New Hyde Park Little League Annual Opening Day Parade
Saturday, April 10
The New Hyde Park/Garden City Park School Board
Monday, April 12
Herricks School Board to Meet To Vote on BOCES
Tuesday, April 20
Saturday, April 10
New Hyde Park Little League Annual Opening Day Parade
The New Hyde Park Little League will hold its Annual Opening Day Parade to assemble at 9:30 a.m. at the corner of Leonard Boulevard and Jericho Turnpike. The parade will kickoff at 10 a.m. sharp and head west on Jericho Turnpike to Covert Avenue where they will turn south on Covert until they reach Stewart Avenue. The parade will then proceed west on Stewart to Michael J. Nuzzi Field where a brief ceremony will be held including the throwing out of the first ball by New Hyde Park Mayor Daniel Petruccio. After the ceremonies the players will be served ice cream.
Introduction to Bonsai
The Bonsai Society of Greater New York, Inc. will host a presentation on Bonsai Basics by John Capobianco, at 11 a.m. at Suburban Water Gardens, home of the Suburban Bonsai, 211 Burrs Lane, Dix Hills. John will cover the basics of bonsai, as he transforms a piece of nursery stock, into a bonsai. The topics of lighting, temperature, humidity, fertilizing, and wintering will all be addressed. Basic styles, wiring, root pruning and grooming techniques will be presented. This is a chance for someone to learn why they have been unsuccessful keeping bonsai. John says, “Bonsai are like dogs and cats, they need to watered, fed and groomed. If you can keep a dog or cat alive, you can keep a bonsai alive.” Course is free. For directions contact: Bob Bon Giorno: 631-643-3500,
Antiques and Collectibles Auction
The First Presbyterian Church, 16 South 9th Street, New Hyde Park, will hold an Antiques and Collectibles Auction. At 5 p.m. there will be a viewing of items to be auctioned and at 6 p.m. the auction will be held. Included will be artwork, lines, crystal, pressed and mail glass, jewelry, dolls, cameras, toys, books, military and more. For further information please call 328-1963. Refreshments will be available.
Sunday, April 11
Divine Mercy Sunday
April 11th is the Feast of Divine Mercy. Please join us at St. Catherine of Sienna Church. Schedule as follows: 1p.m.-Mass, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, confession, 3 p.m. – recitation of chaplet, concluding with individual blessing with St. Faustina’s relic. St. Catherine of Sienna Church is located at 35 New Hyde Park Road, Franklin Square, just north of Hempstead Turnpike. Any questions, please call Donna Fodale 216-1462.
Monday, April 12
The New Hyde Park/Garden City Park School Board
The New Hyde Park/Garden City Park School Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Manor Oaks School, 1950 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, The board, at that time, will adopt the proposed budget for the 2010/2011 school year. It is anticipated that a motion to adjourn to executive session will be made immediately after the opening of the public portion of the meeting to discuss matters involving particular personnel and matters within the attorney-client relationship. The board expects to return to the public portion of the meeting at 8 p.m.
Williston Park Village to Hold Budget Hearing
The Village of Williston Park will hold a budget hearing at 8 p.m. at village hall, 494 Willis Avenue, Williston Park.
Tuesday, April 13
Drumming Up Some Fun
Every Tuesday – Friday from 2:30-4 p.m. (April 13 until April 30). A chance to design your own drum with some notes and a few colorful beats and a drumstick to strike up your musical band at the Long Island Children’s Museum. All ages. Free with museum admission. All activities will be held at the Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Museum admission: $10 for adults and children over 1 year old, $9 seniors, free to museum members and children under 1 year old. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact 224-5800.
Wednesday, April 14
Shelter Rock Library Board to Meet
The Board of Trustees of the Shelter Rock Public Library will hold their monthly board meeting at 8 p.m. in the Library’s Program Room. The public is invited to attend. The meeting may contain an executive session for discussion of personnel issues.
Thursday, April 15
Hillside Library Board to Meet
The Hillside Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting at the library at 7:30 p.m. at 155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park.
Scenici Players to Present MASH
The Scenici Players to present M.A.S.H. April 15th and 16th at 7:30 p.m. at NHP Memorial High School. Scenici is directed by Tom LoConte starring the NHP Memorial Scenici players cost is $5 per ticket, senior citizens 2 for $5.
Chamber General Membership And Dinner Meeting
At 6 p.m. the New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce will hold its general membership and dinner meeting at the Inn at New Hyde Park, 214 Jericho Turnpike. There will also be a “3 Minute Member Spotlight” a chance to network. Included will be a three minute member spotlight. Anyone wishing to be among the 12 front of room speakers to promote their business please send us an E-mail after registering, and request your place). RSVP online by April 12 for a chance to win a free dinner.
Friday, April 16
AARP No. 3983 to Hold Meeting at Clinton Martin Park
The AARP Chapter No. 3963 will hold its meeting at Clinton Martin Park Senior Center, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park at 1 p.m. The guest speaker will be Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell.
Saturday, April 17
Kids Care Caravan at Hillside Grade School
Hillside Grade School will be holding its annual “Kids Care Caravan: food drive to benefit Long Island Cares. We will again be a part of the “Feinstein Foundation Challenge”. For every pound of food collected $1 will be donated to Long Island Cares from the Feinstein Foundation. Between the hours of 9 a.m. and noon a truck from Long Island Cares will be located on the blacktop behind Hillside Grade School to accept non-perishable food donations. All in the community are welcome to join us in this endeavor to help feed Long Island’s hungry. Help us pass last year’s total.
Model Railroading Museum to Hold Annual Operating Show
The Model Railroading Museum will hold its Annual Operating show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both today and tomorrow at Marcus Christ Hall, on the grounds of New Hyde Park Village Hall, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park. The show will include the operation of the 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 greatly appreciated. For further information, please call 775-6367.
Monday, April 19
Williston Park Village Board to Meet
The Williston Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting at 8 p.m. at village hall, 494 Willis Avenue, Williston Park.
Tuesday, April 20
New Hyde Park/Garden City Park To Vote on BOCES Candidates
As required by the New York State Education Department Law, all school boards must vote on the BOCES Administrative Budget and candidates for the BOCES board. The New Hyde Park/Garden City Park board will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the boardroom of the administrative offices to vote. No other business will be conducted at this meeting.
Herricks School Board to Meet To Vote on BOCES
The Herricks School Board will meet at 7:15 p.m. at the Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park. The first order of business will be to vote on the BOCES budget and on the BOCES candidates. The board will then hold its regular school board meeting.
New Hyde Park Doe’s Club to Hold Vendor’s Extravaganza
The members of the New Hyde Park Doe’s club will present A Vendor’s Extravaganza, a showcase of merchandise with vendors selling food, jewelry, clothing, books, makeup, cooking products, custom crafts, chocolate candy, baked goods, housewares and more. A chance to have your cards or palm read, plus to buy or sell gold. To start at 7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 901 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park. Admission is $1 to go towards the Wounded Warrior Fund. Vendors wishing to join Call Elena at 643-0249.
Wednesday, April 21
NHP Knights of Columbus Dinner for Jack Coppola
On April 21 the New Hyde Park Knights of Columbus will hold a Testimonial Dinner in honor of Past President Jack Coppola at Verdi’s in Westbury from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
AARP Chapter No. 5183 to Meet at Clinton Martin Park
The AARP Chapter No. 5183 will hold its meeting at 9:30 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. at the recreational center 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 the meeting to sign up.
