ON SATURDAY, May 2, come see the Adelphi Orchestra, with the impressive program, conducted by Christopher Lyndon-Gee, includes Sergei Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major and Richard Wagner's Die Walküre, Act One. The concert features talented Adelphi musicians, a violin solo performed by Maristella Patuzzi and artists Carol Yahr, Sieglinde and John Keyes, Siegmund. 8 p.m. in the Concert Hall at Adelphi University... ALSO THAT DAY, the Church of the Resurrection and The Life are offering an opportunity to get plants for home gardening projects. The annual Mother's Day Plant Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 420 Stewart Ave., near Clinton Rd. A generous array of beautiful plants, all hand-picked at a local grower, includes annuals, perennials and select vegetables. Enjoy these wonderful plants all year long. Sponsored by Resurrection Women's Ministries, proceeds from the sale go to benefit our service men and women, through the Walter Reed Society. Call 333-3355... COME TO THE Stewart Manor-NHP Republican Club meeting at 7:30 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Community Church, corner of Elton Rd. and Chester Ave., Stewart Manor. Nassau County Clerk and former assemblywoman Maureen O'Connell will discuss the duties of her office and the federal, state and country governmental actions taken in response to the current economic conditions. Light refreshments will be served... Also that day, there will be a white elephant sale, baked goods, clothing, furniture, toys, linens and more for everyone, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 40 Washington St., Hempstead. Call 485-6363... ON SUNDAY, MAY 3, ethical issues in the news will be presented by the Ethical Humanist Society of LI on the first Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Society, 38 Old Country Rd. Call 741-7304... If you're thinking of adopting a dog, call the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter first. Call 944-8220... CLARK BOTANIC GARDENS will host its 39th annual Spring Plant Sale to be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 8 and also on May 9 and May 10. It will feature annuals, perennials, herbs, shrubs, hanging baskets, vegetables, wildflowers, and "unusual plants" for the Long Island garden. The gift shop, tea room, and art show will be open and on display. There is no admission fee. The event will be held rain or shine. The Clark Botanic Garden is located at 193 IU Willets Rd., Albertson. Call 484-2208 for more information... ON FRIDAY, MAY 1, The Herricks Community Players will once again present its production of Mel Brooks' "The Producers" at the Herricks Community Theater, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park at 8 p.m. It may also be seen on May 2, 8, 9 at 8 p.m. and on May 9 at 2 p.m. and May 3 at 3 p.m. For ticket information, please call 742-1926. John Hayes is once again at the helm as director of this hilarious comedy that promises to be one of the best ever produced by the Herricks Community Players. Ticket prices are $22 for adults and $17 for senior citizens, children and students...

POLICE REPORT: MISCHIEF AND MAYHEM

ON APRIL 27, detectives arrested a 20-year-old Dix Hills man for allegedly taking credit cards at the GC Hotel on December 6 last year... On April 25, a 2003 Mercury was broken into at Heath Place, and an EZ pass and $25 was taken... ON APRIL 26, 4:45 a.m., PO Oswald arrested a motorist for alleged DWI (.19%) and numerous other traffic violations including no insurance, no seatbelt and a suspended license after the motorist almost struck a his car at Clinton Road... PO HUDAK arrested a 28-year-old Brentwood man at Clinton Rd. on April 23 after the motorist was driving without brake lights there. The charges included aggravated unlicensed operation 2nd for a prior DWI charge, unlicensed operation, and aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd... ON APRIL 21, a maroon Jeep Cherokee valued at $1,000 was stolen from GC Plaza... ON APRIL 23, police conducted Operation Safe Stop, a passenger school bus initiative and speed zone initiative in conjunction with the state and county. 15 school buses were followed with no violations observed, although there were 17 traffic violations including 3 for speeding in a school zone, 2 suspended license violations, and 1 cell phone violation...

FIRE RESPONSES:

A GAS LEAK occurred at a Kenwood Rd. residence on April 22.... A cleaning lady set off an alarm at a Third Street residence on April 23... A Car Running for quite some time evidently caused high carbon monoxide readings at a Willow Street house on April 26... A Booster was used to extinguish a brush fire near the railroad tracks at Chestnut Street on April 26... A Gas Main was punctured on April 27 at Salisbury Avenue...

That's all this week. G. T.