Post Election Fair:
Saturday, November 7
Join Sprout at Roosevelt Field:
Saturday, November 7
WPOA November Meeting:
Wednesday, November 11
Friday, November 6
Supermarket Bingo
The Confraternity of Christian Mothers is having its Supermarket Bingo at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of St. Catherine of Sienna Parish, 33 New Hyde Park Rd., Franklin Square. Admission is $5, which includes one board, coffee and cake. For tickets call 437-7599.
Anglicans/Episcopalians Looking to Rome: 1570-Present
Presented by the Nassau Community College Center for Catholic Studies in the College Center Building at 7:30 p.m. Well-known Catholic author Monsignor Daniel S. Hamilton, Ph.D. will be the featured speaker during the program. The program will deal with those Anglicans and Episcopalians who have sought, officially or quasi-officially, some form of corporate reconciliation with the Catholic church from the time of the Elizabethan Settlement in 1570 to the present day. Dr. Hamilton’s lecture leads up to Pastoral Provision, a statute approved by Pope John Paul II in 1980, that facilitates the reception of Episcopal clergy, religious and laity into the Catholic Church while at the same time enabling them to retain elements of their liturgical and spiritual heritage. Call 572-7472.
Harvest Fair
Collectibles, garage sale, books, crafts, raffles, gourmet lunch and quick lunch. Preview 7 to 9 p.m. $3 admission. Also on Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau, 223 Stewart Ave. (corner of Nassau Blvd.). Free admission. Call 248-8855.
Irish American Society
Cill Cais Players at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. 8 p.m. Two one act comedies – Talk of the Devil by Seamus Burke and Cough Water by Bernard McCarthy. Directed by Pat Rooney. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080.
The Voysey Inheritance
Presented by the Nassau Community College Department of Theatre and Dance. The Voysey Inheritance is a play by Harley Granville-Barker, adapted by David Mamet. Performances through Nov. 8 at Nassau Community College. The Voysey family has been cheating its clients. Edward, a junior partner who plans to take over the company from his aging father, is horrified when he discovers the embezzlement that has been keeping his relatives in the lap of luxury. But nobody wants Edward to dismantle the firm’s criminal legacy. As the risk of exposure looms larger, Edward comes to fully understand the consequences of his “inheritance.” Tickets are $9 adults; $7 seniors 55 and over. Rush tickets (tickets sold at the door for that day’s performance) are free for high school and college students with a current ID. Performances are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. Call 572-7676.
Ballets Russes
Adelphi will feature performances of Sacre and Petrouchka through Nov. 8 in the university’s Performing Arts Center, Olmsted Theater, 1 South Ave. Prior to the inaugural performance on opening night, ticket holders are invited to attend a free wine and cheese reception in the Multipurpose Room, second floor of AU PAC held at 6:30 p.m. An exhibit titled “A Visual Celebration of the Ballets Russes – 100 Years” will include images of Russian ballet dancer and choreographer Vaslav Nijinsky who choreographed Igor Stravinsky’s Sacre du Printemps. It will also feature images of Stravinsky and the founder of the Ballets Russes Serge Diaghilev, among other historic photographs. Tickets are $15 regular admission; $10 seniors and alumni; $7 students. Box office 877-4000.
Saturday, November 7
Christmas Fair
At the United Methodist Church of Hempstead, 40 Washington St., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be crafts, baked goods, cards, Christmas items and a handmade variety table. Call 485-6363.
Evening Star Quilters – A Harvest of Quilts VIII
Judged quilt show. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mineola Community Center, 155 Washington Ave. Daily admission $6; children under 12 $4; includes judged quilt show demonstrations, member’s boutique, vendors. For more information, contact Laura N. Goudket at ESQiltersPR@att.net or go to www.eveningstarquilters.org. Also on Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Post Election Fair
The auxiliary of the Garden City Community Church, Stewart Ave., is moving its annual Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is the beginning of a new tradition which will allow more people to shop and volunteer. Admission is free. There will be 15 sales rooms plus a cafe serving delicious luncheons of crepes, famous chicken salad and other treats. A hot dog cart will be located outside for the kids (little and big) to enjoy. Vendor boutiques will be in the parlor. The Silent Auction will offer antiques and collectibles. Attic Treasures will sell a variety and this and that. Linens, china, books, jewelry, frames, gourmet items and toys will all be available. The auxiliary’s famous apple pies and chicken salad will be on sale in the Gourmet Shop. Call 746-1700.
