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ONLINE EDITION
FRIDAY DECEMBER 5, 1997
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Calendar Saturday, December 6Toys of the Colonial ChildThe Long Island Children's Museum will help children create the toys and playthings of children who lived more than 200 years ago. The games will include Ball-in-the Cup, Tops, Buzzers. This is in conjunction with Newday's "Long Island: Our Story, The Colonists." The museum is located at 550 Stewart Avenue, Garden City. For information, please call 222-0207.Holiday Pet Photos to Benefit Ronald McDonald HouseThe Mineola Animal Center, 44A Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, is sponsoring its 4th Annual Holiday Fundraiser on behalf of the Ronald McDonald House, located in New Hyde Park. The center will hold a Holiday Pet Photo Session on Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Photos of pets themselves, with a family member or with Santa, will be taken at no charge. However, a $12 donation is requested to benefit Ronald McDonald House, a non-profit organization which serves as a home-away-from-home for the families of seriously ill children being treated at area hospitals. For reservations call the Mineola Animal Center at 873-9207.Folk Songs of Colonial AmericaLong Island Children's Museum, 550 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, will present a program of Colonial American folk songs and stories for children and adults performed by George Gaines Swanson. Children will try the banjo and play the spoons, an old American folk instrument. Performances at 1 and 3 p.m. In conjunction with Newday's "Long Island: Our Story, the Colonists." For information, please call 222-0207.Dried Flower WorkshopA dried flower workshop will be held at Old Westbury Gardens from 10 a.m. to noon in the employees meeting room. A chance to create an 18 inch Christmas tree made from fresh-cut greens and flowers harvested from the gardens. The expert volunteers who create the unique arrangements which are so popular in the Holiday Gift Shop will instruct. Fee for members is $35 and for non-members $40. Pre-registration is required. For further information, please call 333-0048.Babysitting Course at American Red CrossThe American Red Cross, Nassau County, 264 Old Country Road, Mineola, will offer a babysitting course from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $25 per student which includes the babysitting guide. Plus passing students receive a three year ARC Babysitter Certification and a baby sitter's lapel pin. Minimum age to register is 12 years old. The course will also be repeated on Dec. 13 at the same times. For information and to register please call the Health Services Department of the American Red Cross, Nassau County at 747-3500.New Hyde Park Village Tree Lighting CeremonyThe New Hyde Park Village will hold its Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Marcus Christ Hall, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike. Prior to the tree lighting ceremony, State Bank of Long Island will sponsor Mark and Kym magicians who will delight the children with their bag of magical tricks. Magician and refreshments to begin at 3:30 p.m. followed by a very "special" visitor with some of his "friends" and the lighting of the tree. For further information, please call 354-0022. All are welcome.Irish American Christmas FairThe Irish American Society of Nassau/Suffolk/Queens will sponsor a Christmas Fair at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola. Times are: Dec. 5 from 6 to 10 p.m.; Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be Irish entertainment Saturday evening after the fair. Shop Ireland-USA will be the theme of the fair. It will be an ideal way of doing Christmas shopping. Twenty Irish vendors will sell an assortment of china, jewelry, hand knit sweaters, albums, casettes and Irish food products including Christmas cakes, plum puddings and bracks. Admission is free and there is ample parking at two local village parking fields. For further information, please call 746-9392.First Night CelebrationAt Old Westbury Gardens be the first to see Westbury House in all its Christmas splendor with beautiful decorations, singing groups, bell ringers and Santa Claus. Light refreshments. Fee for members is $10 and for non-members $12. Reservations suggested. For further information, please call 333-0048.Thrift Shop at Floral Park United MethodistThe thrift shop at the Floral Park United Methodist Church, 35 Verbena Avenue, Floral Park, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featured will be housewares, clothing, bric-a-brac, collectibles, etc. For further information, please call 775-0740.Monday, December 8Herricks R.E.A.P. to MeetThe Herricks R.E.A.P. (Retired Educational Activities & Programs for men and women 55 and over) will host "The High School Show Choir" with Nina Pfeffer, director. Songs from yesterday to the present will be featured by the group. The program will be held at the Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park at 10 a.m. Admission is free.Homemakers to MeetThe New Hyde Park Chapter of the Nassau County Homemakers Council will hold its regular meeting at 11:30 a.m. at the Marcus Christ Community Hall, Jericho Turnpike and New Hyde Park Road.Wednesday, December 