Fashion Show Fundraiser – Monday, April 4
Program for Breast Cancer Patients – Thursday, April 7
Recital – Friday, April 8
Sunday, April 3
Exploring Ecumenism-Building Bridges Among All Faiths
Speakers will discuss Thomas Merton, a Trappist monk from a cross-cultural perspective, including how his religious viewpoints relate to Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, as well as Catholicism. Speakers: Father Francis Gargani, CS.sR., Redemptist: Ministers in area of Peace and Justice; Dr. John Yanovitch, associate professor of philosophy, Molloy College; Rabbi Paul Kushner, D.D., Temple Shaarei Shalom, Bellmore; Donald Plunket, Ph.D., Baha’i; Kauser Zaman, M.D., Muslim. 3 p.m. in the Hays Theatre, Wilbur Arts Center, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Contact Marion Lowenthal 6785000, ext. 6889 or mlowenthal@molloy.edu.
Artists Exhibition and Discussion
A presentation by the Nassau Art Club and artist/lecturer, Mary Sien. An art show and critique of paintings of NAC members and members of Beth Israel, concluding with a question/answer period. Refreshments served. All welcome. Free. 10:30 a.m. at Congregation Beth Israel, 141 Hilton Ave., Hempstead.
Monday, April 4
Fashion Show Fundraiser
Project REAL, a non-profit residential services program serving individuals with mental health challenges for 30+ years, announces its 6th Annual Fashion Show to be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m .at the Garden City Hotel. Fashions will be provided by Chico’s of Garden City. Door prizes, the agency’s popular silent auction, an opportunity to win an HD TV and Blue Ray player, Disney tickets and other luxury items will also be available. Sponsorships and tickets are available by calling 223-9570 or by visiting www.ProjectREAL.org.
Thursday, April 7
Program for Breast Cancer Patients
Free workshop on movement and flexibility for current and past breast cancer patients. Full Function…Full Recovery…Full Life is a free workshop for breast cancer patients and those who care about them will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Adelphi University, Alumni House, 154 Cambridge Ave. Participants will learn key stretches to perform daily, guidelines for strengthening (what to do and not to do) and ways to regain cardiovascular endurance. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes and to bring bottled water. The workshop is run by Diana Tjaden, a licensed physical therapist who is the developer of Full Circle Breast Cancer Recovery Program. Preregistration is required. Call 877-4325.
Spring 2011 Dance Concert
Presented by the Nassau Community College Department of Theatre and Dance through April 10. The concert will consist of original modern dance pieces choreographed by Professor Stanley Berke. Performances are at 8 p.m. daily except for Sunday, when it’s at 3 p.m. Tickets are $9; discounted to $7 for seniors 55 and over and children under 18. While supplies last, rush tickets (tickets bought at the door at the time of performance) are free for college students with current ID. Box office 572-7676.
Friday, April 8
Recital
Parker Kitterman, director of music and organist at Christ Church in Philadelphia, the birthplace of the American Episcopal Church, will be playing music of J.S. Bach, Marcel Dupre and Girolamo Frescobaldi. Parker is also a former associate organist and choirmaster of the Cathedral of the Incarnation. The recital will be at 8 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, Garden City. Suggested donation $ 10 general seating; $5 seniors, students; children under 13 admitted free. Call 746-2955.
Saturday, April 9
Bunny Brunch
Face painting, coloring, games, arts and crafts and photos with the Easter Bunny. Outside Easter Egg Hunt (weather permitting). Bagels, muffins, donuts, coffee/tea and juice will be served. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Molloy College, Anselma Room, Kellenberg Building, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Children under 12 free; $5 per adult – advanced tickets; $7 per adult day of brunch. Call 678-5000, ext. 6594.
