Polar Plunge at North Hempstead Beach Park:
Saturday, March 5
Herricks School Board and Budget Meeting:
Thursday, March 10
Auditions for The Prince Who Wouldn’t Talk:
Saturday, March 12
Friday, March 4
Supermarket Bingo Fundraiser
The New Hyde Park North Lions Club will hold a Supermarket Bingo Fundrasiser on March 4 at the Clinton G. Martin Hall (Marcus and New Hyde Park Road, New Hyde Park, – next to the pool complex). Starting at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission $8 (includes 1 board and 1 special, Coffee, Cake) Any questions please call Barbara Walsh at 294-9776) or Elaine Mattei at 352-2655 Come on out and support a worthy cause and have lots of fun.
Saturday, March 5
Polar Plunge at North Hempstead Beach Park
Special Olympics New York will be hosting its 7th Annual North Hempstead Beach Park Polar Plunge fundraiser on March 5, sponsored by the Town of North Hempstead. Polar Plunge is the premier pledge based fundraising event statewide for Special Olympics New York, and allows them to provide year round sports training and competition for over 48,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities. If Polar Plunge seems like something you’d like to get involved with or you would like to put a team together, please contact me at (254-1465 ext 10 or register online at sony.kintera.org/NorthHempstead LongIsland. The plunge will take place at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington. Polar Plunge is a unique pledge event that has become the premier annual fundraiser of Special Olympics New York. Participants raise money for the athletes of Special Olympics New York by asking family, friends, co-workers, etc. to support their efforts in “Freezin’ For A Reason.” Then, take the plunge into the chilly waters. Every Plunger that raises $100 receives an official Plunge sweatshirt, raise more money and receive more great prizes. Plungers can create their own Plunge Web Page so that friends, family and co-workers can visit and donate right online. More than 6,000 plungers and 15,000 spectators were a part of the 2009-2010 Plunge Season, raising nearly $1 million statewide.
Sophisticated Singles to Meet
Sophisticated Singles (50 and over), a support and chat group with Fran Greene (author of “Flirting Bible”) will meet from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Shelter Rock Jewish Center, 272 Shelter Rock Road, Roslyn. Refreshments will be served. Contribution $8 ($5 for introducing a male friend.) For further information call Dale at 678-0457.
Defensive Driving Course at Holy Spirit in New Hyde Park
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 will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the cost is $45. With the course participants will receive a 10 percent reduction in the liability and collisions portions of their insurance premium. It will also remove up to four points from their driving record. Hopefully, the information gained will help prevent collisions. The course is open to the entire community For further information, please call 631-360-9720.
Sunday, March 6
Planting and Maintaining Trees and Shrubs at Clark Garden
At 1 p.m. at Clark Garden, 193 I. U. Willets Road, Albertson will hold a Fireside Chat by John Deignan on how to plant and maintain trees and shrubs. Beginning with tips for properly selecting plants from nurseries, the talk will progress with site selection, soil preparation, transplanting and drainage issues. Important tasks from watering, mulching, staking pruning and fertilization to insect and disease control will be covered in order to provide professionals and hobbyists with knowledge to ensure that their trees and shrubs flourish and thrive. Fee is $8 for members; $10 for non-members and refreshments will be served. Early registration is urged.
Monday, March 7
Dahlia Club Meeting and Class
At the 7 p.m. Dahlias 101 class we’ll teach you how to create a successful dahlia garden. We will discuss light, spacing, soil requirements, and how to choose dahlias most suitable to growing conditions on Long Island. At the 8 PM meeting there will be a presentation on different techniques used to make dahlia cuttings. Mid Island Dahlia Society, 7 PM – 9:30 PM, Church of the Advent, 555 Advent St, Westbury. Free. Refreshments. Call 631 266-3354 or visit midislanddahlia.com for details.
Thursday, March 10
Herricks School Board and Budget Meeting
A regular and budget meeting of the Herricks School Board will be held at 7:15 p.m. at the Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park.
Shelter Rock Library Board to Meet
The Board of Trustees of the Shelter Rock Public Library will hold their Monthly Board Meeting 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.
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 Farmingdale 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.
Saturday, March 12
Auditions for The Prince Who Wouldn’t Talk
Auditions are being held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. for all New Hyde Park residents, male and female ages 9-18 for The Prince Who Wouldn’t Talk under the direction of Marilyn McClean on stage at the newly renovated William Gill Theater, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike. Show dates are May 6 and 7 at 8 p.m. For further information, please call New Hyde Park Village Hall at 354-0022.
