A Day of Beauty and Fashion:
Saturday, February 12
Irish American Society Valentine’s Dance:
Saturday, February 12
Defensive Driving Courses:
Upcoming Events
Friday, February 11
Here Comes the Sun
To celebrate the music and spiritualism of pop superstar George Harrison, Godfrey Townsend and other musicians from The Alan Parsons Project will join an ensemble of Indian Kirtan musicians to perform “Here Comes the Sun” – The Musical, Mystical Journey of George Harrison. This concert will take place at Hofstra University’s John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 each, general admission. Proceeds benefit a scholarship fund for the School for University Studies. Members of the Hofstra community may receive two free tickets upon presentation of a current HofstraCard. For tickets and more information call the Hofstra Box Office 463-6644.
Saturday, February 12
Irish American Society
Valentine’s Dance at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. 8:30 p.m. Music provided by Billy Hickey. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080.
Valentine Love Notes
On Feb. 12, 13 and 14, tuxedo-attired barbershop quartets will offer the “perfect pitch” in expressing affection on behalf of those who wish to accomplish it musically via a singing Valentine personally-delivered in Nassau and Western Suffolk at a prearranged location (home, restaurant, office, etc.). A gift silk rose and your personal message are all included at a cost of $50. Contact the nonprofit Nassau Mid-Island Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society 521-9534 for arrangements.
Experience the Warmth of the U.S. Virgin Islands
Enter for a chance to win a 7-night trip for two to the U.S. Virgin Islands. View costumed Carnival dancers and Mocko Jumbies as they perform or join them for a dance lesson. Enjoy the sounds of steel pan music and learn to play it yourself. Carnival Dance & Steel Pan lessons and performances throughout the day. Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Roosevelt Field Mall, North Court next to JC Penney.
A Day of Beauty and Fashion
A memorable event for moms, daughters, grandmoms and your favorite ladies. Enjoy a Fashion Show, hair demos, skin care and Yoga clinics. Browse the vendors – jewelry, clothes, accessories, home goods and more. 1 to 4 p.m. at Garden City High School. Great raffle prizes. Great for all ages. Girl Scouts will earn a badge. Admission with RSVP $ 8; $10 at the door. Benefit presented by the Garden City Key-Interact Club. RSVP to Elena 880-4317 or ELENAGRACEE@yahoo.com.
Sunday, February 13
Bagels and Brachas
Learn the Jewish view of Angels. 10:30 a.m. at Congregation Beth Israel, 141 Hilton Ave.. Hempstead.
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. Speaker: Dr. Christopher N. Matthews, associate professor, Department of Anthropology, executive director, Center for Public Archaeology, Hofstra University. Program: Dr. Matthews will discuss “The Archaeology of Captivity and Freedom in Early New York.” He will explore archaeological findings from the African burial ground site in Manhattan and the King Manor site in Jamaica, Queens. You are invited to explore the archaeology of slavery and freedom in Early New York.
Saturday, February 19
Irish American Society
Society Ceili at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. 8 p.m. Music provided by Pete Kelly’s Premier Ceili Band. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080.
Sunday, February 20
Third Annual Darwin Day
How Science Works is the theme of the third annual Darwin Day Celebration to be held at the Ethical Humanist Society of LI, 38 Old Country Rd. Beginning at 11 a.m., Dr. Victor Shuster will speak on the topic of “How Science Works.” Dr. Schuster is a medical doctor and a professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Afterwards, a fun, intergenerational event will take place, which includes a graffiti wall, face painting and the “Survival of the Fittest” game. Biologist Dr. Joan Petersen will lead some hands-on science activities. There will be displays of science projects on the stage. There is no fee; donations will be accepted. All are invited to attend. Pizza, beverages and snacks will be available for purchase. Call 741-7304.
Friday, February 25
Organ Recital
With Frank L. Crosio, director of Music Ministries at the Church of St. Patrick in Huntington, at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, 50 Cathedral Ave., at 8 p.m. He is a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music and a fellow of both the American Guild of Organists and Trinity College, London. Frank has performed throughout the East Coast and in Canada as a recitalist and was a frequent performer at the Cathedral of the Incarnation’s noontime recital series. Recently, Frank completed a four year term of office as dean of the New York City Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and currently serves as district convener for the Metro District. His program will include music by J. S. Bach, Felix Mendelssohn and Henri Mulet.
