St. Aidan’s Summer Stage:
Friday, August 20
Defensive Driving Course:
Saturday, August 21
Cellini Festival Opens:
Wednesday, August 25
LICM Events
Pajamarama Begins
Pajamarama! activities will run from noon to 4 p.m. and are free with museum admission. During the afternoon, visitors will learn about traditional Taiwanese sleep charms, create a fluffy counting sheep puppet, make a mini campfire sculpture to use for family storytelling or add a favorite bedtime excuse to the LICM bedtime quilt.
Kids are sure to delight in the chance to meet some favorite storybook characters at Pajamarama! At 1 p.m. meet Curious George, listen to a story and create a curiosity cap to wear! Join Mouse from the famous storybook “If you Give a Mouse a Cookie” for story time in the Orange Studio at 2:30 p.m. and then make a bedtime cookie treat. All visitors are encouraged to wear their favorite PJs … even the grownups!
LICM Director of Programs Aimee Terzulli comments about the event “Each year we like to end the summer with a big celebration, this year since our traveling exhibit is about sleep and dreams we thought a big pajama party would be the perfect fit!”
She went on to say “It’s also a time to remind children about the importance of reading. We will be having two separate book readings featuring famous story book characters. Having the pajama drive also introduces children to the concept of giving back to the community”
Families will also get the chance to enjoy the last few days of Night Journeys: An Adventure in the World of Sleep and Dreams stay at LICM before it leaves on September 12. In the exhibit visitors enter into a whimsical bedroom setting where they are introduced to sleeping places from many parts of the world. Children can lie down on an ancient Egyptian bed, try out a headrest from Japan or Somalia or carry dolls using a Mexican rebozo. You can also peek into unusual sleeping places, shine giant flashlights under the bed to scare away the monsters or explore bedtime rituals from around the world.
The Pajamarama event will help other children have the familiar bedtime rituals we often take for granted. Visitors are asked to bring a new pair of pajamas to the Museum that day. The donations will go to Pajama Program, a national nonprofit organization that provides new pajamas and books to children in transitional housing. The pajama donations will be distributed through the Nassau County Department of Health and Human Services. Visitors donating pajamas will receive one free child’s admission pass for use on a future visit.
All activities will be held at the Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Museum admission: $10 for adults and children over 1 year old. Under 1 year old FREE. $9 seniors. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact 224-5800.
More Fun at the Long Island Children’s Museum
Juggling Fun at LICM – learn fun circus skills like juggling, balancing and plate spinning during “Fun & Games” month at LICM.
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.
What on Earth?
Monday Through Friday from 2-4 p.m.
Join us in Our Backyard as 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./
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 youths 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.
Notre Dame to Hold Parish Yard Sale
Notre Dame Parish will hold a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the school auditorium on New Hyde Park Road, just two blocks north of Hillside Avenue. Housewares, clothing, tools, toys, DVDs, books, jewelry. Treasures of all types. Come browse and have fun shopping. Sponsored by the Peace and Justice Committee of Social Ministry at Notre Dame.
Wednesday, August 25
Cellini Lodge No. 2206 Annual Italian Festival To Begin
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, please call 747-1680.
Irish American Society To Hold Irish Breakfast with Friends
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.
Saturday, September 25
New Hyde Park Village Annual Street Fair
The New Hyde Park Village will hold its Annual Street Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jericho Turnpike will be closed from New Hyde Park Road to Covert Avenue for this premiere street fair.
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 Certificates 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.
