The Poppenhusen Institute http://poppenhuseninstitute.org Serving the College Point Community Since 1868 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:37:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 ThePoppenhusenInstitutehttp://feedburner.google.com The History of TV of the 50s – April 8th, 2pm http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/events/the-history-of-tv-of-the-50s-april-8th-2pm/ http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/events/the-history-of-tv-of-the-50s-april-8th-2pm/#comments Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:36:47 +0000 Poppenhusen http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/?p=398 Hamburgers and egg creams to be sold.

Admission free

]]> http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/events/the-history-of-tv-of-the-50s-april-8th-2pm/feed/ 0 Winter Recess Program – A Spectacular Fun-filled Magic Show followed by Magic Workshop with the Hey-Ya Brothers http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/events/winter-recess-program-a-spectular-funfilled-magic-show-followed-by-magic-workshop-with-the-hey-ya-brothers/ http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/events/winter-recess-program-a-spectular-funfilled-magic-show-followed-by-magic-workshop-with-the-hey-ya-brothers/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:23:05 +0000 Poppenhusen http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/?p=385 Date: Wednesday, February 22                                      Time: 1:00 p.m.

After magic program, Queens Safe Kids Coalition will be present to share bike, child passenger and fire safety tips through a “Wheel of Fortune” type game called “Wheel of Safety.” Small prizes will be given for correct answers.

Admission: Canned or boxed goods for local food pantries

Contact us at (718) 358-0067 or poppenhusen@juno.com

Program is funded in part with public funds from the New York City Dept. of Cultural Affairs with Councilmatic funding support from Councilman Dan Halloran.  This program is handicapped accessible. In 2013 an elevator will be installed.

]]> http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/events/winter-recess-program-a-spectular-funfilled-magic-show-followed-by-magic-workshop-with-the-hey-ya-brothers/feed/ 0 A Benefit Concert for Poppenhusen Institute, a New York City Historical Treasure http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/events/a-benefit-concert-for-poppenhusen-institute-a-new-york-city-historical-treasure/ http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/events/a-benefit-concert-for-poppenhusen-institute-a-new-york-city-historical-treasure/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:13:27 +0000 Poppenhusen http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/?p=382 An early celebration of St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday, February 25, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The program includes enchanting music of Mary Courtney and Morning Star accompanied by Step Dancers.

Refreshments will be included in the ticket price, including Corned Beef mini sandwiches, Irish Soda Bread, fancy deserts, and hot & cold beverages.

Ticket Prices: $20 Pre-event payment, $25 at the door

Call to reserve your spot but payment is still needed to get the pre-event price.

Location: Poppenhusen Institute, 11404 14th Road, College Point

 

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Dates: Wednesday, February 15, 22, 29, 2012

Time: 1-4:00 p.m. (Drop in any time)

Location: Poppenhusen Institute – 114-04 14th Road, College Point

Program is funded in part with public funds from the New York City Dept. of Cultural Affairs with Councilmatic funding support from Councilman Dan Halloran.  This program is handicapped accessible.  In 2013, an elevator will be installed.

]]> http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/events/lol-laugh-out-loud/feed/ 0 Annual Tree Lighting http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/events/annual-tree-lighting-2/ http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/events/annual-tree-lighting-2/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:17:13 +0000 Poppenhusen http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/?p=373 Annual Tree Lighting at Poppenhusen Monument Park with holiday music by the American Concert Band. Sunday, December 4, 2011, 5 p.m.

]]> http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/events/annual-tree-lighting-2/feed/ 2 A Taste of College Point http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/events/a-taste-of-college-point-2/ http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/events/a-taste-of-college-point-2/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 02:52:33 +0000 Poppenhusen http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/?p=336 Join us for a fund raiser for Poppenhusen Institute.

This event includes delicious food from various restaurants around the community, entertainment and a raffle.

Date: Saturday, December 3, 2011
Time: 5:00 pm
Tickets: $40 – tickets need to be purchased in advance, $35 for members and seniors

Download the flyer (pdf).

]]> http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/events/a-taste-of-college-point-2/feed/ 0 Veterans Day Remembrance Concert http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/events/veterans-day-remembrance-concert-2/ http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/events/veterans-day-remembrance-concert-2/#comments Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:54:20 +0000 ellajdesigns http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/?p=341 Join us in honoring the Veterans of the past as well as the soldiers who put their lives on the line today to secure our freedom.

The program includes:
words of tribute
a Patriotic concert by The Bethpage Brass Band and vocalist Jessica Bauch

Date: Saturday, November 12, 2011
Time: 3:00 pm
Admission: Free

Please bring a letter written to our men and women serving overseas today – we’ll forward all those collected to them.

Download the flyer (pdf).

]]> http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/events/veterans-day-remembrance-concert-2/feed/ 0 Pie Baking Contest http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/events/pie-baking-contest/ http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/events/pie-baking-contest/#comments Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:51:16 +0000 Poppenhusen http://adgib.com/danni/poppenhuseninstitute/collegepointlandmark/?p=77 Think that you bake the best homemade pies in the community? Why not prove it by entering the pie baking contest at our Oktoberfest on Oct 15. (bring baked pie already made).

The names of the winners will be posted on facebook, on our website, and if you’d like we will include your recipe on the next issue of our newsletter.

]]> http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/events/pie-baking-contest/feed/ 0 Calling All Photographers… http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/events/calling-all-photographers/ http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/events/calling-all-photographers/#comments Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:50:51 +0000 Poppenhusen http://adgib.com/danni/poppenhuseninstitute/collegepointlandmark/?p=75 Submit or display your photographs of a scene around the College Point community. That can be a person, street scene, nature etc. (photos no less than 8 X 10)

Photos should be submitted to the Institute prior to Oct 15.

Winners will be selected at the Oktoberfest. The winning entries will be displayed on facebook our website and will be included in our next newsletter.

]]> http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/events/calling-all-photographers/feed/ 0 Karate Classes
 http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/events/karate-classes%e2%80%a8/ http://poppenhuseninstitute.org/events/karate-classes%e2%80%a8/#comments Sun, 02 Oct 2011 17:26:29 +0000 Poppenhusen http://adgib.com/danni/poppenhuseninstitute/collegepointlandmark/?p=12 Start Date – Monday, October 3

Monday and Friday – 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Registration fee – $50 classes are then free

Sensei – Maureen McTigue

Program is funded in part by: Bag Galore, an anonymous Patron, Greater New York Automobile Dealership, Bondee/Ranshaw Enterprises

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