Chekhov Comedies Presented
Two one act comedies by Anton Chekhov – The Boor and The Marriage Proposal – will be presented at The Ethical Humanist Society of LI, 38 Old Country Rd., at 8 p.m. Ken Schwartzman directs both plays and the actors are Lorraine Agostino, John Payne, Judy Rosemarin and Ken Schwartzman. The cost is $15. Call 741-7304. Also on Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 8 and 15 at 2:30 p.m.
Christmas Fair
Featuring Christmas decorations, ornaments, toys, books, handmade gift items, homemade cookies and baked goods, white elephant treasures, and more. All proceeds go to support mission work at Resurrection and THE LIFE. Hosted by Resurrection Lutheran Church, 420 Stewart Ave., near Clinton Rd., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info, call the church office, 746-4426.
LI Book & Ephemera Fair/Antiques Show
Find truly affordable prices, knowledgeable dealers, and the best in fine, rare old books, exceptional ephemera, antiques, Orientalia, vintage decoratives, art and more. Presented by the LI Antiquarian Book Dealers Association and Flamingo Eventz on Nov. 7 and 8 at the Garden City Field House (formerly St. Paul’s School), 295 Stewart Ave.
Join Sprout at Roosevelt Field
Sprout, the first 24-hour preschool television channel available on TV, on demand and online for kids ages 2 to 5 and their parents and caregivers, will host Barney’s Sprouterrific Playdate. They search for the country’s next preschool weather reporter who will make his/her big meteorological debut on the nationally televised, live Sunny Side Up Show, a popular preschool program on Sprout. The show provides a welcoming and fun environment where children and their families gather each day to interact live with the hosts, share birthdays, greetings, ideas, crafts and weather reporters from all across the country. Parents and preschoolers are invited to share a special day with everyone’s favorite purple dinosaur Barney, Kevin from The Sunny Side Up Show and his sidekick Chica the Chicken. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Roosevelt Field, Macy’s Court, 630 Old Country Rd.
Sunday, November 8
AAA Representative to Speak
Congregation Beth Israel, 141 Hilton Ave., Hempstead, will have Ed McLaughin, a representative of the AAA, speak at its joint Sisterhood and Men’s Club meeting at 11 a.m. The topics will include useful tips for senior safety in vehicles, driving practices and driver anger management. Come for an interesting and informative program. Call 489-1818.
Irish American Society
Snowbird Dance 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. Music provided by The New York Show Band featuring Tommy Flynn. Donation $20. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080.
Monday, November 9
Job Readiness Program
Eight-week computer-based training presented by the Economic Opportunity Commission, Displaced Homemaker Multi-Service Center, 134 Jackson St., Hempstead, from Nov. 9 through Jan. 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. Workshops include: Business Math/English, Resume Writing, Self-Development, Interview Techniques, Health and Nutrition and various other job-related workhops. Classes meet five days a week. Call 292-9710.
Tuesday, November 10
Stewart Manor Homemaker Evening Chapter
Including Garden City, Franklin Square, Floral Park and West Hempstead communities) holds its meeting in the Stewart Manor Village Hall at 7:30 p.m. There will be a Country Auction held after the business meeting. All are welcome to attend. For more information call Gina Mignone 437-9679.
Irish Cultural Society
Meeting at 8 p.m. at the Garden City Library, 60 Seventh St. Free and open to the public. The speaker, Peter Duffy, will relate the story of an Irish landlord named Major Denis Mahon who was murdered as he drove his carriage through his property on his way home from a meeting of the Roscommon Board of Guardians. His estate was home to thousands of tenants, most of whom were facing starvation, destitution and eviction by the close of 1847. The murder sparked substantial public controversy in Ireland and Great Britain and inspired newspaper debate and parliamentary disagreement. Peter Duffy will discuss the story of the murder and it’s connection to the Great Famine and that would forever change Ireland and America.
Wednesday, November 11
WPOA November Meeting
The next general meeting of the Western Property Owners Association will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Library. Note the new location and earlier time. The guest speaker will be Town Councilman Edward A. Ambrosino. WPOA is seeking applicants for the position of village board trustee (a two-year term); term begins in April 2010. Any resident of the Western Section of the village who is interested is urged to submit a letter of intent and a resume to: Melanie Henderson, WPOA Secretary, 22 Fenimore Ave., Garden City, NY 11530. The deadline for submission of applications is Nov. 23. Interviews with applicants will take place during the end of November through mid December and the Nominating Committee will make its recommendation for trustee at the January general meeting of the WPOA.