Sunday, April 10
Swim-A-Thon
Winthrop University Hospital’s 10th Annual Swim-A-Thon will be held on April 10 from 7 to 11:30 a.m. at Hofstra University Swim Center, 900 Fulton Ave., Hempstead (463-5081). Help raise funds for a healthy future; get family and friends to sponsor you by Pledging Dollars for Laps. Features: free professional swim coaching by Joe Petrush of Total Immersion, message therapy for swimmers, live music by Central Beat Rock Band and Mineola High School Jazz Band, arts and crafts, tattoos, raffles and prizes. All proceeds to benefit Child Life Program at Winthrop University Hospital. Registration $20 adults; $10 children 4 to 18. Register on line at www.Winthrop.org/events or call 516-663-4423.
Archaeological Institute of America
The Archaeological Institute of America LI Society presents at free slide lecture at 2 p.m. in Room 106, Breslin Hall, Hofstra University, Hempstead. Call 1-631-420-1564. Speaker: Dr. Yekatrina Barbash is the assistant curator of Egyptian Art at the Brooklyn Museum. Dr. Barbash received her Ph.D. from John Hopkins University in Ancient Egyptian History, Art and Philology. Program: Dr. Barbash will discuss the investigation of Egyptian feline goddesses and animal cult. “One Leonine Deity – A multitude of Theories.”
Thursday, April 14
No Impact Man to Speak
Colin Beavan, Ph.D., author, writer, blogger, consultant, engaged citizen, AKA No Impact Man, will speak at Molloy College at 7 p.m. in the Hays Theatre, Wilbur Arts Center, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. In November, 2006, Colin Beavan launched a year-long project in which he, his wife, his two-year-old daughter and his four-year-old dog went “off-the-grid” and attempted to live in the middle of New York City with as little environmental impact as possible. The point of the project was to experiment with ways of living that might both improve quality of life and be less harmful to the planet. It also provided a narrative vehicle by which to attract broad public attention to the range of pressing environmental crises. The experiment in lifestyle redesign is the subject of his book and a Sundance-selected documentary. The event is free and open to the public. Call 678-5000, ext. 6020.
Saturday, April 16
Talented Teens Sought
The 4th Annual Teen Art, Music and Poetry Festival will be held from 1 to 4:30 at the Ethical Humanist Society of LI, 38 Old Country Rd. Talented teens are being sought to participate. Go to the website at www.ehsli.org to learn more about the festival and to download an entry form. This year, the event will be a fundraiser for Ethical Friends of Children, an outreach program that helps families in financial need by providing them with baby and children’s clothes, diapers, cribs, and other items. This is a free event, but a suggested donation of $5 or a baby item (such as diapers, formula or clothing) would be appreciated. For more information, contact the society 741-7304.
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:
•April 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•April 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•April 11 and 13 from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•April 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•April 26 and 27 from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•April 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•April 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Golf and Tennis Classic
Life’s WORC 24th Annual Geraldo Rivera Golf and Tennis Classic will be held at the Plandome Country Club, Port Washington, on May 19. Contact Matthew Zebatto 741-9000, ext. 241, or mzebatto@aol.com.
NCC Spring 2011 Cultural Program
Nassau Community College offers the exciting events listed below during its spring 2011 Cultural Program. The programs are free, open to the public and accessible to the disabled. For more information call 572-7153:
•April 4: The Making of Avatar and What’s Next in Filmmaking. Jon Landau is the producer of the two highest grossing movies of all time, Avatar and Titanic. As executive vice president at Twentieth Century Fox in the 1990s, he supervised production of Die Hard 2, Mrs. Doubtfire, True Lies and more. 12:30 p.m.
•April 12: The controversial natural gas drilling technology called hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” has swept across the country. But is it safe? Josh Fox’s documentary Gasland is nominated for a 2011 Academy Award. 1:15 p.m.
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:
•April 5 (and every first Tuesday of the month) at 11 a.m. at the Church of St. Jude, 3606 Lufberry Ave., Wantagh.
•April 10 (and every second Sunday of the month) at 4 p.m. in Room 12, St. Frances de Chantal, 1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh.
•April 15 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.vik-inghomechef.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.
•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.
