Andy Club Spring Carnival
Thursday, May 28
Mexican Metal Folk Art
Sunday, May 31
Marvelous Movie Matinée
Monday, June 1
Thursday, May 28
Andy Club Spring Carnival
The Andy Fund will hold its spring carnival from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Garden City High School practice fields. Students in pre-K through fifth grades are welcome to attend. There is a $10 suggested donation, and all proceeds will be donated to Child Life at Cohen’s Children’s Hospital at LIJ. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Any questions, please contact soperj@gcufsd.net. Garden City High School is located at 170 Rockaway Ave.
Saturday, May 30
Girls Who Code Club
The Girls Who Code Club will offer computer science education and technical skill development to girls in sixth through 12th grade. The club will meet on Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4:45 p.m. in the computer lab on the lower level of the library, located at 60 Seventh St. Meetings will continue on May 30 and June 6 and 13. Each lesson will build upon the previous lesson so attendance at each meeting is strongly encouraged. The curriculum includes monthly project-based activities and the opportunity to build real-world software including mobile apps and games. No prior experience in coding or programming is necessary. The girls will learn basic coding and programming including variables, loops and conditionals. There is no cost to participate in the club but the club size is limited to the first 20 girls who register. Please register at www.gardencitypl.org. Registered participants will be expected to attend all sessions. Please bring your library card with you to each meeting. For more information, contact Lisa Paulo, Director of the library at gcdirector@gardencitypl.org or Dessie DiMino at Dessie.dimino@gmail.com.
Sunday, May 31
Mexican Metal Folk Art
In Mexico, metal tooling, also known as repujado, is the process of working a rounded tool on the back side of soft metal to create a raised surface. Artisans typically use tin to create an array of beautiful items such as framed mirrors. Attendees are invited to create their own piece of metal folk art inspired by Mexican culture. From 2 to 2:45 p.m. Ages: 5 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members). The Long Island Children’s Museum is located at 11 Davis Ave. in Garden City. For more information, call 516-224-5800 or visit www.licm.org.
Monday, June 1
Marvelous Movie Matinée
A screening of the 1961 musical West Side Story starring Natalie Wood, Rita Moreno, Richard Beymer and Russ Tamblyn will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library. The event will be held in Meeting Room B. Funding is provided by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. The library is located at 60 7th St. For more information, please call 516-742-8405.
Tuesday, June 2
Stewart Manor Board Of Trustees Meeting
The meeting will be held at Stewart Manor Village Hall located at 120 Covert Ave. at 8 p.m. For more information, call 516-354-1800.
Ongoing Program
Defensive Driving Courses
Six-hour course are conducted by AAA at Homewood Suites by Hilton located at 40 Westbury Ave. in Carle Place. Save money; reduce violation points; sharpen skills. The cost is $39 for AAA members; $32 members 60 and older; $55 nonmembers. Dates and rates subject to change. Online class available. Visit AAA.com/DefensiveDriving. Reservations required. Call 516-873-2381. The following dates are offered:
May 31 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
June 15 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
June 18 & 25 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
June 28 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
July 13 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
July 16 & 23 6 to 9 p.m.
July 26 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
