Williston Park Village Board to Meet
Monday, June 15
New Hyde Park/Garden City Park School Board Meeting
Monday, June 15
Grade Six Moving Up Day at Hillside Grade School
Thursday, June 18
Big Adventure Tunnels of Fun at Long Island Children’s Museum
The Big Adventure will bow at Long Island Children’s Museum this summer. With many families opting to stay home this summer, LICM is ready to offer families a “Big Adventure.” Visitors to the Children’s Museum this week, can be the first to test their physical and mental abilities as they step inside a life-sized 3-D board game in the museum’s newest exhibit, The Big Adventure. Join for a summer of action-packed adventures as we step inside a life-sized, three-dimensional board game that tests our bodies physically and mentally. Each adventure encourages children’s natural desires to explore and investigate as well as challenge their physical abilities in fun activities like a climbing wall, crawling tunnels and a balance beam. Some adventures include: Local promotional support for “The Big Adventure” provided by Astoria Federal Savings and Southwest Airlines. “The Big Adventure” was created and is circulated by The Children’s Museum of Houston in collaboration with the Youth Museum Exhibit Collaborative (YMEC). Join us for a summer of action-packed adventures as we step inside a life-sized, three-dimensional board game that tests our bodies physically and mentally. Early Childhood Programs* stART (Story + Art): Tuesday to Friday from 12:30-1 p.m. Creative Connections: Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30-11:10 a.m. Music and Movement: Wednesday and Friday from 11-11:30 a.m. Messy Afternoons: Saturday-Sunday, from 3:30-5 p.m. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members). From June 29 through August 28 all Early Childhood Workshops will be held in the Green Studio. All activities will be held at the Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Museum admission: $10 for adults and children over 1 year old, $9 seniors, Free to museum members and children under 1 year old. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact 224-5800.
Saturday, June 13
Sperry Federal Union to Hold Blood Drive
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2400 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, 2nd floor, the Sperry Federal Union will hold a blood drive. A donation will help to save up to three lives. Our local hospitals need your help. Eligibility Criteria: Bring ID with signature or photo. Minimum weight 110 lbs. Age 16 – 75 (16 year olds must have parental permission. Age 76 and over need doctor’s note). Eat well (low fat) anddrink fluids. No tattoos for past 12 months. For questions concerning medical eligibility call 1-800-688-0900.
To make an appointment, please call Angela Fulgieri at 873-7171×1027
Or e-mail: a.fulgieri@sperryfcu.com
Irish American Society will Hold a Dance
The Irish American Society, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola, will hold a dance with music by the Tara Gold Band at 8:30 p.m. Donation is $15. Bar will be open for your pleasure. Coffee, tea and soda bread will be served. For information, or reservations, please call 746-9392.
Bavarian Festival, 35th Annual at Plattdeutsche Park
The 35th Long Island Bavarian Festival will be held at Plattdeutsche Park, 1132 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, rain or shine and again on June 14. There will be plenty of entertainment and attractions including: Brass Oompah Band, Alpine Bell Ringing, German Food Specialties, Bavarian Folk Dancing, Games and Amusements, Children’s Rides on Sunday, German Import Booths. Admission $8 for adults, $7 for seniors children 12 and under, free. Gates open Saturday at 2 p.m. and on Sunday at noon. For further information, please call 354-3131.
Community Health and Wellness Fair
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Christ Assembly of God Church, 120 Floral Parkway, 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.
Monday, June 15
Williston Park Village Board to Meet
The Williston Park Village Board meeting will be held at 8 p.m. at village hall, 494 Willis Avenue, Williston Park.
New Hyde Park/Garden City Park School Board Meeting
The New Hyde Park/Garden City Park School Board will hold its regular meeting at 8 p.m. at the Manor Oaks School, 1950 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park.
Irish American Society to Hold IAS Social Club
The Irish American Society, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola, has formed a new social club entitled IAS Social Club and starting on June 1 they will meet every Monday from noon to 3 p.m. A chance to play cards, Bingo, Scrabble, Checkers, Chess or just sit and socialize. Bring a lunch and coffee and tea will be available. Both ladies and gents are welcome. Free to Irish Society members. All others are $3. For further information, please call 746-9392.
Tuesday, June 16
New Hyde Park Village Meeting
The New Hyde Park Village Board will hold its next meeting. However, before the meeting, the board will hold a hearing at 7:30 p.m. and the board meeting will be held immediately following the hearing. New Hyde Park Village Hall is located at the corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike.
Gloria Dei Independent Seniors to Meet
At 12:30 p.m.The Independent Seniors will meet at Gloria Dei, New Hyde Park Road, New Hyde Park. It is a New Hyde Park Community Program open to all seniors in the community. No religious affiliation or membership with Gloria Dei is required. Meetings are held on Tuesdays from 12:30 p.m.– 2:30 p.m. A light lunch is served each week at no charge for the luncheon but a free-will offering is collected. Come on down and get involved! For more information call the church office at 354-695.
Thursday, June 18
Grade Six Moving Up Day at Hillside Grade School
The students of grade six at the Hillside Grade School will hold their Moving Up Day at 9 a.m. in the gym at the Hillside Grade School, 150 West Maple Drive, New Hyde Park.
Herricks School Board Regular Meeting
The Herricks School Board will hold its regular meeting at 7:15 p.m. at the Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park.
Temple Tikvah to Host Sisterhood Book Review Program
Temple Tikvah, 3315 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, will host its Sisterhood’s Book Review Program at 1 p.m. in the Temple library. Dr. Robert Rosenthal will discuss interesting connections with world famous celebrities as well as fascinating connections to events ranging from the civil war to the atomic bomb and to Pakistan’s forbidden territories. The program is open to the public Coffee and cake will be served. No admission fee. For further information, please call Estelle Wallner at (718) 454-8550.
Friday, June 19
Grade Six Moving Up Day at Manor Oaks School
The students of grade six at the Manor Oaks School, 1950 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park will hold their Moving Up Day at 9 a.m.
Grade Six Moving Up Day at New Hyde Park Road School
The students of grade six at the New Hyde Park Road School, 300 New Hyde Park Road, New Hyde Park will hold their Moving Up Day at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, June 20
Irish American Society to Hold a Society Ceili
The Irish American Society, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola, will hold an Irish American Ceili featuring Pete Kelly’s Ceili Band to start at 8 p.m. Donation is $15. Coffee, tea and Irish Soda Bread will be served. The bar will be open. For further information, please call 746-9392.
Monday, June 22
Grade Six Moving Up Day at Garden City Park School
The students of grade six at the Garden City Park School, 51 Central Avenue, New Hyde Park will hold their Moving Up Day at 9 a.m.
Thursday, June 25
Herricks High Graduation
Herricks High School will hold its graduation for the Class of 2009, at 6 p.m. on the football field of the high school, 100 Shelter Rock Road, New Hyde Park.
St. Andrew’s Thrift Shop Half-Price Sale
St. Andrew Thrift Shop, corner of Center Street and Campbell Avenue, Williston Park, will hold a half-price sale on June 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and on June 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on all merchandise except jewelry. For further information, please call 746-5527.
Saturday, June 27
Dance to Music of Tommy Goodwin and Sharon at Irish Society
Dance to the music of Tommy Goodwin and Sharon at the Irish American Society dance, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola at 8:30 p.m. Donation is $15 and coffee, tea and soda bread will be served. For further information, please call 746-9392.
Sunday, June 28
New Hyde Park Memorial High School Graduation
The New Hyde Park Memorial High School Graduation will be held at Hofstra University at 2 p.m.