Sunday, February 27
Irish American Society
Grand Marshal Dinner Dance at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. 5 p.m. Music provided by the New York Showband. Grand Marshal Donny Golden. Aides: Mary Mikowski, Jackie Callaghan, Tony Freeman and Chris Kerins. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080.
Upcoming Events
Defensive Driving Courses
Conducted by the AAA 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:
•Feb 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Feb 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Feb 22 and 23 from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•Feb 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•March 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•March 8 and 10 from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•March 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•March 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•March 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•March 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Nassau Community College Programs
• Black History Month Programs. Call Dean Charmian Smith at 572-7376:
Art exhibit featuring paintings and sculptures by African American artists through Feb. 25 in the College Center Building Lobby.
Feb. 15: Grammy Award-winning artist, author and activist Common: “Common Sense, Common Knowledge” – Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr., better known by his stage name Common, gained mainstream success in the 1990s. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Common launched the Common Ground Foundation, an organization dedicated to the empowerment and development of urban youth in the U.S. Common will speak about his idea of greatness. Note: Seating for this event is limited; priority seating will be given to NCC students with current ID. 11:30 a.m.
• Spring 2011 Cultural Programs. The programs are free, open to the public and accessible to the disabled. For more information call 572-7153:
Feb. 14: Who Gets to Eat What: the Hidden Battle for the World Food System – Half the world is stuffed; half starved. Food policy expert Raj Patel reveals startling truths about a flawed food system structured between consumers, farmers and a few powerful corporate giants. 12:30 p.m. in the College Center Building.
Feb. 16: The Man Who Saved New York: Hugh Carey and the Great Fiscal Crisis of 1975 – It was primarily Gov. Hugh Carey’s leadership that rescued New York City and State from financial catastrophe in 1975. What can today’s overstretched states and counties learn from that experience? Seymour Lachman is a former New York State senator and president of the New York City Board of Education. 9:30 a.m. in the College Center Building.
Traveling Professor Lecture Series has something for everyone. Explore the world through this unique and engaging travel series. The NCC faculty will share their fascinating travel experiences and observations with the community. All programs are free and open to the public. The series is sponsored by the Nassau Community College Cultural Program. Call 572-7148:
Feb. 14: Gallaudet University: the Deaf Mecca. How the Architecture, Layout and Culture of this Deaf-Centered Institution Differ From Those of Other Universities. Russell Kane, Communications. 3:30 p.m. in the College Center Building 252/253.
Feb. 15: A Working Cruise on the Atlantic Rim: Azores, Malta, Morocco, France, Norway, Iceland, New Orleans and the Bahamas. Richard Delbango, Library. 10 a.m. in the College Center Building 251.
Feb. 16: America’s Magnificent National Parks: A Photographic Journey From the Grand Canyon Through the Rockies. Phyllis Kurland, Student Personnel Services. 12:30 p.m. in the College Center Building 252/253.
Feb. 16: Green Germany: Alternative Energy, Sustainability and Lifestyle. Birgit Woelker, Biology. 2 p.m. in the College Center Building 252/253.
Stroke Support Groups
Stroke Life Society is a community organization of survivors and co-survivors in the pursuit of living and helping others. A stroke can be very isolating. By sharing experiences and encouraging one another, together we can face and overcome common challenges. All welcome. RSVP is requested but not required. For information and other locations and times, call Ben Thomas 398-4994:
•Every first Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. at the Church of St. Jude, 3606 Lufberry Ave., Wantagh.
•Feb. 13 (and every second Sunday of the month) at 4 p.m. in Room 12, St. Frances de Chantal, 1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh.
•Feb. 18, March 18 at 2 p.m. at St. Bernard’s Parish Center, 3100 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown.
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 Diana 481-9280. No meeting at the church during July and August.
•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.
•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.
