Celebrate creativity

Come to the fifth annual creative World Maker Faire at the Queens, New York Hall of Science on Sept. 20 and 21. Children of all ages will enjoy this festival of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness. More than 600 makers exhibit their projects in addition to performance, demonstrations, and a roster of speakers including authors, innovators, and leading thinkers in the Maker movement.

Fifth Annual World Maker Faire, Sept. 20 from 10 am to 7 pm and Sept. 21 from 10 am to 6 pm. Admission is (early admission prices) $12.50–$27.50 for a single day pass; $20–$50 for weekend passes. Advance ticket sales take place now and Sept. 19, 2014.

New York Hall of Science [47-01 111th St., at Avenue of Science in Corona, (718) 699–0005 X 353; www.nysci‌ence.org]

British Swim School - Manhattan

The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.&nbsp; British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School&rsquo;s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!

Speakitaly NYC

SPEAKITALY NYC offers stimulating and entertaining lessons for children 0 to 16 years through a wide combination of activities based on the communicative approach anchored in the Common European Framework of Reference: active learning (group work, role plays, etc.) and practice exercises aimed to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Kids will start speaking and using Italian in a very natural way.&nbsp; Small classes capped at 6 students to make sure each one gets the needed attention and facilitate learners' progress.&nbsp; Our method is driven by a didactic method that is the result of constant updates, professional certifications and more than 10 years of experience in working with non-native speakers from different native languages and levels of knowledge. Our aim is to develop a range of Italian language skills while improving accuracy that will enable the students and participants to interact without stress or feeling rushed. We want to help those in the community really embrace not only the true culture in Italy but the Italian culture within New York City&hellip; Who doesn&rsquo;t love what Italy represents in the kitchen, in history &amp; in the arts? Speakitaly wants to support multilingual families who want to learn a new language or pass along their ancestor&rsquo;s heritage and culture. Raffaella, the founder said: "We see language awareness and intercultural sensitivity as the milestones for an inclusive society. Italian, like all other languages, is an enrichment and a growth in every way. Vi aspettiamo!"