New Hyde Park/Garden City Park Schools to Open
Tuesday, September 8
Garden City Park Civic To Hold Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, September 9
New Hyde Park Gladiator Fund To Hold Kelly Golf Classic
Thursday, September 10
Monday, September 7
Labor Day
The entire staff of The Illustrated News would like to extend to all our readers wishes for a very happy Labor Day and hope everyone has fun and peace on the last “gasp” of summer.
Tuesday, September 8
New Hyde Park/Garden City Park Schools to Open
All students of the New Hyde Park/Garden City Park Schools will return to school today.
New Hyde Park Village Board to Hold Hearing and Meeting
The New Hyde Park Village Board will hold a hearing at 7:30 p.m. to consider an auto showroom and repair shop at 1800 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park. Directly after the hearing the board will hold its regular meeting. Both meetings will be held at village hall, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park.
Herricks Players Announce Audition Dates for Fall Show
The Herricks Community Players has announced it will hold auditions for its upcoming fall show at the Herricks Community Theater, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park. The show this year is entitled Beau Jest, by James Sherman and it’s a hysterical comedy about a Jewish girl, who is dating a non-Jewish man, but for her father’s birthday, she hires an actor to play her Jewish suitor. It turns out that he is not Jewish either and she panics; and part of the panic is the funniest part of the show. Auditions for this fun-filled show will be on Sept. 8 and Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Herricks Community Theater, with callbacks on Sept. 10. Show dates are on: Oct. 23, 24, 25 and on Oct. 30, 31 and Nov. 1. The cast includes a mother, father, daughter, and brother, a hired boyfriend and real boyfriend. This delightful comedy will be directed by the talented John Hayes and produced by his wife Carol. For further information, please call 741-7509.
Wednesday, September 9
Herricks Schools to Open
All the students in the Herricks Schools system will return to their classrooms today.
Shelter Rock Library Board of Trustees to Meet
The Board of Trustee of the Shelter Rock Library, 165 Searingtown Road, Albertson, will hold its monthly board meet at 8 p.m. in the library’s program room. The meeting may contain an executive session for discussion of personnel issue. The public is invited to attend.
Garden City Park Civic To Hold Monthly Meeting
The next monthly meeting of the Garden City Park Civic Association will be 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall located at 2163 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park. This month’s guest speaker’s will be representatives from the office of the physically challenged. They will be giving a short presentation. All are encouraged to attend.
Thirty Years of Grande Festa Italiana, North Hempstead Beach
From now until Sept. 19 the largest and oldest feast on Long Island organized by the John Michael Marino Italian Lodge. Rides for kids 1-99 Sept. 9 and Sept. 10-ride all night for $25; Sept. 11- ride free 12:30 – 1:30, games, delicious food, live entertainment Thursday through Sunday night gambling casino, fireworks Sunday night. Open Wednesday through Friday night, Saturday/Sunday afternoon and nights. Ample parking. All proceeds donated to charity. Northern Pkwy (Exit 29N) Take Roslyn Road North to end, bear left on West Shore Rd for 2.4 miles. Entrance on right. Visit marinolodge.org all 767-3123 for more information.
Thursday, September 10
New Hyde Park Gladiator Fund To Hold Kelly Golf Classic
The New Hyde Park Gladiator Fund will hold the 15th Annual William F. Kelly Memorial Golf Classic to benefit James J.T. Meredith, son of James and Karen Meredith, New Hyde Park Memorial Class of ’81, diagnosed with traumatic brain injury. Golf will be at the Eisenhower Park Blue Course, Merrick and Stewart avenues, East Meadow. For golf information, please call 572-0427.
St. Andrew’s Thrift Shop To Reopen
The Thrift Shop at St. Andrew’s Nativity Church will be reopening from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is located at the corner of Center Street and Campbell Avenue, Williston Park. For further information, please call 746-5527.
Saturday, September 12
New Hyde Park Annual Street Fair
The Village of New Hyde Park will hold its Annual Street Fair starting at 10 a.m. Jericho Turnpike will be closed off from New Hyde Park Road to Covert Street until 4 or 5 p.m. when the fair will close. Included will be a huge array of vendors, plus opportunities for changes and many other events including a display by the New Hyde Park Fire Department.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church To Hold Rally Day
Gloria Dei Evangelical Lutheran Church is having its annual Rally Day to kick off another exciting year of Sunday School. Festivities and free Sunday School registration will be held at Gloria Dei, 600 New Hyde Park Road, New Hyde Park, on Sept. 13 between the 9 and 11 a.m. services. Classes for grades K–6 as part of the 9 a.m. service until 10:30 a.m.
Monday, September 14
New Hyde Park/Garden City Park School Board to Meet
A regular meeting of the New Hyde Park/Garden City Park Board of Education will meet at 8 p.m. at the Manor Oaks School, 1950 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park.
Hillside Library Board to Meet
The Hillside Public Library will hold a meeting of the Board of Trustees at 7:30 p.m. at 155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park.
