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Grab and Go Kids Planner

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Square Dance at Alley Pond

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Alley Pond Environmental Center

Saturday March 26, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Members $12, Non Members $15, Children, ages 7-12 $10 (must be with paying adult) 

Enjoy a fun evening of square dancing at Alley Pond Environmental Center with your family and friends. Learn classic dance moves such as the Do-Si-Do, Promenade and Swing-Your-Partner. All experience levels, from beginner to advanced, welcomed. Pre-registration required.   

Symphony 101 Presents Strings Attached

Bayside Public Library

March 26, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Free

Bring your family to the Bayside Public Library and explore different instruments used in an orchestra. Hear live demonstrations, see a multimedia presentation and touch samples. In this two-part series, music director Constantine Kitsopoulos will focus on instruments in the string family such as the violin, viola, cello and bass.

Seed-Bead Class with Helaine Katz

Flushing Town Hall - 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing  

March 26, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

For ages 12 and up; maximum 20 participants

Members $25, Non Members $30, plus $10 material fee payable to instructor

Make your own jewelry in this hands-on family friendly jewelry workshop. Learn how to make peyote stitches with zip-ups to form a bangle bracelet or a necklace with right-angle weave stitching. Bring a vintage or accent piece from home to incorporate into your design. Beginners to intermediate are welcome.

FREE Soccer Skills Clinic – Kids, ages 3 to 12 years old

Central Queens YM & YMHA - 67-09 108th St., Forest Hills

March 27, 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. (3-5 year olds), 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. (5-6 year olds), 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. (7-12 year olds)

At the clinic, children will partake in soccer skill drills and learn the fundamentals. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. To register go to www.centralqueensy.org/SoccerClinic

Gregory Popovich Comedy Pet Theatre

Colden Center-Performing Arts at Queens College - 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing

March 27, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

All seats $18, children $12 (does not include $1 online ticket surcharge)

Gregory Popovich has appeared on the “Tonight Show,” “The Late Show" with David Letterman, and “America’s Got Talent.”  He is now coming to Queens. His pet theater show is a blend of comedy,  juggling and pet performances.

 

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