Flea Market
Saturday, June 2
Concert
Friday, June 15
LI Chess Nuts
Weekly Events
Friday, June 1
A Night of Improv
The Sarah Grace Foundation For Children With Cancer, Inc., will hold its 2nd Annual Theatrical Fundraiser, “Unrehearsed: A Night of Improv,” at 7 p.m. on June 1 and June 2 in the Hicksville United Methodist Church Social Hall, 130 West Old Country Rd., Hicksville. The family-oriented show will be similar to the popular improvisational comedy television show Whose Line Is It Anyway? Tickets, which are $12 per person, can be purchased at the door or in advance by visiting www.TheSarahGraceFoundation.org or calling The Sarah Grace Foundation at 516-433-9745. Proceeds will benefit the Long Island-based nonprofit corporation dedicated to helping other children and their families facing the financial and emotional challenges and hardships brought upon by childhood cancer.
Saturday, June 2
Flea Market
The Garden City Historical Society is holding its 7th Annual A.T. Stewart Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 109 Eleventh St. This is an ideal time to do some spring cleaning and weed through furniture residents don’t need and have no use for. All proceeds benefit the Garden City Historical Society.
Tuesday, June 4
LI Cyberbullying Workshop
Free IT professionals in networking, security, storage, architecture, telecommunications, etc. 9:30 a.m. to noon at the LI Marriott, 101 James Doolittle Blvd., Uniondale. Registration, informal discussions and exhibit area open 9:30 to 10 a.m. Keynote address by Angelbeat, CEO Ron Gerber, on what Facebook is doing to protect the online safety of the nation’s youth while on facebook.com. 10 to 10:15 a.m. Apple partner Reid Bundonis will be discussing the protection of youth’s online safety and what parents/guardians can do to protect the online safety of youth while on facebook.com 10:15 to 10:35 a.m. Presentation by the FBI on what the FBI is doing to protect the online safety of youth (more general commentary) 10:35 to 11 a.m. Panel discussion (11 to 11:30 a.m.) for audience members who are interested in asking questions (mail-in advance questions for the panel of speakers https://www.angelbeat.com/event-registration/); Microsoft IT Evangelist Bob Hunt. 11:30 to noon.
Tuesday, June 5
Wellness Workshop For Breast Cancer Patients
Zumba Party for past and present breast cancer patients. Zumba combines Latin and international music as a fun and effective dance workout. Zumba can improve balance, flexibility and cardiovascular strength. This beginner’s level workshop will break down the intricate step-work of Zumba and is perfect for those who want to learn the basics and practice within their own limits. Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended. Bring bottled water. Diana McCray, CWC, is a wellness coach and trainer, marketing professional and dynamic motivational speaker. She is a Zumba instructor at nine senior centers in the Town of Hempstead. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Alumni House, 154 Cambridge Ave., Adelphi University, Garden City. Preregistration is required. Call 516-877-4325. The event is sponsored by the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program and is supported by the LI 2-Day Walk to Fight Breast Cancer.
Thursday, June 14
Inaugural OHF Summer Gala
The Oxalosis and Hyperoxaluria Foundation invites the public to the Inaugural OHF Summer Gala at 7 p.m. at The Inn at New Hyde Park. Start off the summer with a night out of cocktails, dinner, dancing to tunes spun by DJ’s @ Work, live and silent auctions and raffles with all proceeds benefiting OHF. OHF is the only organization in the world dedicated to improving the care, treatment and finding a cure for Oxalosis, Primary Hyperoxaluria and related stone diseases – a disease that affects a Garden City resident. Auction items include: a week away in Cape Cod, a Dream Car Tour, Broadway show tickets and more. For more information and an invitation to the event, visit www.ohf.org. Questions and donations contact ohfsummergala@gmail.com.
Friday, June 15
Concert
The Choir of St. John’s Cathedral, Albuquerque, is recognized as one of the finest choral ensembles in the region. In addition to Sunday morning responsibilities, the cathedral choir sings for monthly services of choral evensong, on major feasts, participates in the Cathedral Commissions program and is well-known for its internationally released recordings with Raven CD. “The adults have a beautiful blend, shaping their phrases with a finesse that is a joy to hear. The choristers make a lovely sound, rich in enthusiasm, warm in tone, and with a contagious energy to their performances” – Jonathan E. Dimmock – The Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians (May/June 2011). The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. at The Cathedral of the Incarnation, 50 Cathedral Ave., Garden City. Tickets for the concert will be available at the door and are $15 general seating; $5 high school and college students; children under 13 admitted free. For further information, call 516-746-2955.
Upcoming Events
6th Biennial Sojourn To Ghana West Africa
Ten-day adventure to Ghana (The Gold Coast) Aug. 4-14, 2012. $2,250 double occupancy (land package only). Airfare from U.S. not included. Trip price includes: beautifully appointed hotel accommodations (double occupancy), two meals daily, transfers and ground transportation via deluxe air-conditioned motor coaches, friendly experienced English speaking tour guides. Tour fees and admissions. Tours to W.E.B. Dubois Center for Pan African Culture, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Slave Castles – Door of No Return, River of the Last Bath, Boat Cruise on the Volta Lake – largest man-made lake in the world, visit to Torgome Village for Naming Ceremony, tour of Kumasi (Seat of the Ashanti Empire/ Manhyia Palace), craft villages and shopping opportunities galore. For additional information contact Pat Jenkins Patjenkinslewis@verizon.net or 516-997-6585.
