Children gathered at the Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning Saturday for a Valentine’s Day Family Fun Workshop, during which they made cards. Comment.

Our Lady of Lourdes celebrated Catholic Schools Week with a performance by students during Sunday Mass and an International Festival, featuring food from the countries where families in the parish are from. Many members of the congregation are from Haiti, Guyana, the Philippines and dozens of other countries. Comment.

Bowie (l.) and Harley, 10-year-old cats owned by the Chasen family of Bay Terrace, are the winners of this edition of the TimesLedger Newspapers’ Queens Critter contest. Harley is named after a Harley Davidson motorcycle because he purrs loudly, and Bowie is named after David Bowie because she has two different colored eyes, which is similar to the rock star’s injured pupil in one eye, the family said. Comment.

The ghosts of ancient Chinese history marched arm-in-arm with Mr. Met during Saturday’s massive Lunar New Year Parade in downtown Flushing, exemplifying a neighborhood that keeps a tight hold on tradition while welcoming the rest of the borough with open arms. Comment.

Flushing Indians celebrated the signing of their home country’s constitution Saturday with songs and classical dances at the Hindu Temple Society of North America. The festivities also included a hoisting ceremony for the Indian flag. Comment.

The Jamaica Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints welcomed members of the community to its new location on 163rd Street for an open house Saturday and Sunday. The six-story building will offer religious services, classes and other activities. Comments (4).

More than 100 firefighters responded to a two-alarm blaze in Jamaica in an apartment above an African jewelry shop Friday afternoon, according to fire officials. Comment.

Parents and children brought out their sleds after snow blanketed Francis Lewis Park last weekend. Comments (1).

The next time you ride an N, a Q or an R train, it might be Occupied. Comment.

Youngsters and their parents headed to Crocheron Park in Bayside after winter weather blanketed the borough with a light coating of snow last weekend. Comment.

Birds of all feathers had to brave the winter weather last weekend. Comment.

Borough President Helen Marshall touted the multiple new health care institutions, housing ventures and schools that are transforming Queens in her State of the Borough speech Tuesday at Queens College’s Colden Auditorium. Comments (1).

New York Giants fans gathered in K.C.’s Saloon in Bayside to watch the NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers. The Giants won in overtime 20-17 and are slated to play the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. Comment.

The Greater New York Inter-Alumni Council of the United Negro College Fund presented its 22nd-annual MLK Jr. Awards Breakfast at Antun’s. Comment.

When the First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica was established in 1662, the area was a New Netherland settlement called Rustdorp, meaning “Quiet Village.” Comment.

Councilman Leroy Comrie sponsored an event entitled “A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center Monday afternoon. Comment.

A pastel portrait entitled “Maria” by artist Diana de Santis was awarded first prize Sunday in the Bayside Historical Society’s 11th annual art show. Comment.

Hundreds of people proceeded through Flushing Sunday during a Shia commemoration called the Arbaeen of Shuhada-e-Karbala, which commemorated the death of the Prophet Muhammed’s grandson Imam Hussain during the Battle of Karbal, as well as Hussain’s bodyguard and cousin, Ghazi Abbas. Comment.

A firefighter suffered minor injuries at an East Elmhurst blaze Monday morning. One civilian also suffered minor burns to the head during the fire on Humphrey Street near 27th Avenue, according to fire officials. Firefighters first got the call at 9:47 a.m., and the blaze was under control by 10:25 a.m., according to a spokesman for the FDNY. Comment.

Hundreds of trees were chopped and turned into mulch at Kissena Park during MulchFest, an annual event organized by the Parks Department. Comment.

Hundreds of trees were chopped and turned into mulch during MulchFest, an annual event in Astoria Park. The event was presented by city Department of Parks & Recreation, the Department of Sanitation, Green Shores NYC, the Astoria Park Alliance and Partnerships for Parks. Comment.

Hundreds of trees were chopped and turned into mulch at Juniper Valley Park in Middle Village during MulchFest, an annual event organized by the Parks Department. Comment.

Dolly, a 6-year-old Cairn Terrier owned by Denise Clarino of Bayside, is the winner of this edition of the TimesLedger Newspapers’ Queens Critter contest. Comment.

Hundreds of trees were chopped and turned into mulch at Cunningham Park during MulchFest, an annual event organized by the Parks Department. Comment.

As part of an annual holiday tradition, one of Bayside’s most colorful homes is helping to brighten the lives of some children who can always use some extra cheer. Comment.

The Golden Dragon Acrobats, a Chinese acrobatic touring company, dazzled visitors to Queens Theatre with stunts that included balancing, gymnastics and contortion. Comment.

The Afrikan Poetry Theatre hosted its annual Kwanzaa celebration at MS 8 in Jamaica Friday, honoring the 45-year-old holiday with music, food and a reflective look back at African culture and tradition. Dozens of revelers in southeast Queens turned out for the event. Comment.

According to fire officials, no one was injured in the Bayside blaze at 46th Avenue and Oceania Street, which was declared under control just after midnight Tuesday morning. A spokesman for the FDNY said that investigators believe the fire may have started in the basement. Comment.