Irish American Society Grand Marshal and Aides Dinner Dance
Sunday, February 26
Town of North Hempstead to Host Annual Polar Plunge
Saturday, March 3
Gladiator Fund to Hold 23rd Annual Dinner Dance Gala
Friday, April 13
Friday, February 24
Hillside Library Program Entitled Drugs and Alcohol For Seniors
At 3:30 p.m. the Hillside Library, 155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park will welcome Det. Pamela Stark of Nassau County Police Department who addresses seniors on drug interactions, symptoms of drug abuse and misuse by family members, the drug reclamation program and more. You may register for these programs by phone at 3557850, Ext. 301 or email hillsideprograms@yahoo.com.
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.
Robinson Hour Concert Series Presents Allison Lander, Pianist
Allison Lander pianist, will be performing works of Chopin, Bach and others at 5 p.m. at Gloria Dei Church, 600 New Hyde Park Road, New Hyde Park. Suggested donation is $10. For further information, please contact 354-6956.
Monday, February 27
Water Authority of Western Nassau Board of Directors to Meet
The next regular meeting of the Water Authority of Western Nassau County Board of Directors will be held at 7 p.m. at its office, 58 South Tyson Avenue, Floral Park. The public is welcome to attend.
Thursday, March 1
Herricks Budget and Regular School Board Meeting
The Herricks School will hold both a budget meeting and a regular board meeting at 7:15 at the Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park.
“In Like a Lion and Out Like a Lamb” Door Hangers
During the month of March, children will have a chance to make their own door hangers in the lobby of the Long Island Children’s Museum. All activities will be held at the Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Museum admission: $11 for adults and children over 1 year old, $10 seniors, free to museum members and children under 1 year old. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact 224-5800.
Saturday, March 3
Town of North Hempstead to Host Annual Polar Plunge
Supervisor Jon Kaiman and the North Hempstead Town Board invite all residents to join the hundreds of other brave souls who will dive into the frigid waters at North Hempstead Beach Park for 8th annual Polar Plunge. Sponsored by the Special Olympics, the “Freezin’ for a Reason” Polar Plunge will be held at North Hempstead Beach Park on March 3rd. Registration will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m., and the Plunge will start at noon.
“Besides being a great event to socialize with family, friends and neighbors and engage in friendly and fun rivalry, the Annual Polar Plunge gives everyone the opportunity to raise funds for a worthy cause,” Supervisor Jon Kaiman said. “I look forward to seeing you there.” In addition to Supervisor Kaiman, plungers will also include State Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel, Special Olympics athletes, students from local universities and high schools, as well as members of the community. To start a team, join an existing one, or enroll as an individual, log onto www.polarplungeny.kintera.org/NHempstead and click the “Register Here” button.
Sunday, March 4
The Okee Dokee Brothers
At 1 p.m. and at 3 p.m. The Okee Dokee Brothers will perform at the Long Island Children’s Museum. Inspired by their own backyard adventures, The Okee Dokee Brothers perform original music (bluegrass, rock) that reminds audiences of their own “make-believes” and “treehouse-pretendings”. The Okee Dokee Brothers believe that music should be an energetic, interactive and fun experience where kids can enjoy dancing, singing and playing instruments with their families. Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $4 with museum admission ($3 LICM members), $10 theater only. All activities will be held at the Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Museum admission: $11 for adults and children over 1 year old, $10 seniors, free to museum members and children under 1 year old. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact 224-5800. LICM Theater performances receive support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, New York State Council on the Arts and NYSCA ArtWORKS for Young People.
Thursday, March 8
Hillside Library Board of Trustees to Meet
The Hillside Board of Directors will meet at 7: 30 p.m. at the library, 155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park
Thursday, March 15
Herricks Board to Hold Budget and Regular Board Meeting
The Herricks School board will hold its budget meeting and regular board meeting at the Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park.
Monday, March 19
Williston Park Village Board Meeting
The Williston Park Village Board will hold its regular monthly meeting at 8 p.m. at village hall, 494 Willis Avenue, Williston Park.
Wednesday, March 21
AARP Village Chapter No. 5183
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.
Save The Date
Friday, April 13
Gladiator Fund to Hold 23rd Annual Dinner Dance Gala
The Gladiator Fund will hold its 23rd Annual Fundraiser/Dinner Dance at the Inn, 214 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park from 7 p.m. until midnight. Included in the donation of $90 will be gratuities, dinner, dancing and a Chinese auction, plus an open bar. For additional information and reservations please call 352-7602. This year’s event will be in honor of Isabella Fiore, who is 6 years old. She is the daughter of Maria and Michael Fiore, Class of 1994, who has been diagnosed with LCA (Leber’s Congential Amarousis.) To advertise in the journal, please contact Dan Connor at 352-7602.