10Holiday Boutique at Clark Botanic GardenThe shop at Clark Botanic Garden is hosting a Holiday Boutique between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. It will also be held on Dec. 11, 12 and 13. Clark House will be decorated for the holidays by several floral designers and will feature gift items for the garden and home, live plants, silk and dried flowers and holiday items. Tea and cakes may be purchased to refresh yourself. Clark Botanic Garden is located at 193 I. U. Willets Road, Albertson. For further information, please call 484-8600.Holiday Greenery WorkshopCreate evergreen decorations at Clark Botanic Garden's Annual Greenery Workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also to be held on Dec. 11. Hands-on workshops include all material and decorations for $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Make your own wreath, centerpiece and door decoration. Space is limited so please call 484-8600 to sign up or mail your check to: Clark Botanic Garden, 193 I. U. Willets Road, Albertson 11507. Bring lunch. Coffee, tea and cookies will be provided.Saturday, December 13Town To Hold Star Application Help DayNorth Hempstead Town Supervisor May Newburger and Receiver of Taxes Ann Galante have announced a Star Application Help Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Receiver of Taxes Office, 200 Plandome Road, Manhasset. Staff members will be available to provide information and to help seniors complete their applications. Seniors must have necessary paperwork and copy of their deed, proof of age and residency and all 1996 earning statements. The Star Program is available to seniors 65 years old and up with a total income of less than $60,000 for 1996. Application filing deadline is Dec. 31. For further information, please call 869-7633.Wrap-O-ManiaAt the Long Island Children's Museum, 550 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, children will have a chance to create his or her own beautiful wrapping paper, gift boxes and bags using our selection of recycled papers, stamps and doodads. Make holiday presents extra special while conserving some of the earth's precious materials. Ongoing from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Big Grey Concert to Benefit Make-a-Wish FoundationAt 8 p.m. the Big Grey Concerts will present Children for the Children, A Celtic Christmas Benefit for the Make-a-Wish Foundation. The concert will be held in the auditorium at the Searing/Roslyn United Methodist Church, 134 I. U. Willets Road, Albertson. Tickets are $12; $10 for seniors and $4 for children under 12 years old. For further information, please call 321-1582.Bel Canto Chorale Plans Concert in Garden CityThe Bel Canto Chorale of Wantagh, conducted by Kirk M. Kunklee, will present its holiday concert, Brass, Organ and Chorus, at 8 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, Cathedral Avenue, Garden City. Tickets are $7. For tickets and further information, please call 293-4850.Holiday Flea MarketThe Hillside United Methodist Church, 2801 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, will hold a Holiday Flea Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Included will be vendors selling brass giftware, jewelry, sweaters, chocolates, socks, handcrafted items and many others. Refreshments will be available. Call 437-7580 for additional information.Sunday, December 14Papel Picado, Spanish for "Cut Paper"Papel Picado is Spanish for "cut paper" created to look like lace in fanciful banners used as holiday decorations. Children will make his/her own cut paper banner in honor of Las Posadas celebrated in Mexico. Ongoing from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Christmas With the Nassau PopsThe Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Louis Panacciulli, will hold is Annual Holiday Concert with the Mineola Choral Society at Corpus Christi Church, corner of Willis and Garfield Avenue, Mineola at 3 p.m. All are invited. Admission is free. For further information, please call 565-0646.Saturday, December 20Master Storyteller Ben JacobsThe Long Island Children's Museum, 550 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, will feature Ben Jacobs who will spin a yarn about winter holidays around the world at noon and 3 p.m. Plus there will be a chance to make dreidls and holiday ornaments. Ongoing from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information, please call 222-0207.Holly & Ivy Christmas DanceThe Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk & Queens, Inc. will hold its Annual Holly & Ivy Christmas Dance at 9 p.m. at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola. Music will be provided by Paddy Noonan and his band. Donation is $10. For information and reservations call 746-9392.Sunday, Dec. 21Make Holiday Ornaments and DreidlsAt the Long Island Children's Museum, 550 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, children will have a chance to make holiday ornaments and driedls. Plus, there will be a holiday sing-along. On going from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information, please call 222-0207.Monday, Dec. 22Long Island Children's Museum HoursThe Long Island Children's Museum is open to the public on Dec. 23 and on Dec. 29 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |