Herricks Middle School Opens The Sound of Music
Friday, February 5
Parkville Library to Host Love Your Library
Sunday, February 7
Public Workshop for Community Input And Board Meeting
Monday, February 8
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.
Herricks Middle School Opens The Sound of Music
At 7:30 p.m. at the Herricks Community Center, Herricks Middle School students will rise the curtain on Rodgers and Hammerstein’s well-loved musical, The Sound of Music. The production, directed by Deborah Walker, will have a three-show run with performances also on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. The cast will be accompanied by a student orchestra, lead by Alicia Perrone. Tickets are available at the door prior to the show and are $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Herricks senior citizens are admitted free (with reservations) with a Herricks Gold Pass, available at the Community Center Office with proof of age and residency. For additional information, call the Herricks Music Office at 305-8767.
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.
Cub Scout Pack No. 489 To Hold Annual Blue And Gold Dinner
The Annual Blue and Gold Award Dinner of Cub Scout Pack No. 489 will be held in the Holy Spirit Auditorium, 16 South 6th Street, New Hyde Park. The ceremony starts promptly at 1:30 p.m. The Cub Scouts will receive their advancement badges for their accomplishments during the year. In addition the Webelos II Scouts will be receiving the Arrow of Light Award and will be crossing over to the Boy Scouts. The names of the boys “crossing over” are: Devan Barbieri, Rben Bodon, Daniel Celic, Matthew D’Amico, Matthew Fitzgerald and Andrew Grivas. For further information and reservations, please call 354-5597.
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.
Thursday, February 11
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.
Wednesday, February 17
AARP Village Chapter No. 5183 To Meet in New Hyde Park
The AARP Village Chapter No. 5183 will meet at 9:30 to 11:35 a.m. at Clinton Martin Park, New Hyde Park. New members are invited. Must have a National AARP membership. Come to the meeting and sign up.
Thursday, February 18
New Hyde Park Chamber Regular Meeting
The regular meeting of the New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce will be held at the Inn of New Hyde Park at 6 p.m.and it will be a Committee Night. A chance to learn about how to become more involved in the chamber. Also, a free chance to win a free dinner and the return of the Table of 8. For further information, please email the chamber at www.nhpchamber.com
Friday, February 19
AARP Chapter No. 3983 To Hold General Meeting
AARP Chapter No. will hold its general meeting at 1 p.m. at Clinton Martin Park Recreational Center, 1601 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park.
Monday, February 22
New Hyde Park GOP Candidates To Hold Pizza Night
The Greater New Hyde Park Republican Club would like you to join them over pizza and soda as your 2009 GOP candidates say thank you, and look forward with optimism to 2010. This will take place at 7:30 p.m. at Marcus Christ Hall, adjacent to New Hyde Park Village Hall on the corner of Jericho Turnpike and New Hyde Park Road. All are welcome.
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.
