Village of Williston Park Meeting:
Saturday, November 20
Project Independence to Hold Fundraiser:
Sunday, November 21
Happy Thanksgiving:
Thursday, November 25
At Long Island Children’s Museum
New exhibit explores the inside world of toys…timeless toys provide the opportunity to explore science. Ever wondered how an Etch A Sketch works or what’s inside Jack-in-the-Box? Take a peek inside these classic toys and others in the new exhibit Toys: The Inside Story that opened at the Long Island Children’s Museum. If you’ve been wondering how to stop your toddler’s push toy from making such an infernal racket, you’ll love Toys: The Inside Story, it lets visitors look inside common toys while exploring the basics of pulleys, cams, gears, linkages and circuits. The exhibit consists of 12 components that allow for hands-on exploration and experimentation. Throughout the exhibit visitors can examine the inside workings of classic games such as Operation, Hungry Hippo and a newer classic – Hokey Pokey Elmo. In the What’s Inside? Section of the exhibit visitors can look in detail at popular toys such as Mr. Machine and a Jack-in-the-Box. The Gears at Play section illustrates the effects of gear ratios as visitors figure out how to make the ballerina and carousel spin faster or slower. The exhibit will run through January 7 and is free with museum admission. 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. Under 1 year old free. $9 seniors. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact 224-5800.
Saturday, November 20
Village of Williston Park Meeting
The Village of Willliston Park will hold its regular meeting, this time on Saturday at 10 a.m. At that time the village mayor and trustees will announce the winners of the essay contest held recently in all of the surrounding schools to determine who receives the title of mayor and village trustee for a day. The village will also conduct its usual business at a regular village board meeting.
Christmas Fair at Hillside United Methodist Church
A Christmas Fair will be held at Hillside United Methodist Church, 201 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, between Marcus Avenue and Herricks Road from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fair will feature handmade items by the members of the church including afghans, Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations and cakes. Also, there will be jewelry, white elephants, dollar-a-rama and new gift items. Further, there will be a snack bar. For further information, please call 437-7580.
Irish Society to Hold Thanksgiving Dance
The Irish Society will hold its Thanksgiving Dance at 8:30 p.m. at the center, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola. Donation is $20 and features Dennis Gallery Band. Coffee, tea and Irish Soda Bread will be served and the bar will be open. For further information, please call 746-9392.
Sunday, November 21
Opera Gala at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 600 New Hyde Park Road will hold an Opera Gala of opera excerpts presented by OperAvant at 5 p.m. Reception following performance Donation is $10. For further information, please call 354-6956.
Temple Tikvah to Hold Annual Holiday Fair
Temple Tikvah, of New Hyde Park, will hold its annual Holiday Fair November 21st, Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will be a variety of reasonably priced items for children and adults to purchase. Highlights include handcrafted jewelry, toys, books and gift items for Chanukah and other occasions; Temple Tikvah is located at 3315 Hillside Ave. one block west of Herricks Road. For further information call 746-1120.
Cellini Lodge to Hold Annual Brotherhood Breakfast
New Hyde Park Celllini Lodge No. 2206 will hold its Annual Brotherhood Breakfast together with friends of Temple Emanuel of Great Neck from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Clinton Martin Park, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park. To include a hot and cold buffet breakfast to be served. Live entertainment by singer Giada Valenti. Guest speaker is: Consul General of Italy Hon. Francesco Maria Talo. For reservations and further information, please call chairman of the event Anthony D’Urso at 570-6614.
Project Independence to Hold Fundraiser
There will be a Project Independence fundraiser from 2 to 4 p.m. at Manhasset Lakeville Firehouse on 78th Avenue, on the corner of Stewart Avenue. Refreshments will be provided. Raffles, music, fellowship promises an enjoyable afternoon for all. Admission $10.00 per person. Proceeds go towards fees that are charged for taxi services and other things. If you would like more information call town 311 and ask for Project Independence.
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Tuesday, November 23
Author Silas Fahti To Address Issues of Iraq, Islam and Middle East
Author Saul Silas Fahti will address the issue of Iraq, Islam and the Middle East at 8:14 at the Shelter Rock Jewish Center. For further details, please call 741-4305, ext. 10.
Thursday, November 25
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day, a chance to pause and give thanks for all the many advantages and gifts each and every one of us has been given. All schools, municipalities, banks as well as the Illustrated News will be closed.
Friday, November 26
Schools Closed
Most schools in the area will be closed in order to take advantage of an extended Thanksgiving Day recess.
Saturday, November 27
Annual Thanksgiving Dance in Aid of St. Patrick Fathers Missions
The 27th Annual Thanksgiving Dance in Aid of St. Patrick’s Fathers Mission will be held from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola. Donation is $20. To include music by Tommy Goodwin and Sharon, also tea, coffee and soda bread. For further information and reservations, please call 742-3271.
