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Thursday, June 7

What’s Going On In Albany?

Do you know all you need to know about the tax cap and how it affects schools and community? How do state representatives feel about hydrofracking waste coming to Long Island? Are you aware of the proposed NYS redistricting plan and who will represents you in the Albany? Come and find out the answers to these and other important issues that affect all. Senator Jack Martins and Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel will once again be the guests of The League of Women Voters of Port Washington-Manhasset at this annual meeting at 1:30 p.m. at the Port Washington Library. It’s your turn to put some hard questions to our state representatives. Coffee and dessert will be served.

Friday, June 8

Great Neck Park District

Film: Captain America, 2011, rated PG-13, runs 124 minutes. 8 p.m. GN House. Admission requires park card.

Great Neck Public Schools

South Middle School Theater Workshop. 7 p.m. 349 Lakeville Rd. Info: 441-4651.

Costello’s ACE Hardware, Home, Garden Store Grand Opening

From June 8 through June 10, the Costellos welcome families to stop by “The Family Place” to celebrate the opening of their newest location. Along with the prices and selection that Costello’s ACE is known for, each day will offer something extra exciting, extra enticing, extra…grand. Shoppers will be treated to complimentary coffee and cookies on both Saturday and Sunday mornings as well as afternoon popcorn, while supplies last. Sunday will feature live, interactive, family-friendly music performed by The Rockdoves, a live broadcast by K-Joy radio from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and a clown providing classic, festive, entertainment. There are plenty of giveaways and opportunities to win a $500 shopping spree or a free gallon of Benjamin Moore Aura paint. Each day will offer it’s own special doorbuster item, which will be available on a first-come, first-served, limited quantity basis. The store is located at 518 Middle Neck Rd., Great Neck.

Saturday, June 9

Great Neck Park District

Film: Captain America, 2011, rated PG-13, runs 124 minutes. Starring Chris Evans, Stanley Tucci and Tommy Lee Jones. 5 and 8 p.m. GN House. Admission requires park card.

Sunday, June 10

Great Neck Park District

•Nature program. Summer at Shu Swamp, Mill Neck. 11 a.m. Children under 16 may not attend. To register call 482-0355 by June 4.

•Sunday @ 3 Series. Concert: The Long Island Harmonizers. 3 p.m. GN House. Admission requires park card.

•Film: Captain America, 2011, rated PG-13, runs 124 minutes. Starring Chris Evans, Stanley Tucci and Tommy Lee Jones. 7:30 p.m. GN House. Admission requires park card.

Cantorial Concert

Temple Judea of Manhasset, 333 Searingtown Rd., will present its third annual Cantorial Concert at 6:30 p.m. The concert will be entitled L’dor V’dor - “From Generation to Generation” and will be honoring its past presidents. The concert will feature Temple Judea’s Cantor Abbe Sher, Cantor Ofer Barnoy of Temple Beth Shalom of Roslyn and Cantor Raphael Frieder of Temple Israel of Great Neck. The cantors will be accompanied by the Kenahora Music Ensemble and will present a musical evening of Israeli, cantorial, Sephardic and musical theater selections. Tickets are $36. For tickets or additional information, call the temple office 516-621-8049.

Monday, June 11

Brandeis National Women’s Committee

Nassau North Chapter open installation meeting at 10 a.m. at the Great Neck Library, Bay View Avenue, Main Branch. The chapter will be addressed by the regional president who will fill attendees in on the accomplishments and goals of Brandeis University in the sciences, arts, business and literary fields and what the future holds in store for the university. All welcome to a brunch of bagels and cheese, coffee, cake and conversation. Meet members, enjoy the morning and make new friends.

Great Neck Public Schools

•Kennedy Elementary School Grade Kindergarten-Third Grade Spring Recital. 3:30 p.m. 1A Grassfield Rd. Info: 441-4200.

•South Middle School June Tunes Concert. 6:30 p.m. 349 Lakeville Rd. Info: 441-4651.

Tuesday, June 12

Tuesdays With R.E.A.P.

(Retired Energetic Active People) invites recent and longtime retirees to join a group of your peers for inspiring programs and stimulating discussions. R.E.A.P meets every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ( except when schools are closed) at the Cumberland School, 30 Cumberland Ave., Great Neck. Bring lunch if you wish. Beverages are provided. Call 441-4949. 9 a.m. seminar: “The American Jezebel” presented by Roslyn Cohan. 11 a.m. program: “Noel Coward: A Talk, Scene and Music” presented by Shirley Romaine.

Great Neck Park District

Board of commissioners work session meeting. 9 a.m. at the Park District Office, 5 Beach Rd.

Great Neck Public Schools

Kennedy Elementary School Grade Four–Five Spring Recital. 3:30 p.m. 1A Grassfield Rd. Info: 441-4200.

Wednesday, June 13

Great Neck Historical Society

Presents a talk by Shirley Romaine. The talk “That Place – Those Times” will discuss the famous authors who have lived in Great Neck. 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room, Great Neck Library, main building.

