Supermarket Bingo Fundraiser
Friday, March 5
Shelter Rock Library Board To Meet
Wednesday, March 10
Williston Park Village Elections
Tuesday, March 16
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).
Monday, March 8
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. Suffering from “cabin fever”? Come join our friendly members for coffee, buns, and hear informative speakers. New members welcome. National AARP membership required. Call 334-1390 for more information.
Hillside Library Board Meeting
The Hillside Library board of trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. at 155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park.
Tuesday, March 9
Shelter Rock Jewish Center Sisterhood Book Club
The Sisterhood Book Club of the Shelter Rock Jewish Center will review Tatiana De Rosnay’s Sarah’s Key at 11 a.m. Shelter Rock Jewish Center is located at 272 Shelter Rock Road, Roslyn. Refreshments will be served. For further information, please call 741-4305.
Wednesday, March 10
Shelter Rock Library Board To Meet
The Board of Trustees of the Shelter Rock Public Library will hold their monthly board meeting on at 8 p.m. in the library’s program room. The meeting may contain an executive session for discussion of personnel issues. The public is invited to attend.
Stroke Smart: Prevention And Awareness
Winthrop-University Hospital’s Health Update for Seniors community education series will present a free program entitled Stroke Smart: Prevention & Awareness” on March 10. The program begins with a lecture at 1:15 p.m. followed by blood pressure checks at 2:45 p.m.. It will be held at the Mineola Community Center, 155 Washington Avenue in Mineola. Kathleen Michel, nurse practitioner, coordinator of the Cerebrovascular Program at Winthrop, will explain the warning signs of a stroke and the significance of taking immediate action to seek treatment. “It’s crucial that people understand that time is of the essence,” said Ms. Michel. “Given the medications and treatment options available, getting to the hospital quickly may make a difference in the quality of life for the patient.” Attendees will also learn about risk factors and how they can reduce their risk through preventative measures. A question and answer period will follow the lecture. For information on other programs at the Hospital, please call 1-866-WINTHROP.
Thursday, March 11
Financial Wellness Talk for New Hyde Park Seniors
A presentation highlighting proper retirement planning and its role in financial wellness for seniors is scheduled for noon at a meeting of the New Hyde Park Seniors. The meeting will take place at Clinton G. Martin Park at Marcus Avenue and New Hyde Park Road in New Hyde Park. The featured speakers will be John P. Merendino and Joseph M. Liana, partners in Merendino, Liana & Associates on Stewart Avenue in
Westbury, a leading financial planning firm representing Ameriprise.
Their topics will include adapting retirement planning to today’s
economy. Mr. Merendino and Mr. Liana are senior financial advisors and
chartered retirement planning counselors, who speak frequently to
senior and other community groups on Long Island. A question and answer session will follow the talk. For additional information call 683-1111.
Sunday, March 14
United Methodist Church To Celebrate 225th Anniversary
At the United Methodist Church, 134 I. U. Willets Road, Albertson at 10:30 a.m. in the church. All are welcome.
Monday, March 15
Meeting of New Hyde Park/Garden City Park School Board
The New Hyde Park/Garden City Park school board will hold its regular monthly meeting at 8 p.m. at the New Hyde Park Road School, 300 New Hyde Park Road, New Hyde Park.
New Hyde Park Village Board To Meet
The regular meeting of the New Hyde Park Village Board will meet at 8 p.m. at New Hyde Park Village Hall, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike.
Attorney General Consumer Fraud Awareness At Notre Dame
On March 15 at 7:30 p.m. a consumer fraud representative from New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s office will speak at Notre Dame School on consumer fraud as part of Attorney General Cuomo’s statewide Consumer Awareness Initiative. The presentation will inform participants on how to best avoid consumer scams, such as sweepstakes, bank freezes, mail orders, fake charities, “phishing” emails, check cashing scams, and identity theft. New York State Senator Carl Marcelino will be in attendance. For more information about the Consumer Awareness Initiative, please visit the Attorney General’s website at http://www.oag.state.ny.us. The event will be held at Notre Dame School, 25 Mayfair Road, New Hyde Park
Tuesday, March 16
Williston Park Village Elections
Williston Park will hold its contested village election at American Legion Hall, Willis Avenue, Williston Park from noon until 9 p.m.
Wednesday, March 17
AARP Chapter No. 5183 To Meet at Clinton Martin Park
The AARP Village Chapter No. 5183 will meet from 9:30 to 11:35 a.m. at Clinton Martin Park, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Marcus Avenue. New members are invited. Must have a National AARP membership. Come to sign up.
Thursday, March 18
Herricks School Board to Hold Regular and Budget Meeting
The Herricks School Board will hold a regular school board meeting along with a budget meeting at 7:15 p.m. at Center Street School, 240 Center Street, Williston Park.
New Hyde Park Chamber To Meet
The New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce will hold its meeting at the Inn at New Hyde Park, 214 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park. Networking opportunities begin at 6 p.m. Guest speaker is Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos. Meeting will also include a “member spotlight.” For a chance for a three-minute commercial send an email to info@nhpchamber.com. After registering and request your place. Register by March 15 for a chance to win a free dinner.
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 sing-a-long conducted by HSBC Vice President’s Robert Valli and Robert Atanasio.
Saturday, March 20
Antique and Collectibles Auction at First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church, 16 South 9th Street, New Hyde Park, will hold an Antiques and Collectibles Auction with a viewing at 9 a.m. and a 10 a.m. auction. Included will be artwork, linens, crystal, pressed and milk glass, jewelry, dolls, camera, toys books and more. Call 328-1963 for further information. Refreshments will be available.
Tennis To Stop World Hunger
Tennis Party will be held at the Carefree Racquet, North Merrick. The cost is $15 and players are guaranteed to two hours of playing time and light refreshments. Canned goods will be collected for a local food pantry. Matches are scheduled by the participants at mutually convenient times and sites. The cost is $6 for singles and $10 for doubles. For applications and more information, please call (631) 789-3618.
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.
