Events Calendar

2016 December


Through December 20, Holiday Toy Drive Collection bins located in the Main Lobby and Kiddush Room. New toys, toiletries, new clothing and more for children’s charities and hospitals. The Community Synagogue, 160 Middle Neck Rd, 883-3144 Ext. 322  www.commsyn.org

Through December 7, Toys For Tots Drop Off (8:30 am - 4 pm, Mon. - Fri.). The Village of Manorhaven will be a drop off point for Toys for Tots. Residents may drop off unwrapped toys. 883-7000 x10, ask for Sharon. 33 Manorhaven Blvd., PW

Through December 19, 17th Annual “Make a Child Smile” Holiday Toy and Food Drive. Non-perishable food and new, unwrapped toys may be brought to any of the participating Chamber members who display the “Make A Child Smile” window poster. Donation checks should be made payable to the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce Toy Fund and brought to any of the drop off locations or mailed to: PW Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 121, PW, NY 11050. Monetary donations will be used to purchase gift cards and toys for the children at stores in town. For more info, call the Chamber at 883-6566 or email office@pwcoc.org.

December 2

John Pizzarelli Quartet– Holiday Hits and More, 8 pm A world-renowned guitarist and singer, John Pizzarelli was hailed by the Boston Globe for "reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz." The Toronto Star pegged him as "the genial genius of the guitar." And the Seattle Times saluted him as "a rare entertainer of the old school."
Established as one of the prime contemporary interpreters of the Great American Songbook, Pizzarelli has expanded that repertoire by including the music of Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Tom Waits, Antônio Carlos Jobim and Lennon-McCartney. There is just no limit to Pizzarelli's imagination or talent.
Pizzarelli performs annual engagements at the Café Carlyle with Jessica Molaskey and at Birdland with his jazz combo. He continues to tour throughout the United States, Europe, South America and Japan, performing classic pop, jazz and swing, while setting the standard for stylish modern jazz.
Tickets $70-$50
Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main Street, Port Washington, NY 11050, Tel: 516.767.1384,  Box Office: 516.767.6444 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org

December 3

Not Quite Christmas Cabaret, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Composer Steven Lutvak returns to Hempstead House for this annual sell-out concert featuring a stellar cast of Broadway performers singing quintessential cabaret in the Winter Living Room.
Making her debut at the Sands Point Preserve is Lauren Worsham, whose spectacular voice brought her to Broadway, where she starred in Spamalot and Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder (Tony Nomination and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical), to the New York City Opera in which she starred in Candide and The Turn of the Screw and the New York Philharmonic’s Showboat. Two additional performers will be announced soon.
The evening includes General Tickets ($125) for 7 p.m. cocktails, dinner and dessert with the stars.
Limited VIP Tickets are available at $250 for cocktail reception at 6 p.m. in the beautiful Breakfast Room will offer concert sponsors a special Q & A with the artists.
sandspointpreserveconservancy.org Sands Point Preserve Conservancy, 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, New York 11050 | Tel: 516.571.7901

Through 1/8/2017 Exhibit: Beauty in the Abstract, Gallery Hours Saturday & Sunday 1-5 pm, The Art Guild of Port Washington, 200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset, 11030. 516-304-5797 www.theartguild.org

December 4

Christmas Tree Lighting. 4:30 pm Blumenfeld Park
Blumenfeld Park, Main St. (Across from the Library)
Watch a live re-enactment of the Nativity, including our young angels followed by the singing of carols and the lighting of the tree. After the pageant, the children anxiously await the arrival of Santa on the big
fire truck! Each child will have the opportunity to speak with Santa, and receive a gift. Hot cider, hot chocolate, and cookies will be served.

Through 1/8/2017 Exhibit: Beauty in the Abstract, Gallery Hours Saturday & Sunday 1-5 pm, The Art Guild of Port Washington, 200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset, 11030. 516-304-5797 www.theartguild.org

December 6

PW Lions Club  Meets first Tues, 6:15 pm, in the staff lounge of Helen Keller National Center, 141 Middle Neck Rd. Info 516-242-3191

“The Light Of Christ” Christmas Nativity Celebration, 7 pm Christmas Nativity: PW Fire Dpt. on PW Blvd. by Knights of Columbus & Columbiettes; Order of the Sons Of Italy; N. Hempstead Bus. Assoc.; & members of the community. Homemade soups & desserts at K of C Council, 155 Manorhaven Blvd. following.