Defensive Driving Courses
Six-hour course conducted by the AAA NY in the Garden City office located at 229 7th St. Save money; reduce violation points; sharpen skills. The cost is $39 for AAA members; $32 Plus members; $32 members 60 and older; $32 members 16-24 years old; $49 nonmembers; special group rates available. Dates and rates subject to change. Online class available. Visit AAA.com/DefensiveDriving. Reservations required. Call 873-2381. The following dates are offered:
•June 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•June 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•June 11 and 18 from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•June 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•June 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•June 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•June 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•June 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ongoing Events
Exhibits
•The Garden City Library will exhibit 27 works by Rose Zelenetz. The works include paintings, sculpture, constructions and assemblages and mixed-media. The materials used include steel, copper, aluminum, acrylic paint, wood, textured paper, glass and plexiglass. Rose Zelenetz has exhibited at Ashawagh Hall, The Springs Invitational Exhibition and Guild Hall in East Hampton, and her works are held in private collections. She also serves as a docent at the Pollack-Krasner House Museum, the former studio and home of the artists Jackson Pollack and Lee Krasner and is a member of the East End Arts Council. Born in New York City, she holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from Hunter College and currently works and resides in both Garden City and East Hampton. The exhibit will be on display from June 1 through June 29 at the Garden City Library, 60 7th St., Garden City.
•“Opportunity and Impact: Works by Émigré Artists.” This original exhibition examines the role of émigré artists in reshaping the nature of American art. The exhibit features artists who arrived from Europe during the early 20th century to present-day émigrés from Africa, Cuba, and South Africa. American art traditions and directions have been profoundly influenced by the contributions of these artists. On view through July 27 at Hofstra University, HUM David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, ninth floor, South Campus, Hempstead. Regular hours (through May 25) daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Summer hours (through July 27) Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.
Furniture Needed
The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop, 109 Eleventh St., Garden City, is looking for furniture to add to its inventory. The shop can use cocktail tables, end tables, consoles, chairs of all types, dressers, dining room tables, breakfronts, servers, secretaries, mirrors, etc….it’s all in demand. If you have a particularly large piece, take a picture, and show it to Kris or Jill at the shop (516 746-8900). Consignees get 50 percent of the selling price. Parking is convenient because the shop is located on the lower level of the Garden City Historical Museum.
Weekly Events
•Waldorf Choral Society. Do you love to sing? Rehearsals are every Monday from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Waldorf School, Cambridge Ave., Garden City. For audition information call 747-4457.
•Long Term Care Workshop, a free informative workshop conducted by Jim McTighe of McTighe & Capaccio, LLC, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at 1001 Franklin Ave., Suite 207, Garden City. Workshops are limited to no more than 10 people. Bagels and coffee served. Reservations only; call Terry 739-1240, ext. 312.
•Free Prenatal Consultations offered by Village Pediatrics, 975 Franklin Ave., Garden City, on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Parents are invited to meet the physicians prior to the child’s birth. Call 248-8334 for an appointment.
•Free Bereavement Group, a support group for individuals grieving the loss of a loved one meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Ethical Humanist Society, 38 Old Country Rd., Garden City. Call 741-7304.
•Anxiety And Depression Group, a free self-help group for anxiety, panic disorder, depression, OCD and other nervous fears now meets every Thursdays at 8 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, corner of Chester Ave. and New Hyde Park Rd., Garden City. Through the Recovery International process, members learn to manage stress, panic, anxiety, depression, anger, irrational fears, phobias, compulsions, obsessions and other emotional or behavioral problems. Members also learn how to face and manage psychosomatic symptoms such as heart palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, sweats, fatigue, headaches, numbness, chest pressure and sleep problems. All group leaders are trained lay volunteers who have experienced some type of difficulty with an emotional problem and practice the Recovery International method of self-help. Call Steve 652-8560 or visit www.recovery-inc.org.
•LI Chess Nuts meets at 38 Old Country Rd., Garden City, Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for K to third grade and Fridays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for fourth grade and up. Optional lessons for beginners and advanced players available at 4 and 5:30 p.m. For more information call Margarita Lanides at 739-3907.
Monthly Events
•Calling All War Time Veterans (WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iran, Iraq). VFW Garden City Park Post #120 invites you to become a member. Meet new service buddies, share experiences and become involved in your community. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at 2162 Jericho Tpke., Garden City Park. Call Cmdr. G. Popowitz 746-0662.
•Your Widows/Widowers Social Group, a nonsectarian, nonprofit organization of widows and widowers ages 50 to 70 years of age. Fee for members is $3, nonmembers $5. Meets at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 5th St. and Franklin Ave., Garden City, on the third Wednesday of each month. Call Denise 488-4597. No meeting at the church during July and August.
•Ethical Issues In The News will be presented by the Ethical Humanist Society of LI on the first Sunday of each month at 10 a.m. at the society, 38 Old Country Rd., Garden City. Call 741-7304.
Ongoing Programs
Cradle Of Aviation Museum
In the world of aviation, signals and coded messages are an important part of how airplanes and air traffic control speak everyday. The Cradle of Aviation Museum has a variety of free family activities. Walk through the eight museum galleries and you’ll walk through over 100 years of aerospace history with 75 planes and space craft and a variety of examples of how pilots navigated and communicated from the early days of flight through the space program. Museum activities are free with admission and are available each day from noon to 4 p.m. The museum also is home to the IMAX Dome Theatre and is located on Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Museum Row. Call 572-4111.
