All About Forgetfulness:
Tuesday, March 2
LI Breakfast Club:
Saturday, March 6
Defensive Driving Course:
Sunday, February 28
Friday, February 26
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 or December. Program: Live demonstration by Robert Armetta, painter of portraits, figures and still lifes. He will present a lecture with slide show on composition. Refreshments will be served.
Sunday, February 28
Purim Celebration
Congregation Beth Israel, 141 Hilton Ave., Hempstead, will be having it’s Purim service/celebration at 10 a.m. Come in costume and join in the festivities and holiday treats. All welcome; no admission fee. Further information, call 489-1818.
Tuesday, March 2
All About Forgetfulness
At 10 am. at the Garden City Library, 60 Seventh St. Sponsored by the LI Alzheimer’s Foundation. To register contact Laura Flannigan 742-8405.
Friday, March 5
Adelphi New Music V
Features contemporary music performed by three of Adelphi’s most celebrated faculty members: Linda Wetherill, flutist; Susan Jolles, principal harpist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; and William Zito, guitarist in both the classical and the contemporary repertoire. The program includes: Aforismo for guitar and bass flute by Argentinean composer Alfredo del Monaco, Seven Meditations on Tibet for flute, harp, and guitar by American composer Carman Moore, a work for solo guitar by American composer Richard Brooks and Beyond Solitude by Iranian-American composer Gregory H. Aslani. Beyond Solitude will feature the guest performance of the Noavaran Ensemble, specialists in Persian classical and folk music, under the direction of Homayoon Beigi. The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall, Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave. A pre-concert discussion will be held at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 6
LI Breakfast Club
Meeting at the Garden City Hotel, Garden City, at 9 a.m. Speaker Kenny Moore, co-author of The CEO and the Monk: One Company’s Journey to Profit and Purpose. He’s the former director of Human Resources at KeySpan Corporation, now a part of National Grid, where he reported directly to the chairman and CEO. RSVP’s necessary by emailing vjanek@optonline.net. $20 fee.
Sunday, March 7
Religious Rituals Observed in
Various Cultures Across the Globe
Molloy College’s Institute for Interfaith Dialogue will feature keynote speaker Dr. Charles Kimball, presidential professor and director of Religious Studies at the University of Oklahoma. The eent is free and open to the public and will take place at 3 p.m. at the Hays Theatre, Wilbur Arts Center, Molloy College, Rockville Centre. For further information, contact Marion Lowenthal 678-5000, ext. 6880.
Wednesday, March 10
Molloy College Film Festival
Sponsored by the Molloy College English Department at the Lucille S. Hays Theatre at the Wilbur Arts Center, Rockville Center, at 5 p.m. All films are free and open to the public. A discussion will follow each screening. For further information call 678-5000, ext. 6272 or send an e-mail to poneill@molloy.edu. March 10: The Siege.
Thursday, March 11
St. Patrick’s Dinner
The Friends of Mercy Medical Center will hold its 44th Annual Gentlemen’s St. Patrick’s Dinner at the Hempstead Golf and Country Club. The honoree at the black-tie event will be Daniel Murphy, MD, of Garden City, the hospital’s director of Emergency Medicine and senior director of Patient Care Services. The guest speaker will be state Senator Dean Skelos (R, 9th District). In recognition of the challenging economic environment, ticket prices have been held to a reduced rate of $225 per person. For reservations or information call 705-2622.
Upcoming Events
At Nassau Community College
The NCC Black History Month Committee presents a month of programs and events in tribute to African-American achievements in America. All programs will take place in the College Center Building and are free, open to the public and accessible to the disabled. Call Charmian Smith 572-7376:
•Feb. 28: Classics for Kids – Pocahontas – The Peace Maker, a new ballet for the entire family. 1 and 3:30 p.m.
•Winter Traveling Professor Lecture Series. Free and open to the public. Call 572-7153. March 1: Remembering Mali: an African Peace Corps Experience with Anne Kopstein. 9:30 a.m. CCB 251.
