Last Chance to See Steel Magnolias on Herricks Stage
Friday, October 28
Shelter Rock Library to Hold Rededication Ceremony
Sunday, October 30
Spooky Walk Is Back at Clark Botanic Garden
Monday, October 31
Friday, October 28
Last Chance to See Steel Magnolias on Herricks Stage
The Herricks Community Players Steel Magnolias, by Robert Harling directed by multitalented John Hayes may be seen on the Herricks Community Theater stage on October 28 and 29 at 8 p.m. and on Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. Starring in this moving story, revolving around southern women and their lasting friendships, are Carol Giorgio, Danielle Kem, Pam Madison, Kathleen Nadal, Barbara Tromba-Murphy and Rachel Zampino. Ticket prices are adults $22, senior citizen and children (under 12) $18 and group rates are available. For further information, please call 742-1926.
Sunday, October 30
Shelter Rock Library to Hold Rededication Ceremony
In celebration of the Shelter Rock Public Library’s recent renovation, the Board of Trustees will host a rededication ceremony on Sunday, October 30th at 12:30 p.m. in the library. The public is invited to attend. For additional information please phone 248-7363.
Monday, October 31
Spooky Walk Is Back at Clark Botanic Garden
With Halloween less than a week away, Supervisor Jon Kaiman and the North Hempstead Town Board announce the approach of one of the town’s most popular events: The Spooky Week. For three terrifyingly, spooky nights, zombies, ghosts, ghouls, goblins, swamp monsters and a bunch of their gruesome buddies will rise up one last time, inducing screams on the 12-acre, smog-shrouded Zombie Containment Facility (Clark Botanic Garden). The first three days of the 2011 Spooky Walk—which may not be suitable for young children require that all minors be accompanied by an adult. On Thursday, Oct. 27, Friday Oct. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 29 the Spooky Walk will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Entry fee is $5. The Not-so-Spooky Walk —suitable for children of all ages—takes place Sunday, Oct. 30 from noon to 4 p.m. The entry fee is $3. Boasting more than 12-acres of planted, beautifully-manicured grounds, under the careful eye of John Darcy, Clark Botanic Garden, located at 193 IU Willets Rd., Albertson, is as perfect a setting as any for North Hempstead’s ultra-popular four-day Halloween extravaganza. Come if you dare. For further information, call 311 or 869-6311. Make sure to visit North Hempstead’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/townofnorthhempstead.
Williston Park Village to Hold Annual Ragamuffin Parade
The Village of Williston Park will hold its Ragamuffin Parade starting at the American Legion, 730 Willis Avenue, Williston Park at 6:30 p.m. The parade will head up Broad Street to village hall where the village will also hold a pumpkin-carving contest. The decorated pumpkin should be dropped off on the village hall lawn at 6 p.m. After the parade, the winning pumpkin will be announced.
Trick or Treat Through Story Land at Hillside Library
From 5 to 7 p.m. wear your costume and trick or treat in the library. Meet some of your favorite story friends and receive some yummy treats. Come in or call to register (October 15th – 27th) at Hillside Public Library, 155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park. For further information, please call 355-7850.
Gloria Dei to Hold Bright Light Event on All Saint’s Eve
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 660 New Hyde Park Road has announced that it has started a new event for Halloween for children ages 3 to 11 years. From 4 to 6 p.m. they will hold a “Bright Light Party” to celebrate the brightness and light on All Saints’ Eve or Halloween. Children are invited to dress up in colorful clothes and think about the good things in life. Included will be games, crafts, songs and great food. For further information, please call Mimi at 917-754-0367.
Save The Date
Friday, November 4
Friends of Hillside Library to Hold Harvest Supper
On Friday night at 6 p. m. in the All Purpose room of the Hillside Public Library, 155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, will be the Friends of the Hillside Public Library’s first Harvest Supper. A full dinner will be served family style, including dessert, coffee and tea. The cost is $20 per person and will be limited to the first 60 reservations. Reservation forms are available at the Hillside Public Library. This is an adults only event.
Supermarket Fun Night at Stewart Manor School
The Stewart Manor PTA will hold a Supermarket Fun Night in the Stewart Manor gym at 7 p.m. Doors to open at 6 p.m. $5 donation includes admission, two boards, chance for a door prize, coffee and dessert. No one under the age of 18 will be admitted.
Friday, November 11
Meanwhile, Back on The Couch
The Billboard Players will present its fall production of Jack Sharkey’s hilarious comedy, Meanwhile, Back on The Couch at the Community Church of East Williston at East Williston Avenue between High Street and Roslyn Road on Nov. 11 and 18 at 8 p.m. Nov. 5, 12, and 19 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 6, 13, and 20 at 3 p.m.. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors. On Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. there will be a dinner and play package for $25 for adults and $22 for seniors. (package is optional) For reservations and further information, please call 860-4424.
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.
Antique and Collectibles Auction at First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church, 16 South 9th Street, New Hyde Park (south of Jericho Turnpike) will hold an Antique and Collectibles Auction. Viewing will be at 5 p.m. and the auction at 6 p.m. Included will be multiple pieces of art, crystal, pressed and milk glass, jewelry, furniture, books, crocheted pieces, linens, dishes and much more. For further information, please call 328-1963 or 437-7580. Refreshments available.
Sunday, November 13
Temple Tikvah Annual Rummage Sale
Temple Tikvah of New Hyde Park will hold its annual rummage sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Monday, November 14 from 9:30 to noon. Highlights this year include costume jewelry, watches, pocketbooks, clothes, shoes, books and household items. Vintage fashion finds and great bargains. Temple Tikvah borders on the tip of Nassau and Queens. It is conveniently located at 3315 Hillside Avenue in New Hyde Park.
Tuesday, November 15
Free Slide Show on Art at Shelter Rock Library
Art History Scholar Louise Cella Caruso will present a free slide/lecture: “Painting The American Aspect” at 7:30 p.m. at the Shelter Rock Public Library, 165 Searingtown Road, Albertson. No tickets are required. Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. For directions phone: 248-7363. This visual journey illustrates the monumental paintings of the Depression Era and the support given to thousands of artists by ourcountry’s WPA. (The Works Progress Administration was a reliefmeasure established in 1935.) Some of the best scenes of our nation were created in the heart of the Great Depression. Observe the works Of the Regionalists and the Social Realists: Thomas Hart Benton, Ben Shahn, John Steuart Curry, Reginald Marsh plus many more who left us a treasure trove of history recorded. These artists painted dust bowl landscapes, simple barns, the New York Bowery, industrial complexes and crowded ghettoes as they crossed the country.
Wednesday, November 16
AARP Village Chapter to Meet
The AARP Village Chapter will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Clinton Martin Park, New Hyde Park. New members are invited. Must have a national AARP membership. Come to meeting and sign up. For further questions, please call 775-6335.
Save The Date
Saturday, December 10
The One and Only Santa Claus
The William Gill Theater atop the New Hyde Park Village Hall, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park will present The One and Only Santa Claus at 2 p.m. and again on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Admission is $2.
