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Saturday, January 24

Last Chance to See Jesus Christ Superstar

The Gray Wig, Hofstra University's Alumni Repertory Theater, presents the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber Tony Award winning musical Jesus Christ Superstar at 8 p.m. Appearing in the production will be Brad Barth, a Herricks High School graduate, who is also the editor of the Syosset/Jericho Tribune, an Anton Community Newspaper. The show may be seen at 8 p.m. and the on Sunday, the 25th at 2 p.m. in the Monroe Lecture Center Theater, South Campus. Tickets are $18; $16 for senior citizens and non-Hofstra students, except on Saturdays when all tickets are $18. For further information and to order tickets, please call 463-6644.

Buckley Country Day Camp Open House

The Buckley Country Day School will hold an open house for its Day Camp from noon to 4 p.m. Buckley Country Day School is located on I. U. Willets Road. For further information, or to arrange a tour, please call Donna DeMuccio at 365-7760.

The Science and Symmetry of Snowflakes

At the Long Island Children's Museum, 550 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, children will learn about the science of symmetry of snowflakes. They will learn about the patterns and how snowflakes are formed as the children will make their own snowflakes and snow pictures. Ongoing from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The same program will also be held on Jan. 25. For further information, please call 222-0107.

Notre Dame Dinner Dance

The Development Committee of Notre Dame parish will hold its Annual Star Dust Ball for the benefit of the school fund from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Jericho Terrace. The dance will honor both Sister Lorraine McDonald, Notre Dame School principal; and longtime resident and Notre Dame trustee, Eugene McCaffrey. Tickets are $75 per person and may be obtained at the Rectory or by calling 352-7203.

Sunday, January 25

Mended Hearts, Inc. Chapter No. 45

Mended Hearts, Inc., Long Island Chapter No. 45, a support group for individuals who have had open heart surgery, will hold its monthly meeting at 2 p.m. in the Breed Conference Room, Winthrop-University Hospital, 259 First Street, Mineola, New York. At the meeting occupational therapists will address recommended nutrition for cardiac conditions as well as helpful suggestions on proper wellness. For further information, please call 569-5849.

Water Authority of Western Nassau County

The next meeting of the board of directors of the Water Authority of Western Nassau County will be held at 58 South Tyson Avenue, Floral Park, at 7:30 p.m. Public is welcome to attend.

LIJ to Offer Free Discussion/Support Group for Cystitis Patients

A free lecture on "New Approaches in Managing Interstitial Cystitis will be presented by Robert Moldwin, MD, director of the I. C. Treatment Center at Long Island Jewish Medical Center at the Schneider Children's Hospital cafeteria rooms B & C, 269-01 76th Avenue, New Hyde Park. For further information, please call (516) 470-3132.

Monday, January 26

National Council of Jewish Women/Lakeville Section Meeting

The National Council of Jewish Women/Lakeville Section will hold its general meeting at 12:30 p.m. at the Clinton G. Martin Recreation Center, Corner of New Hyde Park Road and Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park. A book discussion of A Bridge Across the Jordan: The Relationship between the King of Jordan and a Jewish Carpenter from Jerusalem by co-authors Adaia and Abraham Shumsky, who are the daughter and son-in-law of Mendel Cohen who worked in the court of and was befriended by King Abdullah of Jordan, grandfather of King Hussein. Cake and coffee will be served. For further information, please call 487-1199.

Tuesday, January 27

Sewanhaka Central High School District Meeting

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Sewanhaka Central High District will take place at Sewanhaka High School at 7:30 p.m. The board adjourns to executive session and the public session commences at 8 p.m. Community leaders have been invited to this meeting with the board to discuss the budget for 1998/99. There will be curriculum presentations regarding updates and changes in Foreign Language, ESL and the Talented and Gifted Program. An additional meeting of the Board of Education to discuss the budget for the 1998/99 school year is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Central Administrative office at Elmont Memorial High School, 555 Ridge Road, Elmont. For further information, please call 488-9800.

Informational Meeting re: Garden City Park Industrial Area

At the Mineola High School auditorium, 10 Armstrong Road, Garden City Park, at 7:30 p.m. the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) and the New York State Department of Health will hold a public informational meeting to discuss the environmental investigation of the Fulton Avenue site and nearby sites. The DEC will shortly be initiating an Interim Remedial Measure to address the contaminated soil, which is the major source of nearby ground water contamination. At the meeting both NYSDEC and state health representatives will present information and answer questions. Public documents associated with the site are available for the public to read at the Mineola Memorial Public Library, 195 Marcellus Road, Mineola, New York. Please call 746-8488. For further information, please call Joshua Epstein at 444-0249.

North Hempstead Town Board Meeting

A meeting of the North Hempstead Town Board will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset.

Saturday, January 31

Antique & Collectibles Auction

The Hillside United Methodist Church, 2801 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, will hold an Antique & Collectibles Auction. The viewing will begin at 6 p.m. and the auction at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be available. For further information, please call 437-7580.

Installation Ball of Irish Society

The Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk & Queens will hold its Installation Ball and Dinner Dance at 8:30 p.m. at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola. Donation is $25 per person. Music for the evening will be provided by Andy Cooney. Doors will open at 8:30 p.m. Introduction and seating of officers will take place at 9:15 p.m. and dinner will be served at 9:30 p.m. Followed by the installation ceremony of the new officers for 1998. For information, please call 746-9392.

African and Native American Good Luck Bracelets

The children at the Long Island Children's Museum, 550 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, will make African and Native American good luck bracelets with cowry shells. Ongoing from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For further information, please call 222-0207.

