Thrift Shop at Church of Resurrection To Hold Sale
Saturday, February 13
Doe Club of New Hyde Park to Hold Annual Chinese Auction
Tuesday, February 16
New Hyde Park GOP Candidates To Hold Pizza Night
Monday, February 22
Saturday, February 13
Thrift Shop at Church of Resurrection To Hold Sale
The Thrift Shop at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection (formerly St. Andrew’s, Williston Park) will have a half price sale on Valentine plus other selected items. Also on Feb. 18. The church is located on the corner of Center St. and Campbell Ave., Williston Park. Hours are Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Saturday 11a.m. to 2 p.m. For further information, please call 746-5527.
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 a 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.
New Hyde Park Fire Commissioners to Meet
The New Hyde Park Board of Fire Commissionrs will hold its meeting at 8 p.m. at the fire house, 155 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park.
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 Eight. 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.
Saturday, February 20
Project Linus Event At Michael’s in Westbury
Nassau Co. Chapter of Project Linus will be sending 500 blankets to Christian Aid Ministries in Haiti. Volunteers are needed for boxing the blankets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Michael’s Arts and Crafts, 1280 Corporate Drive, Westbury. Contact Mary Reardon at 294-9442 or email Reardon8@aol.com if you would like to volunteer. Monetary donations would be appreciated to help defray the cost of shipping. Please mail donations to Project Linus, 19 Park Avenue, Williston Park, 11596.
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.
Thursday, February 25
Financial Wellness Talk At Herricks Seniors
A presentation highlighting proper retirement planning and its role in financial wellness for senior citizens will take place at 1:45 a.m. at the Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park. The featured speakers will be John P. Merendino and Joseph M. Liana partners in Merendino, Liana and Associates, Westbury, a leading financial planning firm representing Ameriprise. Their topics will include adapting retirement planning to today’s economy. They are both senior financial advisers and chartered retirement planning counselors. All are welcome at the presentation and a question and answer session will follow. For additional information, please call 683-1111.
Saturday, February 27
Chinese Association To Celebrate Year of Tiger
The Chinese American Association of North Hempstead (CAANH), will hold its Year of The Tiger celebration at the Herricks High School Gym. The purpose of the cultural event is to cultivate goodwill and introduce Chinese culture and traditions to our community. An exciting program is planned which will include Chinese Fan Dance, Chinese Circus, Face Changing, Kung Fu and Sing-Along etc. to welcome the year of the Tiger. Events include: Open tennis tournament from 3 to 5:30 p.m. (walk-in registration), open Chinese Chess tournament from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. (walk-in registration) All of the other events will take place from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Herricks High School, Shelter Rock Road, New Hyde Park.
Model Railroad Exhibit At Marcus Christ Hall
The Model Railroading Museum will be hosting its annual operating show on Feb. 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held at the Marcus Christ Hall, 1420 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park (corner of Jericho Turnpike and New Hyde Park Road). The building is handicapped accessible. It will consist of operating railroads in HO and N scale, an interactive classic Lionel O scale, operating live steam locomotives in G scale and other exhibits. Admission is free. Donations to the museum are appreciated. For additional information call 775-6362.
Winthrop-University Hospital Hosts “Dance Your Health Out”
Do you want to dance? As part of a national initiative by Spirit of Women® to promote heart health, Winthrop-University Hospital is inviting the community to “Dance Your Health Out.” The free program will be held at Winthrop’s Community Outreach Center, located at 101 Mineola Boulevard at the corner of Second Street in Mineola from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the event will feature group dancing, dancing demonstrations, Karaoke by Winthrop staff, health screenings, educational information, and activities for children. “Families with children and retirees will take time out of their busy schedules to have some fun while they are learning more about the prevention of heart disease,” said Deborah Johnson-Schiff, RN, BSN, CNN, Senior Vice President of Winthrop. “We plan on having activities run throughout the day, so people should feel free to stay for as little or as long as their time will allow.” Dance® for Health is powered by Spirit of Women, a national network of hospitals and healthcare providers across the United States that ascribe to the highest standards of excellence in women’s health, education and community outreach. The event is free, but pre-registration is required. Please call 1-866-Winthrop for further information or to register.
Antique and Collectibles Auction
An Antique and Collectibles Auction will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 16 South 9th Street, New Hyde Park (south of Jericho Turnpike). At 9 a.m. there will be a viewing and at 10 a.m. the auction will begin. Lots include artwork, linens, crystal, press and milk glass, jewelry, dolls, military items, toys, books, Steiff animals and more. For further information, please call 328-1963.
Friday, March 19
AARP No. 3983 to Meet at Clinton Martin Park Center
The AARP Chapter No. 3983 will meet at Clinton Martin Park Recreational Center, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park. The group will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and St. Joseph’s Day with Irish Soda Bread and a Canoli Cake from Marzullo’s bakery. Further there will be a singalong conducted by HSBC Vice President’s Robert Valli and Robert Atanasio.
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.
