Ask the Experts:
Breast Cancer:
Monday, November 16
GCTA/PTA Annual Blood Drive:
Monday, November 16
St. Anne’s Church
Thanksgiving Food Drive:
Saturday, November 21
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.
All About Glaucoma
Free program of lectures, discussion and Q&A sponsored by Long Island Chapter of The Glaucoma Foundation. Learn about risk factors, symptoms, testing, treatment options and more from expert doctors in the field. 10 a.m. to noon at the Nassau County Academy of Medicine and Medical Society, 1200 Stewart Ave. Call Kira 212-651-2509 with questions. All are welcome. Refreshments provided.
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. 15 at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 15
Home Contractor Information
A representative from Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s Office will speak to Ethical Humane Society, 38 Old Country Rd., about home improvement fraud as part of Attorney General Cuomo’s statewide Consumer Awareness Initiative. The presentation will discuss home improvement contracts law and will give helpful tips about the Attorney General’s website www.nyknowyourcontractor.com, which provides New Yorkers with the tools they need to make informed decisions when it comes to hiring a home improvement contractor. 11 a.m.
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).
Nassau County Legislature
Will meet at 10 a.m., with committees meeting at 2 p.m., at 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola, in the legislative chambers. The public is welcome to attend. For further information, call 571-6285.
Wednesday, November 18
Single Working Inspired Moms
Farrell Fritz, PC, will be hosting a Single Working Inspired Moms (S.W.I.M.) networking meeting at the Uniondale office, 1320 RXR Plaza, 13th floor conference center, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Nancy Chen, a facilitator and coach in professional development and personal empowerment. She is certified in empowerment training, emotional process therapy and professional image. To RSVP, contact Nancy Lieberman 227-0638 or mail nlieberman@farrellfritz.com.
Thursday, November 19
Thanksgiving Blood Drive
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.
Hofstra Celebratory Dance Concert
Hofstra’s Dance Program is celebrating its silver anniversary with a fall dance concert reuniting some of its most successful alumni – now professional dancers – who will perform with their own dance companies and also choreograph sections of the performance for Hofstra dance students. These returning star alumni include Dina Denis, Class of 2002; Larry Keigwin, Class of 1993; Salvatore LaRussa, Class of 2000; and Makeda Thomas, Class of 1999. The concert will take place at the John Cranford Adams Playhouse on Hofstra’s South Campus. Show times are 8 p.m. on Nov. 19, 20 and 21; 2 p.m. on Nov. 22. Tickets are $12; $10 seniors. Members of the Hofstra community receive one free ticket upon presentation of a current HofstraCard. Box Office 463-6644.
Networking 4 Charity
Participate in LI’s first Soap Box Auction. Bid on the opportunity to make a 4-minute presentation of you and your business at this networking event. The winning bidder will have the opportunity to “get on the soap box” and give a presentation to all of the attendees at the event. The bidding will start at $100. The program will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Intelligent Office, 1225 Franklin Ave., in the lower level Conference Room. $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Send checks payable to Children’s Sport Connection to Patricia D’Accolti, Children’s Sport Connection, 1225 Franklin Ave., Suite 325, Garden City, NY 11530. Sponsorship opportunities available. Call Roger 872-8880.
Friday, November 20
Art League of NC
Monthly meeting and demonstration by a guest artist. Meets on the fourth Friday of each month at the New Hyde Park Senior Recreation Center, Clinton G. Martin Park, Marcus Ave. and NHP Rd., NHP (near Union Tpke.) at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited. Refreshments served. Call 437-0919. Nonmembers $2. No meetings in June, July, August. The November meeting is being held on the third Friday.
Irish American Society
Monthly Ceili at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. 8 p.m. Coffee, tea and Irish soda bread will be served. Bar open for your pleasure. Music provided by Pete Kelly’s Premier Ceili Band. Donation $15. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080.
Our Times Coffeehouse
At 8 p.m. at the Ethical Humanist Society, 38 Old Country Rd. Suggested donations; adults $15; seniors and students (with school ID) $12; children under 12 $6; very young children free. Call 541-1006. Program: Greg Greenway is a multi-faceted rare combination of instrumental expertise, a soulful and moving singer, powerful poet and sparkling entertainer. He is one of those difficult to categorize performers who have found a home in the modern acoustic genre. As his new album Weightless proves, his confessional style, sleek guitar, soaring voice and pop-sweet melodicism make him an uncannily effective political singer.
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.
Family Barn Dance
Bring the whole family, especially the kids and grandparents, to a fun-filled evening of live music and dancing. A caller will instruct country-style dances, while musicians from the LI Traditional Music Association (www.litma.org) provide lively folk music. The dance runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Westbury Friends Community Center, 550 Post Ave., Westbury. Cost: free for under 18; $7 adults. Refreshments will be provided; snack table donations appreciated. The dance is presented by the LI Traditional Music Association, in conjunction with Westbury Friends Meeting. Contact Lauren at Boingercat@scottopia.com or 746-4270.
Irish American Society
Thanksgiving Dance at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. 8:30 p.m. Coffee, tea and Irish soda bread will be served. Bar open for your pleasure. Music provided by The Dennis Gallery Band. Donation $15. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080.
Sunday, November 22
Let Freedom Ring: A Salute to Veterans
The season opening performance of the Northwinds Symphonic Band, will be held at the Cradle of Aviation Museum at 2:30 p.m. The concert pays tribute to all those brave Americans, past and present, who have selflessly answered the call to duty. The repertoire will include music associated with the Revolutionary and Civil Wars and the wars of the 20th and 21st century, featuring works by Aaron Copland, James Hosay, Clare Grundman and William Billings. The program will also feature patriotic American standards and the music of Broadway during times of war. Guest artists will include a vocalist and dancers who will “strut their stuff” to the Big Band Music of the ‘40s. Admission is free, and, in addition, the Cradle of Aviation museum is offering a buy one get one free admission to the exhibits on the day of the concert.
Upcoming Events
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. 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.
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. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Nov. 17 and 18** from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
• Nov. 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.
• Dec. 11* from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Dec. 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Dec. 15 and 16** from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
• Dec. 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Dec. 29* from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Waldorf School Open House
The Waldorf School of Garden City high school open class days are Nov. 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.
Life’s WORC 38th Anniversary Holiday Gala
Held on Dec. 4 at the Garden City Hotel. Reception 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:30 p.m. One seat $275; one table $2,650. Call Matthew Zebatto 741-9000, ext. 241. E-mail Mzebatto@aol.com.
Nassau North Shore Christian Women’s Club
Invites all women to its “Colonial Christmas” Luncheon on Dec. 1 at 11:30 a.m. at the George Washington Manor Restaurant, Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn. The cost of the luncheon is $21. If you pay by check, it should be made out to cash. The special feature will be “Ye Old Curiosity Shoppe,” Christmas Colonial Crafts by Nancy Kraft. “Merry Melodies” will be presented by international soloist Blythe Merrifield. She will also present “Joyful News.” pointing the way to a joyful Christmas Season. For reservations or information call Jane Voss at 742-0861 or Alice Russo 248-9726 by Nov. 20. Cancellations are essential.
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.
