Herricks Community Players to Hold Call-Backs For Crazy For You:
Monday, January 24
Superintendent Jon Kaiman to Deliver State of Town Address:
Wednesday, January 26
New Hyde Park Village to Hold Grand Opening Celebration of Theatre:
Monday, January 31
At the LICM
The In’s and Out’s With Storyteller Donna Washington
At the Long Island Children’s Museum at February 22 at 1 and 3 p.m. Troubling Trouble is full of vibrant characters that range from a vain sun, a determined turtle and a tantrum-throwing crocodile to greedy Anansi and his clever American cousin Br’er Rabbit. It is a fun, fast paced collection of African and African American tales about the perils of troubling with trouble. See how these and other folk characters get in and out of trouble using their imaginations and wit.
Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $4 with museum admission ($3 LICM members), $8 theater only Visitors at the Children’s Museum in the months of January and February have the chance to further their knowledge of black history with a workshop inspired by the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and two exciting interactive theater performances. Programs and performances will shine the spotlight on the contributions African American leaders. All activities will be held at the Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY. 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.
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.
Herricks Community Players to Hold Call-Backs For Crazy For You
The Herricks Community Players will hold call-backs for its spring production of Crazy for You at the Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park. For further information, please call 741-7509.
Water Authority to Hold Board of Directors Meeting
The regular meeting of the Water Authority of Western Nassau County Board of Directors will be held at 7 p.m. at the offices of the Water Authority located at 58 South Tyson Avenue, Floral Park . The public is welcome to attend.
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 the postponed decisions on 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. Admission 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 William Gill Theatre on the top floor of village hall, (handicapped accessible), corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike. Included will be the theatre dedication, the ribbon cutting and performances by local musicians. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP before Jan. 21 to 354-0022.
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 Troop No. 298 to Hold Pancake Breakfast
The Parents Club and Boy 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 Valentines 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.
Celebration of Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month Gloria Dei Church, 600 New Hyde Park Road, New Hyde Park, will hold a concert featuring Dene’ Bradford, soprano, the first place winner of the Leontyne Price Voice Competition. Featured will be hits from West Side Story, La Boheme and other audience favorites. Suggested donation is $10 with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Long Island Cares. For further information, please call 354-6956.
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 lying 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
Saturday, February 26
From Africa to America Presented by Aspiring Young Artists
On February 26 at 1 and 3 p.m. celebrate the roots of popular American dance with performers of Aspiring Young Artists (A.Y.A.) of West Hempstead. The company will be performing dance styles from West Africa and the Caribbean. Through these demonstrations, the audience will be able to see the cultural, historical and global contributions made from the African Diaspora. Come enjoy this jubilant and colorful celebration of life through rhythm and movement! Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $4 with museum admission ($3 LICM members), $8 theater only. All activities will be held at the Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY. 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.
