Book Talk, Signing by New Hyde Park’s Gerry Laytin:
Saturday, January 15
Herricks Community Players to Hold Auditions for Crazy For You:
Tuesday, January 18
North Hempstead Town Board to Meet:
Tuesday, January 25
Saturday, January 15
Book Talk, Signing by New Hyde Park’s Gerry Laytin
On Saturday, Jan. 15 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Gerry Laytin, of New Hyde Park, Major Accounts Manager for Anton Community Newspapers, and co-author of Killer Secrets of Successful Entrepreneurs will give a book talk and sign copies in the Center Court of Broadway Mall in Hicksville. Twenty-five percent of book sale profits will be donated to The Family & Children Association, a nonprofit organization that shelters, protects, counsels, and supports Long Islanders in crisis. To learn more about Gerry Laytin visit www.gerrylaytin.com
Holy Spirit to Offer Defensive Driving Course
The Church of the Holy Spirit, 500 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, is offering a Defensive Driving Course, sponsored by the National Safety Council. The hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $45. With this course participants will receive a 10 percent reduction in the liability and collisions portion of their insurance premiums and it will also remove up to four points from their driving record. Further, it is hoped that the information gain will help prevent collisions. For further information and registration, please call (631) 360-9720.
Irish American Center to Hold Ceili
The Irish American Center will hold a Ceili at 8 p.m. at the center, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola to feature Pete Kelly and Premier Ceili Band. For further information, please call 746-9392.
Nassau Chapter, Knights of Columbus to Hold Autism Fundraiser
The Nassau Chapter of the Knights of Columbus will hold an Autism Speaks Fundraiser at Corpus Christi Council, 186 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola at 8 p.m. For further information please contact Mike Murtha, at 798-0373 or Steve Driscoll, at 799-3770.
Monday, January 17
Martin Luther King Day
Dreaming with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at LICM on Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. Come join the folks at the Long Island Children’s Museum and explore the remarkable life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Draw inspiration from the life, speeches and visions of one of the nation’s most historic leaders as you produce a painting of peace to celebrate the day. Ages: 5 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members). The museum is located at 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City. The museum will be open on January 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Museum admission: $10 for adults and children over 1 year old, $9 seniors, free to museum members and children under 1 year old. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact 224-5800. All schools will be closed to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King.
Tuesday, January 18
Williston Park Village Board to Meet
The Williston Park Village Board will meet at 8 p.m. at village hall, 494 Willis Avenue, Williston Park.
New Hyde Park Village Hall Board to Meet
The New Hyde Park Village Board will hold its meeting at 8 p.m. at village hall, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park.
Herricks Community Players to Hold Auditions for Crazy For You
The Herricks Community Players will hold auditions for the George and Ira Gershwin’s musical comedy Crazy for You on Jan. 18, 19, 20 with call backs on Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park. Please come prepared with 16 bars of music and for tap and please bring dance shoes. All roles are open including lead dancers, singers, actors and ensemble. Show dates are: May 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 2011. Workers “behind the scenes” are also needed. Please call 741-7509 for further information.
North Lakeville/Lakeville Estates Civic Associations to Meet
The North Lakeville and Lakeville Estates Civic Association will hold its joint meeting at 8 p.m. at the Manhasset Lakeville Firehouse on 78th at the corner of Stewart Avenue. The guest speaker will be Lee Tu who will present an overview of the new tax law changes. Refreshments will be served.
Spinner’s Grinners” Laughter Yoga – No Membership Required
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. Effective, 1/1/11: Admission fee: only $5 per meeting. No membership is required. 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, January 20
Herricks School Board to Hold Regular Meeting at High School
The Herricks School Board will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. at Herricks High School, 100 Shelter Rock Road, New Hyde Park. The board will then have an opportunity to hear the concerns of the high school students.