Defensive Driving Course
The AAA Driver Improvement Program in Garden City is offering a six-hour Defensive Driving Course, which will help you save money, reduce violations points and sharpen skills. The classes are open to all drivers, members and nonmembers. The cost is $39 members; $32 plus members; $32 senior discount for members age 60 and over; $32 young driver discount for members 16 to 24 and $49 nonmembers. Special group rates are available. Dates and rates are subject to change. Preregistration is required. For more information and registration, call 873-2381. An online class is also available. Visit AAA.com/DefensiveDriving for more information. Classes are located at AAA New York on 229 Seventh St. and are offered on the following date:
•Feb. 28: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Adelphi’s Improv Comedy and Musical Theatre
Individual tickets for these events are on sale at $15 regular admission; $10 seniors and alumni; $7 for students. Box office 877-4000:
•Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. in the Concert Hall. Musical Theatre in Concert. We’ll Take Manhattan! A Broadway Revue offering an evening of Broadway songs celebrating the melodies, the magic and the madness of New York City. This musical portrait of Manhattan is arranged and directed by Department of Music Director Michael Hume and features Adelphi students.
Play Golf with Len Berman
Ever dream of playing a sport with a celebrity? Make that dream a reality by attending Mill Neck Family’s fourth annual Spring Swing Invitational Golf Tournament, to be held at the North Hills Country Club in Manhasset on May 24. Sportscaster and author Len Berman will join the event, where he’ll play golf and speak at the Champions Dinner. Entries are limited to the first 25 men’s, ladies’ or mixed foursomes. All golfers will receive an autographed copy of Berman’s new book The Greatest Moments in Sports. Additional copies will be available for purchase during the fun-filled evening portion of the event. For an entry fee of only $350 per person, guests will enjoy delicious brunch, golf challenges and food and refreshments on the 7th, 10th and 12th holes of the course. Cocktails, a Champions Dinner, honoree recognition, raffle prizes, a silent auction and golf contest awards will follow the tournament. Don’t play golf? Register for dinner only at just $95 per person. Proceeds benefit the Mill Neck Family of Organizations. Sponsorship opportunities are available. To register for golf, sign up for dinner only, sponsor the event or purchase a copy of the book by Len Berman in advance of the tournament, contact Nancy Leghart 628-4243.
Ongoing Programs
Incorporated Village of Garden City Meetings:
Cultural and Recreational Affairs Board of Commissioners meets on the first Tuesday of each month (except July and August) at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Senior Center.
Architectural Design Review Board meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at Village Hall.
Zoning Board of Appeals meets at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Planning Commission meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall.
Environmental Advisory Board meets at 8 p.m. at Village Hall on the last Wednesday (except July and August) of each month.
Traffic Commission meets on the third Thursday (except July and August) of each month at 8 p.m. at Village Hall.
Weekly Events
•Waldorf Choral Society. Do you love to sing? Rehearsals are every Monday from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Waldorf School, Cambridge Ave. For audition information call 747-4457.
•Irish American Society Social Club meets every Monday at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola, from noon to 3 p.m. Play cards, Bingo, Scrabble, Checkers, Chess or just sit and socialize. Bring lunch. Coffee and tea will be served. All welcome. Ladies and gents. Free to IAS members; $3 all others. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080.
•Long Term Care Workshop, a free informative workshop conducted by Jim McTighe of McTighe & Capaccio, LLC, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at 1001 Franklin Ave., Suite 207. Workshops are limited to no more than 10 people. Bagels and coffee served. Reservations only; call Terry 739-1240, ext. 312.
•Free Prenatal Consultations offered by Village Pediatrics, 975 Franklin Ave., on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Parents are invited to meet the physicians prior to the child’s birth. Call 248-8334 for an appointment.
•Storytime every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Barnes and Noble, Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. Call 741-9850 for information.
•Storytime every Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700. Stop by the Children’s Room for a cornucopia of stories and fun.
•Free Bereavement Group, a support group for individuals grieving the loss of a loved one meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Ethical Humanist Society, 38 Old Country Rd. Call 741-7304.
•Children’s Storytime at 11 a.m. Fridays at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700.
•The Viking Cooking School at the Loaves & Fishes Cookshop, 835 Franklin Ave., presents free cooking demonstrations every Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. Topics vary from week to week. Samples served. Reservations required. Call 877-1010; website: www.vikinghomechef.com).
Monthly Events
•Write On! Writing Workshop hosted by Marvin Illman on the first and third Mondays of each month. Sharpen your skills on paper whether you want to write creatively, professionally or personally. 7:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. Call 741-9850 for information.
•Sci-Fi Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700.
