Annual Thanksgiving Dance:
Saturday, November 27
First Night of Chanukah:
Wednesday, December 1
Christmas Tree Lighting at New Hyde Park Village:
Saturday, December 4
At Long Island Children’s Museum
LICM Provides Family Time During Thanksgiving Break
As families gather together to celebrate Thanksgiving the Long Island Children’s Museum has come up with several solutions to that ever-nagging question – What are we going to do with the kids for the long holiday weekend? The museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day but has a jam-packed weekend planned. Families can spend time together exploring Toys: The Inside Story, the traveling exhibit on display at the Children’s Museum until January 2. Workshops and theater programs are planned to satisfy any age group. 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.
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.
Christkindl Markt at Plattduetsche Park
On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 28 from 11 a.m, to 4 p.m.a chance to do your Christmas shopping or just relax and browse in the “Kaffee-Stubchen” with coffee and cake, soup bratwurst, franks and potato salad. Plus, large variety of imported Christmas items available along with arts and crafts items, raffle ticket, and Christmas wreaths. Come and visit Santa and pick-out fresh cut and artificial centerpieces. Included will be a White Elephant table. Sponsored by the Beautification Committee of the Plattduetsche House. Free admission. For further information, please call 826-5014.
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 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.
Wednesday, December 1
First Night of Chanukah
The entire staff of the Illustrated News wishes all of our readers who celebrate Chanukah a very happy and healthy Chanukah.
Spinner’s Grinner’s Laughter Yoga in New Hyde Park
Take time to participate 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.). 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.
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.
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
Pancake Breakfast with Garden City Park Junior Firefighters
The Garden City Park Fire Department Junior Firefighters will hold a Pancake Breakfast with Santa from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. At GCP Fire Headquarters, 2264 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children to include pancakes with maple syrup, sausage, bacon, juice, milk, coffee and tea.
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.
Tuesday, December 7
New Hyde Park Village Meeting
The New Hyde Park Village will hold its meeting at 8 p.m. at New Hyde Park Village Hall, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park.
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.
Friday, December 24
Schools Closed for Christmas Vacation
The New Hyde Park Schools and the Herricks Schools will be closed for vacation from today until Monday, January 3.
Saturday, December 25
Christmas Day
The entire staff of the Illustrated News wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy New Year.
Saturday, January 1
New Year’s Day
The entire staff of the Illustrated News would like to wish all of our readers a very happy and healthy New Year.
Monday, January 3
New Hyde Park Workshop for Community Input on Budget
The New Hyde Park/Garden City Park School District will hold a Community Input for its budget at 8 p.m. at the Garden City Park School. The Garden City Park School is located at 51 Central Avenue, Garden City Park.
