Caspar Babypants To Perform At Long Island Children’s Museum
Sunday, April 29
New Hyde Park Chamber To Hold Countdown To Cinco De Mayo
Wednesday, May 2
School Budget Vote New Hyde Park/Garden City Park
Tuesday, May 15
Sunday, April 29
Caspar Babypants To Perform At Long Island Children’s Museum
Ballew, otherwise known as Caspar Babypants, will be stopping by LICM for a special solo performance of his kids music while he is in town from his home in Seattle. This will be his first performance in the LICM Theater. The show is designed for children three years and up. Tickets cost $4 with museum admission, $3 for LICM members and $8 for theater only.
His music style is simple sing-along music for baby brains and parent ears. Using old nursery rhymes and folk songs as inspiration Ballew writes songs that are full of snappy, acoustic, happy and intelligent music that will make the whole family want to sing. Ballew isn’t interested in tackling subjects like ABCs, 123s, and teaching kids to dance. He wants his music to be a calming influence, not just for babies and toddlers, but also for their nervous and anxiety-ridden parents.
Ballew’s first brush with the kiddy set came in 2002 when he recorded and donated an album of traditional children’s songs to the nonprofit Program for Early Parent Support a few years back. Having a son and daughter himself, he enjoyed making the record but didn’t think about it again until 2008 when he discussed working on a children’s book with his with his girlfriend, artist Kate Endle. Since 2009, he has released four CDs and gained thousands of fans across the country.
His review says it best – “If you are looking for kids’ music that doesn’t drive you insane and that your kids will love, then be sure to pick up a Caspar Babypants CD.”
Further, at the Long Island Children’s Museum, from now through May 6, there will be a celebration of the mystery and intrigue of the Mayan empire in a unique and interesting way in honor of the museum’s visiting exhibit, The Mystery of the Mayan Medallion. All ages. Free with museum admission. All activities will be held at the Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Museum admission: $11 for adults and children. Under a year, free. $10 seniors. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact 224-5800 or visit www.licm.org.
Further upcoming events at the Long Island Children’s Museum include: Early Childhood Programs stART (Story plus Art): Tuesday to Friday from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Music and Movement: Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Messy Afternoons: Saturday, Sunday, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).
Rhoda Plotkin Guest Speaker At Shelter Rock Jewish Center
Noted lecturer, Rhoda Plotkin, will speak on the Middle East and the 2012 elections at the Shelter Rock Jewish Center, 272 Shelter Rock Road, at 10:30 a.m. For details, please call 741-4305, ext. 10.
Wednesday, May 2
New Hyde Park Chamber To Hold Countdown To Cinco De Mayo
The New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce to hold its next meeting at K.Pacho, 1270 Union Turnpike, New Hyde Park, from 6 to 8 p.m. They are calling it a “Countdown to Cinco de Mayo.” Register online and get a “killer” Margarita free.
Thursday, May 3
Herricks Board To Hold Budget And Regular Meeting
The Herricks Board Of Education will hold a budget hearing and regular meeting at 7:15 p.m. at the Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park.
Friday, May 4
The Herricks Community Players Opening Night For Annie
The opening is set for 8 p.m. Annie will also run on Saturday at 8 p.m. and on Sunday, at 3 p.m. at the Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park and on the following dates: May 11,12, 18, 19 at 8 p.m. and May 20 at 3 p.m. (matinee). Admission: Adults: $23. Seniors and children (under 12): $18 Special rates for 10 or more are available. For further information, please call 742-1926 or email chayes@herrickscommunityplayers.org
Thursday, May 10
Hillside Library Board Of Trustees Budget And Regular Meeting
The Hillside Public Library’s board of trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. at 155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park. There will be a budget hearing at 7 p.m. on the same evening.
