The One and Only Santa Claus
Saturday, December 10
Happicaps To Hold Annual Christmas Celebration at St. Aidans
Wednesday, December 14
Williston Park Village Board to Meet
Monday, December 19
Friday, December 9
Waving in a Winter Wonderland
At Long Island Children’s Museum from 2:30 – 4 p.m. Wave in the winter with your very own “hand”-made whimsical tree. Use a variety of fun materials as you stamp a one-of-a-kind snow-covered tree. All ages. Free with museum admission at museum located at 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Long Island Coat/ Clothing Drive
The Floral Park – New Hyde Park Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a “gently-used” coat and clothing drive to benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island. The collection receptacle is located in the lobby of New Hyde Park Village Hall, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike and is available from now through January 15, 2012 during regular business hours. Accepting the following items: clothing, shoes, accessories and linens.
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. Tickets may be purchased at village hall from Monday to Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Sunday, December 11
Festival of Lights at Long Island Children’s Museum
From 1 to 3 p.m. a chance to join in celebrating Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. A chance to learn the history and traditions of this festive holiday and why people light candles on a menorah. Make a hand-painted wooden spool menorah to treasure year after year. Ages 3 and up Fee $3 with museum admission ($2 for LICM members)
Hanukkah Boutique and Book Fair
Temple Tikvah of New Hyde Park will hold its annual Holiday Fair December 11th, Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will be a variety of reasonably priced items for children and adults to purchase. Highlights include handcrafted jewelry, toys, books and gift items for Hanukkah and other occasions; Temple Tikvah borders the tip of Nassau and Queens. It is conveniently located at 3315 Hillside Avenue in New Hyde Park. For further information call 516-746-1120.
Monday, December 12
The New Hyde Park/Garden City Park School Board Meeting
The New Hyde Park/Garden City Park School Board will hold its meeting at 8 p.m. at the Manor Oaks School, 1950 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park.
Wednesday, December 14
Happicaps To Hold Annual Christmas Celebration at St. Aidans
The Happicaps, a group organized years ago by Carole Fazzolare to accommodate those young adults from the community with learning difficulties, will once again perform at Msgr. Kirwin Hall, 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park at 7 p.m.
Thursday, December 15
Hillside Library Board to Meet
The Hillside Public Library’s Board Of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. at 155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park.
New Hyde Park Chamber 2011 Holiday Party
The New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2011 Holiday Party at Gino’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, 1113 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park at 6:30 p.m.; included will be music of Piano Man Pat Farrell. Dinner will include a full buffet with wine and soda. Space is limited to 85 so you must reserve in advance $45 pp. Toys For Tots drop off will be at Casa Del Dolce on Jericho Turnpike.
Monday, December 19
Williston Park Village Board to Meet
The Williston Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting at 8 p.m. at village hall, 494 Willis Avenue, Williston Park.
Tuesday, December 20
Children’s Museum Looks At Traditions Surrounding Hanukkah
The holiday season has started at Long Island Children’s Museum and families are invited to explore the traditions celebrated by families near and far. Hanukkah is a festive holiday celebrated by many people all around the world. Come learn about this eight-day celebration which begins on December 20 and create your own hand-painted menorah to use at home with your family and friends.
Wednesday, December 21
Hanukkah, The Festival of Lights
The entire staff of the Illustrated News would like to take this opportunity to wish all our readers who celebrate Hanukkah a very happy and peaceful New Year. Hanukkah is an an eight-day Jewish observance that remembers the Jewish people’s struggle for religious freedom.
Sunday, December 25
Christmas Day
The entire staff of the Illustrated News would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our readers who celebrate Christmas a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Monday, December 26
Anton Community Newspaper Offices to Close
The offices of the Anton Community newspaper, 132 East 2nd Street, Mineola, will be closed on December 26 and will reopen on Tuesday, December 27 at 8:30 a.m.
Monday, January 2
Cold War Veterans Must Apply for Tax Exemption
To qualify for this tax exemption one must have been honorably discharged after at least one year of active duty in any of the five branches of military between September 2, 1945 and December 26, 1991 and not already receiving a veteran’s exemption. Those who meet the outlined criteria are eligible for the tax break. If someone has already applied in the past, there is no need to re-apply. Those who qualify may apply with Nassau County Board of Assessors at 240 Old Country Road in Mineola, New York 11501 with proof of property ownership and residency as well as the DD-214 (discharge papers). All applications must be submitted by January 2, 2012 and will affect the 2012 tax rolls.
Saturday, January 7
Long Island Children’s Museum Continuation of Traveling Exhibit
Dragons & Fairies: Exploring Vietnam Through Folktales
Enter a magical place where five centuries-old folktales bring to life the culture and traditions of Vietnam. Aspects of modern day life in Vietnam are interwoven with the presentation of centuries-old folktale in interactive “theaters” where visitors view presentations of such popular Vietnamese folktales as:
-One Hundred Eggs (Lac Long Quan and Au Co)
-The Story of Chu Cuoi and the Banyan Tree
-The Story of Betel and Areca Nut (Cao sons)
-The Story of An Tiem and the Watermelons (King Hung and An Tiem)
-The Legend of the Rice Cakes (Emperor Hung Vuong and sons)
The facades of the folktale theatres represent three distinct geographic regions. In one, visitors explore what life is like in rural areas of Vietnam. In another, visitors experience the “streets” of a city and take part in preparations for Tet Trung Thu (Mid-Autumn Festival). In a third, visitors enter a houseboat and house like those found in Vietnam’s urban and riverside regions and take part in preparations for Tet Nguyen Dan (Lunar New Year). Traditions explored include wedding ceremonies, ancestral worship practices, cultural dances and the Vietnamese bonds to their land and water. The exhibit demonstrates the connection between folktales and the enduring values and traditions they represent. All ages. Free with museum admission.
Dragons & Fairies: Exploring Vietnam
Through Folktales is presented by the Freeman Foundation Asian Exhibit Initiative, administered by the Association of Children’s Museums and created by The Children’s Museum of Houston. Local exhibit support provided by Astoria Federal Savings.
