On Friday, May 2, come see Siobhan Quinn and Michael Bowers in concert at Garden Stage at 8 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 223 Stewart Ave. They'll entertain you in a new and bigger way. $15 donation. Call 248-8855...On that same evening, the Broadway musical classic will be presented by the Herricks Community Players on May 2, 3, 9 and 10 at 8 p.m. and May 4 and 11 at 3 p.m. Ticket prices are $20 for adults and $17 for seniors and children under 12. All performances will take place at the Herrick's Community Center, 999 Herricks Rd., New Hyde Park. For ticket information, call 742-1296... On Saturday, May 3, the Diabetes Research Institute's Crystal Ball will be held at the Garden City Hotel, 45 Seventh St. The event will honor two generations of generous DRI supporters. Jodi and Michael Genatt of Glen Head are serving as the event's honorees, and his parents, Judy and Les Genatt of Brookville, are the recipients of the Gillin Family Humanitarian Award. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Tickets are $375 per person and can be purchased by calling 822-1700. The event will feature an elegant cocktail reception beginning at 7 p.m., followed by dinner, dancing and entertainment...
Ethical Issues in the News will be presented by the Ethical Humanist Society of LI on the first Sunday of each month at 10 a.m. at the society, 38 Old Country Rd. Call 741-7304...On Sunday, May 4, a plant and flower sale by one of the leading growers on Long Island will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Temple Emanuel and Temple Israel, 3315 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park. For information or to pre-order call: 746-1120. Defensive driving courses are being conducted by the Automobile Club of NY in the Garden City office located at 229 Seventh St. The six-hour course allows participants to get the latest driving information from AAA-certified instructors, a 10 percent discount on collision and liability insurance and a reduction of up to four points from driver's license. One hour lunch break on all-day sessions. The cost is $35 for AAA members; $45 nonmembers ($25 senior discount days members 55+*; $25 young driver discount days members 16 to 24**). Class size limited. Reservations required. Call 873-2381. The following dates are offered: May 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and May 7 and 8 from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m... If you are thinking of adopting a dog, try the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter first by calling 944-8220...
Police Report: Mischief and Mayhem
Between April 26 and 27, there were six criminal mischief incidents, mainly broken driveway lights and damaged wiper blades on cars, in the areas of Huntington Road., Stewart Avenue, Wyatt Road, and Kilburn Road...On April 23, PO Dallolio arrested a 33-year-old Franklin Square man at the scene of an accident for the possession of cocaine. Evidently the man had produced his license with cocaine in a clear plastic envelope attached to it... PO Hennessy arrested a 44-year-old Lawrence man at Clinton Road, for an outstanding traffic warrant from Glen Cove ,and for a railroad warrant for being in an unauthorized area, as well as no insurance, on April 25. The motorist was initially stopped for defective headlights... Between 10:50 AM and 11 AM, on April 25, someone entered the premises at a Franklin Avenue business and took a carry-all bag containing $60, a cell phone, and 2 credit cards...
Fire Responses:
An oil burner blowback occurred at an Arthur Street house on April 24... Youths were evidently building a bonfire at Raymond Court on April 25, and the police advised that they will be increasing patrols in that area...Garbage bags were on fire inside an Adams Street house on April 25. The fire was a result of saw dust...A street light pole came down at Edgemere Road on April 27 and the Village was contacted to have it serviced...
That's all this week.
G. T.
