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May 10, 2013 •
JHSCRAPS is having a “Bin Build” on May 18th at the site on 69th street & 35th Avenue where we will be building a 3 bin system of compost collection which will greatly increase our capacity for collection (sponsored by NYC Dept. Sanitation). Volunteers interested in helping with this all day event – particularly those...
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May 10, 2013 •
Saturday May 25, 10 – 2 PM Meet us behind Legends Bar on 35th Avenue. Look for blue balloons! We will be cleaning an abandoned Jackson Heights cemetery to turn it into a green space. Hidden away from the public, Leverich Cemetery in Jackson Heights was once part of a family-owned farm land passed down...
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SUNDAY, JUNE 2ND 2013 DOWNLOAD OPEN CALL (PDF) Hibridos Collective is seeking proposals for artworks and art education activities as part of the upcoming Jackson Heights Arts Festival on Saturday, June 22nd (rain date: Sunday, June 23rd) at the 37th Road Plaza (Diversity Plaza, located between 73rd Street and 74th Street). ABOUT...
DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE (PDF) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JACKSON HEIGHTS ARTS FESTIVAL: RE-ENVISIONING SPACES THROUGH THE ARTS Saturday, June 22nd 2013 (rain date: Sunday, June 23rd) 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Diversity Plaza / 37th Road Pedestrian Plaza (between 73rd Street & 74th Street) Jackson Heights, Queens The Jackson Heights Arts Festival is an all-day...
We are having our final concert on May 15th at 7:30 at the United Methodist Community Church. Located on 35th Ave. and 81st St. Please join us for our final concert of our inaugural year.” Bach to the Blues” is our driving force behind this concert. On the program: Honegger: Pastorale D’ete J. S. Bach:...
Volunteers still needed! Join the Jackson Heights Beautification Group, students and parents in two volunteer opportunities: Saturday, May 4, 2013 Meet us at the corner of 37th Avenue and the BQE (at 70th Street) 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Students and parents from PS 222 will be cleaning and planting the Tulip Garden. Saturday, May...
Join the Jackson Heights Beautification Group in celebrating Jackson Heights, the first planned garden and cooperative apartment community in America and a City, State, and Federal Historic District. Saturday, June 8th Raindate for Garden Tour: June 15th – all other events rain or shine Slide Lecture on the History of Jackson Heights At 10:45am and...
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Apr 14, 2013 •
THEME: JHBG is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Students are invited to draw a happy card showing some of the JHBG accomplishments. Explore our website for ideas. ENTRIES: - Must be 12 X 18 inches in size - Only one entry per person - Entries must be dropped off on or before Wednesday, May...
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Apr 12, 2013 •
Spring project to clean and green the area next to the Parking Lot at Food Bazar on 34th Avenue and Junction Blvd. Saturday, April 20, 2013 10 a.m. to noon Meet at the corner of 34th Avenue and Junction Blvd. Wear you old clothes and help with cleaning and greening the area. Help make a...
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Apr 12, 2013 •
JHSCRAPS invites you to celebrate Earth Day Saturday, April 20th, 2013 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 69th Street & 35th Avenue Jackson Heights Things to see and do… Refreshments, worm bins, seed bombs, make your own compost pots.
Celebrate Historic Jackson Heights! Questions about your historic home? Have questions about the Landmarks Preservation Commission or what work you can do on your historic house? Join the Jackson Heights Beautification Group along with the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission for an informal meeting. The meeting will cover general LPC procedures that may affect your home....
The Jackson Heights Orchestra, a community orchestra with a mission to promote local talent and embrace the diversity of Queens is pleased to announce its second concert. Wednesday, March 13th, 2013 at 7:30pm United Methodist Community Church (35th Ave. and 81st St.) PROGRAM Didone Overture – Piccinni Miniatures for Orchestra – James Cohn Soloist –...