The Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola, will hold a Presidents Dance featuring the music of Tommy Mulvihill from 8 to 9 p.m. Donation is $25 to include hors d'oeuvres, coffee, tea and Irish Soda bread. Little Sprouts Pre-School, a ministry of Christ Lutheran Church, 300 Hillside Drive South, New Hyde Park, will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to noon. The school offers 2, 3, or 5-day programs for 2, 3 and 4-year olds. If you have any questions, and would like to arrange an appointment, please call Sandra Haggerty at 746-4889. The New York Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society will hold its meeting at 2 p.m. in the Burns Horticultural Center at Planting Fields Arboretum. Guest speaker Bud Behnrich, former American Rhododendron Society president, familiar with horticultural areas world wide and entertaining speaker par excellence, will present "A Photographic Tour of West Coast Gardens." This program will also be repeated on Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. also at the Burns Horticultural Center. For directions, please call Jim Fry at (631) 754-2412 or email fryseal@juno.com. More information may be had at our website at www.nyrhododendron.org. For Planting Fields info, call 922-9200. Literacy Nassau is seeking people who are interested in using their talents to help others learn to read, write and speak English. The next scheduled training session for tutors will be held at the Hillside Public Library, 155 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park, from Jan. 12 through Friday, Jan. 16, 1-4 p.m. each day. For further information, you may contact Literacy Nassau directly at 486-2789 or pick up an application at the library. The East Williston School District, along with neighboring districts, will meet and explore important cost saving and cost efficient strategies at the Wheatley School Auditorium, 11 Bacon Road, Old Westbury. The keynote speaker is Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi. Other speakers will include John Clarkson, who will speak on the topic of school efficiencies. He is the executive director of the Commission on Local Government Efficiency and Competitiveness. Lee Kyriacou, executive director of the New York State Office of Real Property Services (ORPS) will speak on property tax relief and Anthony Carfora, executive manager of Telecommunications for Nassau BOCES will speak on the topic of Maximizing Technology Dollars. All are invited. The Board of Trustees of the Shelter Rock Public Library will hold its annual Re-organizational Board Meeting at 8 p.m. in Library's Program Room. The meeting may contain an Executive Session for discussion of personnel issues. The public is invited to attend. Through Friday, January 16 from 2:30-4 p.m. at the LICM Come to the Inner Lobby Art Gallery and create a mini masterpiece. Paint a work of art and display at home on your very own easel! All ages. Free with museum admission. Plus, Bits and Pieces. Jan. 13 through Jan, 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join in the fun as we swim in a sea of shredded paper and add to the artwork as we build an ongoing collaborative wood sculpture in the Comings & Goings gallery. All ages. Free with museum admission. The Hillside Library Board of Trustees will hold its meeting at 7:30 p.m. at 155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park. The Eastern Queens and Long Island Networking Group will meet at Ronald McDonald House, 267-07 76th Avenue, New Hyde Park from 6 to 8 p.m. The cost for the meeting is $20 for all the food and beverages supplied. Payment benefits the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island. For further information, please call (866) 391-2780. The New Hyde Park Elk/Doe Club will hold its Night at The Races at 6:30 p.m. the Elks Lodge, 901 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park. Admission fee of $15 includes loin of pork dinner, hot dogs, beer, wine and soda. Cash bar for liquor. Many surprises. Eight races shown. Trivia contest for lottery ticket prizes. For further information and reservations, please call Tom Capece at 352-6620. The Irish American Society, 297 Willis Avenue will hold a Ceili featuring music by Pete Kelly at 8 p.m. Donation is $15 to include coffee, tea and soda bread. Open bar. The Irish American Society will present a Sunday social review of "Memory Brings Us Back" Video with Chris Scott. Music by Gerard Corbett and Susan Gillispie includes coffee, tea and sandwiches served. Bar open for pleasure. Donation is $15 On Sunday and again on Monday, Jan. 19 at 3 p.m. Art has long been used to record historical events. Join us as we explore the life and messages of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the work of quilt artist Faith Ringgold. Pick an event from the life of Dr. King or from your own life and create a peace story quilt using patterned fabrics and colorful papers. Ages 5 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members) All activities will be held at the Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Museum admission: $10 for adults and children over 1 year old, $9 seniors, free to museum members and children under 1 year old. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact 224-5800. The AARP Village Chapter No. 5183 will meet from 9 to 11:35 a.m. at Clinton Martin Park, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park. New members are invited. Must have a National AARP membership. Come to the meeting and sign up. Brilliant. Inspiring. Glorious and traditional Chinese culture as it was meant to be - a brilliant blend of beauty, energy, and grace. Dozens of dancers in dazzling costumes move in seamless, flowing patterns. Thunderous drums shake the stage, while spectacular backdrops take you to another world. See ancient legends of virtue brought to life alongside modern tales of courage. Hear soaring songs by masterful vocalists that will move and inspire. Experience a sense of beauty and enchantment like no other with this unique, thrilling, and unforgettable show. At Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Ave of the Americas (6th Ave). On Jan. 24 the shows are set for 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. and on Jan. 25 at 1 and 5 p.m. Ticket Prices: $48, $68, $98, $128 from www.Ticketmaster.com or www.Radiocity.com at (212)-307-4111 or www.NYSplendor.com 877-NTD-SHOW (877-683-7469)

The Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk & Queens, 297Willis Avenue is set to hold an Installation Ball.

Doors to open at 7 p. m. Introduction and seating of officers at 7:30 p.m. Dinner at 8 p.m. Open bar all evening. Dance to the music of Mickey Perry Band. Tickets are $65 each to be paid for by Jan. 20 and catered by the Bellport Country Club. For further information, please call 746-9392.

Norman Beaudry and John Delano will narrate "A History of the Sandwich Club and the Dexter, Consolini and Cowles Hybrid Rhododendrons." A discussion of the evolution and progeny of the rhododendron gardens at Heritage Plantation, formerly the Dexter Estate in Sandwich, MA, on Cape Cod. Refreshments will be available. Weekend admission fees of $6 apply for non-members. For directions, please call Jim Fry at (631) 754-2412 or email fryseal@juno.com. More information may be had at our website at www.nyrhododendron.org. For Planting Fields info, call 922-9200. The New York-Long Island Region of the Special Olympics held their first meeting to discuss the 5th Annual Winter Festival and Polar Plunge that will take place Feb. 28 at North Hempstead's Beach Park in Port Washington. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the Plunge takes place at noon. Hundreds are expected to be "freezin' for a reason," including Nassau and Suffolk County Police Departments, councilmen and women, and --- for the third year in a row, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jon Kaiman. Special Olympics New York/Long Island provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-style sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. To participate or support this event, visit their website at www.specialolympicsNY.org.