Cathedral of the Incarnation Hosts Recruitment Day
Saturday, January 7
Art for Hunger’s Sake
Saturday, January 7
Hofstra Entertainment Presents Broadway Live 2
Friday, January 20
Saturday, January 7
Cathedral of the Incarnation Hosts Recruitment Day
Interested kids only have to sing Happy Birthday, get free food and $10 just for coming. Anytime between 2 and 4 p.m., Jan. 7 at The Cathedral House, opposite The Cathedral of the Incarnation, 50 Cathedral Ave., Garden City. The Cathedral has vacancies for boys ages 7-10 and girls ages 8-13 in its Choir of Men and Boys and Girls Choir. It is the only program of its kind on Long Island and membership in the Cathedral Choirs is open to children from all areas and religious and socio-economic backgrounds. For further information on this event call: Larry Tremsky, Director of Music 746-2955, ext. 18 or Email: music@incarnationgc.org.
Art for Hunger’s Sake
Featuring Jen Chapin. Noon to 5 p.m. at Hofstra University in the Student Center Theater, on the North Campus off Hempstead Tpke. The day will feature both performance and display artists. Come enjoy singers, songwriters, poetry readings, comedy, dance, theater/dramatic readings, painting, sculpture, jewelry, all for the cause of feeding Long Island’s hungry and homeless. $25 at the door. Donations of nonperishable food will be greatly appreciated. Call 631-514-9142 for more information, and check out “Art for Hunger’s Sake” on facebook.
Friday, January 20
Hofstra Entertainment Presents Broadway Live 2
Standing ovations and great reviews bring Broadway Live back with exciting new Broadway stars, singing their hearts out. Hear songs from Hairspray, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Les Miserables, Follies, Company, On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, Funny Girl, Annie, Porgy and Bess, Jersey Boys and Hair as well as the great American songwriters Rodgers & Hart, Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hammerstein, and more. Preview songs from the new Broadway Ray Charles musical Unchain My Heart. Jan. 20 and 21 at 8 p.m.; Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. at The Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center, California Ave., South Campus, Hofstra University. s Tickets: $35; $30 senior citizens (over 65) with ID; $25 matriculated student with ID.
Sunday, January 22
In Concert: Accord Treble Choir
Formed in 2009 by friends and veteran choral singers in New York City, the Accord Treble Choir selects challenging music, from medieval chant to modern choral works that emphasizes the beauty of treble voices. The choir explores various languages and styles, with emphasis on 20th century Eastern European composers. The program, titled “Melodies of Magyar: The Sounds of Hungary,” will include pieces in Latin and Hungarian by Lajos Bardos, Miklos Kocsar, Orban, Bartok, Kodaly, and more. 4 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, 50 Cathedral Ave., Garden City. For more information, call 746-2955. $15 general seating; $5 high school and college students; children under 13 admitted free.
Upcoming Events
Defensive Driving Course
Knights of Columbus #11836 at St Anne’s Church is offering the community the Empire Safety Council’s Defensive Driving Course. The course will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the St Anne’s Church LL Cafeteria, 35 Dartmouth St., Garden City. Upon completion of this course, participants are eligible for 10 percent off their motor vehicle insurance for three years and/or a reduction of points from their driver’s license. The fee for the course is $45 per person and advance registration is required. To register, or for more information, contact John Russo at 516-384-4552 or take the online course at: www.empiresafetycouncil.com use code KOFC and receive a $5 discount.
Defensive Driving Courses
Six-hour course conducted by the AAA NY in the Garden City office located at 229 Seventh St. Save money; reduce violation points; sharpen skills. The cost is $39 for AAA members; $32 Plus members; $32 members 60 and older; $32 members 16-24 years old; $49 nonmembers; special group rates available. Dates and rates subject to change. Online class available. Visit AAA.com/DefensiveDriving. Reservations required. Call 873-2381. The following dates are offered:
•Jan 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Jan 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Jan 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Jan 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Jan 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Jan 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Jan 24 and 26 from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•Jan 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Feb 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Feb 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Feb 6 and 8 from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•Feb 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Feb 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Feb 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Feb 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Feb 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Germanfest
The second annual benefit for the Little Sisters of the Poor of Queen of Peace Village, Queens Village. Jan. 19 from 7 to 11 p.m. at The Hempstead Country Club, 60 Front St., Hempstead. A traditional German feast with German music and dancing, and, of course, German beers and wines. Dress code: business casual, jackets required. For information and reservations call the Development Office at Queen of Peace Residence 718-464-1800. E-mail: qpdevelopment@littlesistersofthepoor.org.
