Saturday, July 1, 2017

First Cares Annual Breakfast

The First United Methodist Church of Jamaica invites one and all to its 3rd annual fundraising breakfast to support their First Cares youth programs. Come delight in the wide array of traditional island foods, American fare and gourmet treats. Special performance by Ashley Keiko.


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Date: July 8
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $25
Event Categories: Benefit/Gala/Fundraiser, Non-Profit

Organizer: First United Methodist Church of Jamaica   
Phone: (718) 739-2269



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SCO Family of Services Block Party

Join the SCO Family of Services for a block party on 102nd Avenue Between 213th and 215th Streets.

Date: July 3 
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost: Free 
Event Categories: Block Party / Street Fair, Civic/Community





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Independent Family Fun Day


Come out and help celebrate Independent Family Fun Day on 231st Street between Francis Lewis Boulevard and 137th Avenue.


Date: July 4
Time: 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: Free
Event Categories: Block Party / Street Fair, Civic/Communty





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She is presently in high school looking to have a career in video, film, and media. You can see more of her entertainment writing on Lonstein Movies.








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Friday, June 30, 2017

Summer Movie Nights w/ Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman – “Inside Out”

Summer Movie Nights w/ Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman – “Inside Out.”

Date: July 6 
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: Free 
Event Categories: Age: Tweens (10-12), Age: Young Children (3-9), Arts/Entertainment, Movies / Films

Organizer: Office of New York State Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman    
Phone: (718) 723-5412 
Website: Click Here 


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Be On Your Way to High School Equivalency With The Young Adult Literacy Program

Are you interested in getting your High School Equivalency, but not sure where to start? The Young Adult Literacy Program (YALP) is here to help! The program is open to students aged 16-24, and offers four days of classes per week, as well as one day of service learning and job shadowing to help build your resume. When you complete YALP, you’ll be able to take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) to determine your eligibility for High School Equivalency.

Date: July 3 
Cost: Free 
Event Categories: Academic Enrichment/Support, Age: Young Adults (20-24), Education: GED/HSE, Reading/Literacy
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Organizer: Queens Library – Central Branch    
Phone: (718) 990-0700 
Website: http://www.queenslibrary.org/events  




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She is presently in high school looking to have a career in video, film, and media. You can see more of her entertainment writing on Lonstein Movies.








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End of School Carnival

It’s the end of the school year so its time for a carnival! Join the folks on 217th Street between 132nd Road and 133rd Avenue for a good time.

Date: July 1 
Time: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Event Categories: Block Party / Street Fair, Civic/Communty


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She is presently in high school looking to have a career in video, film, and media. You can see more of her entertainment writing on Lonstein Movies.








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Thursday, June 29, 2017

Woman Opens First Ever Black-Owned Grocery Store in Compton

National News: 36-year old Kia Patterson is the owner of the first ever Black-owned grocery story in Compton, California. She is an independent owner of a Grocery Outlet franchise, and the whole city is celebrating her success. But she didn't do it just for the money; she says wants to provide fresh and better food choices at affordable prices for people who live in predominately Black and low income neighborhoods.




How she got into the business

Kia had already worked for another grocery chain for 17 years when she was recruited by Grocery Outlet to help them with their goal of expanding their chain by adding 100 stores in Southern California.

When the opportunity was presented to her, she started the training process, gathered her investments, and set up a business plan. The next thing she knew, she was the owner of her own grocery store.

Not just any kind of food

Kia's goal is to bring more organic food options to people at more affordable prices. This was important to her because she has seen first-hand the health issues that plague African Americans, and how difficult it is for people who live in low income communities to get access to fresh produce at prices they can afford to pay.

She told the Los Angeles Sentinel, “The prices of our organic groceries are much cheaper than most grocery stores. The major American brands are also 40 to 60 percent cheaper. You can come here and get quality food for great prices.”

Giving back

Kia strongly believes in supporting her community. She gives back through the Magic Johnson Foundation by helping with fundraisers for different schools in the Compton area, and she has also partnered with El Camino Compton Center by helping them launch a low-cost food pantry for college students.

She comments, "I'm definitely involved in the community. That’s important to me because I lived in Lynwood, right next to Compton, so I grew up spending a lot of time in Compton."

Kia's Grocery Outlet store is located at 2175 W Rosecrans Avenue, Compton, CA 90222 and is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day.  For more details, follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/comptongroceryoutlet/


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A Summer Evening with Broadway Singer Michael Williams

Michael Williams attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and received a BFA in dance with emphasis on ballet. Michael’s Broadway credits include the revival of “West Side Story,” “Wicked”, and “On the Town”. Music Director Charles Duke is an award-winning songwriter, singer and composer residing in Harlem. His work fuses jazz, soul, pop, and classical elements with engaging lyrical imagery.




Date: July 6 
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: Free 
Event Categories: Arts/Entertainment, Music

Organizer: Queens Library – Central Branch    
Phone:(718) 990-0700 
Website: http://www.queenslibrary.org/events  



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Posted by community events coordinator, Nzinga Lonstein Austin, is a prolific blogger who writes on the entertainment industry and issues for people with developmental and physical challenges.

She is presently in high school looking to have a career in video, film, and media. You can see more of her entertainment writing on Lonstein Movies.







About the Southeast Queens Scoop - is the premier website and only publication offering daily news and updates on the events, culture, issues, and is dedicated to the business and economic development in this largely black historic community. To get our free weekly newsletter Click Here

The publication targets the over 350,000 residents in the Southeast Queen and Jamaica Queens area. It promotes to over 40,000 potential viewers in social media, mobile devices and search engines like Google and Bing!  To learn more about how to promote your business or organization on the Scoop or online Click Here



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