Community Corner
Get Out - Your Local Guide to the Weekend, April 9-10
A look at the top local events for adults and kids taking place this weekend.
Spring crafts, Zumba class, a pie-eating contest to save lives and a scavenger hunt to stop hunger are among the top events happening nearby this weekend. Plus, the Easter Bunny will be hopping into the neighborhood to visit with kids.
There's something for everyone, no matter your age or interests.
Check out our round-up of neighborhood attractions.
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Antique Road Show
Where: Malverne Public Library
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What: Eddie Costello's Trash or Treasure Antiques Road Show
When: Saturday, April 9, 2 – 4 p.m.
Why go: Learn how to identify today's hottest antiques and collectibles in this informative and entertaining lecture. The first 40 registered people who attend will get a free appraisal of an item they bring. All others are welcome to enjoy the lecture. Please note: due to their vast number and variety, coins and stamps will not be appraised.
Cost: free
Hunt to Help Hungry
Where: All around Malverne (Meet at Our Lady of Lourdes Church)
What: Souper Scavenger Hunt
When: Saturday, April 9, noon – 3 p.m.
Why go: Help those in need by stocking the Our Lady of Lourdes food pantry in a fun and different way. Form a team of your family, friends or neighbors (or be placed on an existing team) and compete for prizes. If you are unable to join a team, you may participate by leaving a bag of non-perishable foods on your stoop during these hours. Prior registration is greatly appreciated. Please contact the OLL rectory or call 241-1896.
Age: all ages welcome to participate
Check out www.malvernecivic.org/events/ollsouperscavengerhunt.html for more details and the registration form
Find New Reads
Where: West Hempstead Public Library
What: Book Sale
When: Saturday and Sunday, April 9 and 10, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Why go: The library will offer many books for sale to the community. Check it out and score a great deal on some summer reading.
Family Fun
Where: West Hempstead Public Library
What: Family Gaming Day
When: Saturday and Sunday, April 9 and 10, 1 – 4 p.m.
Why go: Bring the whole family to the Children’s Program Room to play board games that may be new to you.
Age: all
Cost: free
Enjoy Pie, Save Lives
Where: Woodmere Fire Department, 20 Irving Pl. Woodmere
What: A “Pie Party” - - Bake for a Cure
When: Sunday, April 10, noon- 3:30 p.m.
Why go: Spend a wonderful day with family and friends and pie! What could be better you ask? How about all proceeds raised are for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. There will be unlimited homemade pie samples and a pie contest! Bake a pie or dessert for entry into the contest. Prizes, pie-eating contest, silent auction, music and more all for a wonderful cause.
Age: all are welcome
Cost: $15 entry fee
Website: http://li.lls.llsevent.org/kaseypieparty Email: kaseywien@gmail.com
Easter Bunny Hops Into RVC
Where: Molloy College, Anselma Room in the Kellenberg Building. 1000 Hempstead Ave. RVC
What: Easter Bunny Brunch
When: Saturday April 9, 11 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Why go: An Easter themed brunch that will provide tons of fun activities to enjoy, including coloring, games, arts & crafts, and face painting. You can even get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny! There will also be an outdoor Easter egg hunt, provided that weather conditions allow. Bagels, muffins, donuts, coffee, tea, and juice will be served.
Cost: Children under 12 get in free, advanced purchase tickets are $5.00 per adult or $7 at the door
Spring Shopping
Where: Rockville Centre Municipal Lot, Sunrise Hwy & N. Long Beach Rd.
What: RVC Spring Festival
When: Saturday and Sunday, April 9 and 10, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Why go: A fun filled outing, featuring gift, arts and crafts vendors, food and more
Age: all
Cost: free
Get Tangled
Where: Island Park Public Library
What: Film presentation of Tangled
When: Saturday, April 9, at 2 p.m.
Why go: When the kingdom's most wanted bandit hides in a mysterious tower, the last thing he expects to find is Rapunzel, a spirited teen with an unlikely superpower: 70 feet of magical golden hair!
Age: rated PG
Cost: free
Nature Creations
Where: Tanglewood Preserve, 1300 Tanglewood Rd, Rockville Centre. www.cstl.org/Calendar_&_Events.htm
What: Nature Art Project
When: Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m. - noon
Why go: Create fun crafts out of natural resources. Your kids will enjoy working on these cool, unique projects while you enjoy the new and interesting things they are learning along with it.
Age: all
Cost: $10 per child
Wake Up and Dance
Where: Rockville Centre Recreation Dept., 111 N. Oceanside Rd. www.rvcny.us/rec.html
What: Zumba Class
When: Saturday, April 9, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Why go: Find out what the new craze in fitness is all about. Zumba is a fun, engaging workout that appeals to people with all different levels of physical fitness. Pay-as-you-go is the perfect way to get acquainted with this type of class. Be sure to wear smooth-soled sneakers and work-out wear.
Cost: $5 per class, pay as you go.
Easter Craft
Where: Michael’s Craft Store, 3160 Long Beach Rd in Oceanside
What: Easter Pail decorating class
When: Sunday, April 10, 1-3 p.m.
Why go: Take some time out to decorate your own Easter pail. Michael’s has everything you need to get you ready for the big hunt!
Age: 3 and up
Cost: free
