Community Corner
Get Out - Your Local Guide to the Weekend: May 21-22
The best events happening near you this weekend.
This weekend’s planner starts early with an event taking place tonight at Malverne High School. There are both indoor and outdoor events for the whole family this weekend, so rain or shine, we have you covered!
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What: First Annual Relay for Life Walk
When: Friday, May 20, 7 – 11 p.m.
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Why go: This first time event, sponsored by The American Cancer Society and the Malverne Wildcats is going all out to honor and support all those touched by cancer while raising funds to find a cure.
For more information visit www.relayforlife.org/malverneny
Youth Lax Day
Where:
What: Lacrosse games and kids activities.
When: Saturday, May 21, 9a.m. - 5 p.m.
Why go: Enjoy a day outside packed with exciting youth lacrosse matches and family-friendly activities including a dunk tank, inflatable obstacle course and tasty food. For more information click here.
Cost: free
Go Green
Where: Kennedy Plaza, 1 W. Chester St. Long Beach
What: Greenfest 2011
When: Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Why go: The City of Long Beach will be holding "Greenfest 2011.” There will be eco-friendly product displays, vendors and more. Additionally, this event will feature the farmers market, Art in the Plaza and Empower Solar. The keynote speaker will be Legislator Denise Ford and live entertainment will be provided by DJ Freddie Maloney.
Cost: free
Book Signing
Where: Blue Door Books, 501a Central Ave. Cedarhurst, (516) 837-0040 (www.bluedoorbooks.com)
What: Book signing by author Douglas J. Gladstone
When: Sunday, May 22, noon
Why go: Douglas J. Gladstone, author of the controversial book, A Bitter Cup of Coffee; How MLB and The Players Association Threw 874 Retirees a Curve will appear at the Blue Door Books on Central Avenue for a special author signing event. Copies of the book will be available for purchase on the day of the signing.
Yogi Movie
Where: Island Park Library, 176 Long Beach Rd.
What: Movie: “Yogi Bear – Life’s a Pic-A-Nic”
When: Saturday, May 21, 2 p.m.
Why go: Starring: Dan Aykroyd, Justin Timberlake, Anna Faris, Tom Cavanaugh. Everyone's favorite pic-a-nic basket-stealing bear brings his meal-mooching ways to this live-action/CG-animated adventure. Jellystone has been losing business, so conniving Mayor Brown has decided to shut it down and sell the land. Faced with the loss of his home, Yogi must prove he really is 'smarter than the average bear' as he and Boo Boo join forces with Ranger Smith to find a way to save the park from closing forever. RATED PG
Age: all
Cost: free
Skate Under The Disco Ball
Where: Hot Skates, 14 Merrick Rd, Lynbrook
What: Open skating
When: See schedule for skating sessions on their website
Why go: bring some old school entertainment back into your life with a roller skating adventure right in our neighboring community of Lynbrook.
Cost: Afternoon Session $10; Friday & Saturday night admission $11; Sunday night admission is $15
Creative Fair
Where: Eisenhower Park Kite Field, Hempstead Trpk. and Stewart Ave. in East Meadow
What: Fine Art Festival
When: Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Why go: This, festival will showcase original creations of over 100 fine art and craft artisans including sculptures, paintings, photography, jewelry and more. Includes family art activities provided by the Long Island Children's Museum
Cost: free
Family 5K
Where: Floral Park Centennial Gardens, 251 Floral Pkwy
What: Hance Family Foundation 5k run/walk (http://blog.hancefamilyfoundation.com/events)
When: Saturday, May 21 registration from 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Why go: This wonderful foundation, created in the memory of three sisters from Floral Park is holding its yearly fundraiser, providing a fun-filled day for those participating while the proceeds go to fund their many contributions to the community. From their website: “The funds raised for this Foundation will be used to support children’s endeavors, with an initial emphasis on serving the children of the Village of Floral Park. The intention of the Foundation is to honor the memories of these extraordinary girls by helping as many children as possible, in as many ways as possible.”
Times: PeeWee Run for children 7 and younger starts at 9 a.m., Emma's Mile starts at 9:15 a.m.,
5k run/walk starts at 9:45 a.m., registration from 7:30-9:00 a.m.
Cost: $8 for PeeWee Run, $15 for one mile, $25 for 5K
