Elk/Doe Club to Hold Night at The Races
Saturday, January 21
Adult Auditions for Herricks Community Players Production of Annie
Tuesday, January 24
Children’s Auditions for Herricks Community Players Annie
Saturday, January 28
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.
Save Our Long Island Catholic Schools
On Saturday, Jan. 21 at 12 p.m. LaSalle parents, in collaboration with the five other schools targeted for closure, will rally at the Archdiocese of Rockville Centre, across from St. Agnes Cathedral on Quealy Place. The purpose is to focus attention on the absolute need to promote Catholic School Education and to save our schools. On December 6, 2011, the Archdiocese of Rockville Centre announced the closing of six Long Island Catholic Schools. St. John Baptist De LaSalle Regional School of Farmingdale is among those slated for closure at the end of the current academic year, June 2012. Anyone wishing to join in support of this endeavor is welcome.
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.
Attention Spring Boys Basketball Players
Port Washington North is a 3-year-old independent basketball team based out of Port Washington that plays year round in the super league at Island Garden and various tournaments in the metropolitan area. The program currently has a combined record of 30 – 3 in the winter super league. The emphasis is on teaching the fundamentals, developing good practice habits and preparing players for middle and high school basketball. The team has a professional trainer with over 20 years experience. They are currently looking for experienced and dedicated basketball players in grades 4 through 10 who are interested in trying out for spring and AAU basketball. If you are interested or have any questions email pwbballsal@aol.com.
Save The Date
Thursday, February 9
Hillside Library Board to Meet
The Hillside Public Library’s Board Of Trustees to meet on Thursday, Feb. 9th At 155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park.
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)
Thursday, February 16
Legislator Judi Bosworth to Hold Workshop on Property Assessment
Nassau County Legislator Judi Bosworth invites you to learn about the process of property valuation and how to file an appeal of the assessed value of your property if you disagree with your most recent assessment. She will hold free sessions in the area. A representative from the Nassau County Assessment Review Commission will be available at the sessions to give further information about assessment and answer any questions you may have. For additional information please contact Legislator Bosworth’s office at 571-6210. The meeting will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Clinton G. Martin Park corner of Marcus Avenue and New Hyde Park Road, New Hyde Park.
