The Herricks Community Players Opening Night For Annie
Friday, May 4
School Budget Vote New Hyde Park/Garden City Park
Tuesday, May 15
Doe Club Of New Hyde Park To Hold Chinese Auction
Tuesday, May 15
Comings/Goings Gallery Delighting in de Kooning May 12 through June 7
A chance to view abstract paintings inspired by the famous artist Willem de Kooning created this year by local children and teens. All works were inspired by nature and Long Island’s great light during different seasons. Come see the various techniques used by the artists such as big brush strokes, scratching and layering that created this one-of-a-kind art show. This exhibit was made possible by a generous grant from The Willem de Kooning Foundation. All ages. Free with museum admission. Further, at the Long Island Children’s Museum, from now through May 6, the last chance to celebrate the mystery and intrigue of the Mayan empire in a unique and interesting way in honor of the museum’s visiting exhibit, The Mystery of the Mayan Medallion. All ages. Free with museum admission. All activities will be held at the Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Museum admission: $11 for adults and children. Under a year, free. $10 seniors. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact 224-5800 or visit www.licm.org. Further upcoming events at the Long Island Children’s Museum include: Early Childhood Programs stART (Story plus Art): Tuesday to Friday from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Music and Movement: Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Messy Afternoons: Saturday, Sunday, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).
Friday, May 4
The Herricks Community Players Opening Night For Annie
The opening is set for 8 p.m. Annie will also run on Saturday at 8 p.m. and on Sunday, at 3 p.m. at the Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park and on the following dates: May 11,12, 18, 19 at 8 p.m. and May 20 at 3 p.m. (matinee). Admission: Adults: $23. Seniors and children (under 12): $18 Special rates for 10 or more are available. For further information, please call 742-1926 or email chayes@herrickscommunityplayers.org
Thursday, May 10
Hillside Library Board Of Trustees Budget And Regular Meeting
The Hillside Public Library’s board of trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. at 155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park. There will be a budget hearing at 7 p.m. on the same evening.
Classical Concert At Long Island Conservatory
Enjoy an afternoon of classical music when the Long Island Conservatory presents a concert performed by the chorus/opera workshop at 2 p.m. The concert will feature Mozart “Requiem in D minor 626 K”: A. Copeland “Zion’s Walls,” “At the River Ching a Ring Chaw,” and Leigh: medley from Man of La Mancha. The free concert will be held at the Long Island Conservatory of Music, 1125 Willis Avenue, Albertson. For additional information call: 625-3455.
Friday, May 11
Church Of The Resurrection To Hold Penny Social
The Church of the Resurrection, 147 Campbell Avenue at Center Street, Williston Park, will hold a penny social fundraiser with 25 percent of the proceeds going to Ronald McDonald House, New Hyde Park and 75 percent of proceeds going to parish ministries. Doors to open at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 which includes 25 tickets and coffee and cake. There are three ways to win: Silent auction on table items, silent raffle for gift baskets and 50/50 raffle cash prize. For further information, please call 746-5527.
Saturday, May 12
Antique And Collectibles Auction At First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church, 16 South 9th Street, New Hyde Park (south of Jericho Turnpike) will hold an antique and collectibles auction. Viewing is at 5 p.m. followed by the auction at 6 p.m. The auction will include artwork, glass items, jewelry, furniture, books, crocheted pieces, linens, beer collectibles, dishes, games and more. For further information, please call 328-1963. Refreshments will be available.
Tuesday, May 15
School Budget Vote New Hyde Park/Garden City Park
The New Hyde Park/Garden City Park School will vote on its budget and trustees at the Manor Oaks School, 1950 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Be sure to have your say and get out and vote.
Herricks School Board Vote
The Herricks School Board will hold a vote for its budget and trustees at the Herricks Community Center gym, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Doe Club Of New Hyde Park To Hold Chinese Auction
The Doe Club of New Hyde Park will hold its annual Chinese auction at 7 p.m. at the New Hyde Park Elks Club, 901 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Donation is $25 and includes auction tickets and dinner from “soup to fortune cookies.” Portion of the proceeds will benefit cerebral palsy. For reservations, please call Nancy Abatemarco at 484-5694.
