Mark Twain in Garden City: Saturday, June 13
Forum to Preserve St. Paul’s: Wednesday, June 17
Local Marines/Familes Golf Outing: Monday, August 3
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.
Women on the Fast Track
WOTFT is a unique networking group for business and professional women. Comprised of smart, talented, successful, enterprising women willing to share information, contacts, resources, inspiration and their boundless energy, WOTFT has quickly grown to be one of the area’s pre-eminent networking groups. To RSVP or to learn how to become a member, call 222-0236, visit www.womenonthefasttrack.com or email events@businessdevelopmentgroup.com. WOTF NC Chapter 2 meeting will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Hamroff and Horowitz, 400 Garden City Plaza.
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.
Thursday, June 18
Long Island Women’s Agenda
LIWA will present the seminar “Positive Energy in Changing Times: What you can do for yourself, your organization, and your community” on at Adelphi University’s Alumni Center, 154 Cambridge Ave., Garden City. LIWA’s Leadership Council, comprising the presidents and executive directors of its not-for-profit organization members, is offering the seminar in response to a perceived need for individuals and organizations to cope with the evolving and often stressful economic turbulence that may upend established routines and expectations. Registration opens at 5:30 p.m. with a networking hour and light food. From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., a panel of three professionals will present the program and take questions. Registration $10 LIWA members; $15 nonmembers. Call 677-5492.
Bedtime Stories
By Norm Foster. You’ll laugh yourself silly. But leave the kids at home for these Bedtime Stories. Performances: June 18 through June 21, June 24 through June 28 at 8 p.m., except Sundays at 3 p.m. at Nassau Community College, Mainstage Theatre, One Education Dr., south parking lot between Public Safety and the Air and Space Museum. Tickets $9 adults; $7 seniors 55+/NCC employees; free rush tickets for students with valid spring/summer ID. Call 572-7676.
Saturday, June 20
Pet Adoption Day
Best In Show Pet Resort, 244 Herricks Rd., Mineola will host its first Annual “Pet Adoption Day” to celebrate its one year anniversary. The event is set to take placefrom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. North Shore Animal League America will be on site providing the animals for adoption. This family-fun celebration will also include music and on-air contests from KJOY 98.3, tons of giveaways, two grand prizes valued at over $350 each and tours of the facility. Together with Garden City Veterinary Care, Best In Show Pet Resort will provide a total of $150 in free services for each pet adopted at the event. Best In Show Pet Resort is a luxury boarding, grooming and day care facility. For more information, visit www.bestinshowpetresort.com or call 742 PETS (7387).
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.
Wednesday, June 24
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: Kripalu Danskinetics for people who enjoy moving to music but might be lacking the energy for strenuous exercise, Danskinetics presents guided movements in a non-judgmental format. Exercise improves muscle tone, flexibility and balance while releasing inner tensions. Feel the power of music through dance. If you can take a brisk walk, you can do Danskinetics.
No dance experience necessary; just wear comfortable clothes and shoes and bring bottled water. With JoAnn Devine is a 13-year breast cancer survivor whose first support community was the Adelphi program. 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 28
Chinese Auction/Luncheon
Congregation Beth Israel is hosting its fourth annual Chinese Auction/Luncheon at 1 p.m. at Wing Wan Kosher Chinese Restaurant, 248 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead. Admission is $20. Reservations must be received on or before June 23. Checks to be made payable to Sisterhood, Congregation Beth Israel, 141 Hilton Ave., Hempstead 11550, Att: J. Goldman. Space is limited. This fun-filled day was organized by Lina Newman. Call 489-7275.
Upcoming Events
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.
Job Readiness Program
Eight-week computer-based training presented by the Economic Opportunity Commission, Displaced Homemaker Multi-Service Center, 134 Jackson St., Hempstead, from July 13 through Sept. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily. Workshop Training and Focus: Business Math/English, Resume Writing, Interview Techniques, Self Development/Self-Esteem Management and Goal Setting. Free computer training. Dress for Success.
Local Marines/Families Golf Outing
The 2nd Battalion, 25th Marines Association will host its third Annual Golf Outing at Eisenhower Park on Aug. 3 to raise funds for the support of local Marine Reservists and their families. Play will take place on the Red and White Courses with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Check in begins at 10 a.m., followed by a barbeque lunch. Play will be followed by a buffet dinner at the Carltun. Proceeds will help the nonprofit organization provide comfort and support to family members of deployed Marines; care packages for those on the frontlines of the War on Terror; and if need be, funds will be used to assist wounded Marines or provide for the survivors of any killed in the line of duty. There are several openings available for foursomes. To register for the event, or learn how you can help, visit the 2nd Battalion, 25th Marines Association online at www.225marines.org. Sponsorship opportunities are still available and donations of merchandise for raffle will be greatly appreciated. Call 718-309-3986 for information.
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 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.
•July 1* from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•July 10* from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•July 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
•July 13 and 15** from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•July 17* from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•July 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•July 23* from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•July 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
•July 27* from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•July 28 and 29** from 6:15 to 9:15 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.
