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FREE Take PORTPORT WASHINGTONWASHINGTON One MARCH 2019 CALENDARCALENDAR OFOF EVENTSEVENTS IN THIS ISSUE ‘Live from Sands Point!’ – A Concert Event Supporting Autism Employment Civic and Not-for-Profit Events ..........page 2 Classic rock songs will reverberate Nicholas Center and Co-Founder of Restaurant Events & Entertainment ....page 2 across Port Washington on March 21 at Spectrum Designs. “We invite our friends PW Library Events ..............................page 3 Live from Sands Point! Classic Rock n’ Roll. in the community to come together to hear Monthly Calendar The concert experience will take place at some great rock and roll music and sup- of Special Events ..........................pages 4-5 the Village Club of Sands Point and will port those affected by autism.” Publisher’s Column ............................page 6 begin at 6:30pm. Since 2011, Spectrum Designs Religious Services & Activities............page 6 This innovative concert rock ’n’ roll event Foundation has made an impact in the School Calendar & Varsity Sports Schedule ...........................................page 6 will benefit Spectrum Designs Foundation lives of teens and young adults with and Nicholas Center, two Port Washington- autism through its social enterprise based non-profits that support and enrich the lives of individuals businesses – Spectrum Designs, Spectrum Bakes and Spectrum with autism. Guests, who are invited to “dress like a rock star,” will Suds. Working with educational partner, Nicholas Center, the Freezin’ for a Reason - revel in the true rock experience, including paparazzi, photo oppor- organizations offer meaningful vocational experiences and Polar Plunge tunities, live rock n’ roll music, gourmet food, cocktails and dancing. productive employment opportunities to more than 85 “We’re pulling out all the stops to make this a night to remember,” young men and women with autism. For more info, visit said Stella Spanakos, Co-Founder and Director of Development, www.nicholascenterusa.org/services. Lions Cub Annual Pancake Breakfast Free Stories and Crafts for Children The Port Washington Lions Club Dolphin Book Store (located at 299 Main Street) holds a free Story Time Special Olympics New York invites invites everyone to its annual and Crafts for children 2 - 8 years old every Sunday at 11:30am. Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, you to “Freeze for a Reason” at the Polar • March 3: Music & Craft with Chris Warren and Dalian Grant March 24, at the Flower Plunge, Sat. March 2, at North Hempstead • March 10: PJC at the Dolphin for children of all ages with Rabbi Hill Hose Co., 12 Haven Beach Park. Mendelson from Port Jewish Center Avenue, from 8 am-12 pm. Special Olympics NY has 66,835 ath- • March 17: The Luckiest St. Patrick’s Day Ever! by Teddy Slater. Pancakes and homemade letes training and competing year-round Call 767-2650 for more information. in 22 Olympics-style sports. The athletes omelets, bacon and coffee and their families or caregivers are NEVER will be served and there CHARGED to participate! will be music, raffles, Residents Forward Gala, March 22 Join thousands of people who support and face painting for the “The Fabric of Our Community” Gala will take place at Leonard’s Special Olympics NY and its athletes! Stay children. Palazzo of Great Neck on Friday, March 22 at 7pm. The evening will home warm and toasty, come down bun- The Pancake Breakfast celebrate the resiliency and culture of giving that is woven through- dled up to cheer everyone on, or take the raises money for charitable out the entire Port community. Each of our three honorees embodies plunge yourself! causes and events in the PW community, on Long Island our mission of advancing the vibrancy, resiliency, sustainability and Registration is 10-11:30am, Plunge and beyond. Lions Clubs place particular importance beauty of our Peninsula. at Noon. Every Plunger that raises $150 on assisting individuals with vision loss raising funds Judith Heller, is a local volunteer and leader who “gets things receives an official sweatshirt. Raise more for the Helen Keller National Center, the Guide Dog done.” Judith devotes herself to many charitable causes, most nota- money and receive more great prizes! For Foundation for the Blind and the Lions Eye Bank for LI. bly transforming the Twin Pines Thrift Store into an inviting shopping more info: visit www.specialolympics-ny. