The Last Night of Ballyhoo:
Friday, July 23
Irish American Society:
Saturday, July 24
Free Workshop for
Breast Cancer Patients:
Thursday, August 5
Friday, July 23
The Last Night of Ballyhoo
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alfred Uhry, comes a touching and bittersweet comedy, set in 1939 Atlanta, of an upperclass Jewish family coping with budding romances, the rumblings of World War II, the premiere of Gone With the Wind and, above all, Ballyhoo, the biggest social event of the year. Directed by Pamela Seiderman. Recommended for ages 13 and older. Performances July 23, 24, 30, 31 at 8 p.m.; at 8 p.m.; July 25, Aug. 1 at 2 p.m. in the Monroe Lecture Center Theater, California Avenue, South Campus, Hofstra University. Tickets: $25; $20 senior citizen (over 65); $18 matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID; $15 Hofstra faculty/staff/student with current HofstraCard (two-ticket maximum). Box office 463-6644.
Saturday, July 24
Irish American Society
Super “25” Card Game at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. 8 p.m. $20,000 or a brand new car. Coffee, tea and Irish soda bread will be served. Cash bar for your pleasure. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080.
Tuesday, July 27
The Challenges of Parenting a Premature Infant
The Premature Infant Health Network, an initiative of the Association of Perinatal Networks of NY, is collaborating with the NC Department of Health’s Perinatal Services Network in its effort to better understand the challenges premature infants and their caregivers encounter once leaving the care of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Together with community and health organizations, faith-based groups, healthcare providers, and parents, the Premature Infant Health Network will hold a roundtable meeting to hear from those that experience firsthand the many unique challenges premature infants face once they leave the hospital and care begins at home. The information will be used in efforts to increase quality healthcare access and awareness around premature infant issues in New York State. The Premature Infant Health Network is anxious to hear from parents, caregivers and interested community members. 1:30 p.m. at the NC Department of Health, 106 Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Uniondale. For free registration call 227-9422.
Saturday, July 31
Irish American Society
Summer Dance at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. 8:30 p.m. Coffee, tea and Irish soda bread will be served. Music provided by Billy Keenan’s Band. Donation $15. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080.
Thursday, August 5
Free Workshop on Tai Chi for Breast Cancer Patients
Tai Chi is an ancient art that has been practiced for centuries in China. In the last 10 years, it has become highly recognized in the west as an exercise that brings harmony to the mind and body. The slow dance-like moves combined with regulated breathing aim to circulate “chi” (the body’s internal energy). This concentrated movement helps to restore balance, improve posture and strengthen muscles while calming the mind. It is a safe and effective exercise for everyone to perform at her own level of ability. The instructor, Dorothy Scott, has been a teacher and practitioner of Tai Chi for the last nine years. Her style is consistent with that of the “Wu” form of Tai Chi. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Alumni House, 154 Cambridge Ave., Adelphi University. Preregistration is required for all workshops. Call 877-4325.
Learn Golf for Charity
The Education & Assistance Corporation will benefit from Network Long Island’s 7th Annual Learn Golf for Charity event sponsored by Allshows.com. This unique fund-raiser will take place at Harbor Links Golf Course in Port Washington from 6 to 9 p.m. The evening features business networking and golf lessons with the pros from the Harbor Links Arnold Palmer School. Tickets are $100 and also include the use of the driving range, longest drive and putting competitions, cocktails, buffet dinner, raffle prizes and a silent auction. The event will benefit the EAC Suffolk County Child Advocacy Center at the Pat and Mary Bagnato Place for Kids, one of EAC’s 70 programs. Located in Central Islip, the center provides a safe, neutral and child-oriented environment for child abuse victims. For more information about Learn Golf for Charity visit www.networklongisland.org or www.eacinc.org. Call 539-0150, ext. 117.
Upcoming Events
Sportscasting Workshops
Hofstra University Continuing Education announces the 2010 Summer Sportscasting Institutes for adults offered Aug. 3-8. Veteran sportscaster Ed Ingles, former WCBS Radio sports director and professional-in-residence at WRHU, directs the Sportscasting Institute, along with well-known guest instructors including Len Berman, Kenny Albert, Mike Breen, Tracy Wolfson, Barry Landers, Jared Max, and Freddie Coleman. The institute emphasizes the development of skills in television and radio reporting, anchoring, play-by-play and commentative broadcasting techniques. To register or for information, visit ce.hofstra.edu/ sportscasting or call 463-7800.
Barbecue
Congregation Beth Israel Sisterhood, 141 Hilton Ave., Hempstead, will hold it’s Annual Barbecue on Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. Besides the usual raffle prizes, door prizes, great food (in addition to hotdogs and burgers), Gary will be back again playing music and singing for listening, dancing and singing pleasure. Admission is $20 pp with advance reservation; $25 at the door. Checks may be mailed to “Sisterhood Congregation Beth Israel at above address. Further information, call 489-1818 or 486-5140.
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 members 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. Online class available. Visit AAA.com/DefensiveDriving. The following dates are offered:
•July 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•July 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•July 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Aug 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Aug. 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Aug. 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Aug. 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Aug. 17 and 28 from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•Aug. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Aug. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Aug. 23 and 25 from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•Aug. 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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.
•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.
•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.
•LI Chess Nuts meets at 38 Old Country Rd., Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for K to 3rd grade; and Fridays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for fourth grade and up. Optional lessons for beginners and advanced players available at 4 and 5:30 p.m. For more information call Margarita Lanides at 739-3907.
•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. served. Reservations required. Call 877-1010; website: www.vikinghomechef.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.
Monthly Events
•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.
•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. For additional info and schedules visit www.gardencityskiclub.com or call 872-1448.
•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. Call Sandy 996-6574. No meeting at the church during July and August.
•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 entertaining programs and refreshments and food are served free at every meeting. Call Sal Palmeri 328-0333 for an application.
•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., 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.
Board 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.
Ongoing Programs
Anger Management
Contact Lani McElgun, M.A., LMFT, at 520 Franklin Ave., Suite 213, or call 428-1167 for information on the following: Group: Turn angry behaviors into more productive ones; learn healthier ways to communicate with spouse, children, co-workers. Individual: Combine individual therapy and anger management techniques. Both are held on a weekly basis and facilitated by a licensed marriage and family therapist, also certified in anger management. Court mandates welcome.
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: 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 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 operates a safe home for battered women and their children. The Coalition’s Safe Home for Abused Families provides shelter, advocacy and legal assistance, in a safe, warm, supportive, attractive environment. Call the 24-hour hotline 542-0404. The hotline and all services are free and confidential and a counselor can help you find safety.
•If you are 60 or older and suffering from abuse, mistreatment or neglect at the hands of family members or someone who is living with you, help is available. Counseling, legal advocacy and support services to seniors in need of help is offered. All services are free and confidential. Call 542-0404.
Epilepsy Foundation
Located at 506 Stewart Ave. (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. 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.
Exhibit
Jevin Nelms presents Expressions of Diana w/Lomography Photography. Steve Hoffman presents Coney Island “Beyond the Boardwalk.” On view through Aug. 28 at the African American Museum, 110 N. Franklin St., Hempstead. Call 572-0730.
Sons of Italy
Order Sons of Italy in America is seeking new members to join the America Lodge #2245, Franklin Square, Elmont, West Hempstead, Floral Park, Garden City, Stewart Manor and Malverne. The lodge co-ed with many projects that enhance the preservation of the member’s Italian heritage and raises funds for contributions to worthy charities. Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall, Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. There are entertaining programs, refreshments and food served free at every meeting. Call Sal Palmeri 328-0333.
