New Hyde Park Village to Hold Annual Street Fair
Saturday, September 17
The Chamber of Commerce of The Willistons Street Fair
Sunday, September 18
Pirates Revenge at New Hyde Park Elks Lodge
Tuesday, September 20
Saturday, September 17
New Hyde Park Village to Hold Annual Street Fair
The New Hyde Park Village will hold its Annual Street Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The street will be closed from New Hyde Park Road to Covert Avenue from 6 a.m. The New Hyde Park Street Fair is the biggest street fair in Nassau County and is not to be missed and this will also include a magnificent Car Show, merchant displays, free samples, live demos, music, rides and games, raffles and children’s entertainment. So come on down and enjoy the features of the many merchants that makeup the fair.
Irish American Society Ceili
The Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens, Inc., 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola will hold a Ceili under the direction of Pete Kelly.
Michael Amante at The Tilles Center
Michael Amante, “The People’s Tenor,” will appear at the Tilles Center, on the C.W. Post Campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, on Sept.17 at 8 p.m. Seats range from $55, $45 and $35 and may be obtained by calling 532-7046.
Country Barn Dance at United Methodist Church
The Hillside Methodist Church, 2801 Hillside Avenue, corner of Heywood Street in New Hyde Park, will hold a Country Barn Dance from 7:30 to 10 p.m. featuring live music, professional musicians. No dance experience necessary. Dance lessons provided and demonstrated: country, square, contra and waltz. Singalong with guitar and fiddlers. Free coffee, beverages and snacks. Singles, couples and families welcome. $7 for adults, $3 for children under 12.
Sunday, September 18
The Chamber of Commerce of The Willistons Street Fair
The Chamber of Commerce of The Willistons will hold its Annual Street Fair starting at 11 a. m. until 5 p..m. Hillside Avenue at Willis Avenue to the train station will be closed for the duration of the fair.
Ompahfest & Schuetzenfest at Plattduetsche Park
Plattduetsche Park,1132 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square will feature its Annual Ompahfest from 11 a.m. on. To include lots of German music, German food, beer and entertainment. Games, raffles and shooting at the rifle range for prizes. Advance ticket sales are $7 and at the door $8. For further information, please contact 354-3131.
Andy Cooney at Irish American Society
Andy Cooney will be featured from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Irish American Society, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola.
Monday, September 19
Williston Park Village Board to Meet
The Williston Park Village Board will hold its next meeting at 8 p.m. at Williston Park Village Hall, 494 Willis Avenue, Williston Park.
Tuesday, September 20
New Hyde Park Village Board To Meet
The New Hyde Park Village Board will hold its next meeting at 8 p.m. at village hall, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park.
Pirates Revenge at New Hyde Park Elks Lodge
The Does Club of New Hyde Park will hold an event entitled “The Pirates’ Revenge” at 7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 901 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park. The $22 admission fee will include a stuffed chicken breast dinner with all the trimmings, plus raffles. Make check payable to Does Club of New Hyde Park and send to Norma Pedretti, 86-15 Commonwealth Boulevard, Bellerose or call (718) 347-1753.
Wednesday, September 21
AARP Chapter No. 5183 to Meet
The AARP Village Chapter No. 5183 will meet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Clinton Martin Park, New Hyde Park. New members are invited. Must have a national AARP membership. Come to the meeting and sign up.
Thursday, September 22
Campaign Kickoff BBQ for Legislator Richard Nicolello
Legislator Nicolello will be having a campaign kickoff BBQ and cocktail party at Walk Street Tavern, 1218 Jericho Tpke., New Hyde Park on September 22 from 6 p. m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are $55 per person in advance ($65 at the door). For more information, please call 455-9200 or email nicolello2011@gmail.com.
Friday, September 23
Irish American Society to Hold Fashion Show
The Irish American Society, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola, will hold a fashion show to begin at 7 p.m. Coffee, tea and soda bread to be served.
Saturday, September 24
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 from 8 p.m. – midnight. A private catered event including tons of food/desserts, top shelf liquor, dancing, and more.
Irish American Society to Hold Ribbon Cutting/Society Dance
The Irish American Society, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola will hold a ribbon cutting and society dance to start at 8:30 p.m.
Monday, September 26
Little Frog Puppets at Long Island Children’s Museum
Also on Wednesday, September 28 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. leap into the inner lobby and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a “Coqui,” which means “little frog.” Learn about this beloved animal from Puerto Rico and try your hand at making your own unique version of this special species. All ages. Free with museum admission.
Thursday, September 29
One Hundred Eggs at Long Island Children’s Museum
And, Friday, September 30 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Dragons are symbols of power and nobility and fairies are beings that embody beauty and grace. According to an ancient Vietnamese legend, a dragon lord fell in love with a celestial fairy and eventually created the kingdom of Viet Nam. Come celebrate the enchanting culture of Viet Nam as we create dragons and fairies of our own using an assortment of materials. All ages. Free with museum admission.
Save the Date
Saturday, October 1
Church of Holy Spirit to Hold Defensive Driving Course
Church of the Holy Spirit, 500 Jericho Turnpike, in New Hyde Park is offering a Defensive Driving Course sponsored by the National Safety Council on Saturday, class hours will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $45. With this course participants will receive a 10 percent reduction in the liability and collisions portions of their insurance premium, and it will also remove up to four (4) points from their driving record. Hopefully, the information gained will help prevent collisions. We would like to invite the community to attend this course. Please place a notice in the community news section of your papers, informing your readers of this upcoming event. For information and registration people should call (631) 360-9720.
Thursday, October 6
Chamber and Lions to Hold Golf Outing
The Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce and the New Hyde Park Lions Club will hold a golf outing at the North Shore Towers and country club, followed by a dinner at the Inn at New Hyde Park. For reservations and further information, please contact Ralph Ventura at 466-9207.
Sunday, October 16
Fundraiser to Save P.A.L. on Denton Avenue
There will be a fundraiser to help save the P.A.L. on Denton Avenue in New Hyde Park, held at the Elks Club, 901 Lakeville Avenue, New Hyde Park from 1 to 6 p.m. including for a spaghetti dinner with meatballs, bread and salad. The fundraiser will be run by the Elks Club and the New Hyde Park Lions Club. Tickets for adults $10 and for children under 12 – $5. For further information and tickets, please call Barbara Walsh at 294-9776.
Saturday, November 12
Holy Spirit Catholic Church to Hold Two-Day Christmas Fair
Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church, 13 South 6th Street, New Hyde Park will hold a two-day Christmas Fair on Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Only new merchandise. For further information, please call 294-9837.
