Admission is free.
JUNE 20 Non-Profit Workshop (How to Get Private Funding) Be there when New York City Councilman Leroy Comrie joins forces with the Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic (NTAC) for a non-profit workshop on “How to Get Private Funding.” The workshop is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the York College Academic Core Building, located on 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, between Liberty and Archer Avenues. Admission is free.
Donovan Richards Re-election Launch Party! Jacques Leandre, Esq., Chairman Ray Cameron and the Southeast Queens Host Committee are pleased to invite the community to the Donovan Richards re-election launch party. The party is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Law Offices of Jacques M. Leandre, located on 232-06 A Merrick Blvd. Admission ranges from $25-$150. Send your community events to the PRESS for a free listing at 150-50 14th Rd., Whitestone, NY 11357 Call (718) 357-7400 or email editor@queenspress.com All events will be considered for publication, without a fee.