In the Christ Church parking lot, 33 Jefferson St., Garden City (corner of Jefferson St. and Chester, four blocks west of New Hyde Park Rd.). 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The parade will be led by the 319th Statue of Liberty Military Band and will feature: Rough Riders, neighboring fire department bands, elementary and high school bands and floats, antique cars. Tom Clifford and others from the FP Chamber of Commerce will be riding in an antique truck. Any organization, business and band who has not responded yet and would like to participate in the largest parade Floral Park has ever seen, contact Bill Bedell as soon as possible 437-8707.
Immediately following the parade, a festival will be held at the Carlton Avenue parking field. Featuring live music all day long compliments of Four Village Studio, petting zoo, pony rides, mad scientist and more. The Floral Park Chamber of Commerce will have a table set up at the fair with free centennial business cartoon maps, business directories and a raffle for a $100 gift certificate. Also President Robert Rouge, Business Person of the Year.
The Broadway musical classic will be presented by the Herricks Community Players on May 10 at 8 p.m. and May 11 at 3 p.m. Ticket prices are $20 for adults and $17 for seniors and children under 12. All performances will take place at the Herrick's Community Center, 999 Herricks Rd., New Hyde Park. For ticket information, call 742-1296.
Theatre Box of Floral Park presents the Anthony Newley-Leslie Bricusse musical The Roar of the Greasepaint, the Smell of the Crowd on May 10, 16, 17 and 18 at the United Methodist Church, 35 Verbena Ave., Floral Park. The show boasts a brilliant script and some of the best songs ever from a Broadway musical including the joyful On a Wonderful Day Like Today, Feeling Good, Who Can I Turn To? and Nothing Can Stop Me Now! Show times: Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. The Sunday matinee will be preceded by a 12:30 p.m. dinner. Tickets are $12 adults; $10 seniors; $5 students. The Sunday dinner price is $29 per person). Call 718-631-2519.
An anonymous organization for spouses, adult children over 18, family and friends whose lives have been affected by a gambling problem. Meets Mondays at the Jewish Community Center of W. Hempstead, 711 Dogwood Ave., W. Hempstead. For information call 321-2883.
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.
Board of Directors meeting at 7:30 p.m. at 58 S. Tyson Ave. The public is welcome to attend. Call 327-4000.
The Nassau Mid-Island Chapter of the Barber Shop Harmony Society invites any man who is interested in singing barbershop harmony to join them any Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. in the Church of the Advent Winthrop Hall, 555 Advent St. (one block east of Post Ave.; two blocks south of Jericho Tpke.), Westbury. Call Peter Kenny 365-8138.
Robert Van Cott American Legion Post #1139, 734 Woodfield Rd., West Hempstead, hosts a weekly Bingo game Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. Early bird and game specials.
Member of Zonta International, a worldwide service organization with a local club. Members help advance the status of women and are involved in many community service activities. The name Zonta is word taken from the Sioux and stands for honesty, trust, inspiration and the ability to work together for service and understanding. At meetings members discuss and learn about issues facing women, develop and conduct fun fundraising that benefits community programs and network with Zonta International programs. The club meets at a monthly dinner meeting in New Hyde Park on the third Thursday of each month. Call Kathy Rau 488-2796.
Hosted by the Sisterhoods of Temples Emanuel and Israel at 1 p.m. in the library at Temple Emanuel, 3315 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park. Rabbi Ronald Millstein will present a review of Away by Amy Bloom. This is the saga of a young woman who came to America to find a new life after suffering the loss of everyone in her life and the amazing reason for her return to the land from which she fled. Open to the public. Coffee and cake will be served. A contribution of $3 per person is requested.
Queens Village for boys ages 10 to 18 meets at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 92-10 217th St., Queens Village, every Friday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Call Mr. LeVine 1-781-465-5522 or email to Pear1H21@nyc.rr.com.
The Eating Disorders Association-LI (NEDA-LI) (formerly EDCLI) will be holding a support group for eating disorder sufferers and their families and friends. 10 to 11:30 a.m. at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset (ask at the main reception desk for location within the hospital). This free group takes place on the third Saturday of every month and is facilitated by a trained professional. No reservation necessary. Call NEDA-LI 229-2393.
The walk will take place at Jones Beach Board Walk, Field 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Lustgarten Foundation For Pancreatic Cancer Research. The goal is to help raise awareness of pancreatic cancer, to raise critically needed dollars for research into the cause and cure of this disease, and to celebrate the life of Tanel Demiray. Volunteers, donations and participants for this event are being sought. $10 registration fee. Contact Lisa Demiray 238-9542 to volunteer or participate.
The Class of 1978 30th reunion will be held Aug 2. Family Picnic at Plattduetsche Park, Franklin Square. For more info: Sewanhaka78@aol.com.
t The Mill Neck Family of Organizations announces its 2nd annual "Spring Swing" Invitational Golf Tournament, to be held on May 19 at the Brookville Country Club. The event will benefit Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf, the Mill Neck Manor Early Childhood Center and Mill Neck Services for Deaf Adults. Sign up now! Entries are limited to the first 25 men's, ladies' or mixed foursomes. For an entry fee of only $295 per person, guests will enjoy brunch, a practice session, golf challenges and a BBQ on the course. Cocktails, a Champions Dinner, raffle prizes, a silent auction, golf contest awards and honoree recognition will follow the tournament. Golfers may register a foursome for $1,100. Don't play golf? Register for dinner only at $85 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are available. To register for golf, sign up for dinner only, or to sponsor the event, contact Nancy Leghart 628-4243.