Talented Teens Sought:
Saturday, April 16
Catholic Studies Program:
Saturday, April 16
Stewart Manor Homemaker Evening Chapter:
Tuesday, April 19
Saturday, April 16
Talented Teens Sought
The 4th Annual Teen Art, Music and Poetry Festival will be held from 1 to 4:30 at the Ethical Humanist Society of LI, 38 Old Country Rd. Talented teens are being sought to participate. Go to the website at www.ehsli.org to learn more about the festival and to download an entry form. This year, the event will be a fundraiser for Ethical Friends of Children, an outreach program that helps families in financial need by providing them with baby and children’s clothes, diapers, cribs, and other items. This is a free event, but a suggested donation of $5 or a baby item (such as diapers, formula or clothing) would be appreciated. For more information, contact the society 741-7304.
Catholic Studies Program
The Nassau Community College Center for Catholic Studies invites the community to a daylong conference called Catholic Social Thought, Social Science and Social Policy: IV. The conference, which will consist of 14 speakers discussing 19 topics, will take place beginning at 8:15 a.m. in the College Center Building. It’s co-sponsored by the NY Regional Chapter of the Society of Catholic Social Scientists. Among the presentations offered at the conference will be those on American Catholic Ethnic Groups and Social Catholicism; The Concept of Evil in Christian Literature; and The Political Responsibilities of the Catholic. There will also be lectures on some of the key saints recognized in the Catholic tradition. Free, open to the public and accessible to the disabled. Registration and a parking permit are required. Call the Office of Lifelong Learning 572-7472.
Sunday, April 17
A Glorious History of Irish Warriors in America
Presented by the Molloy College Irish Studies Institute. A history of the Fighting 69th will be presented, including a moving story of one of its bravest, killed on the battlefields of Europe during WWI by his descendants, who recount their trip to Ireland and France to commemorate his service. 3 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room, Wilbur Arts Center, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Free and open to the public. For more information contact Catherine Muscente 678-5000, ext. 6218, or cmuscente@molloy.edu.
Tuesday, April 19
Stewart Manor Homemaker Evening Chapter
Including Garden City, Franklin Square, Floral Park and West Hempstead communities will hold its meeting in the Stewart Manor Village Hall at 7:30p.m. The chapter will be playing a Horse Racing Game after the regular business meeting. come and join the group. For more information call Gina Mignone 437-9679.
Wednesday, April 27
NCC Spring 2011 Cultural Program
Nassau Community College offers the exciting events listed below during its spring 2011 Cultural Program. The programs are free, open to the public and accessible to the disabled. For more information call 572-7153. April 27: Rediscovering Malcolm X – Manning Marable’s soon-to-be published comprehensive biography of Malcolm X presents surprising new details about this charismatic black leader’s life and assassination. The distinguished Prof. Marable teaches at Columbia University and directs its institute for Research in African American studies. 11 a.m.
Friday, April 29
Organ Recital
Andrew Sheranian is the organist and master of choristers at the Parish of All Saints, Ashmont in Boston, an Anglo-Catholic church known for its Fisk organ and Choir of Men and Boys. Andrew is a graduate of Yale University, has given recitals throughout the United States and undertook a concert tour of Japan in 2006. He is on the board of directors of the Royal School of Church Music in America and was formerly regional chair of the Association of Anglican Musicians. Andrew will be playing music of J. S. Bach, Maurice Durufle and Josef Rheinberger. The recital will be at 8 p. m. at the Cathedral of the Incarnation. Suggested donation $10 general seating; $5 seniors, students; children under 13 admitted free. Call 746-2955 for more information.
Upcoming Events
Defensive Driving Courses
Conducted by the AAA NY in the Garden City office located at 229 Seventh 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:
•April 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•April 26 and 27 from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•April 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•April 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•May 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•May 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•May 10 and 11 from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•May 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•May 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•May 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•May 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Golf and Tennis Classic
Life’s WORC 24th Annual Geraldo Rivera Golf and Tennis Classic will be held at the Plandome Country Club, Port Washington, on May 19. Contact Matthew Zebatto 741-9000, ext. 241, or mzebatto@aol.com.
