Green Teens
Thursday, August 16
Volunteers Sought for Breast Cancer Program
Upcoming Events
Free Bereavement Group
Weekly Events
Thursday, August 16
Green Teens
Discover new ways to explore the natural world. Each week Green Teens will lead visitors through an activity, craft or game with a different nature-related theme. This weeks visitor will explore the world of bugs…then create their own. Green Teens is an environmental education program that trains high school students to become outdoor educators. Through Friday, Aug. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. All ages. Free with museum admission. Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. Call 516-224-5800 or visit www. licm.org for information.
High Flying Fun
Have some aerodynamic fun and be part of a unique workshop as you design your own kite using bright paint and other exciting materials. Fly your kite and enjoy a high-flying summer afternoon with your family. Through Aug. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $4 with museum admission ($3 LICM members). Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. Call 516-224-5800 or visit www.licm.org for information.
Friday, August 17
Music and Movement
Music and Movement is one of the most popular early childhood programs at LICM. This summer welcome two of our favorite artists Louie Miranda and Darlene Graham for this fun new program. Starts 11:30 a.m. Space is limited. Tickets can be obtained at the LICM Box Office on a first-come, first-serve basis. Ages 3 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members), $10 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. Call 516-224-5800 or visit www.licm.org for information.
El Louie Show
Louie Miranda is back on the LICM Theater stage getting everyone up and dancing. This multilingual performance is sure to delight both kids and their adults. With guitar in hand, Louie includes everyone in his performances and is sure to make you twist and shout! Starts at 1:30 p.m. Additional performances: Aug. 31. For all ages. Fee: $4 with museum admission ($3 LICM members), $10 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. Call 516-224-5800 or visit www.licm.org for information.
Hoot Roots
Get to the root of how owls eat, hunt and ingest food. Inspired by our Feasts for Beasts gallery, we will explore the fascinating digestive process of owls and discover the answers to these questions. Watch a live dissection of owl pellets by an animal expert and examine your own. Starts at 1 p.m. Ages: 5 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members). Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. Call 516-224-5800 or visit www.licm.org for information.
Saturday, August 18
Pinkalicious
Plaza Theatrical Production presents Pinkalicious The Musical. Pinkalicious loves pink and wants everything in her life to be pink. Follow her through this musical romp of the famous children’s book. Additional performances: August 25 and 26. Showtimes are 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. at The Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. Tickets are $12. LICM members: $10 with card number. Call 516-599-6870 for tickets and any questions.
Saturday, September 22
Life’s WORC Stride With Pride Walk
From 9 to 11 a.m. at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Parking Field #5. For more information contact Matthew Zebatto at 516-741-9000 ext. 241 or mzebatto@aol.com.
Upcoming Events
Volunteers Sought for Breast Cancer Program
If you’ve had breast cancer and want to pay it forward become a hotline volunteer. Women and men who are breast cancer survivors and others who are concerned about breast health issues can become volunteers at the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program in Garden City. Volunteers can help by doing fundraising and publicity, as well as by answering hotline calls. Hotline volunteers provide emotional support, information and referral services to callers with breast health concerns. Although the program is housed on Long Island, hotline services and telephone counseling are available to callers throughout New York State. The next five-session training cycle will be starting at the end of September 2012 at the Adelphi University School of Social Work in Garden City. For more information call Caroline Mulcahy at 516- 877-4315. To reach the Hotline from anywhere in New York State, call 1-800-877-8077.
Creative Cups
The popular, life-affirming event of the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, is returning and people are invited to participate by creating an “art bra” or becoming a sponsor. Submitted creations must be received by Oct. 15 to be included in the auction/gala (to be held on March 14, 2013 at Adelphi University in Garden City). Those wishing to create a bra are encouraged to sign up early, as entrants will be limited to 200. Creative Cups celebrates the lives of those living with breast cancer and those lost to this terrible disease. For more information, guidelines and to register, visit www.adelphi.edu/creative-cups or call 800-877-8077.
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:
• Aug 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Aug 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Aug 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Aug 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Sept 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Sept 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Sept 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Sept 11 from 6:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
• Sept 12 from 6:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
• Sept 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Sept 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Sept 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ongoing Events
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.
Board Meetings
Cultural And Recreational Affairs Board Of Commissioners meets on the first Tuesday of each month (except July and August) at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Senior Center.
Architectural Design Review Board meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at Village Hall.
Zoning Board Of Appeals meets at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Planning Commission meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall.
Environmental Advisory Board meets at 8 p.m. at Village Hall on the last Wednesday (except July and August) of each month.
Traffic Commission meets on the third Thursday (except July and August) of each month at 8 p.m. at Village Hall.
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.
•Irish American Society Social Gatherings every Monday at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola, from noon to 3 p.m. In the tradition and mission of the Irish American Society we are here to make all welcome and be part of the local community. Bring lunch. Coffee and tea will be served. Play cards, board games or just sit and socialize. A film once a month. Ladies and gents welcome. Free to all. Call Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 746-9392 or 742-8080.
•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.
•Storytime every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Barnes and Noble, Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. Call 741-9850 for information.
•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
•Write On! Writing Workshop hosted by Marvin Illman on the first and third Mondays of each month. Sharpen your skills on paper whether you want to write creatively, professionally or personally. 7:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. Call 741-9850 for information.
•Look Good…Feel Better. Sponsored by LIJ Medical Center in association with the National Cosmetology Association, the Toiletry Fragrance Association and the American Cancer Society. The program reaches out to women with cancer and teaches them how to best apply makeup and wear their hair while undergoing cancer treatment. Meets on the second Monday of every month at LIJ Medical Center, 27005 76th Ave., New Hyde Park. Reservations suggested, but not required. Call Harriet Pine or Selma Robinton 718-470-7094. All women who attend receive a makeup kit filled with brand-name cosmetics valued at over $200.
•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.
•Irish American Society meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. For more information, call 746-9392.
•Round Robin Poetry Group. Indulge in an evening of poetry readings hosted by Carol Zimet and her loyal group of poets. Anyone who would like to read his/her original work is invited to sit in and join the group. The warm and accepting atmosphere makes it easy to open up and join in. Meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. Call 741-9850 to confirm the event.
•Order Sons Of Italy meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall, Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. There are also entertaining programs and refreshments and food are served free at every meeting. Call Sal Palmeri 328-0333 for an application.
•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.