Sunday, March 13
For the Love of Flowers at Clark Botanic Garden
At 1 p.m. at Clark Botanic Garden, 193 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson, Susan Tiffen will share what she has learned in creating her flower images with Dahlias and other flowers. She will also include her photographs of the Nessequoque River and Saint James/Smithtown breaches. Come and enjoy her beautiful and informative PowerPoint program and learn how to take beautiful pictures including the flowers at Clark Garden. Fee is $8 for members. $10 for non-members. Refreshments served.
Bel Canto Chorale to Perform
Bel Canto Chorale presents an afternoon of ‘Songs of the British Isles’. Come hear the chorale sing traditional selections and soloists give their interpretation of their favorites. Chinese auction and refreshments for all. Sunday March 13 at 2 p.m. at the Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church, 1845 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh. $10. Call 705-0011, e-mail belcantochorale@gmail.com, web-site belcantochorale.net.
Monday, March 14
AARP No. 5176 to Meet at Clinton G. Martin Park
The AARP North Hempstead Chapter No. 5176 will meet at Clinton G. Martin Park, corner of Marcus Avenue and New Hyde Park Road, New Hyde Park from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. Come join our friendly members for coffee, buns, and hear informative speakers.New members welcome. National AARP membership required. Call 334-1390 for more information.
New Hyde Park/Garden City Park School Board Meeting
The New Hyde Park/Garden City Park School Board Meeting will be held at 8 p.m. at the New Hyde Park Road School, 300 New Hyde Park Road, New Hyde Park.
Tuesday, March 15
The Doe Club of New Hyde Park Annual Dinner/Fashion Show
The Doe Club of New Hyde Park will hold its Annual Dinner Fashion Show at 7 p.m. at the Elks Club, 901 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park. Fashions by Dress Barn of West Hempstead. Fee is $28 per person and includes a full appetizer, salad, entrée, vegetable dessert, coffee and a cash bar. Includes door prizes and raffles. RSVP by March 8 to Martha Vella at 358-6323. Reservations a must
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.
Little Treasures Preschool to Hold Open House
Little Treasures of New Hyde Park, located at 16 South 9th Street, is holding an Open House and Registration Day on from 10 a.m. to noon. Little Treasures provides an educational, fun, and safe environment for Nursery 3’s and PreK 4’s. The directors/teachers are NYS Certified with Master’s Degrees in Education. Three hour programs are available. For more information, please call 301-0790. Mention this calendar listing and receive free registration which is a $75 value
Spinners 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. one hr, 10 min.). Meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. sharp. Ages: 13-80. Effective, Jan. 1, limited time offer: Admission fee: only $5 per meeting. No membership is required. To attend the laughter yoga class and for further details, contact Rosanne T. Spinner, Holistic Health Coach, at: www.RosanneSpinner.com or call (328-2367
Saturday, March 19
Happy Healthy Living Workshop for Girl Scout Gold Award
Come for a morning of tips on being healthy with fun exercises and snacks. The event will include doing fun physical activities and making easy after school snacks. Admission will be a toy, preferably sports related, or a non-perishable food item. To be held at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. boys and girls grades 3-5. RSVP gsbestfriends9@aol.com
Shelter Rock Jewish Center to Hold Purim Bash
Shelter Rock Jewish Center’s annual Purim bash – this year it will be Purim Palooza – will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Synagogue with a Megillah reading followed by music, a mega raffle, dancing and refreshments. For further information 741-4305.
Thursday, March 24
Herricks School Board/Budget Meeting at Center Street School
The Herricks School Board will hold a regular school board meeting and budget meeting at 7:15 p.m. at the Center Street School, 240 Center Street, Williston Park.
Scoliosis Association of Long Island to Meet
A meeting will be held of the Scoliosis Association at 7:30 p.m. at the North Shore Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park in the New Teaching Center on the lower level in Conference Room No. 2. Meetings are free and open to the public. Meetings are held under the auspices of the Scoliosis Association of Long Island, not North Shore Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Please contact JoEllen Hegmann at: scoliosisofli@gmail.com or 935-4534 if further information is needed.
Saturday, March 26
American Legion Auxiliary to Hold Dinner Dance
The Williston Park American Legion Auxiliary, 730 Willis Ave., Williston Park will be hold a Spring Fling Dinner Dance from 7 to 11 p.m. on March 26th. The donation of $45 per person includes a full sit-down dinner, open bar all evening together with DJ music and dancing. Reservations by March 12. For more information and reservations, please call Christine Horvath, 248-4103.
Wednesday, March 30
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. one hr, 10 min.). Meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. sharp. Ages: 13-80. Effective, Jan. 1: Limited Time Offer! Admission fee: only $5 per meeting. No membership is required. To attend the laughter yoga class and for further details, contact Rosanne T. Spinner, Holistic Health Coach, at: www.RosanneSpinner.com or call 328-2367