Classical Concert At Long Island Conservatory
Enjoy an afternoon of classical music when the Long Island Conservatory presents a concert performed by the chorus/opera workshop at 2 p.m. The concert will feature Mozart “Requiem in D minor 626 K”: A. Copeland “Zion’s Walls,” “At the River Ching a Ring Chaw,” and Leigh: medley from Man of La Mancha. The free concert will be held at the Long Island Conservatory of Music, 1125 Willis Avenue, Albertson. For additional information call: 625-3455.
Saturday, May 12
Antique And Collectibles Auction At First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church, 16 South 9th Street, New Hyde Park (south of Jericho Turnpike) will hold an antique and collectibles auction. Viewing is at 5 p.m. followed by the auction at 6 p.m. The auction will include artwork, glass items, jewelry, furniture, books, crocheted pieces, linens, beer collectibles, dishes, games and more. For further information, please call 328-1963. Refreshments will be available.
Tuesday, May 15
School Budget Vote New Hyde Park/Garden City Park
The New Hyde Park/Garden City Park School will vote on its budget and trustees at the Manor Oaks School, 1950 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Be sure to have your say and get out and vote.
Herricks School Board Vote
The Herricks School Board will hold a vote for its budget and trustees at the Herricks Community Center gym, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Doe Club Of New Hyde Park To Hold Chinese Auction
The Doe Club of New Hyde Park will hold its Annual Chinese Auction at 7 p.m. at the New Hyde Park Elks Club, 901 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Donation is $25 and includes auction tickets and dinner from “soup to fortune cookies.” Portion of the proceeds will benefit cerebral palsy. For reservations, please call Nancy Abatemarco at 484-5694.
Thursday, May 17
Mineola Chapter of Eastern Star to Hold LRC Night
Mineola Chapter Order of the Eastern Star presents Left Right Center game night with easy to play instructions at New Hyde Park Elks Lodge, 901 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park at 7 p.m. $15 per person includes a tray of assorted sandwiches, cold slaw, macaroni salad, coffee, tea, and cake. Reservations required. Please call Nathalie at 354-0377.
Saturday, May 19
Holy Spirit Rosary Altar Society To Hold Plant And Cake Sale
The Holy Spirit Rosary Altar Society, of Holy Spirit Church, will hold a plant and cake sale on May 19 from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The sale will also be held on May 20 from 8:30 a.m. until noon. The sale will be held in the parish center, located in Martin Hall, 16 South 6th Street, New Hyde Park. Delicious home-baked cakes, cookies, cupcakes, etc. will be available, as well as plants and hanging plants. There will also be raffles for baskets of cheer. We invite everyone to join in the spring fun. For further details, please call 775-1469.
Sunday, May 20
Robinson Hour-Broadway Gala-The Golden Age Of Operetta
Hits from “Golden Age of Operetta.” classic musical theater and contemporary shows including: New Moon, Oklahoma, West Side Story, Spelling Bee, Spring Awakening, Annie, A Chorus Line, The Sound of Music and others. Featuring tenor Jason Robinette and Tais Szilagi, Toni Szilagi, Rebecca Bastos, Veronica Mak, Naomi Williams, Missy Dunlop and The Treble Makers Show Choir. Donation suggestion is $10. Reception to follow at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 600 New Hyde Park Road, New Hyde Park. Telephone number: 354-6956.
Saturday, May 26
New Hyde Park To Hold Annual Memorial Day Parade
New Hyde Park Village, in conjunction with the VFW and The American Legion, will hold its annual Memorial Day parade stepping off from Hillside Boulevard at 10 a.m. There will be a stop at village hall, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike, to place a wreath at the rock, the site of all the names of New Hyde Park residents who perished at war. The parade will then head north on New Hyde Park Road to Memorial Park on the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Wilton Avenue where there will also be a wreath laying and speeches on the meaning of Memorial Day, usually delivered by New Hyde Park Village Mayor Daniel Petruccio. The parade will then disband and refreshments will be served back at Marcus Christ Hall, on the grounds of village hall.
