Valentines Day Weddings/Senior Citizen Celebration:
Monday, February 14
Make Lion Dance Masks at Long Island Children’s Museum:
Saturday, February 19
President’s Day:
Monday, February 21
Friday, February 11
Town to Hold Renewal of Wedding Vows Day
The Town of North Hempstead, with Town Clerk Leslie Gross presiding, holding Renewal of Wedding Vows of those married 50 years or more at Harbor Links, off West Shore Road, Port Washington.
Monday, February 14
Valentines Day Weddings/Senior Citizen Celebration
The Town of North Hempstead, under the direction of Leslie Gross, will be holding weddings at town hall. Later in the day at Clinton Martin Park, corner of Marcus Avenue and New Hyde Park Road, New Hyde Park, there will be a senior citizen celebration for Valentines’ Day from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Supervisior Jon Kaiman, councilman Angelo Ferrara and town clerk Leslie Gross will be on hand for the celebration.
Tuesday, February 15
New Hyde Park Village 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.
Wednesday, February 16
AARP Village Chapter No. 5183 To Meet
The AARP Village Chapter No 5183 will meet at 9:30 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. at Clinton Martin Park Center, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park.
Thursday, February 17
Herricks Board to Hold Budget And Regular Meeting
The Herricks School Board will hold its regular and budget meeting at 7:15 p.m. at Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park.
Saturday, February 19
Make Lion Dance Masks at Long Island Children’s Museum
The Lion Dance at 3 p.m. at Long Island Children’s Museum is a cultural Chinese dance often performed during festivals and parades for Lunar New Year celebrations. It usually requires two performers wearing a shaggy and furry costume to imitate a lion. Different regions of China have their own traditional styles of making the Lion Dance masks. Start off the Year of the Rabbit by making a mask out of fun materials, listen to traditional Lion Dance music, and join us as we march through the Museum! Ages: 5 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members)
Monday, February 21
President’s Day
A Day Off for Schools and Municipalities
In honor of all past presidents most schools and municipalities will be closed on this day and most schools will be closed for the rest of the week for President’s Week Break.
Talent Workshop at Sid Jacobsen JCC to Feature Hairspray Star
Michelle Dowdy, Broadway star of Hairspray and a top talent manager, Elise Koseff of JMM Talent Management will be coming to the Sid Jacobson JCC for a one-day Hairspray theme workshop from 1 to 5 p.m. for kids and teens on President’s Day ages 7 to 17. The class is now just 125.00 for members of the JCC and 150.00 for non-members. This is a discount of $25. Included will be: Songs & Dance Combination from Hairspray, Scene Work from the show, Musical Theatre Audition Technique, Mock Audition for Talent Manager, Elise Koseff. To register call Susan Kalman at 484.1545.
Tuesday, February 22
Williston Park Village Board to Meet
The Williston Park Village Board will hold its meeting at 8 p.m. at village hall, 494 Willis Avenue, Williston Park.
Wednesday, February 23
Spinner’s Grinners Laughter Yoga in New Hyde Park
Please Note: No membership is 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 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. Effective, 1/1/11: Limited Time Offer! 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 (516) 328-2367
Saturday, February 26
From Africa to Americaresented 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. 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.
Friday, March 11
Root Pruning Workshop
The Bonsai Society of Greater New York, Inc. will host a Root Pruning Workshop at 8 p.m. at Farmindale College Greenhouse. Resident bonsai artist Vincent Russo Jr. will lead participants through the process of inspecting bonsai for being in a ‘root bound’ condition, and then lead everyone through the process of removing the correct amount of soil and roots and refreshing the planting. These techniques are appropriate for houseplants as well as bonsai. Please bring a sturdy pair of chopsticks, and a temperate bonsai or a pot bound/root bound houseplant that has been in its container for at least one year. Soils and instruction will be provided. Cost is $5 per small bonsai and $ 10 for large bonsai (12”+ container). Observers welcome free of charge. The website: www.bsgny.org, For directions contact John Capobianco at 263-2717,
Wednesday, March 16
Town of North Hempstead Women’s History Month Breakfast
The Annual North Hempstead Town Women’s History Month Breakfast will be held at the Roslyn Claremont Hotel, in Roslyn, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. At that time another group of outstanding North Hempstead women will be added to May W. Newburger’s Women’s Roll of Honor. For additional information and how to submit a name, please call JoAnn Porrello at 869-6311.
