Second Annual New York Disabilities Film Festival
Sunday, January 31
Herricks Board To Hold Regular and Budget Meeting
Thursday, February 4
Valentine Tea At Hillside Public Library
Sunday, February 7
Friday, January 29
Story Telling Contest At Hillside Grade School
Under the direction of Librarian Barbara Nelson the Hillside Grade School will hold, at 1 p.m., it’s Annual Story Telling Contest with the winners reading their selections. Hillside Grade School is located at 150 West Maple Drive, New Hyde Park.
Sunday, January 31
Second Annual New York Disabilities Film Festival
From Jan. 28 to Feb. 1 a Disabilities Film Festival will be held. Check the website www.reelabilities.org. for full schedule of New York venues. Screenings at Abilities! in Albertson on Jan. 31 at 4 p.m. featuring the movie Henry O and at 7 p.m. the movie Mary and Max. On Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. featuring the movie Coming Down the Mountain. For additional information and to purchase tickets please call 465-1602.
Monday, February 1
Community Gallery Dahlia Club Meeting and Class
At the 7 p.m. Dahlias 101 class we’ll teach you how to understand the Dahlia Society Classification Book. Using what you learned will help you choose the best dahlia varieties to grow and show on Long Island. The 8 p.m. meeting will be a photography presentation of newly classified dahlia. Mid Island Dahlia Society, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Church of the Advent, 555 Advent St, Westbury. Free. Call 541-6452 or visit midislanddahlia.com for details.
Tuesday, February 2
Tugging on My Heart Strings
Every Tuesday – Friday from 2:30 to 4 p.m. (from Feb. 2 to 26
except from Feb. 15 to 19) come to the Long Island Children’s Museum and cut out, decorate and assemble a heart-shaped spinning mobile to share with someone you love. All ages. Free with museum admission. The Long Island Children’s Museum is located at 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City. For further information, please call 224-5800.
Thursday, February 4
Herricks Board To Hold Regular and Budget Meeting
The Herricks School Board will hold a regular school board meeting and a budget presentation meeting at the Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park.
Friday, February 5
Gadi Taub Guest Speaker at Great Neck Temple Emanuel
Gadi Taub will be the guest speaker at Temple Emanuel of Great Neck at 8 p.m. The Israeli writer will offer a talk entitled: “International Pressure & the Prospects for Peace.” Taub has a longstanding relationship with the Emanuel congregation, which looks forward each year to welcoming him back to its pulpit for an up-to-the-minute assessment of the situation in the Middle East. All members of the community are invited to attend the Sabbath Eve Service. Temple Emanuel of Great Neck is located at 150 Hicks Lane. For information call 482.5701.
Sunday, February 7
Valentine Tea At Hillside Public Library
Friends of the Hillside Public Library will hold its third annual Valentine’s Tea to be held in the all purpose room of the Hillside Public Library on Feb. 7 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. The cost is $15 per person and includes tea, scones, sandwiches and dessert. Copies of the flier will be available at the Hillside Public Library – requests for tickets must be mailed with the tear off and check or dropped off with your check to the library to secure your reservation. Seating is limited. Raffles will be available – please bring your prettiest teacup. This is an adults’ only activity.
Parkville Library To Host Love Your Library
The Parkville Branch of the Great Neck Library, 10 Campbell Street, New Hyde Park, is hosting a “Love Your Library” open house from 1 to 3 p.m. There will be lots of chocolate, cookies and light refreshments to welcome all who attend and re-discover the world that is at the fingertips of all library participants. Open to all residents. Note: Civil leadership continues to pursue the possibility of expanding the Parkville Library Branch. The library director is meeting with the Great Neck School superintendent to explore this possibility.
Lion Dance Masks at LICM
On Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. and Feb. 16 at 1 p.m.
To celebrate Chinese New Year and the year of the tiger come to the Long Island Children’s Museum The Lion Dance is a cultural Chinese dance often performed during festivals and parades for Lunar New Year celebrations. Start off the Chinese Lunar New Year by making a mask, and then join a parade of other Lion Dancers as they wind around the museum. Age: 5 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission. ($2 LICM members). The Long Island Children’s Museum is located at 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City. For further information, please call 224-5800.
Monday, February 8
Public Workshop For Community Input and Board Meeting
New Hyde Park/Garden City Park School Board will hold a public workshop for community input and regular board of education meeting at 8 p.m. at the Hillside Grade School.
AARP Chapter No. 5176 to Meet at Clinton G. Martin Park
The AARP North Hempstead Chapter No. 5176 will meet at Clinton G. Martin Park, New Hyde Park from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m.. New members welcome. Come join our friendly members for coffee, buns, and hear informative speakers. National AARP membership required. Call 334-1390 for more information.
Wednesday, February 10
Shelter Rock Library Board To Hold Monthly Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Shelter Rock Public Library will hold their monthly Board Meeting at 8 p.m. in the library’s program room. The meeting may contain an Executive Session for discussion of contract and personnel issues.
The public is invited to attend.
Last Day to Pay Town of North Hempstead General Taxes
The Town of North Hempstead has announced that today is the last day to pay 2010 General Town Taxes for the residents of the town. Website lists locations where taxes may be paid.
Garden City Park Civic To Hold Meeting
The Garden City Park Civic Association will hold its next monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall at 2163 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park. All are welcome.
Hillside Library Board to Meet
The Hillside Public Library’s Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the library, 155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park.
Monday, February 15
President’s Week Recess for Schools
From February 15 to February 19 all schools will be closed in observance of President’s week.
Tuesday, February 16
Doe Club of New Hyde Park To Hold Annual Chinese Auction
The Doe Club of New Hyde Park will hold its Annual Chinese Auction at the New Hyde Park Elks Club, 901 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park. Doors to open at 6:30 p.m. and portion of the proceeds to benefit Cerebral Palsy. Donation is $25 and includes 30 auction tickets and dinner from soup to fortune cookies. This year the Chinese New Year celebrates the Year of The Tiger. For reservations and further information please call Kathy Luecken at 481-6169. Reservations limited to 150 guests. Deadline for reservations is Feb. 3.
Grievance Day in Village of New Hyde Park in February
Village Grievance Day in the Village of New Hyde Park will be held today. Any resident who feels that their assessment is too high is welcome to meet with the village tax assessor who is available every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon.
Friday, February 19
AARP Chapter No. 3983 To Hold General Meeting
AARP Chapter No. 3983 will hold its general meeting at 1 p.m. at Clinton Martin Park Recreational Center, 1601 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park.
Save The Date
Friday, March 26
Cellini Lodge 42nd Annual Dinner Dance in March
The New Hyde Park Cellini Lodge No. 2206 will hold its Annual Dinner Dance on March 26, at 7 p.m., at the Chateau Briand, 440 Old Country Road, Carle Place. This year the honorees are Nassau County Legislator Richard Nicolello, State Bank of Long Island New Hyde Park Manager Richard DeMartino and HSBC Bank Vice President Robert Valli. Music by DJ Joey. Price is $80 per person. For further information please contact Cellini Lodge President Gina Ferrara Dunas at 328-0462.
