Shelter Rock Library Board
To Meet:
Wednesday, August 18
St. Aidan’s Summer Stage:
Friday, August 20
Cellini Lodge Festival:
Wednesday, August 25
LICM Events
National Circus Project “Solo Circus”
Friday, August 20, Sunday, August 22 at 1:30 p.m
Run away with the circus with performers from the National Circus Project. They will introduce everyone to the art of balancing, juggling, clowning, plate spinning and much more. Come see these world class performers live on stage as we bring the circus to the LICM Theater. Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $4 with museum admission ($3 LICM members), $8 theater only
New Exhibit – Night Journeys:
An Adventure in the World of Sleep and Dreams
Through September 12
Be among the first visitors to take a fascinating journey through the world of bedtime rituals and routines and into the nighttime experience of sleep and dreams. Visitors enter into a whimsical bedroom setting where they are introduced to sleeping places from many parts of the world. Lie down on an ancient Egyptian bed, try out a headrest from Japan or Somalia or carry dolls using a Mexican rebozo. Peek into unusual sleeping places, shine giant flashlights under the bed to scare away the monsters and explore bedtime rituals from around the world.
Visitors continue their journey into the world of sleep and dreams by exploring the “active” state of sleep in an animated video that shows eye movement, body movement and brain activity during sleep. Next, compare some of your dreams to those of both children and adults and see what they mean. Explore different approaches to dream interpretation by people around the world. Learn about dream books from China, feed a bad dream to Baku—the Japanese dream eater and see how a family in Malaysia shares their dreams over breakfast. All Ages. Free with museum admission.
Summer Programs at LICM
Examine Art, Science and Nature
Summer hours have started at the Long Island Children’s Museum, which means that children and families can visit every day and explore, discover and play. LICM has planned a variety of summer workshop series exploring a range of themes and interests. Join us this week as we learn more about the environment, explore the animal kingdom, enjoy a unique theater performance or create a work of art in a fun-filled workshop.
What on Earth?
Monday through Friday From 2-4 p.m.
Join us in Our Backyard we discover new ways to explore our natural world. Learn fun ways to help the environment, enjoy a variety of outdoor experiences and try your hand at cooking, crafts and other science activities. All ages. Free with museum admission. Weather permitting.
This program is made possible by a generous grant from National Grid in support of LICM’s Green Teens initiative. Green Teens is an environmental education program that trains high school students to become outdoor educators as they develop and implement weekly green-themed workshops for young children.
Animal Talk with Scout Stacey
Calling all scientists! Join Scout Stacey every week in the It’s Alive gallery for an exploration of the animal kingdom. From reptiles to birds to insects, we will use all our senses to observe these fascinating organisms. Learn about their habitats, what they eat, and how to properly take care of them. Grab your magnifying glasses and come on over for Animal Talk to have all your creature questions answered! All activities will be held at the Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Museum admission: $10 for adults and children over 1 year old, $9 seniors, free to museum members and children under 1 year old. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact 224-5800. The Long Island Children’s Museum (LICM) 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. For more information, visit http://www.licm.org./
Saturday, August 14
NY Fringe Festival Featuring Roni Laytin
The New York Fringe Festival will be held at The Players Theatre, 115 MacDougal Street (West 3rd and Bleeker). This year it is entitled, MacChin: The Lamentable Tragedie of Jay Leno with apologies to William Shakespeare! Show may also be seen on Aug. 15 at 8:30 p.m., Aug. 20 at 7 p.m., Aug. 23 at 2:30 p.m. and Aug. 27 at 2:30 p.m. For tickets and further information, please email at www.fringenyc.org/
Monday, August 16
Don’t Miss Funday Monday at North Hempstead Beach
Seniors don’t miss out on the fun of Funday Monday at North Hempstead Beach Park, Port Washington, on West Shore Road, formerly known as Bar Beach. Each Monday is a different theme. This Monday is Happy Days Sock Hop from 10 a.m. to 2 p;.m.
