Auditions for The Prince Who Wouldn’t Talk:
Saturday, March 12
Music of Ireland at Williston Park Library:
Sunday, March 13
New Hyde Park/Garden City Park School Board Meeting:
Monday, March 14
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 beaches. 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.
Music of Ireland at Williston Park Library
The Friends of The Williston Park Library will present The Music of Ireland featuring Greg Ryan and a special guest. Program to be held at 2 p.m. in the Williston Park Village Hall Assembly Room. Elevator at back of building. Light refreshments will be 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
New Hyde Park/Williston Park Village Elections
New Hyde Park
The New Hyde Park Village will hold its village election from noon to 9 p.m. at Marcus Christ Hall, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike. Candidates Richard Coppola and Robert Lofaro are running for re-election, uncontested.
Williston Park
The Williston Park Village Election will be held from noon until 9 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, Willis Avenue, Williston Park. The contested election candidates for trustee are Barbara Alanga and James Bumstead.
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 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).
Thursday, March 17
New Hyde Park Chamber to Hold Irish Meeting
The New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce will hold a Luck O’ The Irish dinner meeting at 6 p.m. at the Inn at New Hyde Park, Jericho Turnpike. Corned beef and cabbage will be on the menu. Register online and get a free scratch off ticket at the door. Please register online that you’ll be attending. Bring a prospective member/guest and only pay $20 for your guest. Table of 8-bring business cards and giveaways. Please arrive by 6 p.m. to start by 6:15 p.m. Three minute spotlight. Take the podium and tell the audience who you are and what you do. Meet the March Platinum Storefront winner. Maybe you will have “The Luck of The Irish” Sign up online and receive a free scratch-off lottery ticket at the door.
Friday, March 18
Since You Went Away to Feature
Irish Tenor Anthony Kearns
A new non-profit organization entitled Since You Went Away to reach out to those familes with loved ones serving in the armed forces overseas, will present a concert by Irish Tenor Anthony Kearns at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s College, 155 West Roe Boulevard, Patchogue. For further information, please contact (631) 617-9463.
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
Building Bridges at Long Island Children’s Museum
At 3 p.m. at the Long Island Children’s Museum learn how a bridge is built? Learn more about how engineers construct models of bridges, and discover the various scientific principles of building bridges. Watch a clip of a CYBERCHASE™ episode as we test the performance of our own models using our knowledge of geometry and space. Ages: 5 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members)
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.
Monday, March 21
Williston Park Village Meeting
The Williston Park Village Board will hold its next meeting at 8 p.m. at village hall, 494 Willis Avenue, Williston Park.
Wednesday, March 23
NYS Department of Environmental Contamination Meeting
An informational meeting has been scheduled by the NYS Dept. of Environmental Contamination relating to the Techem site on Falmouth Ave., NHP, at 7 p.m. at the Hillside Library, 155 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park. Information relating to the topic under discussion is available at the library.; please note that, although it states that information is available at the library.
Thursday, March 24
Herricks School Board/Budget Meeting at Center Street
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
Thursday, March 31
Last Chance for Request for Transportation to Non-Public School
The last chance to make a request to your school district for transportation to a non-public school. All requests must be received by April 1.
Friday, April 3
Women’s Seder at Temple Tikvah
At 12:30 p.m. grandmothers, granddaughters, mothers, daughters, sisters and friends will gather as a community of women to share the story of a timeless journey. Come along to sing, dance, celebrate and strenthen our ties to our people, our heritage and to one another. Temple Tikvah is located at 3315 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park. Fee for women $18, girls 17 and under free. For further information, please call 248-2414.
