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QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend

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Aug. 17, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Whether it’s music, discussions, tours or anything else, Queens has a lot of events going on this weekend. Be sure to check out some of these events, including an author discussion, comedy show, several musical performances and much more. Friday, Aug. 18 Author Talk with Hasan Ferdous Head to Jackson Heights for an author talk with New York-based writer Hasan Ferdous, who worked for the United Nations from 1989 until 2015. He studied English Literature at Dhaka University and received a Master’s Degree in International Relations from Kyiv University, Ukraine. (Queens Public Library, 35-51…
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Borough leaders show support at annual benefit for historic Queens County Farm Museum

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Jul. 14, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The Queens County Farm Museum hosted its annual benefit dinner meant to support the organization Thursday evening. Guests at the event enjoyed a cocktail hour with live music and hayrides before sitting for a dinner prepared with select foods grown at the farm. Among some of the notable individuals…
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Queens County Farm Museum hosts annual Sheep Shearing Festival

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May. 15, 2023 By Paul Frangipane Overdressed sheep lined up for their annual trimmings on Saturday, May 13, as the Queens County Farm Museum hosted its much-anticipated Sheep Shearing Festival. The farm’s fluffy residents were in desperate need of a shearing on the warm and humid day to prepare for the summer weather ahead. The…
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‘It’s the best thing in the world’: Kids fill their Easter baskets to the brim during Queens County Farm Museum barnyard egg hunt

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Apr. 10, 2023 By Paul Frangipane Hundreds of guests flocked to Queens County Farm Museum for its final barnyard egg hunt of the season on Saturday, April 8. Children donning bunny ears darted through the fields at the farm, scooped up colorful Easter eggs and filled their baskets to the brim as their parents tried…
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