Ongoing Events
Stroke Support Groups
Stroke Life Society is a community organization of survivors and co-survivors in the pursuit of living and helping others. A stroke can be very isolating. By sharing experiences and encouraging one another, together we can face and overcome common challenges. All welcome. RSVP is requested but not required. For information and other locations and times, call Ben Thomas 398-4994. Go to www.strokelife.org.
•Every first Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m. in Room 12, St. Frances de Chantal, 1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh.
•Every second Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Church of St. Jude, 3606 Lufberry Ave., Wantagh.
•Every second Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Epilepsy Conference Room, Research Building Level C, 270-05 76th Ave., New Hyde Park.
•Every third Friday at 2 p.m. at St. Bernard’s Parish Center, 3100 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown.
•Every fourth Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Room 106, St. James Parish Center, 80 Hicksville Rd., Seaford.
Board Meetings
Cultural and Recreational Affairs Board of Commissioners meets on the first Tuesday of each month (except July and August) at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Senior Center.
Architectural Design Review Board meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at Village Hall.
Zoning Board of Appeals meets at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Planning Commission meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall.
Environmental Advisory Board meets at 8 p.m. at Village Hall on the last Wednesday (except July and August) of each month.
Traffic Commission meets on the third Thursday (except July and August) of each month at 8 p.m. at Village Hall.
Weekly Events
•Waldorf Choral Society. Do you love to sing? Rehearsals are every Monday from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Waldorf School, Cambridge Ave. For audition information call 747-4457.
•Long Term Care Workshop, a free informative workshop conducted by Jim McTighe of McTighe & Capaccio, LLC, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at 1001 Franklin Ave., Suite 207. Workshops are limited to no more than 10 people. Bagels and coffee served. Reservations only. Call Terry 739-1240, ext. 312.
•Free Prenatal Consultations offered by Village Pediatrics, 975 Franklin Ave., on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Parents are invited to meet the physicians prior to the child’s birth. Call 248-8334 for an appointment.
•Free Bereavement Group, a support group for individuals grieving the loss of a loved one meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Ethical Humanist Society, 38 Old Country Rd. Call 741-7304.
•LI Chess Nuts meets at 38 Old Country Rd., Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for K to 3rd grade; and Fridays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for fourth grade and up. Optional lessons for beginners and advanced players available at 4 and 5:30 p.m. For more information call Margarita Lanides at 739-3907.
Monthly Events
•Calling All War Time Veterans (WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iran, Iraq). VFW Garden City Park Post #120 invites you to become a member. Meet new service buddies, share experiences and become involved in your community. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at 2162 Jericho Tpke., Garden City Park. Call Cmdr. G. Popowitz 746-0662.
•Garden City Ski Club meets on the first and third Wednesdays, September through April (except holidays) at 7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 1000 Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park. For additional info and schedules visit www.gardencityskiclub.com or call 872-1448.
•Young Widows/Widowers Social Group, a nonsectarian, nonprofit organization of widows and widowers ages 40 to 69 years of age. Fee for members is $3, nonmembers $5. Meets at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 5th St. and Franklin Ave., Garden City, on the third Wednesday of each month. Call Diana 481-9280. No meeting at the church during July and August.
•Order Sons of Italy meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall, Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. There are entertaining programs and refreshments and food are served free at every meeting. Call Sal Palmeri 328-0333 for an application.
•Ethical Issues in the News will be presented by the Ethical Humanist Society of LI on the first Sunday of each month at 10 a.m. at the society, 38 Old Country Rd. Call 741-7304.