Sunday, February 1

Celebrate Black History Month

The children at the Long Island Children's Museum, 550 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, to celebrate Black History Month, will celebrate with storyteller Mansour who will weave African and Native American stories from Yofefe, the Evans Art & Entertainment collective. Performances at 1 and 3 pm. For further information, please call 222-0207.

Monday, February 2

ORT Sponsored Annual Adventure in Food and Wine

The Fourth Annual Adventures in Food and Wine, sponsored by the Long Island Region of Women's American ORT, will be held in the Grand Ballroom at the Long Island Marriott, Uniondale from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Foods from all over Long Island will be featured including: 107 Forest Avenue, Three Village Inn, The Kitchen Off Pine Street, Stoli Flavors, Russian Vodka, Cappriccio, Caffe Angelica, La Dolce Sera, Corey Creek Vineyards, Glorious Goodies, Jeffrey's, La Cisterna, Stella Ristorante, the New Leonard's of Great Neck and many, many more. There will be a Silent Auction and a Special Raffle for a Club Med Vacation for two. Admission is $30 prepaid or $35 at the door. To order tickets or for further information please call 876-8150.

Wednesday, February 4

Social Tea Dance at N.C.I. Club

The National Amateur Ballroom Dancing Association will host a Social Tea Afternoon Dance at the N.C.I. Club, formerly the Nassau Country Inn, 800 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park from noon to 4 p.m. The $6 price includes a complimentary dance lesson at 12:30 p.m. with professional dance instruction, coffee, tea, bagels, pasteries all afternoon, plus ballroom dance music. The attendance of gentlemen would be appreciated. For further information, please call 358-6133.

Thursday, February 5

Herricks Ensembles in Concert

The Herricks High School Honors Ensembles will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Herricks High School. The Herricks Ensembles include: Wind Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Show Repertoire Choir. Admission is free. For further information, please call 248-3171.

Saturday, February 7

Trains Helped Build Our Nation

At the Long Island Children's Museum, 550 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, from locomotive, to coal car, to passenger car and caboose, the railroad helped build the nation. Children will have the opportunity to create a car from recycled materials to add to the Long Island Children's Museum new nation train. In conjunction with Newsday's Long Island: Our Story history project. Building a new nation. Ongoing from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Special events included with general admission of $4. Museum members and children, under 2 are free. For further information, please call 222-0207.

Buckley Country Day Camp Open House

Buckley Country Day Camp will hold an open house between noon and 4 p.m. Buckley Country Day Camp is located in the North Hills section of Roslyn on I.U. Willets Road. For further information or to arrange a private tour, please call Donna DeMuccio at 365-7760.

Tuesday, February 10

North Hempstead Town General Taxes Due

The first-half 1998 General Taxes are payable without a penalty through Feb. 10. Property owners should have received a tax bill unless their taxes are paid through a mortgage-escrow account. Taxpayers who have not received a bill should contact the Receiver of Taxes Office. Taxpayers should also notify the tax office, in writing, about billing-address changes, ownership changes, or mortgage satisfactions. All correspondence should include the property's section, block and lot information. The address of the Receiver of Taxes office is: 200 Plandome Road, Manhasset, 11030. The telephone number is 869-7800.

Saturday, February 7

Starduster's Big Band to Hold Dance

The Starduster's 19 piece band will hold a dance on the largest dance floor on Long Island at the Kismet Shrine Temple, 155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park from 8 p.m. to midnight. The cost is $15 per person. For further information, please call 759-1334.

Saturday, February 14

Valentine Assembly Line

At the Long Island Children's Museum, 550 Stewart Avenue, join the Valentine Assembly line. Celebrate both Valentine's Day and the Industrial Revolution. Take your place in the assembly line, do your special job and "earn" a stuffed valentine, created by your "team." In conjunction with Newday's Long Island: Our Story history project, Building a New Nation. Ongoing from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Buckley Country Day Camp Open House

Buckley Country Day Camp will hold an open house between noon and 4 p.m. Buckley Country Day Camp is located in the North Hills section of Roslyn on I. U. Willets Road. For further information or to arrange for a private tour, please call Donna DeMuccio at 365-7760.

Sunday, February 15

Listen to the Sounds of the Metrognomes

At the Long Island Children's Museum, 550 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, Long Island's own young violinists will perform songs to celebrate the presidents, songs of the civil war, the rags of Scott Joplin and, for Valentine's Day, songs of the heart. In conjunction with Newsday's Long Island: our Story history project, Building a New Nation. Performances at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. General admission is $4. For further information, please call 222-0207.

Monday, February 16

Long Island Children's Museum Opens for Week

The Long Island Children's Museum will be open the entire week from Feb. 16 to Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, February 21

Putting Pictures in Perspective

The Long Island Children's Museum, 550 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, children will learn how to make pictures look closer or farther away. They will learn this art "trick" as they create their own perspective drawing. Ongoing from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For further information, please call 222-0207.

Iwo Jima Survivors Reunion Luncheon

The Annual Reunion Luncheon for Iwo Jima survivors will be held at the New Hyde Park Inn, 214 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park from noon to 4 p.m. Reservations are $30 per person; $35 at the door to include a complete luncheon and cash bar. For reservations and information, please call 735-8643.

Sunday, February 22

Celebrate Black History Month

The Long Island Children's Museum will begin its celebration of Black History Month, one of the cultures that helped build our new nation. They will have an opportunity to join Kobla Mensa Dente to listen to and learn about African Talking Drums. In conjunction with Newsday's Long Island: Our Story history project, Building a New Nation and Culture Corner: Afro-Centric program, generously funded and supported by Chase Bank. Performances at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. General Admission is $4. Museum members and children under 2 are free. For further information please call 222-0207.