Twilight Cocktail Party –
Saturday, May 16
Senior Connections Forum –
Tuesday. May 19
56th Annual Memorial Day Fair –
Monday, May 25
Friday, May 15
Irish American Society
Society Monthly Ceili at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. 8 p.m. Coffee, tea and Irish soda bread will be served. Bar open for your pleasure. Music provided by Pete Kelly. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080.
Our Times Coffeehouse
At 8 p.m. at the Ethical Humanist Society, 38 Old Country Rd. Admission is $12; $9 seniors and students; kids $6. Call 631-757-8760. Program: Mad Agnes recreates with authenticity many of the musical qualities that adored us to progressive/alternative folk groups of long ago.
Nassau Chapter, Knights of Columbus
Robert W. Powell Council monthly meeting at American Legion Hall, 545 Uniondale Ave., Uniondale, at 8:30 p.m. Contact Jim Bellotti 379-6476 or the Powell Council 481-2578.
Saturday, May 16
Music from Light Operas and Musicals
The Waldorf Choral Society will present music from light operas and musicals with piano, narrator and soloists. 8 p.m. at the Waldorf School, 225 Cambridge Ave. Tickets are $20; $18 for students with ID and seniors; $5 for children under 12. For tickets or further information call 747-4457.
Twilight Cocktail Party
Held at the Garden City Bird Sanctuary (opposite 181 Tanners Pond Rd.) from 5 to 8 p.m. Plentiful food, wine and beer, guided tours and special guests and presentations at the 9-acre community nature preserve’s annual benefit for wildlife. Rain date May 17 Help make “Sump-thing” happen. Tickets $25 each; $20 members. For ticket reservations call 326-1720 or e-mail gcbirdsanctuary@gmail.com.
Ten Family Garage Sale
New, old and everything in between. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 147 Whitney St., Westbury (opposite Carle Place High School parking lot).
Sunday, May 17
Irish American Society
Dancing to the music Andy Cooney and his band at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. 5 to 9 p.m. Coffee, tea and Irish soda bread will be served. Bar open for your pleasure. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080.
Food Fun and Fellowship
Held by The First Presbyterian Church of New Hyde Park, 16 South 9th St. A turkey dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. followed by bingo. The donation is $15 for adults and $7 for children under 12. Call the church office 354-5013 for further information or tickets.
Annual Steak Dinner
Everyone is welcome at the steak dinner at Christ Episcopal Church, 33 Jefferson St., at 5;30 p.m. Come for steak, potatoes, salad, dessert and more. Just by coming you might win a door prize. Enter the regular raffle and let children try the children’s raffle for some great prizes. Adults $12; seniors $10; children 5 to 12 years old $5; children under 5 free. Call 775-2626.
Monday, May 18
Women on the Fast Track
Women on the Fast Track, a Long Island-based organization for business and professional women, will hold its Nassau County meeting. WOTFT is a unique networking group for business and professional women and is open to all women professionals and business owners. For more information about WOTFT, or how to become a member, call Mary 222-0236, visit www.womenonthefasttrack.com or email events@businessdevelopmentgroup.com. The Chapter 2 meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the offices of Morritt Hock Hamroff and Horowitz, 400 Garden City Plaza.
Win a Gold Coast Getaway at Mill Neck’s Golf Tournament
Join the Mill Neck Family of Organizations at the third annual Spring Swing Invitational Golf Tournament, to be held at the Brookville Country Club. This year’s event will feature golf challenges, prizes, raffles and a “Gold Coast Getaway” auction with sought-after retreat packages from several Gold Coast Mansions. Packages to date include visits to Old Westbury Mansion (six complimentary garden passes and a copy of a book of photographs called the “Book of Days”), Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium (six museum passes, 15 grounds passes and a gift basket from the planetarium) and OHEKA Castle (gift certificate for a two night stay for four people). Take a chance on one of these fabulous getaways, a selection of beautiful raffle baskets and/or a 50/50 raffle. Sign up a foursome today for only $295 per person (includes brunch, golf challenges, a BBQ on the course, a Champions Dinner and more). Don’t play golf? Register for dinner only at $85 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact Nancy Leghart 628-4243.
Tuesday, May 19
Voice of the Faithful
Northwest Nassau Parish Voice Affililate was formed by faith-filled Catholics in the wake of the sex abuse crisis in the Catholic Church to support victims of abuse, priests of integrity and to call for the restructuring of the church. Meeting from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Community Church of E. Williston, E. Williston Ave. and High St., E. Williston. Parking and entrance behind church, off Ward St. All are welcome. Call Carol Bongiorno 742-0704. Program: The Truth Sets You Free with S. Veronica Greeley, O.P., member of the Brooklyn Diocese Review Board. She will address: what truth (s) have been learned since 2002. As church leaders and members together continue toward reconciliation, is it possible for “justice and peace to kiss?”
Soroptimist International of NC
May is a very special month for Soroptimist International of Nassau County (SINC)! SINC is celebrating Young Women and Philanthropy. It’s the month when SINC presents the Violet Richardson Award, honoring a young woman for volunteer action. This year’s recipient is East Meadow resident Jordan Davidson, a W. Tresper Clarke High School student, Girl Scout Gold Reward recipient and Mary Brennan Inn volunteer. Jordan’s Gold Award project, “Knitting from the Heart,” resulted in an array of beautifully hand created scarves and hats – over 100 of them – which she donated to the guests of the Mary Brennan Inn. The dinner meeting will be held at The Orchid Restaurant, 730 Franklin Ave. Members $30; nonmembers $35. To RSVP calleEmail Fran Monahan 631-266-2635 or msmono@optonline.net.
