LI Quilters Show Off:
Saturday, March 20
Breast Cancer Advocacy:
Monday, March 22
Concert for Haiti Relief:
Saturday, March 27
Friday, March 19
Bells are Ringing
The NCC Theatre and Dance Department present the musical Bells are Ringing, which will be performed through March 21 at the Mainstage Theatre. Written by Betty Comden and Adolph Green with music by Jule Styne, this charming musical is set before the time of answering machines and advanced technology. In it, Ella works as an operator at her cousin Sue’s telephone answering service, taking messages and getting involved in her customers’ lives. She even falls in love with a writer whom she’s never met. In the meantime, Sue’s boy- friend is running an illegal bookmaking ring out of the Susanswerphone office right under her nose. Performances at NCC will be at 8 p.m. Fridays; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 3 p.m. only on Sundays. Tickets are $15; $12 seniors over 55; $7 children under 18. College students with valid Spring 2010 ID will be let in for free when purchasing tickets at the door. Call 572-7676.
Saturday, March 20
Café Ablaze
Christian Coffeehouse reopens to feature contemporary band, Cross Purpose (www.crosspurposeband.com), and folk/ rock singer Tiffany Smitelli as opener. Enjoy great coffee and desserts at candlelit tables in friendly, casual atmosphere. Singles, couples, and groups of friends welcome. Doors open at 7 p.m.; performance begins at 7:45 p.m. Enter Resurrection Lutheran Church, 420 Stewart Ave., near Clinton Rd. on Emmet Pl., side of church by the lighted Café Ablaze sign. Tickets $10; two for $15. Reservations required. Call Lori 739-1537. Parking on streets around church or in semi-circular parking lot by firehouse at end of Emmet Pl.
LI Quilters Show Off
Quilters and quilt-lovers should mark their calendars for the Long Island Quilters’ Society’s biennial quilt extravaganza, “Asian Inspired” on March 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and March 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Garden City Field House, 295 Stewart Ave. (near the Garden City LIRR Station). The show will feature more than 200 traditional and art quilts created by regional quilters. The event will also include vendors, member’s boutique, challenge quilts on display, along with a fashion show at 2 p.m. on Saturday featuring locally-made quilted garments. Admission is $8. For more information, e-mail to info@liqs.org or visit the Guild’s website at www.liqs.org.
Monday, March 22
Breast Cancer Advocacy Workshop
In this free workshop, learn basic advocacy skills and ways to influence decision makers. The speakers, Dr. Lous Stein, Marie Kaplan and Gail Frankel have had extensive experience on the local and national level and will demonstrate how to be most effective when advocating for policy. 7 p.m. at Adelphi’s Alumni House, 154 Cambridge Ave. Preregistration required. Call 877-4325 or email: breastcancerhotline@adelphi.edu.
Wednesday, March 24
Toddler Story Time
Westbury Friends School and Old Westbury Gardens invite parents and toddlers for another free Toddler Story Time at 10 a.m. at Westbury Friends School, 550 Post Ave., corner of Post Ave. and Jericho Tpke., Westbury. Each child in attendance will receive a free pass to Old Westbury Gardens. An adult must stay with each child throughout the hour. Limited to 10 children, so reserve your space early by calling 333-3178.
Friday, March 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.
Saturday, March 27
Concert for Haitian Relief
The Haitian earthquake nightmare continues. Although the media focus has shifted, the need for help in the recovery effort remains. The Church-in-the-Garden, Clinton Rd. and Osborne Ave., remains committed to this effort and will hold a Concert for Haitian relief beginning at 2 p.m. Donations will be appreciated while you enjoy the various music styles of musicians from several area churches. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Listen to the music and listen to your heart.
Sunday, March 28
A History of Irish Traditional Music in America
Told and performed by Robert Lynch as part of the free series of cultural events and lectures sponsored by Molloy College’s Irish Studies Institute. 3 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Wilbur Arts Center, Molloy College. To RSVP contact Catherine Muscente at cmuscente@molloy.edu.
Monday, March 29
Spring Break Video Game Design Workshop
Hofstra University, Hempstead, Summer Camps will host a special Video Game Design workshop for students in grades 4 to 12 during spring break, March 29 to April 1, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The program fee is $399 and includes lunch and a recreation period. To register or for more information, visit www.hofstra.edu/camp or call 463-CAMP. The workshop offers a fun, week-long sampler of Video Game Development – including 3D computer modeling and animation, and music and sound design – taking place in Hofstra’s state-of-the-art computer lab facilities. Students will learn how to build their very own video games from scratch, or enhance games previously created in Game Maker.