Ongoing Programs
Anger Management
Contact Lani McElgun, M.A., LMFT, at 520 Franklin Ave., Suite 213, or call 428-1167 for information on the following: Group: Turn angry behaviors into more productive ones; learn healthier ways to communicate with spouse, children, co-workers. Individual: Combine individual therapy and anger management techniques. Both are held on a weekly basis and facilitated by a licensed marriage and family therapist, also certified in anger management. Court mandates welcome.
Epilepsy Foundation
Located at 506 Stewart Ave. (739-7733) the following is offered:
•Free Puppet Show on Seizure Disorder. A free children’s program on epilepsy using the internationally acclaimed “Kids on the Block” troupe of puppets to public and private elementary schools. These shows are appropriate for the 3rd and 4th grades levels but can be tailored to your needs. Programs are also available for junior and senior high classes. Call Janet Romeo, ext. 145.
•Support Groups. Do you have seizures? Are you having difficulty with jobs, relationships, etc.? Are you isolating from your family and friends? If you answered yes to any or all of the above questions, we have group for you. Call Jennifer Colbert, CSW, ext. 400.
School Closings and Delayed Openings
Will be posted on the Garden City Public Schools website at: www.garden city.k12. ny.us and will also be available on the following stations: WCBS 880 AM; WOR 710 AM; WGBB 1240 AM; WALK 1370 AM; WINS 1010 AM; WHLI 1100 AM; WKJY 98.3 FM; television News 12 LI. Do not contact the police or fire departments for confirmation about school closings.
Bereavement Groups
Contact Catherine Bottari, LCSW, at 500 Old Country Rd., Suite 300 or call 732-6964 for information on the following:
• Group 1: A woman’s bereavement group is available to help women share and learn about their grief. Groups are held on a weekly basis and are facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker.
• Group 2: A 12-week bereavement support group is available for children ages 7 to 9. Groups will be held on Saturdays and are facilitated by a licensed social worker.
Cradle of Aviation Museum
In the world of aviation, signals and coded messages are an important part of how airplanes and air traffic control speak everyday. The Cradle of Aviation Museum has a variety of free family activities. Walk through the eight museum galleries and you’ll walk through over 100 years of aerospace history with 75 planes and space craft and a variety of examples of how pilots navigated and communicated from the early days of flight through the space program. Museum activities are free with admission and are available each day from noon to 4 p.m. The museum also is home to the IMAX Dome Theatre and is located on Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Museum Row. Call 572-4111.
NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The Coalition is a member agency of the Garden City Community Fund, United Community Fund of Great Neck, Community Chest of Port Washington and United Way of LI. Call 222-2293 for information the following:
•Support groups with individual counseling for incest survivors and survivors of rape and sexual assault. Services are confidential and free of charge. These services are also extended to family members and partners of survivors.
•The coalition operates a safe home for battered women and their children. The Coalition’s Safe Home for Abused Families provides shelter, advocacy and legal assistance, in a safe, warm, supportive, attractive environment. Call the 24-hour hotline 542-0404. The hotline and all services are free and confidential and a counselor can help you find safety.
•If you are 60 or older and suffering from abuse, mistreatment or neglect at the hands of family members or someone who is living with you, help is available. Counseling, legal advocacy and support services to seniors in need of help is offered. All services are free and confidential. Call 542-0404.
Sons of Italy
Order Sons of Italy in America is seeking new members to join the America Lodge #2245, Franklin Square, Elmont, West Hempstead, Floral Park, Garden City, Stewart Manor and Malverne. The lodge co-ed with many projects that enhance the preservation of the member’s Italian heritage and raises funds for contributions to worthy charities. Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall, Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. There are entertaining programs, refreshments and food served free at every meeting. Call Sal Palmeri 328-0333.
The Art Club
Has year round classes all taught by a professional. Classes for the littlest artist to the more serious, adult classes too. Call for more information at 742-7662 or go onto the web at thegardenartstudio.com.
