Irish American Society:
Friday, April 16
Association of Piano Teachers:
Wednesday, April 21
Waldorf School Open House:
Sunday, May 2
Friday, April 16
Irish American Society
Spring Fashion Show at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. Doors open at 7 p.m. Hors D’oeuvres and champagne punch 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Fashion show 8:30 p.m. sharp. Fashions supplied by Dress Barn and Carina Boutique, Whitestone, and Rich O’Shea’s Manor Irish Gift Shop. There will also be a Shamrock Auction and marvelous prizes. Coffee, tea and dessert; cash bar. Gentlemen are welcome. Adults $25; children under 15 years $15. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080 for reservations.
Saturday, April 17
Irish American Society
Monthly Ceili at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. 8 p.m. Music provided by Pete Kelly’s Ceili Band. Donation $15. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080.
Sunday, April 18
Archaeological Institute of America
LI Society meeting at 2 p.m. in Room 106, Breslin Hall, Hofstra University, Hempstead. Call 796-7261. Program: “Tracking Hannibal in the Alps: National Geographic Hannibal Expedition 2007-2008.” Archaeological surveys and analyses track Hannibal’s intrepid march in 218 BCE with an army and elephants over the Alps. Speaker: Dr. Patrick Hunt, Stanford University – AlA Director, Stanford Alpine Archaeology Project.
Wednesday, April 21
Association of Piano Teachers of LI
Meeting at 10 a.m. at the Garden City Community Church, Stewart Ave. and Whitehall Blvd., Garden City. Call 718-374-0183. Guest speaker: Olga Vinocur will speak on the topic “Chopin and Schumann.”
Free Toddler Story Time
Westbury Friends School and the Long Island Children’s Museum 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. Each child in attendance will receive one free pass to the Long Island Children’s Museum. An adult must stay with each child throughout the hour. Limited to 10 children, so reserve your space early by calling 333-3178.
Saturday, April 24
Irish American Society
Saturday Night Dance at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave. 8:30 p.m. Music of the ‘70s. ‘80s, ‘90s and more. Donation $15 at the door; $10 paid ahead. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080.
Sunday, April 25
Hate – Crossing the Line
By Detective Sgt. Gary Shapiro, Deputy Commanding Officer of the NC Police Dept. The Nature of, Police Response to and Prosecution of Hate Crimes, concluding with question/answer period. All welcome. Refreshments served. Free admission. Sponsored by the Sisterhood and Men’s Club of Congregation Beth Israel. 11 a.m. at Congregation Beth Israel, 141 Hilton Ave., Hempstead. Further info, call 489-1818.
Sunday, May 2
Waldorf School of Garden City
May Open House, Nursery – grade 3. 10 to 11 a.m. at 225 Cambridge Ave. For information call 742-3434, ext. 129 or visit www.waldorfgarden.org.
Irish American Society
Annual Spring Dinner Dance at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. Music by Tommy Flynn and the New York Showband. Master of Ceremonies Tony Jackson. Honorees: Consul General Niall Burgess and Marie Morgan-Burgess. Hors d’oeuvres and dinner 5 p.m. Dancing 6 to 10 p.m. Cash bar. Catered by Brendan and Ann Kerins. $35 per person. All reservations must be paid for by April 17. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080.
Westbury Friends School Admissions Open House
Hear a brief admissions presentation, take a guided tour of the campus and join our faculty and families for a delightful display of student work. Take a virtual trip through many of the countries of Africa as students share the discoveries they made during this school wide study. RSVP appreciated but not required. 1 p.m. Call 333-3178 for further information. Westbury Friends School is an N-5 Quaker school located at 550 Post Ave, at the corner of Post Ave. and Jericho Tpke. People of all faiths are welcome.
Upcoming Events
Hofstra University
Book and Author Tea hosted by the Transition Network-LI Chapter, in cooperation with Hofstra University Continuing Education and the Huntington Arts Council, on April 18 at 2 p.m. at the Hofstra University Club. The event features bestselling author Elinor Lipman, and Long Island authors Cynthia Baxter and Anne Canadeo, who will be interviewed by author Ellen Meister and Long Island Woman book columnist Debbi Honorof. Opening remarks will be delivered by Maria Garcia Kalb, author and KJOY radio personality. Books will be available for sale and a book signing will follow the event. The cost of the event, which includes gourmet coffee and teas, French and Italian pastries and fresh fruit, is $25. A raffle drawing will be held to benefit the Interfaith Nutrition Network. To register for the event, or for more information, visit ce.hofstra.edu/authortea or thetransitionnetwork.org/files/longislandevents.htm, call 622-4837 or email longislandchapter@thetransitionnetwork.org.
