Saturday, April 9
High Tea
Celebrate the arrival of spring by bringing a friend and your favorite tea cup to the 8th Annual High Tea at 3 p.m. at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 1000 Washington Ave., Plainview. In addition to tasty treats, there will be hand-made crafts and raffles for sale. Anyone (men – don’t be shy) wearing a spring bonnet is eligible for a special “hat prize” drawing. Tickets are $18 each and must be purchased in advance. Contactnugramma@aol.com for details.
Rabbit Show
Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage, will host 1,500 rabbits in the annual LI Rabbit Breeders Association show. The family-friendly show showcases a variety of breeds and classes, including Belgian Hares, English Angoras, Holland Lops and New Zealands, among others. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Exhibition Hall, an accurate reproduction of the original exhibit hall built at the Queens County Agricultural Society Fairgrounds in Mineola in 1866. Call 572-8400.
Gala Art Auction
Our Lady of Mercy School will be presenting its third Gala Art Auction. Approximately 160 pieces of art, memorabilia and glass will be presented by Marlin Art of New York. All proceeds will go toward new computer smart boards and smart tables for the students. The artwork, which is 1⁄2 to 1/3 below gallery prices, will be presented and auctioned in a professional manner that will be appreciated by both gallery collectors and art novices. Admission costs $10 in advance; $15 at the door. The public is invited to attend. The price includes complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres. The preview will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the auction will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. Tom Beckner, a school parent, and a group of talented young musicians from the parish will entertain with jazz music during the preview. The event will take place at OLM School, 520 South Oyster Bay Rd., Hicksville, NY 11801. Mail checks made payable to OLM and include email, as confirmation of your reservation will be sent via email. Call 433-7040.
Help Japan with Love
Charity Concert hosted by the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, LI Branch with special Guest Xiao-Feng Wu, an extraordinary talented pianist, to perform the music of Chopin. As a NY-based pianist, Xiaofeng has been claimed as “simply prodigious, to be on the roster of the first-class performers of his immense country – China” by ABC.es, a European music review magazine. As one of only five pianists and the only Chinese selected by Apple, Inc. to be part of its Chopin Project, Xiao-feng has recorded Chopin solo works for exclusive distribution via iTunes. His solo concerts have been highly acclaimed by music critics in numerous publications and media outlets around the world. Xiaofeng has chosen to play some of Chopin’s works in this performance because they echo the strong feelings of those who have suffered in the great earthquake in Japan in March and those who have responded with love and compassion. All lovers of Chopin music are welcome to come and listen in person to a top pianist playing Chopin’s works and understand the true spirit of Tzu Chi – “Compassion and Relief.” The concert will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Tzu Chi LI Branch, 60 East Williston Ave., East Williston. Seating is very limited. Call in advance for seating 873-6888.
Sunday, April 10
History Alive
April 10, 17, May 1, 8, 15, 22 at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage. Children and parents will be able to try their hand at the everyday chores of 19th-century life, including churning fresh cream into butter at the Powell Farmhouse, carding wool at the Benjamin House, assisting in making a hat and sweeping the porch at the General Store with a handmade corn broom. Other aspects of children’s lives will also be covered, including play, involving rolling wooden hoops beside the Noon Inn; and education, with participants having the opportunity to see the School House, where they can write on a slate board. The program takes place from noon to 4 p.m. Call 572-8400.
Monday, April 11
Independent Art Society
Is sponsoring a watercolor demonstration by artist Jan Guarino at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Rd., Plainview, from 7 to 9 p.m. The free event is open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For additional information call 931-7768.
Tuesday, April 12
Networking/Education Event
Join LI Entrepreneurs and LI Women in Power for a great co-ed event. Bring marketing tools. 7 to 9 p.m. at Residence Inn by Marriott 9 Gerhard Rd., Plainview (433-6200). Help this wonderful cause. Contact CarolAnn Viccora 221-6168. Limited space. Call and save your spot 640-8616.
Thursday, April 21
LI Vector Vest Users Group
Stock Market – Vector Vest Software Users Group meeting in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library auditorium, 999 Old Country Rd, Plainview, from 6:45 to 9:15 p.m., to discuss stock market investing using VV software. All levels welcome. Free. For agenda and directions, see www.meetup.com/LISTMG or call 385-8244
Saturday, April 23
EGG-Stravaganza Fun for Children
Easter Egg hunt, crafts, snacks and drink, games. The Easter Bunny available to take photos. Also available face painting, prizes awarded for best Easter bonnet, raffles. Bring your own basket to carry eggs and don’t forget your camera. Plenty of free parking in next door lot. Open to all. $5 per child. 1 to 3 p.m. rain or shine at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3434 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown.
Upcoming Events
Family Wellness Center
Located at 641- B Old Country Rd., Plainview. The following events are offered:
•April 13, 20, 27: Creating Extraordinary Mind and Body Wellness. 8 to 9 p.m. Learn all about this extraordinarily gentle method that literally resolves all the stress, tension, distortions, and traumas from your body and mind. Learn how this care helps resolve a variety of acute and chronic stress conditions and live with much more peace, passion, authenticity, and great health. Lecture and demonstration given by Dr. Michael Berlin. Call 822-8499.
Giant Community Yard Sale
Thinking of having a yard sale? Why not have it in a highly visible location? Good Shepherd Church, 3434 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown, is hosting a giant, huge, bigger than you could imagine, Community Yard Sale on Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Raindate May 28. $30 per space. Only 100 spaces available. Call 731-2314 for an application and leave a message.
Weekly Events
•Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Chorus welcomes new members. Meetings are held Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. in the choral room of POB Middle School. All voices are needed and no experience is necessary. Rehearsals run from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For information call 931-4377 or 935-6243.
•Ideal Health Business Presentation. Unprecedented ground floor opportunity to earn $2 to $5K per month within six months then more. Free. Every Monday at 8 p.m. at The Family Wellness Center, 641-B Old Country Rd. Call 822-8499 to register.
•Bible Study Classes. Free weekly classes on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 99 Central Park Rd. No prior knowledge required. Beginners welcome. Call 349-1966.
•Calling All Seniors. Why be bored at home? Come for fun, trips and to meet new friends. Qualifications: resident of Hicksville, Plainview or Levittown. Meetings every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bethpage Senior Center, 103 Grumman Rd. West, Bethpage. Call 571-9910.
•POB Senior Citizen Club meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays in the All-Purpose Room at the Jamaica Avenue School, 85 Jamaica Ave. For information call 937-6424. Members must be 60 years or older, residing in the POB S.D. are eligible. Bring school tax bill as proof of residency. Dues is $15. New members welcome.
Monthly Events
•The LI Psoriasis Network Meetup Group will get together in the second floor In-Service Classroom of North Shore University at Plainview, 888 Old Country Rd., on the first Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. All are welcome. No cost. More information is available at http://psoriasis.meetup.com/24/
•Golf for Singles Adults, a group of 50 + single seniors meet the third Tuesday of every month, at 7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Sunnyside Blvd., Plainview. For info call 942-4228. The group plays on courses, mostly in Suffolk on the weekends as well as during the week.
• Central Oyster Bay Democratic Club (COBDC) meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the community room at Ellsworth Allen Park, Motor Ave., Farmingdale. All are welcome to attend. The club serves the communities of Plainview, Bethpage, Old Bethpage, Farmingdale, North Massapequa, Massapequa Park and Massapequa. For more information email centoysterbaydems@gmail.com or attend a meeting.