Monday, November 29
Billboard Players Hold Auditions for Spring Musical Fame Game
The Billboard Players will hold auditions for its original musical spring 2011 production of The Fame Game at the Community Church of East Williston, East Williston Avenue between High Street and Roslyn Road today at 7 p.m. and again on November 29 and 30 starting at 7 p.m. Call-backs on Dec. 2. All roles are open. Production will run for three weekends starring in April. Rehearsals begin in January. Please come prepared to sing 16 bars of a ballad and an up-beat song. For further information, please call 347-235-0972.
Tuesday, November 30
Organ Donations Discussed at Shelter Rock Jewish Center
A panel of experts will discuss Organ Donations : Halacha and Hope to be held at the Shelter Rock Jewish Center at 8:15 p.m. The panel will include Rabbi Martin Cohen, spiritual leader of the synagogue, Robert Berman, executive director of the Halachic Organ Donors Organization and Michael Sosna, president of the Long Island Chapter of TRIO, Transplant Recipients International Organization. For further information, please call 741-4306 extension No. 10.
Herricks PECA and Nassau County Present “Not My Child.”
The Herricks Parent Education and Community Awareness Committee and the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office present “Not My Child” at 7:30 p.m. at the Herricks Community Center Cafeteria. A presentation and open discussion about the heroin epidemic in Nassau County. Heroin is now being sniffed/snorted or smoke, as well as injected. Come and learn how to recognize the signs of heroin use and its effects.
Thursday, December 2
Internet Safety and Bullying Prevention Conference
On Dec. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Mack Student Center at Hofstra, Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice and the L.I. Youth Safety Coalition will hold a training forum and conference on Internet Safety and Bullying Prevention aimed at empowering youth service organizations, schools, and community partnerships to help youth lead safe and healthy lives. The keynote speaker at the conference will be John Halligan, father of Ryan Patrick Halligan, a Vermont middle school student who committed suicide in 2003 after being the victim of both school and cyber bullying. This training forum and conference will focus on the current challenges posed by the internet, social media, and bullying, with the goal of equipping youth serving organizations, professionals, and community leaders with the best resources available to meet these challenges. District Attorney Rice formed the Coalition in 2009 in response to the dangers facing teenagers. The island-wide organization is comprised of local school districts, youth groups, substance abuse treatment organizations and law enforcement agencies dedicated to keeping Long Island’s youth safe from destructive decision-making. The coalition offers periodic island-wide forums on critical topics and provides a forum for discussions and information exchange through the LI Youth Safety Listserv. To register for the conference, contact Rene Fiechter at 571-1090; email rene.fiechter@nassauda.org.
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Saturday, December 4
Christmas Tree Lighting at New Hyde Park Village
There will be the annual lighting of the Christmas Tree on the grounds of New Hyde Park Village Hall at 4:15 p.m. Prior to the tree lighting the New Hyde Park Village Cultural Commission will hold a special event for the children at Marcus Christ Hall, on the grounds of New Hyde Park Village Hall, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park.
Sunday, December 5
Christmas Tree Lighting at Williston Park Village
The Village of Williston Park will hold its Annual Christmas tree lighting on the front lawn of village hall, 494 Willis Avenue at 7 p.m. Included will be choral renditions by the Girl Scouts.
Thursday, December 9
Herricks School Board to Hold Regular Meeting
The Herricks School Board will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. at the Middle School, 7 Hilldale Drive, Albertson. The board will conduct its regular meeting but will take time out to speak to the students of the Middle School to hear their concerns. Please note start time.
Sunday, December 12
Cellini Lodge to Hold Children’s Christmas Carnival
New Hyde Park Cellini Lodge to hold a Christmas Carnival at Clinton Martin Park Recreational Center, corner of Marcus Avenue and New Hyde Park Road. $5 for each adult and free for children under 12. Be sure to contact Colleen Ferrara at 328-0426 with the names and ages and sex of the children attending so they will receive a gift from Santa. Also included will be games and prizes.
Monday, December 13
New Hyde Park/Garden City Park Regular Meeting
The New Hyde Park/Garden City Park will hold its regular meeting at 8 p.m. at the Manor Oaks School, 1950 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park.
Thursday, December 16
Shelter Rock Library Board of Trustees to Meet
The Board of Trustees of the Shelter Rock Public Library will hold their monthly board meeting on December 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Albertson Firehouse (2nd Floor), 100 I.U. Willets Rd., Albertson. The public is invited to attend. The meeting may contain an Executive Session for discussion of personnel issues.
