March 2014 Free Events In New York City

March 2014 Free Events In New York City

MAR 9 Art in the Garden: “Get the Picture?”
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Artist Alan Richards’s colorful satirical composite images, or photomanipulations, feature elements juxtaposed to create pieces that portray humor and whimsy.
Category: Art
Free!
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/f2014-03-09/t2014-08-31/free

MAR 9 Prospect Park Fitness Hike
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn This is an Accessible location
1:00 p.m.
Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City and places often off limits to the general public. On our hikes, you may explore nature,…
Category: Nature, Fitness
Free!
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/f2014-03-09/t2014-08-31/free

MAR 10 Shape Up NYC: Aerobics
at McDonald Park House (in McDonald Playground), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Burn calories and improve heart health with this heart-pumping workout.
Category: Fitness
Free!
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/f2014-03-09/t2014-08-31/free

MAR 10 Free Tax Preparation
at Owen Dolen Golden Age Center (in Owen F. Dolen Park), Bronx This is an Accessible location
10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Get free tax preparation help at Owen Dolen Recreation Center, sponsored by AARP.
Category: Education
Free!
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/f2014-03-09/t2014-08-31/free

MAR 10 Shape Up NYC: Kettlebell, Core and Conditioning
at McDonald Park House (in McDonald Playground), Staten Island
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Kettlebell, Core and Conditioning is a strength and conditioning class that will elevate your heart rate, build muscle, increase flexibility and burn fat.
Category: Fitness
Free!
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/f2014-03-09/t2014-08-31/free

MAR 11 Beginners Tunisian Crochet
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx This is an Accessible location
1:30 a.m.–3:30 a.m.
Learn basic Tunisian (Afghan) crochet. Make a pot holder. Materials required: One skein light colored worsted weight (#4) yarn #H crochet hook
Category: Arts & Crafts
Free!
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/f2014-03-09/t2014-08-31/free

MAR 11 Shape Up NYC: Zumba
at McDonald Park House (in McDonald Playground), Staten Island
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
The routines feature aerobic, fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body with easy-to-follow dance steps.
Category: Fitness
Free!
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/f2014-03-09/t2014-08-31/free

MAR 11 Meditation Class
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx This is an Accessible location
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join us and learn some basic hatha yoga techniques to initiate relaxation. Learn how to influence changes within our physical and emotional responses to stress. Focus will be on…
Category: Fitness
Free!
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/f2014-03-09/t2014-08-31/free

MAR 12 Grow More Vegetables Certificate Series
at New York Botanical Garden, Bronx
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Grow More Vegetables Certificate Series is an edible gardening course designed to equip community gardeners, teachers, and city residents with the best organic techniques for…
Category: Education, Nature
Free!
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/f2014-03-09/t2014-08-31/free

MAR 15 10:00AM
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Use your hands to grow healthy organic food and beautiful flowers outdoors in our Learning Garden!

Location: Steinway Library
Registration: Not required
FREE
http://www.queenslibrary.org/events/?filters=ev_age:Adults%20ev_dt:03-15-14--03-16-14

MAR 15 2:00PM
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Beginners Excel
Improve your productivity with Microsoft Excel! Learn what a spreadsheet is and how to create workbooks, enter and edit data, and create charts and graphs. Preregister online at jobmap.queenslibrary.org. Basic computer skills are required. Class code CC180
Location: Central Library
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 15 openings
FREE
http://www.queenslibrary.org/events/?filters=ev_age:Adults%20ev_dt:03-15-14--03-16-14

MAR 15 3:00PM
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Instructor Ching Fen (Tina Wu) uses a combination of stretches and varied dance styles, including Zumba and line dances, to help you keep fit. Space is limited. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location: Long Island City
Registration: Not required
http://www.queenslibrary.org/events/?filters=ev_age:Adults%20ev_dt:03-15-14--03-16-14

MAR 15 3:00PM
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Do people have difficulty understanding you? Is your accent keeping you from reaching your goals? Does it make it difficult to find work? Speech-language pathologists will teach you everyday tips and techniques to help you approximate an American English speaking style.
Location: Jackson Heights
Registration: Not required
http://www.queenslibrary.org/events/?filters=ev_age:Adults%20ev_dt:03-15-14--03-16-14

MAR 16 2:00PM
CBA Culture and Art Center Presents: Appreciating Chinese Musical Instruments (in Chinese) Image /sites/all/modules/custom/ql_branch/images/pdf.jpg
Traditional Chinese musical instruments will be demonstrated, and pieces written specifically for them will be performed. In Rooms A&B, Lower Level
Location: Flushing
Registration: Not required
FREE
http://www.queenslibrary.org/events/?filters=ev_age:Adults%20ev_dt:03-15-14--03-16-14

MAR 22 3:00PM
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Learn how to monitor your online reputation, use social media while job-seeking and create a strong LinkedIn profile. Participants must have basic computer skills and a valid email address. Preregistration is required online at jobmap.queenslibrary.org. Call 718-990-8625 for more information. Class code CC130
Location: Flushing
Registration: Online or by phone
Availability: 16 openings
FREE:
http://www.queenslibrary.org/events?page=1&filters=ev_age%3AAdults%20ev_dt%3A03-22-14--03-23-14&CSRT=4830028852414665981