Thursday, May 17
Mineola Chapter Of Eastern Star To Hold LRC Night
Mineola Chapter Order of the Eastern Star presents Left Right Center game night with easy to play instructions at New Hyde Park Elks Lodge, 901 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park at 7 p.m. $15 per person includes a tray of assorted sandwiches, cole slaw, macaroni salad, coffee, tea, and cake. Reservations required. Please call Nathalie at 354-0377.
New Hyde Park Chamber To Meet
The New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce will hold its May meeting at The Inn at New Hyde Park, 214 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park at 6 p.m. and will feature guest Jimmy Newson, of Mobile Market Apps.com. Be sure to bring your smart phone to download the app. Will include full diner, prizes and 50/50. Members are $25 and guests are $25.
Saturday, May 19
Holy Spirit Rosary Altar Society To Hold Plant And Cake Sale
The Holy Spirit Rosary Altar Society, of Holy Spirit Church, will hold a plant and cake sale on May 19 from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The sale will also be held on May 20 from 8:30 a.m. until noon. The sale will be held in the parish center, located in Martin Hall, 16 South 6th Street, New Hyde Park. Delicious home-baked cakes, cookies, cupcakes, etc. will be available, as well as plants and hanging plants. There will also be raffles for baskets of cheer. We invite everyone to join in the spring fun. For further details, please call 775-1469.
Sunday, May 20
Robinson Hour-Broadway Gala-The Golden Age Of Operetta
Hits from “Golden Age of Operetta.” classic musical theater and contemporary shows including: New Moon, Oklahoma, West Side Story, Spelling Bee, Spring Awakening, Annie, A Chorus Line, The Sound of Music and others. Featuring tenor Jason Robinette and Tais Szilagi, Toni Szilagi, Rebecca Bastos, Veronica Mak, Naomi Williams, Missy Dunlop and The Treble Makers Show Choir. Donation suggestion is $10. Reception to follow at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 600 New Hyde Park Road, New Hyde Park. Telephone number: 354-6956.
Tuesday, May 22
Shelter Rock Jewish Center Dating Success Event
Upscale Singles Chat Group 40-plus will devote its May 22 meeting to Dating Success with professional life coach Heidi Bernstein-Krantz. The group will meet from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Shelter Rock Jewish Center, 272 Shelter Rock Road, Roslyn. Refreshments available. Admission is $10. For additional information please contact Marilyn227@optonline.net.
Also, Duplicate Bridge is being offered on Thursday afternoons beginning at 12:30 p.m. at Shelter Rock Jewish Center. For reservations, call 917-658-5991.
Saturday, May 26
New Hyde Park To Hold Annual Memorial Day Parade
New Hyde Park Village, in conjunction with the VFW and The American Legion, will hold its annual Memorial Day parade stepping off from Hillside Boulevard at 10 a.m. There will be a stop at village hall, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike, to place a wreath at the rock, the site of all the names of New Hyde Park residents who perished at war. The parade will then head north on New Hyde Park Road to Memorial Park on the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Wilton Avenue where there will also be a wreath laying and speeches on the meaning of Memorial Day, usually delivered by New Hyde Park Village Mayor Daniel Petruccio. The parade will then disband and refreshments will be served back at Marcus Christ Hall, on the grounds of village hall.
Monday, May 28
Memorial Day
All schools, banks and municipal buildings are closed to celebrate this holiday. This day commemorates all men and women who have died while serving in the military service for the United States.
Sunday, June 3
Michael Amante To Perform At NYCB Westbury Theatre
Michael Amante, affectionately known as the “People’s Tenor,” will appear in concert at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury at 3 p.m. Tickets for the event can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com, www.livenation.com, or by phone at (800) 745-3000. The concert will feature special guest, Ric Mango and an appearance by Amante’s duet partner, Marissa Famiglietti. A portion of the proceeds from this concert will benefit the Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans and DAV Chapter 76 National Amputation Foundation, Inc.
