Craft & Gift Show at Eisenhower Park Field 8. 10 am -
6
pm;
June 8 -
9
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New for Summer 2013, we are pleased to announce that we are working with the US Sports Institute to offer 2 weeks of a Sports Camp running August 12-15 and August 19-22. The camps will take place at Cantiague Park in Hicksville or Wantagh Park in Wantagh, 9am-12:30pm for $149 or 9am-3pm for $179. |
• Cantiague Park •
“Youth Soccer Clinic”
Tuesday
Soccer
Clinic:
6 - 7 PM - $120.00
DATES: May: 7th, 14th, 21st
Friday
Soccer
Clinic: 6 - 7 PM
DATES: May: 3rd, 10th, 17th,
24th
FRIDAY NIGHT SKATE SPECIAL
Mineola, NY – Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced today a $5.00 Friday Night Skate Special at the ice rink at Cantiague Park in Hicksville beginning Friday, April 12th through Friday May 31st from 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Free skates will also be available on a first come first serve basis.
• Cedar Creek Park •
“Youth Soccer Clinic”
Wednesday
Soccer
Clinic: 6 - 7 PM - $120.00
DATES: May:
1st,
8th,
15th,
22nd
Craft & Gift Show at
Cedar Creek Park
Field 8. 10 am -
6
pm;
June 1 -
2
Craft & Gift Show at Eisenhower Park Field 8. 10 am -
6
pm;
June 8 -
9
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that the County Parks’ International Music Nights Concert Series will kick off this year on Sunday, June 2nd at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park. The International Music Nights Concert Series provides residents an opportunity to experience the broad range of cultures that Nassau County has to offer.
Mangano Invites Residents to Free Job Preparation Workshops
The Job Preparation Workshops are being offered Thursday, May 16th and May 23rd from 2:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mitchel Field Athletic Complex located at 1 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Uniondale, across from the Cradle of Aviation Museum.Professionals from reputable personnel staffing agencies will be conducting these workshops. Pre-registration is required by calling 516-227-7692 or 516-227-8656.
The Nassau County Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged
Albertson, N.Y. – Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has announced that with a Main Event Sponsorship from NBTY Helping Hands, Nassau County will once again host the Games for the Physically Challenged. The Nassau County Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged will take place this year from May 30th through June 1st.
NEW LOCATION SPECIAL: FREE REGISTRATION
Nassau County will waive the registration fee for the 2013 SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM when you sign your child up to participate at Grant Park.
• African American Museum •
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New state-of-the-art JetBlue Sky Theater Planetarium
Garden City, N.Y. - The Cradle of Aviation Museum is pleased to announce the opening of the JetBlue Sky Theater Planetarium, a new state-of-the-art digital projection system, an addition to the Leroy R. and Rose W. Grumman Dome Theater made possible in partnership with New York's Hometown Airline, JetBlue Airways. More... |
Saturday, June 1, 2013 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Open to 3rd-8th graders.
Build a rocket in our museum workshop! Add a parachute, streamers, wings, or fins to keep your rocket aloft. The bottle rockets will be filled partially with water, attached to an air compressor, and then launched off the museum’s launch pad with the guidance of museum staff. Limit one rocket per participant.
The goal of this contest will be to keep your bottle rocket in the air for as long as possible. Compete to win a rocket trophy!
Free with museum admission, pre-registration is required.
Garvies Point Children’s Summer Workshops
Garvies Point Museum & Preserve, 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, NY is once again offering our popular Children’s Summer Workshops, hands-on activities for children ages 5-7 and 8-12, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in July and August. First session begins July 9 at 9:30 am.
Our workshops include Nature I: pond study, exploring the woods, flowers & weeds. Nature II: beach ecology, beginner’s birding, investigating butterflies & bugs. Geology: rocks & minerals, erosion & fossils, L.I. formation. Native American: culture, games, fire, pottery, tools, survival skills.
Registration and pre-payment is required. Fee: $100.00 per child per three half-day workshop. To print out flyer for a complete list of dates and times visit our website, www.garviespointmuseum.com or for more information call 516-571-8010/11. Volunteer opportunities available.
MILE-A-MINUTE REMOVAL DAY
Mile-a-minute, as its name implies is a quick growing vine that grows in open areas and smothers underlying plants. Learn how to identify native and non-native plants plus important removal techniques. Volunteers are welcome throughout the day, we ask that you bring work or garden gloves, any clippers available, wear sneakers, socks, hat, light colored clothing, long pants, bring a bag lunch and water if desired. Light snacks and water will be provided. Remember that every volunteer makes a difference! Please call to let us know that you will be joining us. Saturday, June 15th; Begins 9:30 AM - 3 PM
Mineola, NY – Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano is pleased to announce that the late Harry F. Guggenheim’s summer residence, Falaise, will be entering its 40th year of tours when it opens for the season on Saturday, June 1st.
Portraits of Our Past: Greek Jews and the Holocaust
The Holocaust devastated the Jewish communities of Greece, yet many people are unaware of this tragedy. Through powerful photographs and centuries-old artifacts this exhibit documents Jewish life in Greece before, during and after the Holocaust.
Now Open for the Season
Wednesday - Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm; Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm
Mangano Announces First Annual Father’s Day Brunch
Mineola, NY – In recognition of the First Annual Father’s Day Brunch, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano is calling on members of the community to nominate local fathers who have made extraordinary contributions to the community. The First Annual Father’s Day Brunch will be held on Saturday, June 15th from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at The Barn in Old Bethpage Village Restoration.
Mangano Announces Audio Tour To Enhance History At Old Bethpage Village Restoration Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced today that visitors at the Old Bethpage Village Restoration can now enjoy an exciting new audio tour in either English or Spanish. A sign language tour will be available on the ORPHEO NEO video guide.
Mangano Announces the Re-Opening of the Bats Exhibit at Tackapausha Museum and Preserve
Come and see a live family of Egyptian Fruit Bats as they fly and “hang out” in the Museum’s nocturnal area. The Egyptian Fruit Bats, like their name suggests are fruit eaters, consuming large amounts of grapes, cantaloupe, and bananas among other fruit. Long Island is home to several species of bats, mainly insect eaters, like the Little Brown Bat, which eat large amounts of mosquitos.