•Calling All War Time Veterans (WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iran, Iraq). VFW Garden City Park Post #120 invites you to become a member. Meet new service buddies, share experiences and become involved in your community. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at 2162 Jericho Tpke., Garden City Park. Call Cmdr. G. Popowitz 746-0662.
•Irish American Society meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. For more information, call 746-9392.
•Young Widows/Widowers Social Group, a nonsectarian, nonprofit organization of widows and widowers ages 40 to 69 years of age. Fee for members is $3, nonmembers $5. Meets at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 5th St. and Franklin Ave., Garden City, on the third Wednesday of each month. For additional information call Sandy 996-6574.
•Garden City Ski Club meets on the first and third Wednesdays, September through April (except holidays) at 7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 1000 Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park. Social events, trips to our lodge in Vermont, and skiing in a variety of areas throughout the West and New England. Ages 21 and over, please. For additional info and schedules visit www.gardencityskiclub.com or call 872-1448.
•Order Sons of Italy meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall, Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. There are also entertaining programs and refreshments and food are served free at every meeting. Call Sal Palmeri 328-0333 for an application.
•Round Robin Poetry Group. Indulge in an evening of poetry readings hosted by Carol Zimet and her loyal group of poets. Anyone who would like to read his/her original work is invited to sit in and join the group. The warm and accepting atmosphere makes it easy to open up and join in. Meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. Call 741-9850 to confirm the event.
•Performance Poets. Monthly live poetry readings. Rotating featured poets and an open mic/5 minutes each. 7:30 p.m. at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd. Call 683-8700. Meets on the last Wednesday of each month.
•LI Junior Chamber of Commerce regularly has the Meet and Greet on the first Thursday and the monthly meeting on the third Tuesday of each month, along with a variety of other events throughout the month, For more information on the LI Junior Chamber, visit WWW.LIJC.com. Contact: Martin Dekom, Chairman, 850-2717 – Mdekom@gmail.com; Julie Dekom, Membership Director -Julz_5@yahoo.com; Steven Eiselen, Community Development VP -SEiselen@msn.com.
•Family Game Night. Come for an evening of fun with your family on the second and fourth Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700.
•Physically Disabled Adults Support Group conducted on the second Thursday of the month by St. Charles Hospital and Rehabilitation Center at EFLI, 506 Stewart Ave., Garden City, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The group is for men and women who are physically disabled and provides information and support to enable people to get on with their lives. Call Susan Hay 631-474-6365.
•Zonta Club of LI, member of Zonta International, a worldwide service organization with a local club. Members help advance the status of women and are involved in many community service activities. The name Zonta is word taken from the Sioux and stands for honesty, trust, inspiration and the ability to work together for service and understanding. At meetings members discuss and learn about issues facing women, develop and conduct fun fundraising that benefits community programs and network with Zonta International programs. The club meets at a monthly dinner meeting in New Hyde Park on the third Thursday of each month. Call Kathy Rau 488-2796.
•Teen Book Group held on the fourth Friday of each month at 8 p.m. at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700.
•Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) was founded in 1978, is congressionally chartered and exclusively dedicated to Vietnam-era veterans and their families. VVA Chapter #82 is your Nassau County Chapter and meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at Hicksville’s VFW Hall. Call 677-5384 for further information or contact us by e-mail at info@vvachapter82.org. Come and join your fellow Vietnam veteran in support of each other.
•Look Good…Feel Better. Sponsored by LIJ Medical Center in association with the National Cosmetology Association, the Toiletry Fragrance Association and the American Cancer Society. The program reaches out to women with cancer and teaches them how to best apply makeup and wear their hair while undergoing cancer treatment. Meets on the second Monday of every month at LIJ Medical Center, 27005 76th Ave., New Hyde Park. Reservations suggested, but not required. Call Harriet Pine or Selma Robinton 718-470-7094. All women who attend receive a makeup kit filled with brand-name cosmetics valued at over $200.
•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 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, December.
•Eating Disorders Association-LI (NEDA-LI) (formerly EDCLI) will be holding a support group for eating disorder sufferers and their families and friends. 10 to 11:30 a.m. at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset (ask at the main reception desk for location within the hospital). This free group takes place on the third Saturday of every month and is facilitated by a trained professional. No reservation necessary. Call NEDA-LI 229-2393.
•Ethical Issues in the News will be presented by the Ethical Humanist Society of LI on the first Sunday of each month at 10 a.m. at the society, 38 Old Country Rd. Call 741-7304.