Saturday, January 22
Village of Williston Park Looking for New Residents
The Village of Williston Park is inviting all new residents, who have moved into the Village within the past year, to a “Welcome to the Village” reception on January 22 at 10 a.m. at the Village Hall, 3rd Floor. Brochures, information, maps and various offers from local merchants are to be given out to our new residents, while meeting Village Officials and other residents. Please join us to find out all the great offerings Williston Park has for our residents. RSVP to ccarboine@willistonpark.org or call Village Hall at 746-2193.
Monday, January 24
New Hyde Park/Garden City Park Board to Hold Work Session
The New Hyde Park/Garden City Park School Board to hold a work session at Manor Oaks School, 1950 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park.
Tuesday, January 25
North Hempstead Town Board to Meet
The North Hempstead Town Board will hold its next meeting at town hall, at 7:30 p.m., 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset. Anticipated on the agenda will be the decision of fence heights and the restaurant proposed at Spring Rock Golf, off Hillside Avenue in New Hyde Park.
Wednesday, January 26
Superintendent Jon Kaiman to Deliver State of Town Address
Having led the Town through one of the most persistent recessions in recent memory while holding the line on taxes, avoiding layoffs and maintaining the level of services residents have become accustomed to, Supervisor Jon Kaiman is preparing to deliver his annual State of the Town address, confident in his administration’s ability to meet the challenges ahead.The public is invited to join the Supervisor and other North Hempstead elected officials Jan. 26 at the clubhouse at Harbor Links Golf Course in Port Washington where he will reflect on the administration’s accomplishments over the past year and outline key goals and priorities going forward.The public is invited to attend the address, sponsored by the League of Women Voters, at 1:15 p.m., free of charge. Guests who plan to attend the full program, which includes lunch, are required to register by Jan. 20. The $35 luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 311.
Saturday, January 29
Elk/Doe Clubs to Hold Night at the Races
The New Hyde Park Elk/Doe Clubs will hold its Annual Night at The Races at 6:30 p.m. at the club’s location on Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park. Addmission is $15 and will include a loin of pork dinner, hot dogs, beer, wine and soda. Cash bar for liquor. Eight races will be shown with many more surprises. Trivia contest for lottery ticket prizes. Please call Tom Capece for reservations at 352-6620 or 616-5l05.
Monday, January 31
New Hyde Park Village to Hold Grand Opening Celebration of Theatre
The New Hyde Park Village at 8 p.m. will hold a grand opening of its newly renovated theatre on the top floor of village hall, (handicapped accessible), corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike.
Save The Dates
Saturday, February 5
Acclaimed Mentalist David Levitan at Temple Tikvah
On February 5 at 7:30 p.m. Temple Tikvah, 3315 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, will host the Internationally Acclaimed Mentalist David Levitan. An evening for adults as Levitan reveals what audience members are thinking. Fee is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. For further information, please call 746-1120 or funevents@templetikvah.org. Donation bar offering soda, beer and wine.
Sunday, February 6
Boy Scout Trooop No. 298 to Hold Pancake Breakfast
The Parents Club and Boys Scout Troop No. 298 in New Hyde Park is sponsoring its Annual Pancake Breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon at Marcus Christ Hall, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike, next to New Hyde Park Village Hall. There will be door prizes and raffles. Cost for adults-$6, seniors-$4 and children-$3. (Anyone under two or over 100 eats free!)
Friends of Hillside Library to Hold Valentine’s Tea
The All-Purpose room of Hillside Public Library will be the setting for the Fourth Annual Valentines’ Tea sponsored by The Friends of Hillside Public Library, on Sunday February 6 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. The cost is $15 per person and includes, tea, scones, sandwiches and dessert. Raffles will be available. Please bring your prettiest teacup. Seating is limited, to secure your reservation, please respond by January 26. Reservation forms are available at Hillside Public Library. This is an “adults only” activity.
Wednesday, February 9
Spinner’s Grinners 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. Admission fee: only $5 per meeting. No membership is required. 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.
