New Hyde Park/Garden City Park Regular Meeting:
Monday, December 13
The New Hyde Park Fire Company Elections:
Tuesday, December 14
Williston Park to Hold Village Meeting:
Monday, December 20
LICM Events
It’s that time of year when parents across Long Island head out in search of the perfect gift for the children on their list. One stop at the Long Island Children’s Museum Store and all your holiday shopping dilemmas will be gone.
The Museum Store has the perfect gift ideas for the curious kid in your life. From board games to science sets to puzzles and craft sets, they have something for every age group and ability. For the little ones choose from a variety of fun options, including dolls, building blocks, pretend and play toys and musical instruments. They also have a large selection of budget friendly stocking stuffer items like astronaut food (freeze-dried ice cream), card games, magic tricks and of course … bubbles!
For the grownups who are trying to avoid lines and gift wrapping the Museum Store has that taken care of as well – providing complimentary wrapping and specialized shopping consultants. A discount coupon is also available to visitors on the Museum website at www.licm.org. All proceeds from Museum Store sales support LICM’s educational programs and exhibits.
Still not sure what to get them? Why not pick up an LICM gift certificate that can be used towards general admission or the present of their choice in the Museum Store. With the holiday break approaching we’re sure families would enjoy a visit to the Museum compliments of Aunt Sally.
Don’t forget the gift of family time for the family who has everything – an LICM membership. Purchasers can choose from a variety of membership levels including grandparent memberships. LICM members enjoy unlimited admission to the museum, special discounts for birthday parties, store purchases and special events, as well as exclusive opportunities, such as meet and greets with characters, film previews, exhibit openings and so much more!
For more information on any of these gift ideas visit www.licm.org.
Long Island Children’s Museum (LICM) is a learning laboratory where hands-on exhibits invite visitors to experiment, examine and play. Through lively interdisciplinary activities, children and adults can share in the excitement of the learning process as they explore the world in which we live. The museum is designed for infants through 12 and their grownups. LICM is a not-for-profit institution chartered by the New York State Board of Regents.
Long Island Children’s Museum is located at 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 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
The 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.
Metropolitan Youth Orchestras/Choir Open Season at Adelphi
The Metropolitan Youth Orchestras of New York & MYO Chorale will present a Messiah Sing-In at 4 p.m at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City. The Christmas portion of Handel’s famous oratorio will be performed with the MYO Youth Chorale and accompanied by the MYO Chamber Orchestra. Soloists have been chosen from the MYO Youth Chorale. Conductors Edward Norris, III and Patricia Koppeis will share the podium. Audience members are invited to sing in the chorus portions of the masterwork. A limited number of complete scores will be available for sale in the lobby prior to the concert for $20. Copies of the choral portions will also be available for sale for $5. In 1993, the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York organization was founded in in Nassau County by music educator John McNeur. Boasting almost 700 members in it’s six orchestras and four choirs, students hail from over 100 different towns in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and New York City. The ensembles perform at various venues throughout Long Island, this year including Staller Center, Adelphi University Performing Arts Center and Alice Tully Hall in New York City. The orchestra usually tours during July and has performed throughout central and eastern Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and China. This year the Orchestra and Chorus are planning a return performance tour of Italy and Greece. The Cathedral of the Incarnation is located at 50 Cathedral Ave in Garden City. Tickets will be available on the day of the concert at the door for $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. For more information about the program, the orchestras and choruses, or the summer tour, call the MYO office at 676-MYO1 or visit the web site at www.myo.org.
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.
Tuesday, December 14
The New Hyde Park Fire Company Elections
The New Hyde Park Fire Department and the Garden City Park Fire/Water Department will hold its elections from 1 to 9 p.m. The New Hyde Park Fire Department will hold its election at fire headquarters, 155 Jericho Turnpike and the Garden City Park Fire/Water Department will hold its elections at its headquarters on Jericho Turnpike and at the Denton Avenue Fire House, next to the Denton Avenue School from 1 to 9 p.m.
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.
Sunday, December 19
Herricks/St. Aidans to Perform at Avery Fisher Hall
The Harmony for Peace Foundation will present an International Holiday Concert at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall at 3 p.m.. Featured at the concert are more than 300 young musicians from eight award-winning ensembles, including Herricks High School’s Metropolitan Orchestra and Choir, and The Angel Voices and Bells of St. Aidan in Williston Park These Long Island ensembes will be welcoming the “Little Stars” girls choir of Croatia. The Little Stars are the most accomplished and decorated girls choir in the world. Also featured are dignitaries such as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Croatia to the United Nations, H.E. Ambassador Ranko Vilovic and H.E. Deputy UN Secretary General Ivan Simonovic. A complete lineup of performers can be found in the Press Release.
Monday, December 20
Williston Park to Hold Village Meeting
The Village of Williston Park will hold its regular meeting at 8 p.m. at village hall 494 Willis Avenue, Williston Park
Tuesday, December 21
The Village of New Hyde Park Meeting
The Village of New Hyde Park will hold its regular meeting at 8 p.m. at village hall, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park.
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 of 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.
Tuesday, January 4
New Hyde Park Village to Hold Regular Meeting
The regular meeting of the Village of New Hyde Park will be held at 8 p.m. at village hall, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park.
Thursday, January 7
Herricks Board to Meet at Herricks Community Center
The Herricks Board of Education will hold its regular meeting at 7:15 at the Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park.