Thursday, June 14

The Board Of Commissioners Of The Manhasset-Lakeville Fire And Water Districts

Summer schedule: The board will meet Thursday at 5 p.m. through Sept. 6 to discuss the weekly business of the district. All meetings will be conducted in the boardroom at the District Office, 170 East Shore Rd., Great Neck, unless otherwise publicly notified. The regular office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The board is available on a daily basis to respond to concerns, questions and issues of the district residents pertaining to fire/water district matters. Special arrangements or appointments can be made through Barbara Pisani at 466-4416, ext. 704. The regular meeting schedule will resume Sept. 11.

Insight Sessions

Spirituality and a Healthy Lifestyle. A month of methods, ideas and experiments to bring quick change in our life. Thursdays. Meditation/reflection 7 to 7:30 p.m. Interactive session 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Global Harmony House, 46 S. Middle Neck Rd. All welcome. Free admission. RSVP 773-0971 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Sponsored by the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization. Program: Beyond Attachment.

Great Neck Park District

Board of commissioners work business meeting. 8 p.m. at the Park District Office, 5 Beach Rd.

Great Neck Public Schools

Adult Learning Center Awards Ceremony. 8 p.m. South High School, 341 Lakeville Rd. Info: 441-4950.

Friday, June 15

Great Neck Park District

Film: Beginners, 2010, rated R, runs 105 minutes. Starring Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer. 8 p.m. GN House. Admission requires park card.

Saturday, June 16

Great Neck Park District

•Film: Beginners, 2010, rated R, runs 105 minutes. Starring Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer. 5 and 8 p.m. GN House. Admission requires park card.

•June 16: Parkwood Pool open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through June 22.

The Art of Positive Thinking

An interactive workshop to discover the barriers in life and ways to overcome them using simple and positive goal setting. Learning how to enjoy oneself and one’s life will be addressed. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Global Harmony House, 46 S. Middle Neck Rd. All welcome. Free admission. RSVP 773-0971. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Sponsored by the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization.

Sunday, June 17

Great Neck Park District

Film: Beginners, 2010, rated R, runs 105 minutes. Starring Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer. 7:30 p.m. GN House. Admission requires park card.

Monday, June 18

Great Neck Park District

City Island Dinner Cruise. Leave from Steppingstone Dock. 4 to 7 p.m. or 6 to 9 p.m. $25 boat fee per person. Dinner not included. Reservations at JP’s or Lobster House are recommended. Call 482-0355 to register for cruise.

Great Neck Public Schools

Board of Education Public Action meeting. 8 p.m. at South High School, 341 Lakeville Rd. Year end recognitions. Info: 441-4001.

Tuesday, June 19

Great Neck Park District

Board of commissioners work session meeting. 9 a.m. at the Park District Office, 5 Beach Rd.

Wednesday, June 20

Great Neck Public Schools

•Elementary schools farewell assemblies.

•Village School graduation. 2:30 p.m. 614 Middle Neck Rd.

Thursday, June 21

Great Neck Public Schools

•Elementary schools Moving Up Day Ceremonies.

•North High School graduation. 10 a.m. LIU Post-Tilles Center.

•South High School graduation 2:30 p.m. LIU Post-Tilles Center.

•SEAL graduation 5 p.m.

Friday, June 22

Great Neck Park District

Film: Cave of Forgotten Dreams, documentary, 2010, rated G, runs 90 minutes. 8 p.m. Admission requires park card.

Great Neck Public Schools

•Middle schools Grade Eight Farewell Assemblies.

•Last day of School.

Saturday, June 23

Great Neck Park District

•Film: Cave of Forgotten Dreams, documentary, 2010, rated G, runs 90 minutes. 5 and 8 p.m. Admission requires park card.

•Nature program: Birds and Botany. 3 p.m. Coffin Woods, Locust Valley. Register by June 18. Children under 16 may not attend. Call 482-0355. Ask for directions.

Dance Visions

Dance Visions NY will perform a full dance evening production for “Midsummer’s Night” at Old Westbury Gardens (rain date of June 24) from 6 to 9 p.m. General admission: $15 at gate; members $12; free for children 17 and under when accompanied by an adult. Or register by phone at 516-333-0048, or online, oldwestburygardens.org before June 21 and save 10 percent. The evening is sponsored in part by The O’Sullivan Foundation. The program and company, under the direction of Beth Jucovy, include 10 Dance Visions NY professional dancers, musicians and a company of children dancers. Actress Shirley Romaine is narrator and host for the event.

Sunday, June 24

Great Neck Park District

Film: Cave of Forgotten Dreams, documentary, 2010, rated G, runs 90 minutes. 7:30 p.m. Admission requires park card.

Ongoing Events

Great Neck Cub Scouts Pack 178

Welcomes new members. All boys in grades one to five are invited to join. Scouts enjoy camping, field trips, community service and more. For more information, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit https://sites.google.com/site/greatneckcubscoutpack178/home.

Artist Gladys Goldberg On Display

Renowned Great Neck artist Gladys Goldberg will have her artwork displayed in the Village of Great Neck Plaza courtroom gallery as part of the Plaza’s monthly art exhibit. Members of the public are invited to come and meet the artist and view her work. The show is free and open to the public. Gladys’ work will be on display through May 30 during village office hours, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.