Dahlia Club Meeting and Class
Information on upcoming dahlia flower shows, where they are, when they are, why to go, and how to get involved will be presented at the 8 p.m. meeting. Come at 7 p.m. to the Dahlias 101 class where you’ll learn you what the flower show judges are looking for and how to stage your dahlias in the most advantageous manner, Mid Island Dahlia Society, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Church of the Advent, 555 Advent St. Westbury. Free. Refreshments. Visit midislanddahlia.com or call 631 266-3354 for details.
Tuesday, September 15
Nassau Bar Hosts Free Legal Consultation Clinic for Seniors
The Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) provides free monthly legal consultation clinics for Nassau County residents 65 or older. Seniors have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an attorney for a half-hour private consultation on any topic of concern. The next Senior Citizen Free Legal Consultation Clinic will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at NCBA, 15th and West streets, Mineola. This popular free program regularly fills up quickly. Registration is required by calling 747-4070 or emailing info@nassaubar.org.
Wednesday, September 16
AARP Chapter No. 5183 To Meet at Clinton Martin Park
The AARP Village Chapter No. 5183 will meet from 9:30 to ll:35 a.m. at Clinton Martin Park, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Marcus Avenue. New members are invited. Must have a National AARP membership. For further information, please call 248-0594.
Thursday, September 17
Herricks School Board To Hold 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.
Friday, September 18
AARP Chapter #3983 To Meet at Clinton Martin Park
The AARP Village Chapter No. 3983 will meet at 1 p.m. at Clinton Martin Park, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park.
Sunday, September 20
Williston Park Day Celebrated in Williston Park
The Annual Williston Park Day will be celebrated in Williston Park on Hillside Avenue and Willis Avenue to the train tracks. The Chamber of Commerce of The Willistons sponsors the day that is filled with vendors, food, rides and lots of fun. Stroll along Hillside Avenue and enjoy a huge selection of vendors selling everything from crafts to hot dogs. Entertainment will be in the middle of the street at various intervals, just to add to the fun. Come one, come all. Admission is free.
Long Island Riding for the Handicapped Walk-A-Thon
The Long Island Riding for the Handicapped Association, Inc. will hold its Annual Walk-A-Thon in loving memory of Jack A. Garofalo, of New Hyde Park, who passed away last January. He was a devoted member of the program and a student and resident of AHRC. The Walk-A-Thon will be held at Jones Beach State Park, Parking Field No. 5 at 10:30 a.m., rain or shine. There is no fee for the walk, and only a parking fee of $6, but all contributions are gratefully accepted to continued the Long Island Riding for the Handicapped Association, Inc. that enables this unique program to be offered free to all those who are handicapped. The program provides therapy on horseback that is cost-free to the students and help the students see their “abilities” not their “disabilities.” Walkers are invited to invite family and friends to join the L.I.R.H. A. walk and to set a minimum goal of $25 per person and most walker teams are able to raise at least $200. All contributions are welcomed and appreciation. For further information or how to obtain pledge sheets, please call 481-1370. Or go online at www.lirha.com.
Saturday, September 26
Herricks High School Homecoming
The Herricks High School will hold its Annual Homecoming parade to step off from Park Avenue, Williston Park on or about noon. All the floats will gather at this location as well as the Herricks Marching Band, all the school officials and dignitaries, the candidates for king and queen, the cheerleaders and all the various members of all the classes. A fun day, be sure to be there. (Raindate is October 10)
Monday, September 28
Schools Closed in Observance of Yom Kippur
All public schools are closed in observance of the Jewish High Holy day Yom Kippur.
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Saturday, October 3
Molloy College Irish Classes Begin
Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre, is offiering two levels of Irish Gaelic courses. The courses will be taught by hazel Ni Chonnaire Chrobet. Information is available at hchrobet@gmail.com or 481-0372. To register contact Catherine Muscnte at emuscente@molloy.edu.
Monday, October 5
New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing
Be part of our annual fundraiser. The Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce and New Hyde Park Lions Club present a fun-filled day of local golf and buffet dinner party. At Clearview Park Golf Club Queens, NY and The Inn At New Hyde Park. Call today to make your reservations and get additional details: Ralph Ventura – M&T Bank 466-9207, Chris Vulpis – Rosenblatt, Kiman, Levittan, Levine & Co. 326-8282, ext. 24.
Saturday, October 24
New Hyde Park Memorial High School Homecoming
New Hyde Park Memorial High School will hold its Annual Homecoming celebration starting with a parade that will wind through the streets of New Hyde Park ending at the football field. This year’s theme is entitled “Around The World” and all the floats created by each class will reflect that theme. At the halftime of the football game, the float winners will be announced, as well the names of the New Hyde Park Memorial King and Queen.
Thursday, October 29
Breakfast Club Fundraiser to Honor Rocco Iannarelli
Long Island Breakfast Club has announced that it will honor North Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Rocco Iannarelli at an Italian Heritage Day Event entitled An Evening in Tuscany to be held at The Westbury Manor, Jericho, New York from 6 to 11 p.m.. Tickets are available at $85 per person. This fundraising event is sponsored by the Long Island Breakfast Club, a career advocacy organization for mature professionals with a motto of “experience counts.” For further information www.LongIslandBreakfastClub.org.
