Chanukah Celebration:
Sunday, December 5
Why Good Kids Make Bad Choices:
Monday, December 6
Sunday, December 12:
From Puccini to Pop
Sunday, December 5
Chanukah Celebration
Includes latkes and more with music by Gary for your singing and dancing pleasure. 2 p.m. at Congregation Beth Israel, 141 Hilton Ave., Hempstead. $5 admission. For info call 486-5140 or 457-6899.
Archaeological Institute of America
LI Society presents a free slide lecture at 2 p.m. at Hofstra University, Breslin Hall, Room 106, Hempstead. Call 1-631 420 1564 or jjtaub@aol.com. Program: Dr. Richard Burger will review the most important recent discoveries of the royal tomb of Sipan on the north coast of Peru. The tomb was filled with gold objects causing a boom in archaeological research resulting in a new understanding of the Moche culture (200-700 AD). These tombs are the richest ever found in the New World. Dr. Burger received his Ph.D. in anthropology at the University of California, Berkley. He presently is the Charles J. MacCurdy, Professor of Archaeology at Yale after years as director of the Peabody Museum of Natural History at Yale University.
Monday, December 6
Why Good Kids Make Bad Choices
Douglas Rosen from Partners for Prevention will provide valuable information to parents on the importance of the power of determination and mature discernment the adolescents need to make healthy choices. Free. 7:30 p.m. Hosted by The Waldorf School, 225 Cambridge Ave. Garden City. Call 742-3434 or go to www.waldorfgarden.org.
Sunday, December 12
From Puccini to Pop
It’s glee meets “The People’s Tenor,” Michael Amante. The 5th Annual Tribute to U.S. Disabled Veterans. Kathleen Mucciolo Kolins and Wayne Kolins, founders, Music and Theatre Legacy Foundation, sponsor the Garden City Middle School Festival Chorus, a modern glee club in a guest appearance with Michael Amante. Share this gleeful musical journey and the celebration of the power of music and magical effect of arts in education. 3 p.m. at the Theatre at Westbury. Presale ticket price $65. This is not a fundraiser for the Music and Theatre Legacy Foundation. A portion of the ticket proceeds benefit the Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans and DAV Chapter 76 National Amputation Foundation. For ticket information call 800-745-3000 or buy tickets online at www.ticketmaster.com or LiveNation.com.
Program on CPR
At the Sisterhood/Men’s Club meeting at 10:30 a.m. at Congregation Beth Israel, 141 Hilton Ave., Hempstead. Refreshments. For info call 481-5643.
Panel Discussion: Forgiveness, Restitution and Reconciliation
Religious beliefs vary, although we are all so similar. Catholics believe in penance, Protestants do not believe in confession. Jews have a firm belief in God and “Love Your Neighbor.” Muslims believe in compassion as a core spiritual principle. Baha’l faith has a firm conviction in the goodness of human beings. Come and hear how harmony could happen for all of humanity. Featuring four exciting speakers. 3 p.m. in the Hays Theatre, Wilbur Arts Center, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Call 678-5000.
Thursday, December 16
Nourishing the Soul
The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program presents a free forum series for breast cancer survivors and those who care about them. This series is support by Meghan’s Pansies, a special fund of the Adelphi program. The forums are free. All the forums are held at Alumni House, 154 Cambridge Ave., and run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. It is not necessary to attend the entire series but preregistration is required. Call 877.4325 or email breastcancerhotline@adelphi.edu. Program: Intimacy After Breast Cancer presented by Gina M. Maisano.
Sunday, December 19
Bagels and Brachas
With Rabbi Michael. 10:30 a.m. at Congregation Beth Israel, 141 Hilton Ave., Hempstead. The topic will be: Black Sabbath: The Musical. History of Black-Jewish Relations. Info: call 547-3581. All welcome. No fee.
Upcoming Events
Special Christmas Courses
The George Mercer School of Theology, 65 Fourth St, announced two special courses to be offered related to Christmas. The first course, “Christmas: Theology, History and Culture,” will be given on Dec. 11 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The cost of the course is $25. The Very Reverend Dr. David B. Lowry, Dean of the School of Theology will teach the course. The second course, “Handel’s Messiah: Music and Scripture,” will be given on Dec. 18 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Dean Lowry will be joined by musicologist Gregory Eaton. The cost of the course is $25. All are invited to register for these programs in advance by contacting the Mercer Office 248-4800, ext. 40 or by email: merceroffice@dioceseli.org.
