Hispanic Heritage Month
Friday, September 26
Donations Needed
Saturday, September 27
Homecoming
Saturday, September 27
Friday, September 26
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with The Long Island Children’s Museum from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Explore the beauty and techniques of Amate bark painting, one of the many folk arts of Latin American culture. Learn the history, purpose and process of these skillfully crafted paintings. The activity is for ages 3 and up. It is free with museum admission.
Saturday, September 27
Town of Hempstead Festival By the Sea at Lido Beach on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Through Oct. 26, the First Presbyterian Church, 474 Wantagh Ave. in Levittown, is collecting clothing and accessories for the united Veterans Beacon House. Donations of men, women, children and infants clothing, shoes and accessories are desperately needed.
Monarch Migration For Kids: Monarch butterflies are making their way down south during this time of the year. Learn about how and why they make their long trip at Jones Beach State Park from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The activity is ideal for children ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is $4 per adult. Children under the age of three can enter for free. Vehicle use fees are due upon arrival during the fee collection season. Reservations are required. To make reservations, call 516-780-3295.
Annual Museum Craft Fair: The Nassau County Museum of Art, hosts its annual Craft and Fine Art Festival on Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, Sept. 28. Up to 90 American master craftsmen and fine artists will display their goods under large tents. They include dramatic metal and stone sculpture, designer apparel in silk, cashmere, organic cotton, alpaca and other natural fibers, diamonds, rubies and sapphires set in gold and platinum, fine paintings on canvas, home furnishings from dinnerware to dinner tables, original fashions in dyed leather, blown and stained glass, as well as hand-crafted creations fashioned from non-endangered woods. A jury of craft and art experts selected participants from 24 states and every region of the continental United States from 679 applicants. Among them is Michael Alfano of Hopkinton, Mass., who will display a sculpted head designed in clay, then cast in bronze. This is a limited edition original and is available for $3,000. Continuous craft demonstrations will be available including glass blowing. Food and desserts, including French, Middle Eastern and American dishes such as crepes, chicken, salads and smoothies will be available. Admission is $8, children under 12 admitted free, $1 discount for seniors on Saturday. At Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn.
Sunday, September 28
Join the South Shore Audubon Society for a bird walk at Mill Pond Park from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Sept. 28. The group will meet at the Park on the north side of Merrick Rd., west of the Wantagh State Parkway. Bring binoculars. The bird walk is free of charge. Rain will cancel the bird walk. For information, log onto www.ssaudubon.org or call Joe Landsberg at 516-467-9498.
Tuesday, September 30
Wisdom Lane PTA meeting on Sept. 30 at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, October 1
The Town of Hempstead will hold its regular board meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 10:30 a.m. at the Nathan L.H. Bennett Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington St. in Hempstead. Agendas post the town’s website on the Friday before the meeting date. Visit www.toh.li for more information.
Island Trees Elementary PTA meeting on Oct. 1 at Sparke School, 100 Robin Pl. at 7 p.m.
Sunday, October 5
Join the South Shore Audubon Society for a bird walk at the Massapequa Preserve from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Oct. 5. The bird walk is free. Bring binoculars. Rain will cancel the bird walk.
The group will meet at the Northeast parking lot at the Massapequa Long Island Railroad Station. For information, log onto www.ssaudubon.org or call Joe Landsberg at 516-467-9498.
The Town of Hempstead’s E-Cycling collection will be held on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Town Park Point Lookout Parking Field on Lido Blvd. in Point Lookout.
A college fair will be held at Nassau Coliseum on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Upcoming Events
The Town of Hempstead will hold its regular board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 2:30 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. at the Nathan L.H. Bennett Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington St. in Hempstead. Agendas post the town’s website on the Friday before the meeting date. Visit www.toh.li for more information.
Career and Mega Job Fair will be held on Oct. 7 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Veteran admission begins at 9 a.m. General admission is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission and parking are free. For information call 516-572-0750 or 516-227-8656.
The Hempstead Town Board will honor six dedicated members of the Hispanic community during the town’s annual celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month on Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. at the Nathan L.H. Bennett Pavilion, 1 Washington St. in Hemsptead.
The program will also feature remarks by the town supervisor and keynote speaker as well as musical entertainment. All are welcome to attend.
Through Oct. 15, the Ikarus Gallery Cultural Program will present an exhibit of paintings by Latino artists in the lobby of town hall.
The Levittown Board of Education will hold its regular board of education meeting on Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at LMEC.
Island Trees SEPTA meeting on Oct. 9 at Island Trees Memorial Middle School, 45 Wantagh Ave.
The annual Rabies Vaccination Clinic is being held on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the town animal shelter, 3320 Beltagh Ave. in Wantagh.
There is a nominal $10 fee (CASH ONLY) per vaccination and a limit of three pets vaccinated per household. Pregnant pets cannot be vaccinated.
For the safety of all participants, cats must be brought in carriers and dogs must be leashed. All dogs must be licensed. You must bring the current license or the purchase of a new one ($10 for spayed/neutered dogs; $18 for non-spayed/non-neutered dogs) will be required. If applicable, proof of spay/neuter must be presented. Please pre-register your pets for the Rabies clinic in advance by calling 516-785-5220. All pets adopted will receive free spay/neuter, microchipping and required vaccinations.
The Hempstead Town Board will honor fire service personnel for their dedication to duty and commitment to service in the Town’s annual Firematic Awards ceremony on Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Nathan L.H. Bennett Pavilion, 1 Washington St. in Hempstead.
Island Trees High School will perform in the High School Marching Band Festival on Oct. 16 at Mitchel Field, 1 Charles Lindbergh Blvd. in Uniondale. See school calendar for details.
The Joe Masi Volleyball Fundraiser will be held at the Island Trees High School, 59 Straight Ln., on Oct. 18 at 7 p.m.
Town of Hempstead STOP collection date on Oct. 19 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at North Woodmere Park on Branch Blvd. in North Woodmere. Visit www.toh.li or call 516-378-4210 for details.
The Town of North Hempstead will hold its regular board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at town hall, at 220 Plandome Rd. in Manhasset.
The Island Trees High School will perform in the High School Marching Band Festival on Oct. 21 at Hofstra University, 1000 Fulton Ave. in Hempstead.
