Christmas Tree Lighting at New Hyde Park Village:
Saturday, December 4
Christmas Tree Lighting at Williston Park Village:
Sunday, December 5
Cellini Lodge to Hold Children’s Christmas Carnival:
Sunday, December 12
At the Children’s Museum
LICM Presents The Inside Story of Toys
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.
Saturday, December 4
Flea Market at Hillside United Methodist Church
The Hillside United Methodist Church, at Hillside Avenue and Heywood Street, New Hyde Park will hold a Flea Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The flea market will feature one of a kind hand-crafted jewelry, assortment of boutique items, hand-crafted items, white elephants, bric-a-brac, glassware, hardware. For further information please call 437-7580.
Christmas Market & Craft Fair at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Glorida Dei Lutheran Church in New Hyde Park will hold a Christmas Market & Craft Fair on December 4th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors of all kinds. Something for everyone. Join us and complete your Christmas shopping. Gloria Dei Church is located at 600 New Hyde Park Road, NHP, 1 mile south of the LIE & Northern State Pkwy, between Hillside Ave & Jericho Turnpike. Please call 354-6956 for further information
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.
Irish American Society to Hold Dance
The Irish American Society will hold a dance at 8:30 p.m. at the center, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola. Donation is $20 and features the music of John Connors. Coffee, tea and soda bread will be served, the bar will be open.
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.
Hillside Library Board to Meet
The Hillside Public Library’s Board of Trustees will meet on at 7:30 p.m.. at the library, 155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park.
Saturday, December 11
Christmas Ceili at Irish American Society
A Christmas Ceili will be held by the Irish American at its center 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola. Dance is set for 8 p.m. and donation is $20. Music by Pete Kelly and the Ceili Band. For further information, please call 746-9392.
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.
Saturday, December 18
Holly & Ivy Dance at Irish American Center
The Irish American Center, at 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola, will hold a Holly and Ivy Dance to begin at 8:30 p.m. Donation is $20 and will feature Tommy Goodwin and Sharon. Also featuring The Donny Golden School of Irish Dance. Coffee, tea and soda bread served. For further information please call 746-9392 or go to www.irishamericansoc.com.
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.
Friday, December 31
Annual Irish American New Year’s Eve Party
The Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens will hold its Annual New Year’s Eve Party at 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola. Featuring Tommy Flynn, donation is $80 and includes a dinner of roast beef, ham or chicken, plus a dessert table. Admission by ticket only. Catered by Chef Brendan Kerins and staff. Reservations will only be accepted with full payment. No refunds after December 10 For further information, please call 746-9392.
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.