Upcoming Events
At Nassau Community College
•Reverend Jesse Jackson – With Justice for All: Human Rights, Civil Rights, Diversity. Jesse Jackson is one of America’s greatest orators and a legendary civil and human rights activist. This spring commemorates the 50th anniversary of his first arrest during the Civil Rights movement. 3:30 p.m. in the College Center Building. Note that seating for this event is limited and seating preference will be given to those with current NCC IDs.
•In celebration of Women’s History Month, the NCC Women’s History Month Committee offers events that discuss the politics of gender. All programs take place in the College Center Building and are free and open to the public. Contact Dr. Barbara Horn at barbara.horn@ncc.edu or 572-7082. CCB showcases and library exhibition related to Women’s History, The Month of March, Art Department students and faculty. Co-curated by Debra Puzzo and Professor Mena Romano. March 22: Norma Ramos, public interest attorney, social justice activist, co-executive director of the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women and winner of the 2009 Humanist Heroine Award, presents strategies for action. 12:30 p.m.
•HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. NCC will present a series of events addressing the issues surrounding the condition. The college will host the following events, all of which take place in the Physical Education Complex (Building P): 9 a.m. to 4p.m.: Free confidential HIV testing; AIDS Memorial Quilt display; AIDS: The Care Givers – A Photo Exhibit; Museum of Sexuality, a n exhibit featuring projects made by NCC Human Sexuality students. 10 a.m. HIV/AIDS speakers panel; 1 p.m. Where Are We Now? A discussion with Jeff Bosaki, executive director of the International AIDS Prevention Initiative. Admission to HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is free and the public is invited. All programs are accessible to the disabled. Call Dr. Donna Bacon 572-7528 or Professor Adrina Veit Cleveland 572-8144.
Golf and Tennis Classic
Life’s WORC 23rd Anniversary Geraldo Rivera Golf and Tennis Classic will be held at the Nassau Country Club, Glen Cove, on May 10. 10:30 a.m. registration. 5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception. Cost: Deluxe Foursome – $2,000; Golf Single – $500; Tennis Single – $175; Cocktail Reception only – $125. Call Matthew Zebatto741-9000, ext. 241 or email mzebatto@aol.com.
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.
•Anxiety and Depression Group, a free self-help group for anxiety, panic disorder, depression, OCD and other nervous fears now meets every Thursdays at 8 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, corner of Chester Ave. and New Hyde Park Rd. All group leaders are trained lay volunteers who have experienced some type of difficulty with an emotional problem and practice the Recovery International method of self-help. Call Steve 652-8560 or visit www.recovery-inc.org.
•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.
•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. For additional info and schedules visit www.gardencity skiclub.com or call 872-1448.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•LI Tourette Syndrome Association Support groups for those who have family members or other loved ones with Tourette Syndrome meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of each month at the DeMatteis Center, north side of Northern Blvd., Old Brookville (directly opposite the NY Institute of Technology campus). There are three separate support groups running simultaneously: one group for children, one for teens and one for parents/adults. Siblings of TS children are also invited. Free for LI-TSA members. For further information, call 876-6947 or email LongIslandTSA@aol.com.
•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.
•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.
Alzheimer’s Day Program
Herricks Alzheimer’s Day Program “Our Space.” This social day program serves seniors with early to moderate dementia and offers them a chance to engage in social and recreational activities including music, art and exercise in a safe, supervised environment. At the same time, the caregiver can enjoy a respite. The program meets on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Rd., New Hyde Park. Co-sponsored by the NC Dept. of Senior Citizen Affairs. Call Ann Tountas 742-0851.
Safe Boating Courses
Safe Boating Courses, free vessel safety checks and more from America’s Boating Club, the United States Power Squadrons. With 18 squadrons around Long Island, there’s one near you. Visit WeBoatSafe.org or call 1-800-341-8777 for more information.
Bereavement Groups
Contact Catherine Bottari, LCSW, at 500 Old Country Rd., Suite 300 or call 732-6964 for information on the following:
•Group 1: A woman’s bereavement group is available to help women share and learn about their grief. Groups are held on a weekly basis and are facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker.
