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Wednesday, 24 June 2009 14:32
Friday, June 26
Sousa Bandshell Summer Concert
At 8:15 p.m. at the John Philip Sousa Memorial Bandshell, Sunset Park (adjacent to the town dock). All concerts are funded, in whole or in part, by the Sousa Band Shell Sponsorship Fund, except as noted. Free admission. Parking on the Town Dock or Shore Rd. In the event of rain at concert time, the concert will be cancelled. Today’s concert: North Shore Pops Concert Band, Eric R. Albinder, Director.
Saturday, June 27
Walls of Honor Dedication at Veteran’s Plaza
The Nassau County Veterans Monument Fund, Inc., will be dedicating the 300 new names on the Walls of Honor at Veteran’s Plaza in Eisenhower Park at 10 a.m. The event will take place rain or shine.
Sunday, June 28
Wing Eating Contest
Entry fee $20 donation to The Community Chest of Port Washington includes all the traditional medium Buffalo Wings you can eat in four minutes. Win gift certificates to Wings Plus. First prize $100 gift certificate. Second prize $50 gift certificate. Third prize $25 gift certificate. Entrants must be at least 18 years old. Anyone interested in signing up for the contest should call Rick at Wings Plus 767-9647.
Friday, July 3
Sousa Bandshell Summer Concert
At 8:15 p.m. at the John Philip Sousa Memorial Bandshell, Sunset Park (adjacent to the town dock). All concerts are funded, in whole or in part, by the Sousa Band Shell Sponsorship Fund, except as noted. Free admission. Parking on the Town Dock or Shore Rd. In the event of rain at concert time, the concert will be cancelled. Today’s concert: Port Washington Schools Summer Music Program. Senior High School Community Summer Concert Band. Mark Brenner, Director. Sponsored by Lion George B. Knowles Memorial honoring the Lions Club of Port Washington.
Upcoming Events
Learn Sign Language
The Mill Neck Foundation for Deaf Ministry Sign Language Camp for Hearing Kids invites children ages 8 to 16 to learn a new language and have fun. Held on the campus of Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf, the camp teaches beginning sign language in an enjoyable and unique way. In two sessions (July 13 through 17 and July 20 through 24), campers are divided by age (ages 8 to 12 and 13 to 16). Through activities, games and arts and crafts, campers are taught the sign language alphabet and numbers as well as signs for animals, foods, colors and much more. Campers in session one will have basic conversations in sign by the end of the camp and those with a prior knowledge of the language in session two will build on their current skills and focus on conversational sign. At the end of each week, a special presentation will be held for friends and family about what the students learned. Campers eat lunch daily with deaf students and interact with Mill Neck students during games, storytelling and swimming sessions. Classes are led by deaf instructors with hearing teacher assistance. Camp is held from 8:30 am to 3:30 p.m. daily and costs $230 per child (includes lunch and a book, arts and crafts, a notebook, a bag and more). Enrollment is limited. The deadline for enrollment is June 26. Contact Nicole Romano 351-3844 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information and/or to enroll your child in camp.
Golf Classic
The Joseph C. Zoller Memorial Fund holds its Fifth Annual Golf Classic at the Plandome Country Club on July 28 and this year’s outing is dedicated to Rocky Pacent. This event supports the scholarship fund established at Fordham University in Joe’s name after his untimely death at the age of 39. The day begins with breakfast and registration for golf. There will also be cocktails, dinner, raffles and a silent auction with sports memorabilia. For further information, contact Richard Zoller at 883-0404.
Call For Craft Vendors
Mill Neck Manor is calling for vendors of handmade items for its Annual Fall Harvest Festival, held on Oct. 10 and 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A favorite tradition on LI, visitors eagerly await the festival for its crafts, apples, pumpkins, pies and other delicious treats. Country crafts, offering handmade items and holiday gifts, are one of the festival’s main features. If you make or sell crafts and feel that you would be a great addition to the Festival, you are encouraged to apply. Vendors are assigned an outdoor space (10’x10’) with a table and two chairs. All vendors are required to have a tent or canopy; those vendors who do not own a suitable tent may rent one from Mill Neck Manor for a small fee. A nonrefundable fee of $300 will be due once vendors are selected. The deadline to apply is June 26. For more information, or for an application call Roberta Baade 922-4100, ext. 220.
Ongoing Events
PW Senior Citizens Center
The PW Senior Citizens Center (883-6656) is located at 80 Manorhaven Blvd. and hosts the following:
•Blood Pressure checks on the first Wednesday of every month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
•Mondays: Yoga 10:45 a.m. Line dancing 10:45 a.m.
•Tuesdays: Chair Exercise with Dr. Bergman 9 a.m. Painting 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Sewing 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
•Wednesdays: Bridge 9 a.m. to noon.
•Thursdays: Tai Chi 10:45 a.m.
PW Senior Community Service Center
Located at St. Stephen’s Church, 9 Carlton Ave. (across from the PW Library). The center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 994-9654. A hot lunch/cold lunch is served daily. Varied activities and exercise classes are offered. Bingo is played on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Every month there is a featured Super Bingo with Great Prizes. Bus transportation is available for Port Washington residents. Hot meal at noon. Bingo, line dancing, yoga, bridge, parties, live entertainment.
Wanted – A Few Good Men
If you are 60 years old or older, the Cobras, a North Shore Senior Softball team needs a few new players. If interested call Michael Maher 676-1561.
Prime Time Butcher Helps Breast Cancer Program
Prime Time Butcher in Roslyn Heights and Woodbury is raising funds for the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. Through Independence Day, July 4, two percent of their sales will be donated to the breast cancer program. The stores are located at 8045 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury (921-6519) and 382 Willis Ave., Roslyn Heights (625-0032). To reach the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, call 800-877-8077.
