June 2013 
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Welcome to June!  As the weather  begins to heat up, so does Downtown Jamaica.  Check out some of the happenings this month.  Look forward to more great events, both indoors and out,  in the District this month and all throughout the summer months!

Please note, events listed are subject to change without notice.  Please contact event host for more details.
 
Jamaica Center BID 34th Annual Meeting - Register Now!
 
Tuesday, June 25th  the Jamaica Center Business Improvement District will host its 34th Annual Meeting. 

Hear about the upcoming initiatives  in Downtown Jamaica and then learn about the transformation that has taken place in the District.  Great networking opportunities and refreshments compliment the event. 

10:00 AM at the Harvest Room 90-40 161st Street, Jamaica.

REGISTER HERE AT http://www.jamaicabid34.eventbrite.com

 
 
Party @Afrikan Poetry Theater
 
The tradition of performance is alive and Its not just poetry. Beats, videos, performances, surprises and all that you have come to expect from the grand tradition of the Poetry Theater.  Get your tickets early!   
 

 

Salsa Dancing Under the Stars!
 
Break out those dancing shoes!  Its the annual dancing under the stars event and Salsa dancing is the featured dance.  Come to Rufus King Park, Friday, June 14th at 7P for a night of music and dancing.  Don't know how to Salsa?  That's okay!  Latin lessons are provided before the fun begins.  
 
Sidewalk Sales Days
 
Mark your calendars!  June 27 through June 30th are sidewalk sales days.  Come to Downtown Jamaica where businesses will be setting up discounted merchandise just steps outside their doors.    

 
Fun, Fine Dining, and Live Events
 
Just minutes away from Downtown Jamaica, fun is always in fashion!  After shopping along the Ave or taking in a show at JPAC, pick up a shuttle bus at the Sutphin Blvd depot, Take the A train or drive 10 minutes along the Belt Parkway to Resorts World Casino.  Dining and live music are also part of the fun.  All the entertainment you can imagine with none of the traveling hassle.

 

Downtown Jamaica has the best  shopping and top notch events.  Look forward to a hot summer of fun, shopping and events!  

 

See you out and about in the District!

  

 

This eNewsletter is a production of the Jamaica BID in collaboration with Communities of Color News, the newspaper serves the neighborhoods of Southeast Queens.  Look for it where you find free community newspapers.

In This Issue
 
Save the Date
Party @ APT
Dancing Under the Stars
Resorts World
List of Participants

 

JCAL is open for business!

Artist, musicians, dancers and all performers of all kinds, JCAL has available performance space.  Rent out one of our many studios or rehearsal halls.  Have your show in our spacious auditorium.  

Luxury Living in Downtown Jamaica

Live on the corner of hip and historic.  Luxury vacancies, with 24-hour conceirge, health & fitness center, parking garage and more.  Now available!  For more info, visit http://www.modaupgradedliving.com/ 

More Events!!!

For more events in the Southeast Queens area, check out  events calender from our friends at A Better Jamaica.
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Suite 402
Jamaica, NY 11432
P 718-JAMAICA (526-2422)
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