Irish American Society:
Saturday, April 24
Spring Airs:
Sunday, April 30
Waldorf School:
Sunday, May 2
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.
Defensive Driving Course
Sponsored by Msgr. John’s Knights of Columbus. Save money – save lives – save points. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Anne’s Church Rectory, St. John Vianney Room (lower level), 35 Dartmouth St. Cost $45 per person. Pay to: Knights of Columbus, Council #11836 and mail to: Defensive Driving Course, St. Anne’s Rectory, 35 Dartmouth St., Garden City, NY 11530. Contact: John McCabe 633-6146 or John Russo 384-4552. Defensive Driving Classes scheduled quarterly.
Anniversary of Apollo 13 Commemoration
On April 11, 1970, the crew of Apollo 13 launched into space hoping to become the third mission to land on the moon. Two days into the mission there was an explosion and the phrase, “Houston, we have a problem” was heard around the world. The Grumman built Lunar Module Aquarius served as a lifeboat for the astronauts, Jim Lovell, Fred Haise and Jack Swigert and ultimately enabled the crew to return to earth. The Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City, will celebrate the contributions made by Long Islanders at Grumman with a special weekend schedule of events on April 24 and 25. The Saturday activities will include a special screening of the IMAX version of the film Apollo 13, followed by dinner and a panel discussion with Apollo 13 Astronaut Fred Haise and former Grumman President Joe Gavin, who was in charge of the Apollo program. On Sunday, there will be two screenings of the Apollo 13 film (admission $8:50 adults; $6:50 children) at 2 and 4:30 p.m. along with a variety of family activities.
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.
Friday, April 30
Spring Airs
Conductor Salvatore Di Vittorio celebrates spring with the Adelphi Symphony Orchestra and New Zealand-born pianist Henry Wong Doe in one of Mozart’s most enduring concertos, No. 21 in C Major, K. 467. He will offer an engaging performance with his uniquely captivating style. Conductor Di Vittorio will also lead the Orchestra in Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, and Brahms’ Symphony No. 2, sometimes called his “pastoral” symphony. 8 p.m. in the Concert Hall at Adelphi University.
Saturday, May 1
Crystal Ball
The 12th Annual Diabetes Research Institute Foundation’s Crystal Ball will be held at the Garden City Hotel, 45 Seventh St. The ball has been responsible for contributing millions to the DRI’s effort to find a cure. Peter and Michele Bongiorno will be serving as this year’s honorees, while the DRI’s Norma Sue Kenyon, Ph.D., will be receiving the 2010 Gillin Family Humanitarian Award. Michele and Peter Bongiorno have dedicated themselves to the search for a cure. They created the Children’s Best Hope for a Cure Dinner after their daughter, Lauren was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 7. Dr. Kenyon has concentrated her work in the area of transplant immunology. Tickets are $375 per person and can be purchased by calling the DRI Foundation 822-1700. The event will feature an elegant cocktail reception beginning at 7 p.m., followed by dinner, dancing and entertainment. Visit www.diabetesresearch.org or send an email to liregion@drif.org.
First Social Media Camp for LI
The inaugural SMcampLI (www.smcampli. com), the first social media camp for Long Islanders, will bring together enthusiasts for an afternoon of sharing and learning about this new way of exchanging content in real time. Long Islanders at any level of social media expertise, from beginner to advanced, are invited to attend. The free event will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hofstra University, Dempster Building, Holland House Rd. and Primrose Ln., Hempstead. Call Jeff Namnum 882-7712.
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
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 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.
Ongoing Event
Creative Cups
The life-affirming art/fundraising event of the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, is returning and people are invited to participate by creating an “art bra” to be auctioned off. Last year’s event brought in over 200 Creative Cups, ordinary bras that were transformed into works of art. They were created by artists, art students, children, breast cancer survivors and their friends and family members. Submitted creations must be received by Aug. 2, to be included in the auction/gala (March 15, 2011 at Adelphi University). Those wishing to create a bra are encouraged to sign up early, as entrants will be limited to 200. Creative Cups celebrates the lives of those living with breast cancer and those we have lost to this terrible disease. For more information and guidelines, visit http://creativecups.adelphi.edu or call 800-877-8077.
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. Through the Recovery International process, members learn to manage stress, panic, anxiety, depression, anger, irrational fears, phobias, compulsions, obsessions and other emotional or behavioral problems. Members also learn how to face and manage psychosomatic symptoms such as heart palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, sweats, fatigue, headaches, numbness, chest pressure and sleep problems. 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
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