Irish American Society Social Gatherings
The Irish American Society, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola will hold social gatherings every Monday from noon to 3 p.m. Bring a Big Mac or a sandwich and start your week off with a smile. Ask a friend who wants to step out or needs to get out for a few hours to come along. Games, surprise prizes, entertainment, music, information, cakes, tea, coffee and news. Tell a story, name that song, help clean up and so forth. Tall tales and short stories. It’s the tradition and mission of the Irish American Society to make all welcome and to be part of the local community
Summer Vacation Bible School at Hillside United Methodist
Hillside United Methodist will hold Summer Vacation Bible School from Aug. 16 to Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon. Hillside United Methodist is located at 2801 Hillside Avenue on the corner of Heywood Street, New Hyde Park. Come for a wek filled with fun, stories, crafts and refreshments. Air conditioned classrooms. Experienced dedicated teachers. Call for further information at 741-5148.
Williston Park Village to Hold Meeting
The Williston Park Village Board will hold its next meeting at 8 p.m. at Village Hall 494 Willis Avenue, Williston Park.
Assemblyman McKevitt Holds Office Hours at Hillside Library
Assemblyman Tom McKevitt will hold Open Office Hours on Aug, 16, from 2-4 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Hillside Public Library, 155 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park, N. Y. Constituents are invited to speak with Assemblyman McKevitt about issues and concerns they may have on personal, local or state issues. No registration is required.
Wednesday, August 18
Shelter Rock Library Board to Meet
The Board of Trustees of the Shelter Rock Public Library will hold their Monthly Board Meeting on August 18, 2010 at 7 p.m. in Room 114 of the Herricks Community Center located at 999-B Herricks Road in New Hyde Park. The public is invited to attend. The meeting may contain an Executive Session for discussion of personnel issues.
Thursday, August 19
Bobby and The Jets in Concert
Bobby & The Jets will be performing a concert in Memorial Park, off Lincoln Avenue and Wilton Street, New Hyde Park at 7 p.m. A musical tribute to Elton John.
Friday, August 20
St. Aidan’s Summer Stage Returns With Production of Oklahoma
St. Aidan’s Summer Stage returns after a 17-year absence with a production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma on Aug. 20, 21 at 8 p.m. and on Aug. 22 at 2 p.m. The production is located in Msgr. Kirwin Hall, 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park. Ticket prices are adults $10, children and senior citizens $7. This production is being directed by John Hayes, as he did so many years ago, Musical Director Reagan Stone and Moderator Father Thomas Tassone. The cast has been assembled from some of the most talented youth of the community and is expected to be an outstanding production. For ticket information, please call Carol Hayes 741-7509 or email jocar1968@optonline.net.
Saturday, August 21
Holy Spirit Church to Offer Defensive Driving Course
Holy Spirit Church, 500 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, is offering a Defensive Driving Course, sponsored by the National Safety Council. The class hours will be 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $45. With this course participants will receive a 10 percent reduction in the liability and collisions portions of their insurance premium and it will also remove up to four points from their driving record. Hopefully, the information gained will help prevent collisions. For further information and to register please call (631) 360-9720.
Wednesday, August 25
Cellini Lodge No. 2206 Annual Italian Festival
The New Hyde Park Cellini Lodge No. 2206 will hold its Annual Italian Festival to start today and continue through to Sunday, Aug. 29. The hours of operation are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday from 3 to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 3 to 10 p.m. at Michael J. Tully Park parking lot, Denton Avenue and Evergreen Avenue, New Hyde Park. North of Jericho Turnpike. Admission is $1 for adults and children under 8 are free. Highlights to include: International Food Court, Las Vegas Games of Chance including Blackjack, rides, with discount bracelet on Wednesday and Thursay, fireworks on Saturday evening, rain date-Sunday. Community Appreciation Day Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. free admission and half-price pasta. Musical entertainment to include: Wed.-The Gianni Monti Italian Night; Thurs.-Sweetwater; Friday-Risky Business; Sat. –Don Felice; Sun.-PJ Day Trippers (Beatles Tribute Band). For futher information, pleasecall 747-1680.
