Belmont Festival at Garden City – Friday, June 5
Mark Twain in Garden City – Saturday, June 13
Nassau County’s 2009 Master Plan – Tuesday, June 9
Friday, June 5
Red Molly in Concert
Red Molly (Laurie MacAllister, Abbie Gardner and Carolann Solebello) will perform in concert at Garden Stage at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 8 p.m. Red Molly’s first full-length offering, Never Been to Vegas, was released in July 2006. Recorded before a studio audience of fans and friends, it is a collection of 14 carefully chosen songs that span more than a century of great American songwriting.
Belmont Festival at Garden City
A Salute to America. The 12th annual Belmont Festival at Garden City. This year’s event, which will have a red, white and blue theme, will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. on Seventh St. The United States Air Force Band, the Afterburners, will be featured along with several other bands. There will be some new special events along with activities for the children including face painters and clowns.
Saturday, June 6
Dodge Ball Tournament/Dance
Presented by the Altar Server and Youth Ministries. The tournament will be held in the McCloskey Auditorium at St. Anne’s. Grades 3 to 5 from noon to 2 p.m. Grades 6 to 12 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Snacks, drinks, awesome raffle baskets, Guitar Hero, rock band. Mass in the church at 5 p.m. Dance at Club Dodge featuring DJ CJam in the cafeteria from 7 to 10 p.m. Fruity smoothies, amazing blender drinks. Tickets $10 per person. Dance at Club Dodge tickets $5 per person. The program will benefit parish families in need.
Welcoming Club Sponsors BBQ
Don’t want to mix the next great event? Come for the last social event of the season at the Garden City Country Club for the End of the Year Barbecue from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. It’s going to be a great night on the grand porch (weather permitting) of the Garden City Country Club with unlimited beer, wine and soda and a full barbecue menu. There will be live music all night. Dinner seating is open, so it will be a great opportunity to come a meet new people and socialize. All Welcoming Club members, residents of Garden City and friends of Welcoming Club members are welcome to come. Send checks made payable to “The Welcoming Club of Garden City” for $70 per person to Kerry Santantonio, 118 Wickham Rd., Garden City, NY 11530.
Monday, June 8
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. 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.
Irish American Society Social Club
Meets every Monday at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola, from noon to 3 p.m. Play cards, Bingo, Scrabble, Checkers, Chess or just sit and socialize. Bring lunch. Coffee and tea will be served. All welcome. Ladies and gents. Free to IAS members; $3 all others. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080.
Weight Loss Program
Resurrection Lutheran Church is continuing its new faith-based weight-loss plan with a summer session of “First Place 4 Health.” Supported and endorsed by registered dietitians and physicians, this proven program is centered on achieving balance in four essential areas of their lives: emotional, spiritual, mental and physical. First Place 4 Health encourages participants to adopt practical disciplines in all four areas. These include regular attendance and fellowship, prayer, Scripture reading and Bible study, Scripture memory and keeping a food record and eating well and exercising. First Place 4 Health helps participants learn how to be victorious over past eating patterns. Meetings are scheduled Mondays for 12 weeks, from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. at Resurrection, 420 Stewart Ave. All are welcome to attend – current and new members. Contact Linda Wardley 877-0308 or email ljwardley410@yahoo.com.
Tuesday, June 9
Workshop for Breast Cancer Patients
Sponsored by the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program as part of its Complementary Wellness Series. The program is open only to those who have had breast cancer and preregistration is required. Call 877-4325. Sponsored by a grant from the LI2Day Walk to Fight Breast Cancer. Program: Guided Imagery. Experience a deep relaxing meditation and guided imagery encounter that can increase physical and emotional well-being. The power of imagination can stimulate changes in your body, create calm and focus and enhance awareness of your “inner world.” Research shows that this interactive approach helps reduce symptoms and affect the overall outcome of many therapies. The instructor Lynne Fain, MA, LCSW, psychotherapist and educator trainer, is a cancer survivor with private practices in Nassau and Suffolk counties. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Alumni House, Adelphi University, 154 Cambridge Ave.
Stewart Manor Homemaker Evening Chapter
Including Garden City, Franklin Square, Floral Park and West Hempstead communities will hold its meeting in the Stewart Manor Village Hall at 7:30p.m. There will be an Achievement Night and Ice Cream Social held after the business meeting. All are welcome to attend. Sign up tonight for next year’s membership. For more information call Gina Mignone 437-9679.
Nassau County’s 2009 Master Plan
Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi invites the public to attend a meeting on the 2009 Master Plan. He will present a working draft of the 2009 Master Plan and lead a roundtable discussion on the future of Nassau County. The Master Plan addresses Nassau’s challenges of traffic congestion, high property taxes, young people leaving and pockets of poverty. It will provide guidance on how Nassau County can become a national model for smart, environmentally responsible New Suburban development. 6 p.m. at Nassau Community College, Earle Ovington Blvd., CCB Building, Multi-Purpose Room. Please RSVP by calling Debbie O’Keefe 571.5847. For directions or additional information, visit nassaucountymasterplan.com
Friday, June 12
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: The Dave Rowe Trio presents a fresh take on the folk scene with powerful three-part harmonies, instrumental virtuosity, exciting showmanship and keen songwriting. They respectfully build on tradition to move the music into a new groove. The group features Dave Rowe, guitar, Kevin O’Reilly, bass, and Edward Howe, fiddle and mandolin.
