Cocktails for a Cure:
Sunday, June 5
St. Aidan Summer Stage
To Hold Auditions:
Monday, June 7
Herricks to Hold
Budget Revote:
Tuesday, June 15
Saturday, June 5
Metropolitan Youth Orchestra to Perform at Carnegie Hall
Metropolitan Youth Orchestras and choruses of New York MYO Suffolk & Nassau Principal Orchestras, MYO Nassau Chamber Orchestra, MYO Youth Chorale, MYO Children’s Choirs, Herricks High School Chamber Choir, Glen Cove High School Chamber Choir to perform at Carnegie Hall. Under the direction of Scott Stickley, Phil Preddice, Salvatore di Vitorio, Ed Norris III – and featuring Angela Wee – violin soloist (winner – 2010 MYO Concerto Competition) World Premiere – Gerald Custer – Everything Indicates for Symphony of Instruments and Voices Mendelssohn – Violin Concerto in E Stravinsky – Firebird Suite (1919 version) Hindemith – Symphonic Metamorphosis Smetena – The Moldau $60 – $20 at www.carnegiehall.org or call (212) 247-7800
Irish American Monthly Dance
The Irish American Society will hold a monthly dance featuring Mickey Perry’s Band to start at 8:30 p.m. Donation is $15. Coffee, tea and soda bread will be served and there will be an open bar available. For further information, please call 746-9393.
S.T.O.P. Program of North Hempstead in Port Washington
The Town of North Hempstead reminds residents to take advantage of the upcoming Stop Throwing Out Pollutants (STOP) program at the Solid Waste Management Authority at 802 West Shore Road in Port Washington, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents can return items such as aerosols, household chemicals, pesticides, disinfectants, fertilizers, bulbs, thermostats, batteries, cell phones and computers. Please bring OIL BASED PAINTS ONLY. Latex and water-based paints, once dried out (usually 24-36 hours after the lid is removed) can be placed in a trash bag and thrown out with your regular household garbage. Latex and water-based paints will not be accepted at the S.T.O.P. Collection site. Oil based paints are considered hazardous, and will be accepted at any S.T.O.P. Collection Day program. Following the very successful debut of the Town’s Pharmaceutical Drop-off program on June 6, 2009, residents can also dispose of outdated and unwanted pharmaceuticals in an environmentally friendly and safe manner at every S.T.O.P. date and location. North Hempstead offers the opportunity to properly dispose of recyclable and non-hazardous waste, electronic waste, batteries, compact florescent bulbs and other recyclable items free-of-charge every Sunday at 999 West Shore Road in Roslyn from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, please call 311.
Sunday, June 6
MS Cocktails for A Cure Fundraiser at Walk Street
Michele Chambers and Donald Barbieri, in conjunction with the National MS Society will hold a “Cocktails for A Cure” fundraiser at Walk Street (former Henry’s Inn), 1218 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park from 4 to 7 p.m. Admission (donation) is $25 for adults; $5 for children. Entrance fee includes food and two drink tickets. Fundraiser to include music, food, drinks, raffles, kids tattoos. All proceeds will help fund vital research, more effective treatments and ultimately a cure for MS.
Monday, June 7
St Aidan Summer Stage to Hold Auditions for Oklahoma!
St. Aidan Summer Stage is set to hold auditions for its forthcoming production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! under the direction of talented director John Hayes, of Williston Park. Auditions are on June 7, 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. in the Convent Community Room, 16 Pembroke St., Williston Park Age appropriate casting 13 and older are encouraged to audition. Musical Director: Reagan Stone, Producer: Stephen Loewenthal. Show dates are set for Aug. 20 , 21 and 22. For further information, please call 746-6585 ext 403 or email Steve at Saintaidansummerstage@gmail.com.
Tuesday, June 8
Legislator Bosworth to Host Women’s Health Care Discussion
Nassau County Legislator Judi Bosworth (D-Great Neck) is pleased to be able to host Neeta M. Shah, MD FACP, Vice President of Women’s Health, North Shore-LIJ Health System and The Katz Institute for Women’s Health in the 10th Legislative District. Dr. Shah will lead a discussion entitled: “Be empowered…It’s Your Time…Take Charge of Your Health,” in which she will suggest practical, non-threatening ways to relieve the stress and tension that all women experience in their lives. Legislator Bosworth believes this discussion will benefit younger women caring for babies and toddlers, middle aged women caring for both their children and their parents and older women who are dealing with the effects of aging. She asks women who are always putting their children, spouse and parents first, to please stop and take care of yourself. Join Legislator Bosworth from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Manhasset Public Library. Dr. Shah has agreed to stay and address personal concerns individually after the lecture.
