Williston Park Civic Association To Hold Candidates Forum
Wednesday, February 24
Model Railroad Exhibit At Marcus Christ Hall
Saturday, February 27
Supermarket Bingo Fundraiser
Friday, March 5
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.
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.
Water Authority of Western Nassau to Meet
The next regular meeting of the Water Authority of Western Nassau will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the offices of the water authority, 58 South Tyson Avenue, Floral Park. The public is welcome to attend.
Wednesday, February 24
Williston Park Civic Association To Hold Candidates Forum
The Williston Park Civic Association will hold a candidates forum at the American Legion Hall, on Willis Avenue, to start at 8 p.m. The purpose of the forum is an opportunity for all Williston Park residents to become familiarized with the candidates running for the office of mayor and trustee of the village on the various party lines. Prior to the forum the candidates will be sent questions they will be expected to answer. In addition, the general public will be able to submit to the moderator, on cards,their own questions. No questions from the public will be acknowledged without submitting a card to the moderator.
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 11:45 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.
Monday, March 1
Dahlia Club Meeting and Class
At the 7 p.m. Dahlias 101 class we’ll review garden layout, sun requirements, and the supplies that you’ll need to get your dahlia garden off to a great start. Two of our expert organic gardeners will discuss no till gardening at the 8 p.m. meeting. Mid Island Dahlia Society, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Church of the Advent, 555 Advent St, Westbury. Free. Call 516 541-6452 or visit midislanddahlia.com for details.
Friday, March 5
Supermarket Bingo Fundraiser
Sponsored by the New Hyde Park North Lions Club. March 5 at the Clinton G. Martin Hall at the corner of Marcus Avenue and New Hyde Park Road, next to the pool complex. Starting at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Admission $8 (includes one board and one special plus coffee and cake). Any questions, call Barbara Walsh 294-9776 or Elaine Mattei 352-2655. Come support a worthy cause and have lots of fun.
Saturday, March 6
Church of Holy Spirit to Offer Defensive Driving Course
The Church of the Holy Spirit, 500 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park will hold a defensive driving course sponsored by the National Safety Council from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $45. Participants will receive a 10 percent reduction in the liability and collision portion of their insurance premium and it will also remove four points from their driving record. It is anticipated that the information will help prevent collisions. For further information and registration, please call (631) 360-9720.
St. Aidan Rosary Altar Society To Hold St. Patrick Celebration
St. Aidan Rosary Altar Society will hold its annual St. Patrick Supper Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. Music will be by “Celtic Connection.” Tickets are $30 per person and include light supper of sandwiches, soda, beer, wine, set-ups and Irish soda bread. For additional information, call Ginny (742-0308) or Antonia (294-4010).
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 Presidents 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.