Stroke Support Groups
Stroke Life Society is a community organization of survivors and co-survivors in the pursuit of living and helping others. A stroke can be very isolating. By sharing experiences and encouraging one another, together we can face and overcome common challenges. All welcome. RSVP is requested but not required. For information and other locations and times, call Ben Thomas 398-4994:
•Every first Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. at the Church of St. Jude, 3606 Lufberry Ave., Wantagh.
•Every second Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. in Room 12, St. Frances de Chantal, 1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh.
•April 15, May 20 at 2 p.m. at St. Bernard’s Parish Center, 3100 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown.
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. 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. 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., 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. Call 741-7304.
•LI Chess Nuts meets at 38 Old Country Rd., Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for K to 3rd 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.
•The Viking Cooking School at the Loaves & Fishes Cookshop, 835 Franklin Ave., presents free cooking demonstrations every Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. Topics vary. served. Reservations required. Call 877-1010; website: www.vikinghomechef.com).
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.
•Young Widows/Widowers Social Group, a nonsectarian, nonprofit organization of widows and widowers ages 40 to 69 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 Diana 481-9280. No meeting at the church during July and August.
•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 entertaining programs and refreshments and food are served free at every meeting. Call Sal Palmeri 328-0333 for an application.
•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. Call 741-7304.
Ongoing Programs
Anger Management
Contact Lani McElgun, M.A., LMFT, at 520 Franklin Ave., Suite 213, or call 428-1167 for information on the following: Group: Turn angry behaviors into more productive ones; learn healthier ways to communicate with spouse, children, co-workers. Individual: Combine individual therapy and anger management techniques. Both are held on a weekly basis and facilitated by a licensed marriage and family therapist, also certified in anger management. Court mandates welcome.
Bereavement Groups
Contact Catherine Bottari, LCSW, at 500 Old Country Rd., Suite 300 or call 732-6964 for information on the following:
•Group 1: A woman’s bereavement group is available to help women share and learn about their grief. Groups are held on a weekly basis and are facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker.
•Group 2: A 12-week bereavement support group is available for children ages 7 to 9. Groups will be held on Saturdays and are facilitated by a licensed social worker.
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.
NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The Coalition is a member agency of the Garden City Community Fund, United Community Fund of Great Neck, Community Chest of Port Washington and United Way of LI. Call 222-2293 for information the following:
•Support groups with individual counseling for incest survivors and survivors of rape and sexual assault. Services are confidential and free of charge. These services are also extended to family members and partners of survivors.
•The coalition operates a safe home for battered women and their children. The Coalition’s Safe Home for Abused Families provides shelter, advocacy and legal assistance, in a safe, warm, supportive, attractive environment. Call the 24-hour hotline 542-0404. The hotline and all services are free and confidential and a counselor can help you find safety.
•If you are 60 or older and suffering from abuse, mistreatment or neglect at the hands of family members or someone who is living with you, help is available. Counseling, legal advocacy and support services to seniors in need of help is offered. All services are free and confidential. Call 542-0404.
Epilepsy Foundation
Located at 506 Stewart Ave. (739-7733) the following is offered:
•Free Puppet Show on Seizure Disorder. A free children’s program on epilepsy using the internationally acclaimed “Kids on the Block” troupe of puppets to public and private elementary schools. These shows are appropriate for the 3rd and 4th grades levels but can be tailored to your needs. Programs are also available for junior and senior high classes. Call Janet Romeo, ext. 145.
•Support Groups. Do you have seizures? Are you having difficulty with jobs, relationships, etc.? Are you isolating from your family and friends? If you answered yes to any or all of the above questions, we have group for you. Call Jennifer Colbert, CSW, ext. 400.
School Closings and Delayed Openings
Will be posted on the Garden City Public Schools website at: www.gardencity.k12.ny.us and will also be available on the following stations: WCBS 880 AM; WOR 710 AM; WGBB 1240 AM; WALK 1370 AM; WINS 1010 AM; WHLI 1100 AM; WKJY 98.3 FM; television News 12 LI. Do not contact the police or fire departments for confirmation about school closings.
Sons of Italy
Order Sons of Italy in America is seeking new members to join the America Lodge #2245, Franklin Square, Elmont, West Hempstead, Floral Park, Garden City, Stewart Manor and Malverne. The lodge co-ed with many projects that enhance the preservation of the member’s Italian heritage and raises funds for contributions to worthy charities. Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall, Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. There are entertaining programs, refreshments and food served free at every meeting. Call Sal Palmeri 328-0333.
