See the Ponies Hit the Dirt
Wood Memorial at Aqueduct Racetrack - April 5, 2008- The biggest race at Aqueduct is named for Eugene D. Wood, a founder of the long-lost Jamaica racetrack. It's on the road to the Triple Crown for three-year-olds, and a fine afternoon if the early spring sun is out in South Ozone Park.
The Beginning of the End of Shea Stadium
Mets Opening Day 2008 - April 8, 2008- The Mets meet the Phillies in the last Opening Day ever at Shea Stadium. (In 2009 the Mets will be at the new Citifield.) Can the Mets redeem themselves from last year's breakdown, and give fans one last cheer in Shea?
Walk Jamaica, LIC, and Flushing (But Not on the Same Day)
Walking Tours of Jamaica, Long Island City, and Flushing With Urban Geographer Jack Eichenbaum - April 12 and 13, 2008- Explore the history and geography of three Queens neighborhoods with CUNY professor Jack Eichenbaum this April. In Jamaica Center it's "From the Foothills to the Tracks," from the colonial past to the recent redevelopments and link to JFK. The same weekend it's "Long Island City's Shifting Center" delving into the waterways and transportation that made LIC an industrial hub. And in Flushing, it's a celebration of the 350th Anniversary of the Flushing Remonstrance, exploring local houses of worship that represent every major world religion.
Get Green in Queens
Earth Day Celebration at NY Hall of Science - April 19-20, 2008- Learn about composting, solar energy, and recycling at Earth Day at one of Queens best museums. We all live here, and got to take care of the earth. At the same time, you can learn to save yourself some money on those high energy bills.
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