Adult Auditions for Herricks Community Players Production of Annie
Tuesday, January 24
Children’s Auditions for Herricks Community Players Annie
Saturday, January 28
Eleventh Anniversary of Herricks Lunar New Year Celebration
Saturday, February 11
Saturday, January 14
Irish American Society to Hold President’s Dance
The Irish American Society, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola will hold its President’s Dance starting with hors d’oeuvres from 7:30 to 8:30 p. m. then dancing to the music of the Billy Hickey Band. For donation amount and further information, please call 742-7086.
Monday, January 16
Martin Luther King Day
Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday. Schools, banks closed and there is no postal delivery. Dreaming with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at 12 and 2 p.m. at the Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City. For additional information, please call 224-5800.
Wednesday, January 18
AARP Village Chapter 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. For further information, please call 775-6335.
Thursday, January 19
Time to Celebrate New Hyde Park Chamber’s 50th Anniversary
50 Years of Greatness at The Inn at New Hyde Park, 214 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park at 6 p.m. Also will be the Chamber Annual Installation of Directors and Officers including a Gala Dinner and Chinese Auction honoring past presidents and special guest Nassau County Supervisor Edward Mangano. The chamber is accepting prizes for the Chinese Auction. Contact Jerry Baldassaro/chamber secretary. Price is $30 per person. For reservations and information, please callbaldassaro@townplanner.com at 542-1409.
Herricks School Board to Meet at Herricks High School
The Herricks School Board will meet at the Herricks High School at 7 p.m.; at 7:30 p.m. the board will stop its meeting to chat with the high school students. Herricks High School is located at 100 Shelter Rock Road, New Hyde Park.
Saturday, January 21
Elk/Doe Club to Hold Night at The Races
The New Hyde Park Elk and Doe Club will hold its Annual Night at The Races at the clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. on Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park. Fifteen dollars admission includes: hot dogs, hero sandwiches, salads, beer, wine, soda, coffee and dessert. Cash bar for liquor, plus many more surprises. Trivia contest for lottery ticket prizes. Call Tom Capece for reservations at 352-6620.
LICM Theater presents “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”
Saturday, January 21 and Sunday, January 22 at noon and 2 p.m.
Back by popular demand! Enjoy this classic story brought to life on the Long Island Children’s Theater Stage, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City. Find out what happens when little Goldilocks stumbles upon an empty cottage during her walk in the woods. This show was created for preschool children, but the whole family will be laughing along too! Stay after the show and meet the characters. Goldilocks and the Three Bears was originally produced by Polka Theatre, UK in 2009 and is produced by special arrangement with “Plays for Young Audiences,” a partnership of Seattle Children’s Theater and Children’s Theatre Company – Minneapolis. Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $8 with museum admission ($6 LICM members) $12 theater only.
Tuesday, January 24
Adult Auditions for Herricks Community Players Production of Annie
Adult auditions for Herricks Community Players production of Annie at 7:30 p.m. on Herricks Community Center stage, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park. Adult auditions also on Jan. 25, 26 at 7:30 p.m. with call backs on Jan. 31 at 7 p.m.
Friday, January 27
Annual Storytelling Festival at Hillside Grade School
The Annual Storytelling Festival will be held at Hillside Grade School, 150 West Maple Drive, New Hyde Park from 1 to 4 p.m.
Saturday, January 28
Children’s Auditions for Herricks Community Players Annie
The Herricks Community Players will hold auditions for the part of Annie and other children’s role in their spring production of Annie. Show dates are: Fri. May 4, 11, 18 at 8 p.m.; Sat. May 5, 12, 19 at 8 p.m. and Sun. May 6 and 20 at 3 p.m.
The Tale of the Frog Prince Presented by The Arena Children’s Theatre
Every Saturday at 1 p.m. from January 28 to February 26, the Arena Players Children’s Theatre will begin the new year with a delightful production of The Tale of the Frog Prince at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Carriage House Theater. The Arena Players Children’s Theatre will begin the new year with a delightful production of The Tale of the Frog Prince at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Carriage House Theater on Saturdays at 1 p.m. from January 28 through February 26. A highlight of Arena Players’ Children’s Theater productions is audience participation. Cast members invite kids to join in the fun. The Tale of the Frog Prince is a comedy about a lonely frog prince who lives in a swamp on a large kingly estate. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children ages 3 and older. Reservations are highly suggested. For further information or to purchase tickets, call 293-0674 or visit the website, www.ArenaPlayers.org. The Vanderbilt Museum Carriage House Theater is located at 180 Little Neck Road in Centerport, NY, and is accessible to the handicapped. For information, call 631-854-5579.
Irish American Society of Nassau/Suffolk to Hold Installation Dance
The Irish American Society of Nassau/Suffolk to hold its Installation Dance at 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola. For information on cost of dance tickets and time, please call 742-9392.
Defensive Driving Course at Knights in Garden City
Knights of Columbus No. 11836 at St. Anne’s Church is offering the community the Empire Safety Council’s Defensive Driving Course. The course will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the St Anne’s Church 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 384-4552 or take the online course at: www.empiresafetycouncil.com use code KOFC and receive a $5 discount.
Sunday, January 29
Boy Scout Troop No. 298 to Hold “All You Can Eat” Pancake Breakfast
The Parent’s Club of Boy Scout Troop No. 298 will hold an “All You Can Eat” Pancake Breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon at Marcus Christ Hall, on the grounds of New Hyde Park Village Hall, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike. Adults: 11-60 $6; Adults: 60-99 $4; Scouts: $4, Children 3-10 $3, Under 2 and over 100-Free.
Save The Date
Saturday, February 11
Eleventh Anniversary of Herricks Lunar New Year Celebration
Come celebrate at Herricks High School, 100 Shelter Rock Road, New Hyde Park between 7 and 10 p.m. the 11th Anniversary of the Herricks Lunar New Year. (The Year of The Dragon) (Snow date: March 3, 2012 Free admission includes: Lion Dance, Chinese Yo-Yo, sing-a-long, drama performance, men’s choir, drum dance, Asian Cuisine, arts & crafts, guest performance, raffles. There will be an open table tennis tournament from 3 to 5:30 p.m. with walk-in registration. Hosted by the Asian American Cultural Club and sponsored by CAANH (The Chinese American Association of North Hempstead at www.caanhli.org).