Thursday, November 12
Dance Visions
Dance Visions in The Divine Flame: the life, times, inspiration and dance of Isadora Duncan will be presented at 3 p.m. Hofstra University, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, 10th floor, South Campus, Hempstead. In conjunction with the exhibition America’s Irreplaceable Dance Treasures: The First 100, this multidisciplinary program brings together Isadora Duncan’s dramatic life, her revolutionary dances and the art and music that inspired her. Dance Visions dancers: Beth Jucovy (director), Adrienne Ramm, Chelsea Koenig and Nichole Piacenza. Narrator: Shirley Romaine:; Pianist: Mark Fielder; Soprano: Patti Dunham. Fees: $5; senior citizens $3.
Saturday, November 14
LI Flute Festival
A Jazzy Day for Flutes held by the Long Island Flute Club and sponsored by Adelphi University and Altus Flutes. The Festival will be held in the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center. This day dedicated to the flute offers many different opportunities to play and meet other flutists from the area. The festival is for flutists of all ages from students who have only played a year to professional teachers and amateur flute lovers. The guest artist will be Jazz flutist Jamie Baum. In addition to her afternoon performance, Jamie Baum will be presenting a special class “A Fear Free Approach to Improvisation for the Classically Trained Musician.” All festival participants will be able to attend master classes on NYSSMA solos and play in an ensemble on their level. Advanced students may attend a special Piccolo Master Class. Adult flutists may attend any of the workshops presented and participate in a special adult flute ensemble as well. For more information and application contact Amy Kempton 676-3045 or e-mail lifluteclub@aol.com.
Sunday, November 15
Archaeological Institute of America
LI Society meeting at 2 p.m. in Room 106, Breslin Hall, Hofstra University, Hempstead. Call 796-7261. Speaker: Lee Ullmann Ph.D., Columbia University, Department of Art History and Archaeology. Subject: “Ancient Mendes: Reflections of Early Egypt in the Heart of the Delta” – Recent excavations at Mendes, the largest surviving archaeological site in the Egyptian Delta, reveal the history of the city that was once the capital of Egypt. With Dr. Matthew Adams Bucknell University.
Irish American Society
The Irish Christmas Fair at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bar open for your pleasure. Great vendors with a multitude of different items to help with your holiday shopping. The Kitchen will be serving Irish breakfasts, hamburgers, hot dogs, scones, tea, coffee and more. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080.
Dinner Dance
Congregation Beth Israel will celebrate its 94th birthday with a dinner dance at 1 p.m. at Colbeh Restaurant, Great Neck. The party will be honoring Lillian Nass, Evelyn Hollander, Bauer Oil Corp. and the Jewish War Veterans. There will be music for listening and dancing by Gary Piancentini. Reservations of $55 per person may be sent to Congregation Beth Israel, 141 Hilton Ave., Hempstead, NY 11550. Rides and valet parking can be arranged. Call Lynn 794-0352.
Our Common Heritage – Irish/Jewish Event
As part of the free series of cultural events and lectures sponsored by Molloy College’s Irish Studies institute, Carl Nelkin will present a program of Irish and Jewish songs representing a blend of both traditions. 3 p.m. in Molloy College’s Hays Theatre, Wilbur Arts Center. A native of Dublin and inspired by the Irish tenor John McCormack and Toronto Cantor Louis Danto, Mr. Nelkin is an aviation lawyer during the day and a musician by night. Call Catherine Muscente 678-7410.
Monday, November 16
Women on the Fast Track
Will hold its Nassau County Chapter 1 meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the offices of Morritt Hock Hamroff and Horowitz, 400 Garden City Plaza. 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 areas 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.
Ask the Experts: Breast Cancer Medical Forum
The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer program presents its popular annual panel of breast cancer specialists telling about the latest trends in breast cancer treatment and care. The meeting will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Adelphi’s University Center. Panelists are Marc Citron, MD, and Mark Hoffman, MD. Dr. Citron will present An Update on Breast Cancer Treatment. Dr. Hoffman’s topic is Enhancing Communication with Your Health Care Professionals. The forum, sponsored by Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Breast Cancer, is free and open to the public. To register, call 877-4325.
GCTA/PTA Annual Blood Drive
The Garden City PTA and Garden City Teachers Association will host heir annual blood drive from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the high school gym. The entire community is invited to “Save a Life” by donating a pint of blood. Students who are 16 years old are eligible to donate, but must have written parental permission. Forms are available on sign-up days or can be obtained online at www.gardencity.k12.ny.us or from www.nybloodcenter.org. Students who are 17 or 18 do not need parental permission. All donors, must weigh 110 pounds or more. Students may sign up Nov. 5, 6, and 9 during lunch. Tables will be set up outside the cafeteria. The permission slips for 16 year old students will be available to take home and have signed and must be brought back the day of the drive. A healthy breakfast and lunch is provided for all donors. To schedule an appointment, call or e-mail: Roxanne Oellrich 741-6197 (roellrich@gardencitypta.org) or Karen Risi 747-4965 (krisi@gardencitypta.org).