Seniors Connections Forum on Education in Retirement
The Garden City Library, 60 Seventh St., will host “Education in Retirement”, the third and final program in a series of Spring Senior Connections Public Forums. The program will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the large meeting room on the library’s lower level. Refreshments will be served and an elevator is available. No registration is required. Walter Chaskel will discuss the Institute for Learning in Retirement at Farmingdale State University, which is an educational program for mature learners designed to provide lifelong learning experiences. Mr. Chaskel, who is a volunteer ambassador for Elderhostel, will also explain the educational opportunities with Elderhostel, a travel program for adults 55 years and older. Call 742-8405.
Wednesday, May 20
Association of Piano Teachers of LI
Meeting at 10 a.m. at the Garden City Community Church, Stewart Ave. and Whitehall Blvd., Garden City. Call 718-374-0183. Guest speaker: Naomi Lehman “Rhythmic Rests and Significant Silences: The Music Between the Notes.”
Blood Drive
Nassau Community College, in conjunction with Nassau University Medical Center, invites members of the community to make a blood donation in its annual Celebrate Summer Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the College Center Building. The donation process takes less than an hour and light refreshments will be served to participants. Donors must be at least 17 years old, in good health, bring photo ID. Donors eat before donating. Call Dr. Friedman 572-7883.
Thursday, May 21
Join Girl Scouts
Become part of the largest organization of girls and women in the world! Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. Do you like crafts? Science? Math? Camping? Trips? Helping others? Come find out what it’s all about. Girl Scouts get to make new friends, do community service projects, earn awards and have fun. An informational meeting for the parents of girls interested in Girl Scouts will take place at 7 p.m. in the Garden City High School cafeteria. Victoria Macias of Girl Scouts of NC will discuss Girl Scouting in Garden City and provide registration materials for girls and leaders interested in joining a troop. Parents will have the opportunity to learn about Girl Scouts and ask questions. Call Victoria Macias 741-2550, ext. 228 or maciasv@gsnc.org.
Saturday, May 23
Multi-family Garage Sale
At the Ethical Humanist Society of LI, 38 Old Country Rd. (at the western end of Old Country Rd., next to the blue water tower). Doors open at 9 a.m. and the event runs until 2 p.m.
Café Ablaze Coffeehouse
Café Ablaze Christian Coffeehouse reopens to feature CrossCiti, an up and coming new Christian band with contemporary roots and a bluesy flavor with a Latin twist that has shared the stage with great musicians, including Grammy, Gospel and Dove award winners. Great coffee and desserts, candlelit tables, and uplifting music are offered in a friendly, casual atmosphere. Singles, couples and groups of friends are welcome. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. The performance is from 8:15 to 10:30 p.m. Enter Lutheran Church of the Resurrection at 420 Stewart Ave. near Clinton Rd. on the Emmet Pl. side of church facilities by the lighted Café Ablaze sign. Tickets $10; two for $15. Phone reservation required. Call Lori 739-1537. Park on the church side streets or in the semi-circular parking area by the Fire House at the end of Emmet Pl.
Monday, May 25
56th Annual Memorial Day Fair
The 56th annual Memorial Day Fair and Crafts Fest will be held from noon to 4 p.m. following the village parade and the memorial services at Garden City Middle School. The fair is sponsored and held on the grounds of The Cathedral of the Incarnation, 50 Cathedral Ave. There will be games, rides, refreshments and a vast assortment of crafts. In addition, free patriotic concerts by the Cathedral‘s organists and choirmasters, Larry Tremsky and Alistair Nelson, will be available. A free tour of the historical cathedral will also be featured.
Upcoming Events
Defensive Driving Courses
Conducted by AAA New York in the Garden City office located at 229 Seventh St. The six-hour course allows participants to get the latest driving information from AAA-certified instructors, a 10 percent discount on collision and liability insurance and a reduction of up to four points from driver’s license. One hour lunch break on all-day sessions. The cost is $35 for AAA members; $45 nonmembers ($25 senior discount days members 55+*; $25 young driver discount days members 16 to 24**). Class size limited. Reservations required. Call 873-2381. The following dates are offered:
•May 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•May 18 and 20** from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•May 27* from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•May 29* from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•May 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•June 3 and 4** from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•June 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
•June 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•June 12* from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•June 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•June 16 and 17** from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•June 18* from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•June 24* from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•June 26* from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•June 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Golf and Tennis Classic
The MIRACLE Foundation, a not-for-profit cancer foundation, will host its 10th annual Michael J. Tenaglia Golf and Tennis Classic at the Cherry Valley Club and the Garden City Country Club on June 8. The event, which attracts influential leaders in business and industry, will posthumously honor foundation co-founder Michael J. Tenaglia for taking a dream to help patients and families touched by cancer and making it a reality. The outing includes golf and tennis tournaments, a silent auction and fabulous raffle prizes. This year’s event will also celebrate the 10th anniversary of The MIRACLE Foundation as a leader in promoting cancer research and innovative treatment in the Long Island and New York metropolitan area. To make a reservation, contact the Foundation at 873-0105 or visit www.miraclefoundation.com.
SCOPE Spring Trip
To Gurney’s Inn and Gosman’s Dock on May 31. The bus will leave from the Herricks Community Center parking field, corner of Shelter Rock and Herricks Rds., at 9 a.m. A drive through the Hamptons leads the group to the newly renovated Gurney’s Inn where there will be a guided tour of the beautiful seaside resort in Montauk. A full-course luncheon offers a choice of chicken, beef or fish. Specify choice at registration. There will be a stop at Gosman’s Dock for browsing and shopping. $75 per person includes bus, lunch and all gratuities. To register call SCOPE 631-881-9670. For fax registration, include name, address and phone number. Fax: 631-881-9671.
