Last Chance to See Herricks Players Hit Crazy for You:
Friday, May 20
Annual New Hyde Park Memorial Day Parade:
Saturday, May 28
Williston Park Memorial Day Parade:
Monday, May 30
Friday, May 20
Wounded Warrior Project Fundraiser
The Wounded Warrior Project Fundraiser will be held at The Dublin Pub, 2002 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. This is a benefit to raise money, awareness and to celebrate those who sacrificed for our safety, our freedom and our country. Featuring Soul Doctor G’s All Star Wounded Warrior Project Band with a special guest appearance by The Cold Spring Harbor Band. An incredible night of music, dancing and fun and a chance to meet some of the nation’s heroes. Admission is $15 which includes a complimentary barbeque and a free WWP T-shirt to the first 50 people arriving at the event before 8 p.m. For further information, please call 353-9131.
Last Chance to See Herricks Players Hit Crazy for You
This is the last chance to see the Herricks Community Players hit Gershwin musical Crazy for You on stage at the Herricks Community Theater stage, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park. This delightful musical is under the direction of John Hayes, who is always perfection along with the talented Susan Weber on the baton. Friday night’s performance is at 8 p.m., Saturday’s is at 8 p.m. and Sunday, the last performance, May 22 is at 3 p.m. Don’t miss this charming offering. You will love every minute of it. For tickets at $22 for adults and $18 for seniors and children …it’s a bargain. For further information and for tickets, please call 742-1926.
Saturday, May 21
Indoor Yard/Cake Sale at Lutheran Church of New Hyde Park
The Lutheran Church of New Hyde Park, New Hyde Park and Durham Road will host an Indoor Yard and Cake sale from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. To include gently used items and delicious baked goods. For further information, please call 302-2276.
Christ Lutheran Church to Hold Street Fair
As part of the continuing outreach to the community, Christ Lutheran Church will hold a street fair at 300 Hillside Drive, South, in New Hyde Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Rain date: June 4) For its parish family, friends and community. The street will be closed for the fair. There will be free rides and cotton candy. Barbequed hamburgers and hot dogs and beverages will be sold.
Flowers of May Dance at Irish American Society
The Irish American Society, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola, will hold a Flowers of May Dance featuring Tommy Goodwin and Sharon at 8:30 p.m. Donation is $20 to include a waltz competition. Also, coffee, tea and soda bread will be served and the bar will be open. For further information and for reservation, please call 746-9392.
Wednesday, May 25
Spinner’s Grinners Laughter Yoga
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. 1 hr, 10 min.). Meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. sharp. Ages: 13-80. Admission fee: $10 per meeting. Includes laughter yoga class, lending library of meaningful books, CD’s and DVD’s, and monthly newsletter at no extra charge. Ask about membership – $40 savings. To attend the laughter yoga class and for further details, contact Rosanne T. Spinner,Holistic Health Coach, at: www.RosanneSpinner.com or call (516) 328-2367
Public Statement Hearing/Board Meet of Western Water
A pubic statement hearing will be held by the Water Authority of Western Nassau with regard to fixing rates for the water services rendered and the water furnished by the water authority to its customers. The hearing will be held at 7:15 p.m. at 58 South Tyson Avenue, Floral Park. All interested persons are invited to attend and will have an opportunity to present oral and written statements or other documents concerning the proposed rates. The regular meeting will be held directly after the hearing.
Saturday, May 28
Annual New Hyde Park Memorial Day Parade
The American Legion and the VFW will hold the Annual New Hyde Park Memorial Day Parade on Saturday. Marchers will assemble on Hillside Boulevard. Go east on Jericho Turnpike. Stop for a brief ceremony at New Hyde Park Village Hall, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike. Then proceed north on New Hyde Park Road to Lincoln Boulevard and to New Hyde Park Memorial Park where wreaths will be laid, a brief address by the New Hyde Park Village Mayor Daniel Patricio will be delivered and then the parade will be dismissed.
Annual Town of North Hempstead Fireworks Show at Beach
At the Town of North Hempstead Beach Park West Shore Road, Port Washington, the Town of North Hempstead will hold its Annual Fabulous Fire Works Show. Beach opens at 3 p.m. Program begins at 6:30 p.m. parking fee is $5 per car Fireworks at darkness. Live entertainment featuring two great bands Henry Haid with a tribute to Billy Joel and Early Elton a tribute to the early music of Elton John. Further, The Town of North Hempstead will hold a Memorial Day Service from 6:30 to 7 p.m. to honor all members of the American armed forces who died in service to protect our nation.
Monday, May 30
Williston Park Memorial Day Parade
The Village of Williston Park Memorial Day Parade, sponsored by the American Legion, will start off with its ceremony at 9 a.m. at the American Legion Hall on Willis Avenue. After the ceremony the parade will form and start at 9:30 a.m. and go down Syracuse to Broad Street and from Broad Street right to Hillside Avenue. It will then travel west on Hillside, north to Park Avenue, east on Center Street and south on Willis Avenue and proceed to Williston Park Village Hall, 494 Willis Avenue, where they will hold a brief ceremony. After that ceremony, the parade will then proceed to the Williston Park Fire House, just south of Hillside Avenue, for a brief ceremony to honor those firemen who died during the past year.
Mineola Memorial Day Parade
The Irish American Society will take part in the Memorial Day Parade. Lineup at 10:30 a.m. and parade steps off at 11 a.m.
Thursday, June 2
New Hyde Park Memorial to Hold Senior Awards Night
New Hyde Park Memorial High School will hold its Annual Senior Awards night at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the school, 500 Leonard Boulevard, New Hyde Park
Herricks School Board Meeting at Center Street School
The Herricks School Board will hold its regular meeting at the Center Street School, on Center Street at 7:15 p.m. At that time there will be the recognition of retirees and student representatives, who have been on the board all year.
Saturday, June 4
Miss Irish American Society Pageant at Irish American Society
Back by popular demand, the Irish American, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola, will present, as it’s monthly dance, the Miss Irish American Society Pageant to start at 8 p.m. featuring music by Gerard Corbett and Susan Gillespie. Contestant requirements are 18 to 25 years-old, Irish or Irish descent. There is a $25 entry fee. First place winner will receive $300 and runner up $100. Contestant will be judged on: Evening gown, Talent and Interview. The Mistress of Ceremonies is Kitty Kelly.
Williston Park Picnic at Belmont Racetrack
At Belmont Racetrack come and picnic with Williston Park friends and neighbors. Bring your own cooler lunch (no glass bottles allowed) and the Williston Park Recreation Committee will provide the dessert…the horses will provide the excitement. Starting at noon at Belmont, enter through Gate 3, off Hempstead Turnpike. $12 for adults (13 and over); $10 (Children 3-12). Special section reserved just for Williston Park residents at Top-of-Strech, enter at main gate. Sign up now, forms available at Williston Park Village Hall, 494Willis Avenue, Williston Park. For further information please call Tim Casey at 996-7792.
Saturday, June 11
Benefit for Robin Sue Ward School to Feature Herricks Talent
The show is at 8 p.m. The school is located one block north of the Long Island Expressway on 188th Street (very easy to find). Tickets are $20 and you can get them by calling the school at 718-357-4650. This year’s performers are: Tom Gamblin, Robert Gino, Steve Grossman, Kathleen Gubitosi, John Hayes, Michelle Mazza, Barbara Murphy, Scott Postel, Maura Ryan, Warren Schein and Rachel Zampino.
Thursday, June 16
Herricks School Board Regular Meeting at Community Center
The Herricks School Board will hold its regular meeting at 7:15 p.m. at the Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park.