Saturday, June 12
Christ Lutheran Church to Hold Military Bridge
Christ Lutheran Church, 300 Hillside Drive, South, New Hyde Park will hold a Military Bridge at 7 p.m. Cost is $10 per person which includes light refreshments and prizes. Please call Chancy Fuller at 746-4889 for advance reservations.
Sunday, June 13
Metropolitan Youth Orchestra to Perform at Adelphi University
The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York, MYO Nassau String and Concert Orchestras, Suffolk Concert Orchestra will perform at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 and $5 for students and senior citizens. Under the direction of Victoria Alaimo, Peggy Ho and Scott Zarchy. For further information, please call 676-6961 or for tickets please call 877-4000.
Membership Drive at Irish American Society
The Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens, located at 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola is holding a membership drive from 3 to 6 p.m.. The finest Irish society for social events that has many ways for all ages to come and meet people of Irish birth or decent. Come to rekindle old friendships or make new ones. Current programs and events include Irish Shows, Tea Parties, Social Gathering Mondays from noon to 3 p.m., Annual Fashion Show, card games on Friday nights, Donny Golden School of Dance performances, Adult Ceili dance lessons, Irish football for boys and girls. Something for everyone. To be a member you must be Irish born or of Irish extraction or for associate membership married to an Irish person. All past members who would like to be reinstated are welcome. Coffee, tea and Irish Soda Bread will be served. For further information, please call 746-9392.
Monday, June 14
New Hyde Park/Garden City Park School Board Meeting
The New Hyde Park/Garden City Park school board will hold its next meeting at 8 p.m. at the Manor Oaks School, 1950 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park.
Tuesday, June 15
Herricks to Hold Revote of School Budget
Herricks School District will hold a revote of its failed budget at Herricks Community Center Gym, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
New Hyde Park Village to Meet
The Village of New Hyde Park will hold its regular meeting at 8 p.m. at village hall, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike. Please note: New Hyde Park Village has gone into its summer schedule which only holds a meeting on the third Tuesday of every month. The schedule of two meetings a month will resume in the fall.
Thursday, June 17
Herricks School Board Meeting
The Herricks School Board will hold its regular school board meeting at 7:15 p.m. at the Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park.
Stewart Manor School to Hold Blood Drive
Stewart Manor PTA will hold a Blood Drive in conjunction with New York Blood Center at the school, 38 Stewart Avenue, Stewart Manor from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. A donation will help to save up to three lives. Blood is needed in area hospitals. Eligibility criteria includes: Bring ID with signature or photo, minimum weight must be 110 lbs, age is from 16 to 75 (16-year-olds must have parental permission. Age 76 or older needs doctor’s note), eat well (low fat) and drink fluids and no tattoos for the past 12 months. For further questions please contact 437-4145.
New Hyde Park Chamber to Hold Outdoor Italian Festival
The New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce will kick off summer at Its Annual Outdoor Italian Festival at 6 p.m. at Uncle Bacala’s Restaurant, 2370 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park. There will be no speakers, no special guests fun, beer, wine, food, music and networking! If you only come to one event all year… this is the one not to miss. The menu to include: Appetizers Served Family Style, Hot Antipasto, Fried Calamari, Choice of Caesar Salad, Mixed Greens Salad, Pasta and Penne a la Vodka. Choice of Entrée, Tilapia Oreganata, Chicken Francese, Chicken Parmigiana and Eggplant Parmigiana. Dessert Served Family Style. Beverages to include: Coffee, Tea, Soda, Beer and Wine $35 per person includes tax and gratuity. Music provided by “Piano Man” Pat Farrell – PFM Production Rain or shine – thanks to Hall’s Carpets, who will be providing a tent for the occasion.
Saturday, June 19
Pete Kelly’s Ceili Band
The Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens, Inc., 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola will hold a monthly Ceili featuring Pete Kelly’s Ceili Band at 8 p.m. Donation is $15. For further information, please call 746-9392.
Monday, June 21
New Hyde Park GOP Club to Meet
The Greater New Hyde Park Republican Club will hold their next meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Marcus Christ Hall (Jericho Turnpike and New Hyde Park Road adjacent to Village Hall). The topic will be “2010 Campaign Update”. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
Thurday, June 24
Herricks High School Graduation
Herricks High School will hold its high school graduation at 6 p.m. on the football field of Herricks High School.
Saturday, June 26
Irish American Society Monthly Dance
The Irish American Society will hold its monthly dance at 8:30 p.m. featuring Tommy Goodwin and Sharon at Irish American Society, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola. Donation is $15. Coffee, tea and soda bread will be served and there will be an open bar. For further information and reservations, please call 746-9392.
Sunday, June 27
New Hyde Park Memorial High Graduation
New Hyde Park Memorial High School will hold its graduation at 2 p.m.at Hofstra University.
