Hey neighbor!

Ever wish you could meet more folks from around Jackson Heights without having to plan a thing?

We’ve got you.

Our first community dinner is happening on November 18, and it’s a fun, low-stress way to share a meal and support a local restaurant, and help sustain this newsletter.

Here’s how it works: take a short personality quiz, pay a $16 booking fee to confirm your spot, and we’ll handle the rest. We’ll pair you with five other locals for dinner, and after everyone eats, we’ll all meet up at a nearby bar to keep the conversation going.

Seats are limited, so grab yours soon!

Now, while you’re thinking about what to wear for that dinner, here’s what else is happening around the neighborhood this week…

(Looking for more? This is just a short list. See the full calendar at jacksonheightsinsider.com/events)

October 15–19, 2025

🎵 Featured Event

Music Show: Joe Knipes | Fri 8:30–10 PM | Espresso 77 • Grab a latte, tap your foot, and enjoy smooth live tunes surrounded by art and neighbors → See you there

Wednesday, October 15

Puppet Show with NYC Kids Project | 3–4 PM | Queens Public Library (81st St) • Storytelling, song, and sign language fun for kids 6–11 • free → Join the show

Información Sobre Subvenciones (Sesión en Español) | 6–8 PM | Librería Barco de Papel • Aprende sobre becas de arte • RSVP recomendado → Confirma tu asistencia

Thursday, October 16

Legal Services Clinic | 10 AM–3 PM | 75-35 31st Ave Suite 206B (East Elmhurst) • Free help for tenants, homeowners, and immigrants • appointment only → Check it out

Business Resources Day | 4–6 PM | Queens Public Library (81st St) • Meet city reps, find business help • multilingual • free → Learn more

Friday, October 17

Glow for a Cause | 3–6 PM | 82nd St (Roosevelt–Baxter) • Zumba, raffles, and pink lights for breast-cancer awareness • family-friendly → Show your support

Music Show: Joe Knipes | 8:30–10 PM | Espresso 77 • Coffee, art, and good vibes • local favorite → See you there

Saturday, October 18

Big Kids Art Club (ages 6–13) | 9–10 AM | A.R.T. Shop (37th Ave) • Paint, learn, create • bilingual • $25 • RSVP encouraged → Reserve a spot

JHBG’s Tree LC | 10 AM–Noon | Meet at 3541 80th St or 8809 35th Ave (East Side) • Help mulch and water • gloves provided → Lend a hand

Evento de Trituración de Papel | 10 AM–1:45 PM | Jackson Heights Shopping Center (31st Ave) • Shred up to 5 boxes • no electronics → Bring your docs

Sunday, October 19

Festival de las Flores | Noon–3 PM | 37th Ave (69th–89th Sts) • Bright blooms, music, and food • family fun → Join the fiesta

David Prize Q&A | 3–4:15 PM | The World’s Borough Bookshop (73rd St) • Hear from past winners • limited seats • RSVP required → Save your spot

More to do around Queens

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Medicare 101 – Educational Seminar | Wed Oct 15, 10:30 AM–Noon | East Elmhurst Library • Learn Medicare basics and avoid mistakes • free • adults → Attend the seminar

Street Heroes Gala | Wed Oct 15, 5–10 PM | MoMA PS1, Long Island City • Celebrate NYC’s street vendors with food, drinks, and dancing • tickets required → Get tickets

Celebrate 25 Years of NICE | Wed Oct 15, 6–9 PM | Museum of the Moving Image, Astoria • Uplifting evening honoring immigrant resilience • tickets sold out (watch for waitlist) → Learn more

Diwali Festival 2025 | Sat Oct 18, Noon–4 PM | Flushing Town Hall • Music, dance, and family workshops • $20 adults / $15 members / kids free → Celebrate Diwali

Heads-up: times and places can change, so make sure you confirm event details with the organizers before you go.

And remember – this list is just a selection of everything that’s going on locally. You can check out full listings for more events at JacksonHeightsInsider.com/events

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Until next week – keep your coffee warm, your sweater handy, and your RSVP in before the tables fill up. Between cozy gigs at Espresso 77, fall festivals, and tree-mulching mornings, the neighborhood’s got plenty of heart (and caffeine) to go around. 🍂☕🎶

Jonathan (JBS)