All That Jazz at Long Island Children’s Museum
Saturday, February 4
Eleventh Anniversary of Herricks Lunar New Year Celebration
Saturday, February 11
Valentine’s Dance
Saturday, February 11
Irish American Society Grand Marshal and Aides Dinner Dance
Sunday, February 26
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.
Wednesday, February 8
Shelter Rock Library Board to Meet
The Board of Trustees of the Shelter Rock Public Library will hold their next Board Meeting on February 8, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.in the library’s Community Room. The public is invited to attend. The Meeting may contain an Executive Session for discussion of personnel and/or contract issues.
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, 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).
Valentine’s Dance
The Irish American Center, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola, will hold its Annual Valentines Dance featuring the Tommy Mulvihill Band at 8:30 p.m.
Debbie and Friends presents “Story Songs”
At Long Island Children’s Museum on Saturday, February 11 at 1 and 3 p.m. Debbie and Friends are back by popular demand to present a fun concert for the whole family. You’ll become the Big Bad Wolf and blow the house down and Jack climbing the bean stalk. Fix Rosie’s wrong rhymes, test your skills with the “Simon Sez Song” and share a special moment with your loved ones singing Love Is a Family.
Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $4 with museum admission, $3 LICM members, $8 theater only.
Sunday, February 12
The Culture of Chocolate at LICM
At 3 p.m. the word chocolate is said to be derived from the Mayan word for a popular drink, xocoatl. This was made with cacao beans, water and different spices. Come discover the historic source of the world’s enjoyment of chocolate as we learn more about the Mayans by listening to stories of their culture and tasting variations of ancient recipes. Ingredients: corn, dairy and spices Ages: 5 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).
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.
Tuesday, February 14
Valentine’s Day
Town of North Hempstead to Hold A Renewal of Vows at Harbor Links
The Town of North Hempstead will hold its Annual Renewal of Wedding Vows Party at Harbor Links Club House, Port Washington at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, February 15
AARP Village Chapter No. 5183 to Meet
The AARP Village Chapter will meet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Clinton Martin Park, corner of Marcus Avenue and New Hyde Park Road, New Hyde Park. New members are invited. Must have a National AARP membership. Come to the meeting and sign up.
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.
Saturday, February 18
Military Bridge at Christ Lutheran
Christ Lutheran will hold a Military Bridge at 7 p.m. The cost is $10 per person which includes refreshments and prizes. Christ Lutheran is located at 300 Hillside Drive, South, New Hyde Park. For further information, please call Shancy Fuller for reservations at 746-4889.
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. The day itself is also a federal holiday and most banks and post offices will be closed.
Sunday, February 26
Irish American Society Grand Marshal and Aides Dinner Dance
The Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens, Inc. will hold a Grand Marshal and Aides Dinner Dance at 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola to begin at 5 p.m. Grand marshal Betty McLoughlin along with aides Mary Coyne, Jeff Clark, Aileen Scott and Sean Treanor will be honored. Featured will be music by Billy Keenan and the Prime Time Showband. Menu will feature: Corned beef and ham, potatoes, cabbage, turnips, coffee, tea, soda bread. Open bar. Dinner 5 to 6 p.m. and dancing from 6 to 10 p.m. Presentation of sashes. Master of ceremonies, Tony Jackson. Patrick Kerins, president, Patrick Kerins, parade chairman, Dave Stuart, co-chairman. Donation is $55, by paid reservation, only. For further information, please call 746-9392.
