A Garden in the City

EVENTS

Sponsored by the

Jackson Heights Beautification Group

COMING CULTURAL AND NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS

Every Sunday, June through end of November.; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jackson Heights Greenmarket at Travers Park brings the freshest fruit and vegetables to 34th Avenue between 77th and 78th Streets.

First Tuesday of the month. Open Mike . “An Evening of Poetry. Most other Tuesdays “Tuneful Tuesdays.” All programs at 7:30 to 9 p.m. Caffe Greco - 79-08 37th St.

First Wednesday of the month, 7:30 p.m. – Jackson Heights Beautification Group Board of Directors Meeting. Community Methodist Church. Meetings sometimes cancelled during June and July.

Second Thursday of the month, 8 to 10 p.m. Neighborhood Jam; Local musicians at play. Las Brasas Restaurant, 74-23 37th Ave. Sponsored by LACE, The Local Arts Collaborative Exchange of the Jackson Heights Community Development Corp. No programs June, July and August. Call Katia Kubicek at 458-3600 for more information

Fourth Thursday of the month, 8 to 10 p.m. World Music Performance. A cultural Mix and Match. Las Brasas Restaurant, 74-23 37th Ave. Sponsored by LACE, The Local Arts Collaborative Exchange of the Jackson Heights Community Development Corp. No programs June, July and August. Call Katia at 458-3600 for more information

Open Mike Night - Third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m.; Poetry, writers, singers, musicians and dancers; Langston Hughes Community Library and Community Center. 100th Street and Northern Boulevard. Sponsored by LACE. Call Katia Kubicek at 458-3600 for more information

April 28, Saturday, 2:30 p.m. The New York Times Talk. Part of a series of talks by the editors and reporters of the Times. The Jackson Heights Branch of the Queens Public Library, 35-51 81 St.

April 29, Sunday, 4 p.m., “Love, Defined,” Soprano Gloria Blanco presents a program of works by North and South American composers. Music at St. Mark’s. 82nd Street and 34th Avenue, Jackson Heights. For tickets and information call 718.639.8893, ext.17/ masm@nyc.rr.com.

May 2, Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Friends of the Jackson Heights Library; The Jackson Heights Branch of the Queens Public Library, 35-51 81 St.

May 16th, 7 p.m., Wednesday, Outdoor meeting and light snack at one of the most beautiful homes and gardens in Jackson Heights. Sponsored by The Garden Committee of JHBG.

May 17th, 6 to 8 p.m. The Renaissance Charter School Coffee House, 35-59 81 St., Jackson Heights. Sponsored by the New York Pinewoods Folk Music Club.

May 19th Saturday, 10 a.m. “It’s My Park!” Clean-up Day at Travers Park. Join neighbors to clean and plant in our neighborhood park, between 77th and 78th Streets and 34th Avenue. Sponsored by Friends of Travers Park and the city Parks Department and the, Partnerships for Parks. www.itsmypark.org

June 9, Saturday, 2:30 p.m. The Con Brio Ensemble. A classical concert. The Jackson Heights Branch of the Queens Public Library, 35-51 81 St.

June 16th and 17th, Historic Jackson Heights Weekend. Sponsored by the Jackson Heights Beautification Group

Saturday, June 16th, All events take place, or start at Community Church, 81-10 34th Ave.; Exhibit of historic photos 10 to 3 p.m.; Historic Jackson Heights slide show and lecture, 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.; Garden Tour*, noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday, June 17 th, Historic District Walking Tour*, noon, Community Church; Good Neighbor Awards*, 3:30 p.m., St. Joan of Arc Church; 35th Avenue and 83rd Street.

Sept. 12th, Wednesday, Community Church, 35th Avenue and 82nd Street. A tree specialist will give a wonderful presentation. Sponsored by The Garden Committee of JHBG.

Oct. 17th, Wednesday, 7 PM – The plant doctor Harvey Goodman gives a talk to the Garden Committee of the Jackson Heights Beautification Group, Community Church, 35th Avenue and 82nd Street.

Oct. 31, Wednesday 5 p.m., Annual Children's Halloween Parade. Who or what will you be? Starts near 88th Street and continues down 37th Avenue. Sponsored by the Jackson Heights Beautification Group.

Nov. 14th, Wednesday, 7 PM - Community Church, 35th Avenue and 82nd Street. Patty Kleinberg, compost project director of the Queens Botanical Gardens talks about her work and gives tips. Sponsored by The Garden Committee of JHBG.

Mid- December, exact date still to be chosen - Holiday Lighting Ceremony. Post Office at 37th Avenue and 78th Street. Sponsored by the Jackson Heights Beautification Group.

Dec. 13th ,Thursday, 7 PM – Third annual Holiday Party. Sponsored by The Garden Committee of JHBG.

For additional New York historic preservation information go to Preserve & Protect

by David Goldfarb