Nassau Community College
•The NCC Department of Theatre and Dance present its Spring 2010 Dance Concert at the Mainstage Theatre April 16 through 18. The concert will consist of original modern dance pieces choreographed by Prof. Stanley Berke. Performances are at 8 p.m. daily except for Sundays, when they are at 3 p.m. Tickets are $9; discounted to $7 for seniors 55 and over and children under 18. While supplies last, rush tickets (tickets bought at the door at the time of performance) are free for college students with current ID. Box office 572-7676.
•The Firehouse Plaza Art Gallery, Room 140 of the College Center Building, is running its annual competition and exhibition of works by students from the NCC Art Department. The exhibition runs from April 19 through June 30. The juried competition includes painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, graphic designs and mixed media work. The pieces were chosen by the NCC Firehouse Art Gallery Committee, which consists of Art Department professors. The awards ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on April 20.
•April 20 (10 a.m.), April 29 (5:30 p.m.): Anti-Harassment Training for Youth at Work – EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) investigators will show how sexual and other forms of harassment is against the law, whether you work in a shopping mall, fast food restaurant or big corporation. Whether you are a supervisor or a worker, what are your rights and responsibilities? This event is cosponsored by the NCC Sexual Harassment Education subcommittee. Held in the College Center Building.
•April 22: Environmental Issues and Public Policy in New York State – Assemblyman Bob Sweeney (11th District, Suffolk County) chairs the New York State Assembly Committee on Environmental Conservation. He has been named an Environmental Star by the New York League of Conservation Voters and Legislator of the Year by Environmental Advocates. Sweeney’s talk will emphasize environmental issues and government action on Long Island. 2:30 p.m. in Building F, Room 123.
•April 22: Robert Yeganeh, Chief Executive Officer of Love My Shoes, will be “Professor for a Day” at Nassau Community College. Yeganeh will speak to NCC students about his personal entrepreneurship experiences as the founder of Love My Shoes. The presentation, which is only open to NCC marketing students, will take place in Room 218 of Building B at 11:30 a.m.
Defensive Driving Courses
Conducted by the Automobile Club of NY in the Garden City office located at 229 Seventh St. Save money; reduce violation points; sharpen skills. The cost is $39 for AAA members; $32 Plus members; $32 members 60 and older; $32 embers 16-24 years old; $49 nonmembers; special group rates available. Dates and rates subject to change. Online class available. Visit AAA.com/DefensiveDriving. Reservations required. Call 873-2381. The following dates are offered:
•April 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•April 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•April 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•April 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•April 27 and 28 from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•April 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•May 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•May 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•May 11 and 12 from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•May 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•May 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•May 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•May 25 and 26 from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•May 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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.
Incorporated Village of Garden City Meetings:
Architectural Design Review Board meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 8 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.
Planning Commission meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 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.
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.
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 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
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
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.
NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The Coalition is a member agency of the Garden City Community Fund, United Community Fund of Great Neck, Community Chest of Port Washington and United Way of LI. Call 222-2293 for information about the following
• Support groups with individual counseling for incest survivors and survivors of rape and sexual assault. Services are confidential and free of charge. These services are also extended to family members and partners of survivors. The Coalition also works to ensure societal accountability, improve institutional responsiveness to victims and increase public awareness in order to prevent domestic violence, rape and sexual assault.
• The coalition operates a safe home for battered women and their children. For women who are victims of violent relationships, safety is a major concern. The Coalition’s Safe Home for Abused Families provides shelter, advocacy and legal assistance, in a safe, warm, supportive, attractive environment. If you or someone you know needs help, call the 24-hour hotline 542-0404. The hotline and all services are free and confidential and a counselor can help you find safety.
• Volunteers needed in the coalition’s “Hands Are Not for Hitting,” an exciting domestic violence prevention program for elementary school children in kindergarten through 2nd grade. Volunteers will be fully trained and need to be available several weekdays a month during the school year. Volunteers must provide their own transportation. If you are interested in volunteering, or would like more information, call 572-0700.
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
•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.
•The Molloy College Art Gallery at the Barnes Gallery, 2 Nassau Blvd., Garden City South, will present the work of the LI Black Artists Association through May 1. This exhibition includes over 40 paintings, drawings, watercolors, collages and mixed media, photographs and sculptures. There will be a wine and cheese reception on April 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. where there will be a jazz quartet performing. The public is invited to attend. Call the Molloy College Art Gallery 678-5000, ext. 6549 or the Barnes Gallery 538-4503.