•Group 2: The death of a love one is hard for all of us but especially for children. A 12-week bereavement support group is available for children ages 7 to 9. Groups will be held on Saturdays and are facilitated by a licensed social worker.
Cradle of Aviation Museum
In the world of aviation, signals and coded messages are an important part of how airplanes and air traffic control speak everyday. The Cradle of Aviation Museum has a variety of free family activities. Walk through the eight museum galleries and you’ll walk through over 100 years of aerospace history with 75 planes and space craft and a variety of examples of how pilots navigated and communicated from the early days of flight through the space program. Museum activities are free with admission and are available each day from noon to 4 p.m. The museum also is home to the IMAX Dome Theatre and is located on Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Museum Row. Call 572-4111.
Elder Abuse
If you are 60 or older and are being hurt by someone who should be caring, you are not alone. If you are suffering from abuse, mistreatment or neglect at the hands of family members or someone who is living with you, help is available. The NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers counseling, legal advocacy and support services to seniors in need of help. All services are free and confidential. Call 542-0404. The Coalition is a member agency of the Community Chest of Port Washington, Garden City, Community Fund, United Community Fund of Great Neck and United Way of LI.
Epilepsy Foundation
Located at 506 Stewart Ave., Garden City (739-7733) the following is offered:
•Free Puppet Show on Seizure Disorder. A free children’s program on epilepsy using the internationally acclaimed “Kids on the Block” troupe of puppets to public and private elementary schools. These shows are appropriate for the 3rd and 4th grades levels but can be tailored to your needs. Programs are also available for junior and senior high classes. Help us foster a climate of acceptance, understanding and compassion in our schools for all. Call Janet Romeo, ext. 145.
•Support Groups. Do you have seizures? Are you having difficulty with jobs, relationships, etc.? Are you isolating from your family and friends? If you answered yes to any or all of the above questions, we have group for you. Call Irene Rodgers, CSW, ext. 415.
Exhibits
•Adelphi University presents its 5th Outdoor Sculpture Biennial installed throughout the landscaped arboretum gardens and pathways of the Garden City Campus, 1 South Ave., through April 1. The exhibition features the diverse works of 14 sculptors and is free and open to the public. Call 877-4462.
•LI Center of Photography presents the works of LI-based photographer, Phyllis Goodfriend, at the African American Museum of Education and Applied Arts, 110 N. Franklin St., Hempstead, through April 30. Phyllis traveled to Namaqualand, a province of South Africa, and then to Namibia. Her photographs are a document of that journey taken in 2008.
You Have Options!
In 1982 Options for Community Living, Inc., was established to help respond to the need for supportive housing for people living with mental illness. As the Mental Health Residential Program continued to expand, Options began serving homeless families as an emergency shelter provider in 1990. A few years later, Options opened a comprehensive case management and housing program for Long Islanders with HIV/AIDS. A small not-for-profit organization with humble beginnings has since grown to serve over 800 individuals and families with special needs across Long Island. With offices in Hempstead, Smithtown and Riverhead, help is easily accessible. For more information or to offer support call 631-361-9020. Visit www.optionscl.org.
Senior Programs
The following programs regularly serve all residents of Nassau County (call the NC Dept. of Senior Citizen Affairs 571-4330):
•Employment Referrals for Seniors. The NC Dept. of Senior Citizen Affairs is a resource to employers seeking qualified workers and to mature job seekers, 55+, who want assistance with employment and resume preparation. Services are free of charge.
•The Foster Grandparents Program is recruiting senior volunteers to share their time and love with children in Nassau County. Volunteers receive a non-reportable stipend, transportation reimbursement, paid holidays, sick days and vacation days.
•If you are 55+, make your spare time count. Join the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, a national organization, and share your talents and skills at one of the many diversified placements.
Sons of Italy
Order Sons of Italy in America is seeking new members to join the America Lodge #2245, Franklin Square, Elmont, West Hempstead, Floral Park, Garden City, Stewart Manor and Malverne. A membership drive is currently in progress. The America Lodge #2245 is a co-ed lodge with many projects that enhance the preservation of the members’ Italian heritage. The lodge raises funds for contributions to worthy charities. Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall, Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. There are entertaining programs, refreshments and food served free at every meeting. Call Sal Palmeri 328-0333.
