Children’s Auditions for Herricks Community Players Annie
Saturday, January 28
Boy Scout Troop No. 298 to Hold “All You Can Eat” Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, January 29
Herricks Board of Education Meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Thursday, February 2
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
At 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 four 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.
Thursday, February 2
Herricks Board of Education Meeting
The Herricks School Board will hold its regular board of education meeting and budget presentation at 7:15 p.m. at the Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park.
Saturday, February 4
All That Jazz at Long Island Children’s Museum
Celebrate Black History Month, at Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, by exploring the life of one of the jazz greats, Louis Armstrong! Born in New Orleans, known as the “birthplace of jazz,” Louis Armstrong is renowned all over the world for his talent. Join us for a fun time as we listen to beautiful jazz music, learn how to scat and make a craft trumpet for your very own jazz solo. Ages: 5 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).
Sunday, February 5
Meet the Artist – Danielle O’Malley at 3 p.m. at LICM
What does a happy neighborhood need? Come meet artist Danielle O’ Malley as you decide what structures, people, animals and trees you would like in your neighborhood. Join in the creation of this fun collaborative sculpture as you help build a tiny neighborhood installation using cardboard boxes and other fun materials. After the workshop, visit Danielle’s exhibit in the KaleidoZone gallery. Ages: 5 and up. Free with museum admission.
Thursday, February 9
Hillside Library Board to Meet
The Hillside Public Library’s Board Of Trustees to meet on Thursday, Feb. 9 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, mens 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)
Monday, February 13
New Hyde Park/Garden City Park School Board
There will be a public budget workshop for community input held at the Hillside Grade School, 150 West Maple Drive, New Hyde Park and followed by a regular board of education meeting at 8 p.m.
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.
Monday, February 20
President’s Day to Celebrate Washington/Lincoln’s Birthday
Most schools will be closed for President’s Day and most schools will be closed for the entire week for vacation. It is also a federal holiday and most banks and post offices will be closed.