Saturday, June 13
Mark Twain in Garden City
Mark Twain, America’s foremost author and humorist, visits Garden City for an entertaining talk about his life, politics, drinking and smoking and religion. Starring Rob Alvey as Mark Twain. Based on the award- winning play by Hal Holbrook. Benefit performance for the Garden City Bird Sanctuary. $25 per ticket. Limited seating. To order tickets, call 326-1720 or email gcbirdsanctuary@gmail.com. The program will be held at 8 p.m. at the Garden City Community Church, Gardner Hall, 245 Stewart Ave.
Community Health and Wellness Fair
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Christ Assembly of God Church, 120 Floral Pky., Floral Park. Attendees will get the chance to meet health care professionals, ask questions, participate in free medical screenings and attend health education classes. There will be events for kids and adults alike. There will also be health education classes on heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease and breast health. Registration is required to attend the classes. There will be a blood drive during the health fair also. For more information, call Adrin 746-3678 or Mini 718-465-2272 or visit www.lihealthfair.com.
Irish American Society
Dance at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. 8:30 p.m. Music by the Tara Gold Band. Coffee, tea and Irish soda bread will be served. Bar open for your pleasure. $15. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080 for reservations.
Monday, June 15
Girl Scouts of NC Open House
Are you interested in learning about Girl Scouts and the activities, events and programs your daughter can participate in as a member? Girl Scouts of Nassau County is hosting Open House event at 110 Ring Rd. West, Garden City. Come and meet the Girl Scouts of Nassau County staff, learn about the new Girl Scout grade levels and optional “pathways” for girls that would like to participate without being in a troop. To register for the event visit www.gsnc.org. Additional dates TBA.
Wednesday, June 17
Forum to Preserve St. Paul’s
The Garden City Historical Society will host a free forum on the preservation of the former Cathedral School of St. Paul (known by its familiar name, St. Paul’s School), which is currently the subject of exploration for demolition by the Village of Garden City. The society’s forum, “Garden City to Become Anytown, USA?”, will be held at Cluett Hall at the St. Paul’s Recreation Complex at 7:30 p.m. The forum will introduce attendees to the following preservation leaders: Alexandra Parsons Wolfe, director of Preservation Services, Society for the Preservation of LI Antiquities; John M. Collins, architectural historian and preservation consultant to the Incorporated Village of Roslyn’s Historic District Board; Angelo Corva, R.A., chairman, TOH Landmarks Preservation Commission and Erin Tobin, regional director, Technical and Grant Programs, Eastern NY Preservation League of NYS. Following brief presentations by the guest speakers and a short question-and-answer session, all are invited to a reception for the guest speakers to be held at the GC Historical Society Museum, 109 Eleventh St.
Sunday, June 20
Irish American Society
Ceili at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. 8:30 p.m. Music by Pete Kelly’s Ceili Band. Coffee, tea and Irish soda bread will be served. Bar open for your pleasure. $15. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080 for reservations.
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; $49 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:
•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.
Learn Sign Language
The Mill Neck Foundation for Deaf Ministry Sign Language Camp for Hearing Kids invites children ages 8 to 16 to learn a new language and have fun. Held on the campus of Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf, the camp teaches beginning sign language in an enjoyable and unique way. In two sessions (July 13 through 17 and July 20 through 24), campers are divided by age (ages 8 to 12 and 13 to 16). Through activities, games and arts and crafts, campers are taught the sign language alphabet and numbers as well as signs for animals, foods, colors and much more. Campers in session one will have basic conversations in sign by the end of the camp and those with a prior knowledge of the language in session two will build on their current skills and focus on conversational sign. At the end of each week, a special presentation will be held for friends and family about what the students learned. Campers eat lunch daily with deaf students and interact with Mill Neck students during games, storytelling and swimming sessions. Classes are led by deaf instructors with hearing teacher assistance. Camp is held from 8:30 am to 3:30 p.m. daily and costs $230 per child (includes lunch and a book, arts and crafts, a notebook, a bag and more). Enrollment is limited. The deadline for enrollment is June 26. Contact Nicole Romano 351-3844 or nromano@millneck.org for more information and/or to enroll your child in camp.
Call For Craft Vendors
Mill Neck Manor is calling for vendors of handmade items for its Annual Fall Harvest Festival, held on Oct. 10 and 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A favorite tradition on LI, visitors eagerly await the festival for its crafts, apples, pumpkins, pies and other delicious treats. Country crafts, offering handmade items and holiday gifts, are one of the festival’s main features. If you make or sell crafts and feel that you would be a great addition to the Festival, you are encouraged to apply. Vendors are assigned an outdoor space (10’x10’) with a table and two chairs. All vendors are required to have a tent or canopy; those vendors who do not own a suitable tent may rent one from Mill Neck Manor for a small fee. A nonrefundable fee of $300 will be due once vendors are selected. The deadline to apply is June 26. For more information, or for an application call Roberta Baade 922-4100, ext. 220.