Ongoing Programs
Exhibit
The Firehouse Plaza Art Gallery, Room 140, College Center Building, Nassau Community College, presents the exhibit Transforming Lives, which runs March 17. The exhibit features photographs of Uganda’s youth taken by artist and activist Stephen Shames of L.E.A.D. (Locate Educate Achieve Dream) Uganda. The nonprofit program collects donations to educate vulnerable children in Uganda. Shames visited Uganda while doing an assignment about AIDS in 2000. As he photographed the funeral of a woman who left behind five children, he formed a special bond with the youngest child, Sarah. Affected by his experience, Shames paid for Sarah’s siblings and other orphans to attend school. This experience inspired him to develop L.E.A.D Uganda in 2004. Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. All exhibitions are free and open to the public. Call 572-0619.
School Closings and Delayed Openings
Will be posted on the Garden City Public Schools website at: www.gardencity. k12.ny.us and will also be available on the following stations: WCBS 880 AM; WOR 710 AM; WGBB 1240 AM; WALK 1370 AM; WINS 1010 AM; WHLI 1100 AM; WKJY 98.3 FM; television News 12 LI. Do not contact the police or fire departments for confirmation about school closings.
Sons of Italy
Order Sons of Italy in America is seeking new members to join the America Lodge #2245, Franklin Square, Elmont, West Hempstead, Floral Park, Garden City, Stewart Manor and Malverne. The lodge co-ed with many projects that enhance the preservation of the member’s Italian heritage and raises funds for contributions to worthy charities. Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall, Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. There are entertaining programs, refreshments and food served free at every meeting. Call Sal Palmeri 328-0333.
Anger Management
Contact Lani McElgun, M.A., LMFT, at 520 Franklin Ave., Suite 213, or call 428-1167 for information on the following: Group: Turn angry behaviors into more productive ones; learn healthier ways to communicate with spouse, children, co-workers. Individual: Combine individual therapy and anger management techniques. Both are held on a weekly basis and facilitated by a licensed marriage and family therapist, also certified in anger management. Court mandates welcome.
Bereavement Groups
Contact Catherine Bottari, LCSW, at 500 Old Country Rd., Suite 300 or call 732-6964 for information on the following:
•Group 1: A woman’s bereavement group is available to help women share and learn about their grief. Groups are held on a weekly basis and are facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker.
•Group 2: A 12-week bereavement support group is available for children ages 7 to 9. Groups will be held on Saturdays and are facilitated by a licensed social worker.
Cradle of Aviation Museum
In the world of aviation, signals and coded messages are an important part of how airplanes and air traffic control speak everyday. The Cradle of Aviation Museum has a variety of free family activities. Walk through the eight museum galleries and you’ll walk through over 100 years of aerospace history with 75 planes and space craft and a variety of examples of how pilots navigated and communicated from the early days of flight through the space program. Museum activities are free with admission and are available each day from noon to 4 p.m. The museum also is home to the IMAX Dome Theatre and is located on Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Museum Row. Call 572-4111.
NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The Coalition is a member agency of the Garden City Community Fund, United Community Fund of Great Neck, Community Chest of Port Washington and United Way of LI. Call 222-2293 for information the following:
•Support groups with individual counseling for incest survivors and survivors of rape and sexual assault. Services are confidential and free of charge. These services are also extended to family members and partners of survivors.
•The coalition operates a safe home for battered women and their children. The Coalition’s Safe Home for Abused Families provides shelter, advocacy and legal assistance, in a safe, warm, supportive, attractive environment. Call the 24-hour hotline 542-0404. The hotline and all services are free and confidential and a counselor can help you find safety.
•If you are 60 or older and suffering from abuse, mistreatment or neglect at the hands of family members or someone who is living with you, help is available. Counseling, legal advocacy and support services to seniors in need of help is offered. All services are free and confidential. Call 542-0404.
Epilepsy Foundation
Located at 506 Stewart Ave. (739-7733) the following is offered:
•Free Puppet Show on Seizure Disorder. A free children’s program on epilepsy using the internationally acclaimed “Kids on the Block” troupe of puppets to public and private elementary schools. These shows are appropriate for the 3rd and 4th grades levels but can be tailored to your needs. Programs are also available for junior and senior high classes. Call Janet Romeo, ext. 145.
•Support Groups. Do you have seizures? Are you having difficulty with jobs, relationships, etc.? Are you isolating from your family and friends? If you answered yes to any or all of the above questions, we have group for you. Call Jennifer Colbert, CSW, ext. 400.
