Your resource for all things LIC November 29th, 2018
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Tonight: 'LIC Lights Up' Holiday Celebration on Vernon
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For the first time, the LIC BID will have holiday lighting
throughout the entire district. Gather with the LIC BID and community leaders at
Hunters Point Community Park on the corner of 48th Avenue and Vernon Boulevard
for a festive event with caroling by Girl Scouts of LIC and SING LIC and complimentary hot chocolate.
A donation drop off site for the
the Floating Hospital's Candy Cane Lane
will be set up. Please bring new a toy, book or children's clothing.
Over 30 BID Businesses will be offering deals and discounts tonight in celebration of our new holiday lighting so be sure to grab a
special glow bracelet from an LICP Staff Member tonight to unlock the savings!
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Planning
Your
Holiday
Party?
Host
it
in
LIC!
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photo by LICP Member Melrose Ballroom
As 2018 winds down and you start making plans for your office holiday party, consider all of LIC's world class venues! From intimate settings to enclosed rooftops with breathtaking views, LIC is prepared to host parties of any size, for any occasion. Check out our roundup below and refer back to our business directory for more awesome LIC destinations, including many restaurants, for your next gathering.
Aloft LIC-Manhattan View
27-45 Jackson Avenue |
Boro Hotel
38-28 27th Street |
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43-34 32nd Place, Penthouse
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13-06 Queens Plaza South
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42-38 9th Street
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2-03 Borden Avenue
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36-08 33rd Street
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44-01 11th Street
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8-08 Queens Plaza South
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27-05 39th Avenue
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Calling all event planners and business managers!
to ensure they are included in our next roundup!
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Next Month: Career Open House
(12/4)
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Andromeda Community Initiative, CUNY Laguardia Community College, Hour Children, Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement, Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW), Urban Upbound, NYC Small Business Services, Queens Connect, and Queens Library as well as businesses Boyce Technologies, Brooks Brothers, Lady M Confections and Quadlogic as they share information about their programs and services that can help you build a successful career. Bring your resume! Register for a free ticket.
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Culture Corner:
Holiday Sale w/ Brickhouse Ceramic Art Center (12/7-12/9)
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Continuing a decade-long tradition,
LICP Member
BrickHouse Ceramic Art Center will open its doors to the public for their Annual Holiday Sale
next week on December 7, 8, and 9. Over twenty local artists, both professional ceramicists and devoted hobbyists, will be presenting hundreds of their best handmade pottery work for sale at accessible prices for all the art lovers on your holiday gift list. As an added treat, BrickHouse will simultaneously host a gallery exhibition of selected works from talented BrickHouse students. For more information, contact Megan Murphy at
megan@brickhouseny.com
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Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer's
9th Annual Holiday Food Drive
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Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer'
s 9th Annual Food Drive for Queens families in need is underway! You can help by donating non-perishable food items including canned meats, soups, veggies, fruits, as well as infant formula, peanut butter and dried goods so no one has to go hungry this holiday season. All items will go directly to children and families in our communities. Any donation, big or small, is appreciated.
You can bring items to the Council Member's District Office at 47-01 Queens Boulevard, Suite 205 in Sunnyside between 9am and 6pm, or drop them off at select Queens Library locations (see left)
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Next Month: City Mailroom Ribbon Cutting (12/13)
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Please join new
LICP Member
City Mailroom
next month on Thursday, December 13th from Noon to 3pm for their official ribbon cutting ceremony. Celebrate the grand opening of this new, FedEx authorized shipping center in LIC and learn more about their business, printing and shipping services. Lunch and drinks will be served. For more information, please contact
sales@citymailroom.com.
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ICYMI: Annual Awards Gala Recap
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Perk of the Week: ProHEALTH Dental
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$250 whitening treatment with
50-11 Vernon Blvd
(offer valid until 1/5/19)
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photo by @anthonycosme
Use hashtag
#LICQNS
on Instagram or Twitter to submit your photo of the week. Be sure to give us a follow on
Facebook
,
Instagram
and
Twitter
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Thank you to our 2018 Annual Sponsors
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-Eater NY
-QNS
-Wall Street Journal
-NY Times
Amazon HQ2 critics are 'misinterpreting' the deal: New York Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen
-CNBC
-Wall Street Journal
-QNS
-LIC Post
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Things to Do in LIC This Week
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Tonight!
Hunters Point Community Park
Thurs, 11/29 6pm
SacredWaters
Thurs, 11/29 7:30pm
This Weekend
Green Space
Fri, 11/30 - Sat 12/1, 8pm-10pm
Variety Boys & Girls Club
Sun, 12/2 11am
Green Space
Sun, 12/2 7pm
Next Week
Jacob Riis Neighborhood Settlement
Tues, 12/4 8am
LICA Gallery
Tues, 12/4 7pm
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Pick up a copy at our kiosks or
email us.
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