Thursday, August 26
Levels Production: Into the Woods
Tickets are available for Levels production of Into the Woods. The Tony award-winning Stephen Sondheim musical explores the darker side of fairy tales, explaining what happens after “happily ever after” in the lives of Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella and Rapunzel.
Levels, the Great Neck Library’s cultural center for teenagers located at 159 Bayview Avenue, presents several theatrical productions a year, all directed, produced and performed by students seventh grade through college-age. Performances will be be on Aug. 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets are free of charge, and are intended to guarantee seating. They will be available at the Circulation Desk of all Great Neck Library facilities. For more information, please call Levels at 466-8055, ext. 216.
Laughter Yoga Has Erupted In New Hyde Park
At “Spinner’s Grinners” Laughter Yoga Club, members take part in a series of laughter, breathing and playfulness exercises with many, many health benefits. You don’t have to be happy, you don’t have to be funny, you don’t even need a sense of humor! Everyone can do this! No joke! We will not be laying on the floor and no knowledge of yoga is necessary. All activities are done either sitting or standing. We meet twice per month, usually on a Thursday night (for approx. 1 hr, 10 min.). Meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. sharp. Ages: 13-80. First time try-out charge: $7. Flexible membership options available. To attend the laughter yoga club and for further details, contact Rosanne T. Spinner, Holistic Health Coach, at: 328-2367 or at www.RosanneSpinner.com
Thursday, September 2
Herricks School Board to Hold Building Tour
The Herricks Board of Education will conduct its Annual Building Tour on Sept. 2 starting at 10:00 A.M. at Denton Avenue School and then proceed to the: High School, Center Street School, Searingtown School, Middle School, Shelter Rock Academy, Community Center. The public is invited to join the members of the school board for all or part of the tour. For additional information call: 305-8901
Herricks School Board to Hold Regular Meeting
The Herricks School Board will hold its next regular meeting at 7:15 p.m. at Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park.
Saturday, September 4
Dahlia Exhibition
The Long Island Dahlia Society will host a Dahlia show at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. and on Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Carriage House at Bayard Cutting Arboretum on Montauk Highway in East Islip. A chance to meet the gardeners who grow Dahlias ranging in size from a marble to a basketball. Further, Dahlia’s will be available for sale. For further information, please call 832-3652 or visit LongIsland Dahlia.com,
Monday, September 13
Auditions for Fall Herricks Community Players Production
Auditions will be held at the Herricks Community Center Theater, 999 Herricks Road for the Herricks Community Players Production of Laughter on the 23 Floor, a Neil Simon Comedy, directed by John Hayes. Auditions at 7 p.m. also on Tuesday September 14. For further information, please call producer Carol Hayes at 741-7509
Saturday, September 18
Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens, Inc.
The Irish American Society, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola, will hold an Irish Breakfast with Friends from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. A chance to catch up with old friends and to make new ones. Donation is $15 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Tickets must be purchased by September 1. Admission by reservations only. Brendan’s Irish Breakfast includes ham and eggs, Irish sausage and brown bread, scones, coffee and tea. For further information, please call 746-9392.
Monday, September 27
Combined New Hyde Park Chamber and Lions Club Golf Outing
The New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce and the Lions Club will again sponsor a golf outing to be held at the Clearview Golf Cource in Queens. Dinner will be held at the Inn of New Hyde Park. The proceeds to be used for the following: Greater NHP Chamber, HP Gladiator Fund, Police Athletic League, Area High School Scholarship Funds, Holiday Gift Certificats for the Needy and Ronald McDonald House. Prior to the shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. there will be a barbeque lunch at 11:30 a.m. Dinner will follow with cocktails at 6 p.m. and with dessert, awards and prizes at 8 p.m. For further information, and reservations, please contact Ralph Ventura at 466-9207.
