Williston Park Village Board to Meet – Monday, April 19
Herricks Board to Meet and Vote on BOCES – Tuesday, April 20
NHP Knights of Columbus Dinner for Jack Cuppola – April 21
Long Island Children’s Museum Receives Grant for Books
The Long Island Children’s Museum recently received a $10,000 grant from Verizon to support the literacy component of the Museum’s enrichment program for high need school districts on Long Island called KICKstart. The grant underwrote four family nights in the Hempstead school district where children and parents created storybooks.
The storybooks were created in a literacy based workshop called “Believe It or Not!” inspired by an image-making exercise. This program allows children to weave visual imagery and the written word together as they become published authors and illustrators. This approach to writing has proven to further children’s use of descriptive language, incorporate more developed story plots, as well as extend their imagination. The use of visual imagery offers visual and kinesthetic learners another avenue to enter the world of words.
Inspired by surrealism, the children and their grownups were asked to create scenes using a collage technique. Working with environmental backgrounds and imagery from magazines, the children illustrated their imaginative ideas. Writing about their surprising creations was the next step. Each child was given the option to write about their illustration in any way they chose. Each story will be put together to create a storybook that will be available in all four school’s libraries.
KICKstart (Kids Ideas Create Knowledge) is a groundbreaking learning initiative, launched in 2002, to strengthen the Museum’s programming for children and families in high-need school district. KICKstart has provided year round programming to Head Start, second and third graders in underserved communities on Long Island that are most in need of educational enrichment programs including Hempstead, Roosevelt, Central Islip & Wyandanch. Schools selected to be served by KICKstart are those with records of poorer academic performance, a significantly higher percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch programs, and higher limited English proficiency populations as compared to State averages.
Long Island Children’s Museum is a learning laboratory where hands-on exhibits invite visitors to experiment, examine and play. Through lively interdisciplinary activities, children and adults can share in the excitement of the learning process as they explore the world in which we live. The museum is designed for infants through 12 and their grownups. LICM is a not-for-profit institution chartered by the New York State Board of Regents.
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.
Greater New Hyde Park GOP to Hold Meeting
The Greater New Hyde Park Republican Club will hold its next meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Marcus Christ Hall (Jericho Turnpike and New Hyde Park Road adjacent to Village Hall). Our guest speaker will be Edward C. Gabalski, M.D., F.A.C.S., Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist. The topic will be Obama Healthcare – A Medical Professional’s Viewpoint. You won’t want to miss this meeting. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
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
New Hyde Park 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.
Hillside Library to Hold Reception
Hillside Library to hold a reception at 4 p.m. at the library to honor New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce members who have donated books to the library.
Friday, April 23
Opening Night for Sugar Babies At Herricks Community Theater
The Herricks Community Players will present Sugar Babies under the talented direction of John Hayes and producer Carol Hayes. Sugar Babies stars Warren Schein and Michele Maza.
Saturday, April 24
New Hyde Park Road School PTA to Hold School Yard Sale
The New Hyde Park School PTA will hold its Annual School Yard Sale. For further information, please call 616-7445.
Trinity Lutheran Church to Hold Yard and Cake Sale
Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hyde Park Road and Durham Road, New Hyde Park, will hold an Indoor Yard and Cake Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Included will be gently used items and delicious baked goods for sale. For further information, please call 302-2276.
Bremervoerder Choere Present Annual Spring Concert
Bremervoerder Choere of Franklin Square present their annual Spring Concert benefiting the Plattduetsche Home Society at 3 p.m. in the Jaeger Halle in the rear of Plattduetsche Park, 1132 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square. This year’s program offers “Music of the Old and New Heimat” for audience listening pleasure. Admission is $10 and attendees are invited to join use for a buffet supper in the restaurant. Cost is $38 per person. For reservations, please call Elsie Bulgrin at (718) 746-8862.
Herricks Indo US Organizes Free Health Fair for Seniors
Herricks Indo US is organizing a Free Health Fair for Seniors from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Clinton G. Martin Park, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Marcus Avenue.
Sunday, April 25
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.
Monday, April 26
New Hyde Park/Garden City Park School Work Session
The New Hyde Park/Garden City Park School Board will hold its work session at 7:30 p.m. at the Manor Oaks School, 1950 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park.
Water Authority of Western Nassau County Board Meeting
The Water Authority of Western Nassau County Board of Directors will be held at the offices of the water authority, 58 South Tyson Avenue, Floral Park starting at 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.
Wednesday, April 28
Business Succession Planning Free Workshop
New Hyde Park Chamber members and guests are invited to a free workshop on Business Succession Planning from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 1225 Franklin Avenue, Suite No. 400. Garden City presented by Stewart Small and Kenneth Sicari of MetLife/ Garden City. You’ve worked hard to build your business. It may be. Could the business continue to operate successfully if you or one of your key employees is unable to continue working? Would it provide income for you? For your spouse and family? Who will inherit your co-owner’s interest in your business if something should happen to him or her? Would your business continue to provide you with income, even after you’ve retired? The best way to provide for the future of your business is to plan for it today. This will be an interactive workshop. Participants will be encouraged to share their experiences and concerns. Light Refreshments will be provided.* RSVP Requested * stewsmall@yahoo.com or call -873-4530