Thursday, November 19
Thanksgiving Blood Drive at NCC
Nassau Community College, in conjunction with the Nassau University Medical Center, invites members of the community to make a blood donation during its Thanksgiving blood drive from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the College Center Building. Make an appointment to give blood by calling Dr. Friedman 572-7883, or just stop in. Refreshments will be served to participants. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old and in good health. Donors should come with some photo identification and eat before donating.
ThanksGiving Ball
Family & Children’s, one of LI’s largest human care agencies, is planning its annual ThanksGiving Ball at the Garden City Hotel. This annual dinner dance raises much-needed funds for the agency whose mission is to care for Long Islanders in need. Attendees will enjoy cocktails, live music, gourmet dining, performances by an illusionist as well as a silent auction and raffle featuring roundtrip airline tickets from Jet Blue Airways. Anyone wishing to join the festivities and support the good work being done by Family & Children’s should call 746-0350, ext. 364 or email giving@familyandchildrens.org.
Saturday, November 21
St. Anne’s Church Thanksgiving Food Drive
The annual Saint Anne’s “Sponsor a Family” program is a community effort to provide families in need with Thanksgiving meals. Local outreach centers are reporting a substantial increase in the number of families that are struggling during this economic downturn. To sponsor a family at the Gerald & Louise Kaiser Outreach Center in Uniondale call: Ann Sweeney (481-1156), Diane Lobasso (326-2392) or Diane Wykowski (747-8398). To sponsor a family at the Gerald Ryan Outreach Center in Wyandanch call: Pat Gunther (741-7688), Kathy Dixon (328-2943), Jackie Bingham (741-0228), Helen Capece (327-9179) or Maureen McCaughey (488-4965). The collection of meals will take place in St. Anne’s Church parking lot on Nov. 21 and 22. You can also make a monetary donation. Send a check payable to St. Anne’s Church with a notation “Thanksgiving Sponsor a Family” to St. Anne’s Church, 35 Dartmouth St., Garden City, NY 11530.
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:
•Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
•Nov. 9 and 11** from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•Nov. 13* from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Nov. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Nov. 17 and 18** from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
ªNov. 20* from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Nov. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Waldorf School Open House
The Waldorf School of Garden City, early childhood through grade 12, open house will be held on Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. High school open class days Nov. 5, 17, 19 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. For more information call 742-3434. ext. 129. Visit www.waldorfgarden.org.
Vendors Wanted
For the “Think Pink Expo.” All table fees will be donated to the South Nassau Communities Hospital Cancer Program. Email: dawnv321@optonline.net.
Ongoing Event
Coat Drive
All coats will be donated to The Interfaith Nutrition Network in Hempstead. All donations are fully tax deductible. Sponsored by AVM DeMars CPA’s. Please help in our efforts to help those in need. For more information contact Jen 248-9100 or e-mail Jen@demarscpa.com. The coat drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 275 Hillside Ave., Suite 100, Williston Park, through Nov. 15.
NCC’s Fall Cultural Programs
Nassau Community College offers the exciting and timely events. The programs, which take place in the NCC College Center Building, are free, open to the public and accessible to the disabled. In some, seating is limited. For more information call 572-7153:
•Nov. 9: Talking About Race in the Obama Era — The Race Project. 12:30 p.m. “You lie,” cried out Congressman Joe Wilson, and another national debate was ignited. The Race Project’s multimedia presentation speaks to how we recognize and understand latent fears and resentments can be manifested and perpetuated by languages and images.
•Nov. 10: The NCC Departments of Economics & Finance and Business present Understanding the Current Banking and Financial Crisis, a seminar offered by Professors Joseph C. Gray and Hussein D. Emin, both who also work extensively with corporations. 11:30 a.m. in the College Center Building, Room 252-253. Free and open to the public. Call 572-7181.
•Nov. 16: Health Care Advice: A Visit from former United States Surgeon General Steven K. Galson, MD, at 2 p.m. As the nation’s top public health physician, former Surgeon General Galson communicates the best science, evidence and data to the American public for them to make healthy choices impacting health, safety and personal/national security.
