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Manor Oaks to Hold

Hearing on Capitol Projects:

Monday, September 20

NHP Annual Street Fair:

Saturday, September 25

Combined NHP Chamber

and Lions Club Golf Outing:

Monday, September 27

More Fun at the LI Children’s Museum

Program and Performance Schedule – September 20-26

Back to School Book Charms
Saturday, September 25 from 2-4 p.m.

Going back to school doesn’t have to be boring! Here at the Museum, you’ll enjoy adding a special type of book to your growing list of school supplies—a miniature book. Come assemble and decorate back to school book charms to mark this exciting time. All ages. Free with museum admission.

Performance September 26 – 2 p.m.  
It’s harvest time on Long Island and we’re having a musical celebration in the theater. Join in the fun with our friends from the Richmond Indigenous Gourd Orchestra as they perform instruments created from gourds!  Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $4 with museum admission ($3 LICM members), $8 for theater only.


Saturday, September 18

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.


Sunday, September 19

A Back to Shul Barbecue at Shelter Rock Jewish

A Back to Shul Barbeque will be held on the grounds of Shelter Rock Jewish Center, 272 Shelter Rock Road, Roslyn,  at 2:30 p.m. for current and prospective members.  The food and entertainment are free, but reservations are a must.  For further information, please call 741-4305 extension 10.  A weekly duplicate bridge game will begin on Oct. 6 at 7:15 p.m. at the Shelter Rock Jewish Center Nursery School Atrium with An Schwartz as director. For further information, please contact 747-5461.


Monday, September 20

Manor Oaks School to Hold Hearing on Capitol Projects

The Manor Oaks School will hold a hearing with the architect, John Grillo, who will explain, in detail, the Capitol Project to be voted on by the district on Oct. 12.  The hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Manor Oaks School, 1950 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park.


Tuesday, September 21

Doe’s Club of New Hyde Park to Hold Pirates Revenge

The Doe’s Club of New Hyde Park will hold a fun night entitled Pirates Revenge where you can play fun and easy games and win prizes.  At 7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 901 Lakeville Road.  Tickets are $22 each and include dinner of roasted chicken with all the trimmings, coffee, tea and dessert, plus raffles.  Send checks and reservations to Norma Pedretti, 86-15 Commonwealth Boulevard, Bellerose, New York, 11426.  For further information, please call (718) 347-1753.

Natalie A. Naylor to Speak on Daring and Intrepid Airwomen

Natalie A Naylor will be the guest speaker at the Cradle of Aviation Museum,  Davis Road, Garden City at 4 p.m.  She will talk about the daring young women in their flying machines who flew on Long Island in the early years of aviation including Harriet Quimby, Matilde Moisant and Elinor Smith.  The talk will be held in the Red Planet Café of the Cradle of Aviation Museum.  Guests are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served. For further information, please call 572-4111.


Wednesday, September 22

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, on a Wednesday night (for approx. 1 hr, 10 min.).  Club dates remaining in 2010:  9/22, 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17 and 12/15.  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:  www.RosanneSpinner.com or call 328-2367


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.

Dahlia Flower Show at Planting Fields

On Sept. 25 and 26 head to Planting Fields Arboretum’s Burns Conference Center for the Mid Island Dahlia Society’s Dahlia Show, noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and from 1 to 5 p.m. on  Sunday. The show features a  dazzling display of dahlias to enjoy, dahlia experts to answer your questions, and magnificent bouquets that you can purchase.  Admission: free with Planting Fields $8 parking fee. For further information please call 631 266-3354 or at the Web: midislanddahlia.com.


Sunday, September 26

Ompahfest/Schuetzenfest at Plattduetsche Park

Ompahfest/Schuetzenfest is planned at Plattduetsche Park, 1132 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square.  Lots of German music throughout the day, along with German food, beer and entertainment, games, raffles and shooting at the rifle range for prizes.  Park  opens at 11 a.m. Donation is $7.50 and advance ticket sales at $6.  For further information, please call 354-3131 or www.parkrestaurant.com.


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 Course 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 barbecue 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.


 Saturday, October 2

Holy Spirit Church to Hold Defensive Driving Course

Holy Spirit Church, 500 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, will offer a Defensive Driving Course, sponsored by the National Safety Council.  The class hours will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The cost is $45.  At the completion of this course participants will receive a 10 percent reduction in the liability and collisions portions of their insurance premiums and it will also remove four points from their driving record.  Hopefully, the information gained will help prevent collisions.  For information and registration please call (631) 360-9720.

Washington Street School PTA to Hold Annual Fall Festival

The Washington Street School PTA in Franklin Square is holding their Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 2 from 11 a.m.  to 4 p.m. (rain or shine). It is being held at the school at 760 Washington Street. This will be a great family fun day featuring games, prizes, raffles, fun activities, hair braiding, face painting, radio control cars, pumpkins and more. Delicious foods, drinks, snacks and baked goods will also be available. There will be the ever-popular Spook-Walk, a Fire Truck for children to explore and Merchandise and Craft Vendors.  For further information about the festival, vendor spaces or advertising contact Tina at 326-4901 or   abruchha@optonline.net.


Sunday, October 3

Lou Johnson One Man Circus at Temple Tikvah

Lou Johnson, a Ringling Brothers graduate will juggle, spin plates and perform magic at his One Man Circus performance at Temple Tikvah, 3315 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door.  For further information, please call 746-1120 or funevent@templetikvah.org.


Monday, October 4

Open Office Hours for Councilpersons Seeman and Ferrara

Open Office Hours to be held by Councilwoman Lee Seeman and Councilman Angelo Ferrara on Oct. 4, 1-3 p.m., at the Hillside Public Library, 155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park. Any constituents wishing to speak directly to our local representatives are invited to come to this session.


Thursday, October 7

Cyber Bullies, Sexting Nassau Bar to Hold Free Seminar

Technologically-advanced school yard bullies use the tools of the 21st century, such as laptops, cell phones and smart phones, to target and harass their victims. To help parents protect their youngsters from abusive relations and to deter these “cyber bullies,” the Nassau County Bar Association is presenting a free public education seminar from 7 p.m. at NCBA’s headquarters, 15th and West Streets, Mineola. Reservations are required by calling NCBA at 747-4070 or emailing Caryle Katz at ckatz@nassaubar.org. Among the topics to be discussed include: the potential dangers of posting pictures, videos, and personal information online: sexual predators, pornographers, identity thieves and cyber bullies.  How kids can take advantage of the digital world without falling victim to the risk.  New laws and the need for new legislation .law enforcement agencies. Top law enforcement officials are participating in this important discussion, including Nassau County Assistant District Attorney Ann Donnelly, Nassau County Police Officer John Dockswell, Brian Herrington, assistant director for Intergovernmental Affairs, NYS Office of the Attorney General; criminal attorney Joshua S. Ketover, Ketover & Associates, Garden City; Mindy Perlmutter, LCSW-R, director of education, Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic
Violence.