Independence Day
Monday, July 4
Mystery Movie Night
Thursday, July 7
Family Friendly Rock & Roll
Saturday, July 16
Monday, July 4
Independence Day
The nation pauses to celebrate Independence Day. Banks and most businesses will be closed including the offices of The Illustrated News at Anton Community Newspapers.
Thursday, July 7
Mystery Movie Night
The Village of New Hyde Park Cultural Commission will hold a Mystery Movie Night at 7 p.m. in the William Gill Theatre, atop New Hyde Park Village Hall, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park.
Saturday, July 9
Healthy Living Series at LICM
From 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. drop in for an exploration of the wonderful world of a healthy lifestyle as we help local Girl Scout Krystin Sinclair earn her Gold Award! Each week, fun activities and exercises bring a section of the USDA’s Food Pyramid to life, helping children and parents to make healthy living choices. This week visitors will learn about grains. Meet in our backyard. If inclement weather, session will be held in the Inner Lobby. All ages. Free with museum admission.
Sunday, July 10
Blue Meanies in Concert at North Hempstead Beach Park
A tribute to the Monkees and the Other ’70s Bands at 1 p.m. at North Hempstead Beach Park (formerly Bar Beach), 175 West Shore Road, Port Washington. To begin at 1 p.m. For further information, please call 869-6311.
Monday, July 11
The British Invasion – Music from the Beatles
The Town of North Hempstead Department of Parks and Recreation presents, at the Mary Jane Davis Green, on Plandome Road, Manhasset “The Liverpool Shuffle.” A night of fun with music of the legendary Beatles at 7:30 p.m., free. Bring a chair. Playground for children. Rain location, the Manhasset Library. For further information, please call 860-6311.
Tuesday, July 12
Young People and the Arts Series Goat in a Boat
The Town of North Hempstead Department of Parks and Recreation presents Young People and the Arts Series, Goat in A Boat at 10:30 a.m. at Clark Botanic Garden, I.U. Willets Road, Albertson. Free. For ages 4 to 8 years. Outdoors-bring a mat or towel for sitting on the ground.
Folk Rock in the Garden
The Town of North Hempstead Department of Parks and Recreation presents cool sounds in the garden. Gathering time is 7 p.m. (rain date 7-16) at Clark Botanic Garden, I.U. Willets Road, Albertson. Free. Bring a picnic supper and a chair.
Saturday, July 16
Family Friendly Rock & Roll
Town of North Hempstead Department of Parks and Recreation presents The Fuzzy Lemons. Fun for all ages; the entire family will love this one; they are the juiciest rock & roll family group. At Mary Jane Davies Park, Plandome Rd., Manhasset Monday, July 18, 7:30 p.m.. Rain Location: Manhasset Public Library.
Wednesday, July 20
Plaza Theatrical Productions The Wizard of Oz
Plaza Theatrical Productions presents The Wizard of Oz at 7 p.m. at Memorial Park, corner of Lincoln and Wilton Street. In case of rain, the production will be held at the William Gill Theatre, which is located on the top floor of New Hyde Park Village Hall, corner of New Hyde ParkRoad and Jericho Turnpike.
Spinner’s Grinners Laughter Yoga in New Hyde Park
Take time to participate in the happiest work-out method! – 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 lying 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.
New Hyde Park Village Board to Meet
The New Hyde Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting at 8 p.m. at Village Hall, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike.
Wednesday, August 7
Cold Spring Harbor Band at Memorial Park
The Cold Spring Harbor Band, led by Patrick Farrell, will take over New Hyde Park Memorial Park, corner of Lincoln Street and Wilton Street, at 7:30 p.m. as he presents a Billy Joel Tribute concert.
Saturday, August 15
Long Island Daylily Society to Host Sale and Clinic
The Long Island Daylily Society will present a daylily sale and clinic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until sold out at SUNY Farmingdale, Route 110 and Melville Road on the Great Lawn by Roosevelt Hall. All plants have been grown in members’ gardens so they are northern hardy and healthy. There will be traditional large-flowered varieties as well as miniatures, doubles and spiders. Plants of all colors including red, yellow, orange, gold, pink, purple and melon will be on the sale tables. Hundreds of plants will be available. Long Island Daylily members will be presenting a daylily clinic and workshop to answer all your questions on growing day lilies in your own garden. Members will also be present at the sales tables to offer assistance. The daylily has been called the “perfect perennial.” By careful selection of varieties, a day lily garden can provide continuous bloom throughout the summer.
Thursday, August 25
The 17th Annual William F. Kelly Memorial Golf Classic
The 17th Annual William F. Kelly Memorial Golf Classic, sponsored by the Gladiator Fund, to benefit Jennver Cave, Age 18, daughter of Nancy Wilder-Cave, Class of NHP Memorial ’71, who has a neurological disability, will be held at the Eisenhower Park-Blue Course, located at Merrick and Stewart Avenue, East Meadow. Registration and Continental Breakfast at 6:30 a.m. with a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start. Dinner is at 2 p.m. at the New Hyde Park Inn, 214 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park. Cost is $170 and after Aug. 5-$185 to include 18 holes of gold, cart, breakfast, dinner and a 4-hour open bar. $75 if you only want to attend dinner which begins at 2 p.m.. Proper attire required, no jeans. Soft spikes only. Please send check to Gladiator Fund, PO Box 2025 Hillside Manor Station, Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, 11040. For further information, please call Dan Connor at 352-7602
Save the Date
New Hyde Park Memorial Reunion, Class of 1991
A 20 year reunion has been planned at TWO in New Hyde Park on Saturday, September 24 at 8 p.m. – midnight. A private catered event including tons of food/desserts, top shelf liquor, dancing, and more.
