Friends of Maple Grove Cemetery, Inc.

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Friends of Maple Grove Cemetery, Inc. is a non-profit, membership organization created to promote Maple Grove Cemetery in Kew Gardens, NY, who are committed to increasing public awareness and appreciation of the Cemetery's park like ambience, as well as its historical, and cultural resources. [Read more]

Click here for our 2013 Calendar of Events (Updated on May 12, 2013)

IN THE NEWS: Queens Newspaper, Times Ledger, featured an article on the Friends of Maple Grove's event Victoriana Day, which was held on Saturday, April 27. You can read the article here.

Chairman Carl Ballenas is interviewed by Radio Free Woodhaven highlighting the Victoriana Day event on Saturday, April 27. You can hear the interview here.

Carl Ballenas was a guest recently for a radio interview on the popular Radio Free Woodhaven online. You can hear the interview here.

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Children Summer Science Workshops - Science Fun - Alley Pond Environmental Center comes to Maple Grove! Certificates are presented to the children for attending each workshop. Can be used at participating schools for Extra Credit towards Science Grades in September. Registration required. Free for Members, Non Members $5.00. DATES: Saturday, June 22, June 29, July 6, 3:00 PM. This event is co-sponsored by The Josephine Foundation. For more information, view the flyer.

Jazz Concert - Let Your Spirits Swing! Featuring Jazz Vocalist Barbara Rosene. DATE: Saturday, July 20, 8:00 PM. Wine & Cheese Reception 7:30 PM. Tickets (Limited Seating): $25, $20 Seniors, $15 for Members. Mail checks or make payment online through our secure Paypal link below:

LOCATION: Celebration Hall at the Center at Maple Grove, 127-15 Kew Gardens Road. [More Details Here].

View Our Past Events of 2013

Memorial Day Reflection -
Honoring Veterans at Maple Grove
DATE: Saturday, May 25, 2:00 PM. This day of reflection included a musical celebration and tribute to the veterans interred at Maple Grove Cemetery.

Victoriana Day -
Experience a Victorian Era Funeral
DATE: Saturday, April 27, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM. A Walking Tour and a fascinating glimpse into a Victorian funeral.

Build-A-Bot Workshop -
Build a Remote Controlled Robot!
DATE: Saturday, April 20, 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM. Everyone's robots were working and running!

Pupp-Pet Workshop - Build Your Own Puppet Pet! DATE: Saturday, April 13, 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM. A fun and imaginative workshop for kids 8 through 12.

Kids with Cameras: Film Premiere - This five week program on making documentary films culminated into a Red Carpet Premiere. DATE: Monday, April 8, 7:30 PM. Student films are showcased.

Genealogy Workshop - Search the World of Genealogy with special assistance from the Daughters of the American Revolution organization. DATE: Saturday, April 6, 2:00 PM. Learn the history of your family roots.

View Our Past Events of 2012

Holiday Caroling - Carols 'n' Cookies 'n' Cocoa 'n' Cheer! DATE: Friday, December 14, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM. A celebration with warm wishes, delicious treats, and music by the renowned choral group, VOICES THAT BLEND.

Great Halloween Event & Carved Pumpkin Contest - The Strange and Unusual with a touch of Paranormal! DATE: Saturday, October 20, 2:00 PM. Walking Tour, Costume Parade, Holiday Crafts, and More. A Spooktacular Event!

Spirits Alive! 2012 - A Unique Experience - A Self-Guided Walking Tour. DATE: Saturday, October 6, 2:00 PM. Highlighted by actors in period costume recounting the lives of the cemetery’s most illustrious and historical figures.

Summer Jazz Concert - Let Your Spirits Swing! Featuring Jazz Vocalist Barbara Rosene. DATE: Saturday, July 21, 8:00 PM.

Past Events of 2011

Spirits Alive! 2011:
Click here for photos of the Spirits Alive! Fall 2011 Walking Tour.

Let Your Spirits Swing:
Click here for photos of the Summer Jazz Concert.

Magic Show -
Let the Spirits Charm You:
Click here for photos of the Magic Show event.

Summer Science Workshops for Children:
Click here for photos of the Forestry event.
Click here for photos of the Cricket event.
Click here for photos of the Earthworm event.

Sewing Volunteers! Do you like to sew and be a volunteer for our special projects and events? [More Details Here]

138th Anniversary This year (2013) marks the celebration of Maple Grove Cemetery's 138th Anniversary!

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Membership The Friends of Maple Grove have many wonderful events planned. By becoming a member you help support our efforts and benefit in many ways. Student Members ($15), Individual Members ($25), Family ($35), and Organizational Members ($75). Also consider becoming a Friends of Maple Grove SPONSOR or PATRON. [Join here]

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