Defensive Driving Courses
Conducted by the Automobile Club of NY in the Garden City office located at 229 Seventh St. Save money; reduce violation points; sharpen skills. The cost is $39 for AAA members; $32 Plus members; $32 members 60 and older; $32 members 16-24 years old; $49 nonmembers; special group rates available. Dates and rates subject to change. Online class available. Visit AAA.com/DefensiveDriving. Reservations required. Call 873-2381. The following dates are offered:
•Dec 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Dec 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Dec 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Dec 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Dec 14 and 15 from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•Dec 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Dec 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Dec 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hofstra Fall 2010 Concert Series
Performances in the John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus, Hofstra University. Tickets: $10 general admission; $8 senior citizens (over 65) or matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID. One free ticket with current faculty/staff/student HofstraCard. For tickets and information, call 463-5497:
•Dec. 4: Hofstra Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band presents a program of traditional and contemporary works for wind band. Peter Loel Boonshaft, director. 8 p.m.
•Dec. 7: The Hofstra University Choir and Hofstra String Orchestra, Cindy Bell and David Ramael, directors. 8 p .m.
•Dec. 11: Hofstra Symphony Orchestra, David Ramael, director. The Simple Life (or not). A journey from the urban to the rural with Bartok’s Rumanian Folk Dances, Holst’s Hammersmith and Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony in F major, Pastorale. Preconcert lecture 7:15 p.m. Concert begins at 8 p.m.
At the Irish American Center
Located at 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080 for reservations. Coffee, tea and Irish soda bread will be served all events and the bar will be open for your pleasure:
• Dec. 4: Society Dance. 8:30 p.m.
• Dec. 5: Christmas Concert – Dublin City Ramblers. 6 p.m.
• Dec. 11: Christmas Ceili. 8 p.m.
• Dec. 12: Children’s Christmas Party. 2 p.m.
Board Meetings
Cultural and Recreational Affairs Board of Commissioners meets on the first Tuesday of each month (except July and August) at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Senior Center.
Architectural Design Review Board meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at Village Hall.
Zoning Board of Appeals meets at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Planning Commission meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall.
Environmental Advisory Board meets at 8 p.m. at Village Hall on the last Wednesday (except July and August) of each month.
Traffic Commission meets on the third Thursday (except July and August) of each month at 8 p.m. at Village Hall.
Weekly Events
•Waldorf Choral Society. Do you love to sing? Rehearsals are every Monday from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Waldorf School, Cambridge Ave. For audition information call 747-4457.
•Long Term Care Workshop, a free informative workshop conducted by Jim McTighe of McTighe & Capaccio, LLC, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at 1001 Franklin Ave., Suite 207. Workshops are limited to no more than 10 people. Bagels and coffee served. Reservations only. Call Terry 739-1240, ext. 312.
•Free Prenatal Consultations offered by Village Pediatrics, 975 Franklin Ave., on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Parents are invited to meet the physicians prior to the child’s birth. Call 248-8334 for an appointment.
•Free Bereavement Group, a support group for individuals grieving the loss of a loved one meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Ethical Humanist Society, 38 Old Country Rd. Call 741-7304.
•LI Chess Nuts meets at 38 Old Country Rd., Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for K to 3rd grade; and Fridays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for fourth grade and up. Optional lessons for beginners and advanced players available at 4 and 5:30 p.m. For more information call Margarita Lanides at 739-3907.
•The Viking Cooking School at the Loaves & Fishes Cookshop, 835 Franklin Ave., presents free cooking demonstrations every Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. Topics vary. served. Reservations required. Call 877-1010; website: www.vikinghomechef.com).
Monthly Events
•Calling All War Time Veterans (WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iran, Iraq). VFW Garden City Park Post #120 invites you to become a member. Meet new service buddies, share experiences and become involved in your community. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at 2162 Jericho Tpke., Garden City Park. Call Cmdr. G. Popowitz 746-0662.
•Garden City Ski Club meets on the first and third Wednesdays, September through April (except holidays) at 7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 1000 Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park. For additional info and schedules visit www.gardencityskiclub.com or call 872-1448.
•Young Widows/Widowers Social Group, a nonsectarian, nonprofit organization of widows and widowers ages 40 to 69 years of age. Fee for members is $3, nonmembers $5. Meets at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 5th St. and Franklin Ave., Garden City, on the third Wednesday of each month. Call Sandy 996-6574.
•Order Sons of Italy meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall, Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. There are entertaining programs and refreshments and food are served free at every meeting. Call Sal Palmeri 328-0333 for an application.
•Physically Disabled Adults Support Group conducted on the second Thursday of the month by St. Charles Hospital and Rehabilitation Center at EFLI, 506 Stewart Ave., from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The group is for men and women who are physically disabled and provides information and support to enable people to get on with their lives. Call Susan Hay 631-474-6365.
•Ethical Issues in the News will be presented by the Ethical Humanist Society of LI on the first Sunday of each month at 10 a.m. at the society, 38 Old Country Rd. Call 741-7304.
