Annie Jr. The Musical
Monday, Dec. 29
Winter Snow Globe
Saturday, Jan. 3
Parkinson’s Group
Tuesday, Jan. 6
Wednesday, Dec. 24
Last Minute Christmas Shopping
Merry Christmas Eve! Head over to Woodbury Plaza to check off the final items on your Christmas list. Shop at the Gap, Banana Republic, Bath & Body Works, Victoria’s Secret and Men’s Wearhouse among other stores. Located at South Oyster Bay Road and Woodbury Road.
Thursday, Dec. 25
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Friday, Dec. 26
KWANZAA BEGINS
Saturday, Dec. 27
Ice Skating Sessions
Beginning Friday, Dec. 26, through Dec. 30, sessions at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Park Rink will be held at the following times: 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m., 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. There will be two special New Year’s Eve sessions held at 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Both outdoor rinks will be closed on New Year’s Day. On Friday, Jan. 2, there will be sessions from 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m., 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 28
Modified Sanitation Collection Holiday Dates
On Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, there will be no sanitation or recycling collection townwide. Residents who normally receive sanitation or recycling collection on Thursdays will have collection on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2. Those who receive collection on Fridays will have garbage collected on Dec. 27 and Jan. 3.
Monday, Dec. 29
Annie Jr. The Musical
Performed by Plaza Theatrical Productions, this live production is from 2-3 p.m. and is for children ages 4 and up and their families. Little Orphan Annie takes center stage and performs favorite songs such as “Tomorrow,” “Maybe” and “It’s The Hard Knock Life.” Register at the Bethpage Public Library.
Tuesday, Dec. 30
Mahjong
De-stress from all of the holiday excitement with a relaxing game of Mahjong from 1-4:30 p.m. at the Plainview-Old Bethpage library meeting room E.
Wednesday, Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve Party
Ring in the New Year with family and friends at Lounge 1600 at Carlyle at the Palace, 1600 Roundswamp Rd. in Plainview, from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $95 per person for a five-hour open bar, champagne toast, festive party favors and a live streaming countdown of the ball drop in Times Square at midnight. For more information, call 516-756-1600.
Thursday, Jan. 1
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Friday, Jan. 2
Volunteers Needed
Start 2015 off right by volunteering with POB Cares and Project PACE. The two programs of the Mid-Island Y JCC are currently recruiting volunteers ages 18 and older to help senior residents of Plainview-Old Bethpage. Volunteers are needed to drive clients to local medical appointment, do grocery shopping and minor home repairs. Contact Volunteer Coordinator Harriet Blatt at 516-822-3535 ext. 345 or email norc@miyjcc.org.
Saturday, Jan. 3
Winter Snow Globe
Come to the Bethpage library meeting room and kitchen from 2-3 p.m. and create your own frosty snow globe depicting a lovely winter scene using glitter, water and other fun materials. Grades K-5; $2 materials fee per child. Registration is required. For more information, call the library at 516-931-3907.
Sunday, Jan. 4
Exploration Backpacks
The Hofstra University Museum’s Exploration Backpacks offers an activity-filled way for adults and children to explore together. At the end of your tour, return the backpack and the child can keep the crafts they’ve created. This event is free and fun for everyone ages 5-10 and their grown-ups. Pick up materials at the Emily Lowe Gallery on campus. For more information, call 516-463-5672.
Monday, Jan. 5
Turner, Degas and Monet: Art and Technology in the 19th Century
Industrialization and technology of the 19th century had a profound impact on the development of some of the most popular artists. This course with David Brett will explore the interaction of art and technology throughout the 19th century and will include artists such as Ingres, Eugene Delacroix, JMW Turner, Goya, Degas, Monet, Rodin and Van Gogh. Class takes place from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Mid-Island Y JCC, located at 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. Contact Jonah Samuelowitz at 516-822-3535 ext. 328 for more information.
Tuesday, Jan. 6
Parkinson’s Group
Heather Goldman, LMSW and Kelly Soel, RN, lead a group for those affected by Parkinson’s disease titled, “Dual Support Groups for Diagnosed Individual & Caregiver.” The group will meet from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Mid-Island Y JCC.
