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Grab & Go Planner: Something for Everyone Edition

Take Advantage of All the Great Local Activities Taking Place Right in Our Backyard This Weekend.

A Jew Grows in Brooklyn
August 6, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
August 7, 2 p.m.
Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park
This show, which played off Broadway for over a year, features the comedy, music and stories of Jake Ehrenreich, the child of a Holocaust survivor. Visit A Jew grows in Brooklyn for more information.

Basic Canoeing
August 6, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Meadow Lake
Open to anyone age 8 and up, a great for beginners, the Urban Park rangers will lead you on am exhilarating morning canoe trip. Visit Canoeing for details.

Bakers and Shakers, Family Cooking Class
August 7, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Central Queens Y, Forest Hills
If you are looking for a great activity the whole family can enjoy, check out the Sunday Bakers and Shakers Family Cooking Class. Kids, alongside their parents, will make delicious and nutritious foods and gain cooking skills that will last a lifetime.  Visit Family Cooking Class.

Shakespeare in the Park, Much Ado About Nothing
August 7, 7 p.m.
Forest Park Bandshell
The Hip to Hip Theatre presents this classic Shakespeare play in beautiful Forest Park.  
Visit Shakespeare in the Park for details.

Birchwood Towers Pool
All Day Saturday & Sunday
102-10 66th Road                                                                             For only $20.00 for the whole day, soak up some sun and cool off at this great local pool.  Kids under five are free!  Call 718-830-9774 for details.

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