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. experience. org or contact Rebecca Hoffmann 631- Children under 3-years old eat free. For more info about Rick Krainin, a lawyer in the field of nonprofit finance. Over 20 254-1465 x4203 or [email protected]. the breakfast, or to advertise in the Journal, contact years ago, Residents Forward became the beneficiary of his dedica- Club President Jim Contino at [email protected]. (Continued on page 6) Landmark on Main Street • 232 Main Street • 767-6444 • landmarkonmainstreet.org 3/1 Paula Poundstone 8 pm - SOLD OUT. 3/5 The Test & the Art of Thinking, 7:30 pm This new documentary 3/9 Broadway on Main Street 2019 8 pm Stephen DeAngelis brings Call for waitlist. Known for her smart, obser- examines the SAT/ACT college entrance exams controversy through five of Broadway’s finest vocalists to recreate signature musical mo- vational humor and spontaneous wit, Paula is interviews with students, parents, counselors, test-prep profession- ments from their long-running roles in Broadway and Off-Broadway a popular panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait...Don’t als and academics. 55-minute film, followed by panel & audience musicals you know and love. Songs, stories, dance moves and an Tell Me! Her new weekly podcast Nobody Lis- discussion. audience Q&A. tens to Paula Poundstone, is a comedy field 3/8 The Subdudes and Beau- 3/13 Afternoon T.E.A. Helen Mirren: A Queen In Her Own Right, guide to life. soleil avec Michael Doucet 8 Presented by Marilyn Carminio, 2 pm Beginning her career in the 3/3 The Little Mermen, NYC’s Greatest Disney Party Band, 3 pm pm An evening of foot stomping Royal Shakespeare Company at 18, she is one of 15 actresses to The Mermen bring Disney-fueled nostalgia and singalongs to a gen- music steeped in the sounds of have won the “Triple Crown of Acting” (Oscar, Emmy & Tony). eration that grew up on Disney, and never let it go! the bayou. It’s a Mardi Gras party 3/15 Lewis Black, The Joke’s on US Tour, 8 pm Grammy Award- 3/4 HEARTS Master Class Series: Pop Dance with Roberto Villan- & dancing in the aisles is encour- winning, stand-up comedian, Lewis is a passionate performer who is ueva, 7 pm Dance vocabulary, patterns and shapes found in current aged! The Dudes are a living encapsulation of American music – a more pissed-off optimist than mean-spirited curmudgeon. day hip-hop, Pop and street dance cultures. Free and available to high vibrant cauldron of sounds with meaty grooves and jazzy dynamics, 3/21 Del McCoury & David Grisman, The Del & Dawg Show, 7:30 school students and adults. Must register in advance. All others are soulful R&B swagger, easy vocal harmonies, cheeky rock ‘n’ roll at- welcome to observe. titude and folky social consciousness. (Continued on page 2) Where to Go and What to Do! www.PWCalendar.com CIVIC AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT EVENTS AMERICAN LEGION POST 509 To join, call Com- PW SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER St. SANDS POINT PRESERVE mander Arthur George: 708-5819 Stephen’s Church 9 Carlton Ave. 944-9654. Mon- ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS 2nd Wed, 8pm. Fri 9-4pm. Transportation available. Lunch at noon St. Peter of Alcantara, 1327 PW Blvd. daily. Call for reservations & schedule. THE ART GUILD OF PW 3/2-3/24 My Long Is- PW YOUTH ACTIVITIES (PYA), Sports programs for land: Places, Faces and Spaces. The guild’s an- boys and girls in grades K-7 year-round. PW’s larg- nual photogaphy exhibit with unique views of LI. est not-for-profit youth sports organization. www. CELESTIAL Reception: 3/2, 3-5 pm Free and open to the public. pyasports.org or 944-7921. 3/23-24 Seascapes and Winter Scenes in Pastel SANDS POINT PRESERVE CONSERVANCY INC. Workshop with Lana Ballot. For more info: info@ 3/1 - 5/31 Art Exhibit: May We All Grow Up to WEEKEND theartguild.org, www.theartguild.org. 304-5797, be Children, Daily, noon - 5pm A special exhibit 200 PW Blvd., Manhasset. celebrating Friendship and Childhood Wonder in FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS PAUMANOK-PORT Castle Gould’s, with illustrations by George H. Lewis Eight Sessions WASHINGTON LODGE NO. 855, 2nd & 4th Tues. of and quotes from the forthcoming book,The Boy every month from Sept. - June. Polish Hall, 5 Pu- and the Boy King, co-created by George Lewis and laski Place, Dinner (all interested in Freemasonry) at A.D. Lubow. 3/10 Winter Choral Concert, 2-4pm March 30 & 31 7 pm. Meeting (open only to members) 8 pm. Info: Inspirational liturgical music showcasing four PW- David Pirerri at [email protected]. based choirs from The Community Synagogue, Our GREATER PW BID 1st Wed., 7:30 pm Chamber/BID Savior’s Lutheran Church, Saint Stephen’s Episco- Office, 329 Main St (Sunset Park). pal Church, and United Methodist Church. Adult Programs: Yoga & Meditation: $10 per car / free KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Meet 2nd & 4th Tues, with membership. No registration required. Attend Visit website for session times & reservations 8 pm, 155 Manorhaven Blvd 767-0040, www. as often as you wish. Mon: 11am Meditation with kofc1227.com, email: [email protected] Hildur; Thurs: 11am Yoga with Judy; Fri: 11am KIWANIS CLUB OF MANHASSET-PW 2nd & 4th Yoga with MaryLou; Guided Tours of Hempstead Thurs: Lunch at PW Yacht Club For information call House most Sat.