Top Picks for the Week of June 1, 2012

SUNDAY, JUNE 3

COUNCILMAN SANTINO TO MAKE STOP AT HEWLETT BAY FIRE HOUSE

Hempstead Town Senior Councilman Anthony Santino and Hempstead’s Mobile Town Hall are making their way down to the Hewlett Bay Fire House on Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon. Hewlett residents will have the opportunity to meet with the Councilman and town officials to take advantage of several town programs and services, including the Office of the Town Clerk’s Child Safety I.D. Program and Passport Services. For additional information please contact Mike Deery at (516) 812- 3310. The Hewlett Bay Fire House is located at 25 Franklin Avenue in Hewlett.

MONDAY, JUNE 4

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE-EVENING OF VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION

Come and join Chabad of Five Towns as they honor their Friendship Circle volunteers. The event takes place on 74 Maple Avenue in Cedarhurst. The salad bar and Dairy Dessert Reception begins at 7:00 p.m. followed by the program and awards ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Guest speakers will include Mayor Andrew Parise and Dmitriy Salita – an accomplished pro boxer and             observant Jew. His fascinating story will enthrall and entertain you. For additional information or further questions please call Miriam at (516) 295-2478 or you may email at batsheva@chabad5towns.com.  Admission is $50 per person.

THURSDAY, JUNE 7

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN PRESENTS THE HOME AND GARDEN TOUR

The National Council of Jewish Women Peninsula Section and Sulam-Li, Religious School for Jewish Children with Special Needs present the “Home and Garden Tour” this upcoming Thursday.  The event will feature an exclusive collection of Five Towns’ Homes. The tour will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will end at 2:00 p.m. The ticket is $60 per person. For additional information please contact Dena Stein at (516) 449- 6678 or you may email her at denafeinberg@yahoo.com .

THURSDAY, JUNE 7

ORIGAMI WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN GRADES 6 AND UP

Come and visit the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library this Thursday to learn the art of Japanese paper folding origami with Athena Wong. Modular origami uses multiple pieces of paper that are folded and then assembled, much like a puzzle. These geometric shapes are colorful, challenging and fun for children. The event is offered for children grades 6 and up. District residents must register in the Children’s Room prior to the event. You may register between Monday and Wednesday between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Registration is free. The Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library is located on 1125 Broadway in Hewlett. For additional questions you may call (516) 374-1967.