December 7

Pearl Harbor Day

Greater Port Washington BID Board of Directors Meeting First Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Chamber/BID Office, 329 Main Street, Port Washington (Sunset Park -between the PAL Field and the Town Dock). www.portwashingtonbid.org/

Village of Baxter Estates' 85th Anniversary Party, 6:30 - 9:30 pm Village Hall (Captain John Bird House), Village of Baxter Estates 315 Main Street. Info: 767-0096, staff@baxterestates.org

Afternoon T.E.A.: "Agatha Christie is Missing" Interactive Murder Mystery 2 pm
Actress Prudence Wright Holmes as Ace Detective, Miss Clarissa Marbles leads the audience on a fun-filled romp in this interactive murder mystery. Gunshots ring out, screams are heard in the night and a rollicking good time is had by all! Light refreshments and snacks will be served. All tea refreshments provided thanks to SerendipiTEA. Free admission to Afternoon TEA is made possible by the support of the Manhasset Community Fund, Greentree Foundation "Good Neighbor" Fund, the New York Community Bank Foundation and the Nassau County Bar Association "We Care Fund." Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main Street, Port Washington, NY 11050, Tel: 516.767.1384,  Box Office: 516.767.6444 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org

The Village of Manorhaven Annual Tree & Menorah Lighting, 5:30 pm. Live Manger. Santa’s coming! Followed by light refreshments. 33 Manorhaven Blvd., PW

December 8

Kiwanis Club of Manhasset - Port Washington   2nd & 4th Thurs: Lunch at Port Washington Yacht Club, 1 Yacht Club Drive at 12:30pm.

Sketch & Sip Life Drawing Open to all levels. No instruction. 6:30-9:30 pm $15, Must RSVP. Registration and more info www.theartguild.org, 304-5797 or info@theartguild.org. 200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset.

December 9

Ancient Order of Hibernian's Meeting, 8:00 pm (second Wednesday)
St. Peter of Alcantara, 1327 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington, NY, FREE. Nassau County, Fr. Patrick Whitney Div. #19
The Ancient Order of Hibernians is a Catholic, Irish American Fraternal Organization. Founded in New York City 4 May,1836, the AOH is the oldest ethnic organization still
operating in the United States. Div.#19 President-Rick Atkinson

December 10

Through 1/8/2017 Exhibit: Beauty in the Abstract, Gallery Hours Saturday & Sunday 1-5 pm, The Art Guild of Port Washington, 200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset, 11030. 516-304-5797 www.theartguild.org

December 11

Through 1/8/2017 Exhibit: Beauty in the Abstract, Gallery Hours Saturday & Sunday 1-5 pm, The Art Guild of Port Washington, 200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset, 11030. 516-304-5797 www.theartguild.org

Darlene Love, 7pm The  New  York  Times  raves:  "Darlene  Love's thunderbolt  voice  is  as  embedded  in  the  history  of  rock  and  roll  as  Eric  Clapton's  guitar  or  Bob  Dylan's  lyrics."
Through  the  years,  Darlene  Love  continues  to  captivate audiences worldwide with her warm,  gracious stage  presence and sensational  performances.  In  2011, she  was  inducted  into the  Rock  and  Roll Hall of  Fame. Rolling  Stone Magazine has  proclaimed  her  to  be  "one  of  the  greatest singers of  all  time" and  that  certainly  rings  true.  Perhaps  Paul  Shaffer  says  it  even  more  concisely:  "Darlene Love  is Rock  N'  Roll!"
Landmark is thrilled to continue our holiday tradition welcoming Darlene Love for her sixth consecutive year!
Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main Street, Port Washington, NY 11050, Tel: 516.767.1384,  Box Office: 516.767.6444 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org

Holiday Tales at the Hearth, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Join the holiday cheer at Hempstead House with carolers, children’s crafts, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Special guest readers share favorite stories by the library’s roaring fireplace, with a backdrop of traditional music of the season. This year we will celebrate religious and cultural holiday traditions from around the globe. Hear the Wurlitzer Opus 442 Theatre Organ. Enjoy festive refreshments. Admission: Members: $10 per car, Non-Members: $20 per car. Includes parking
Payments are received at the Gate House. sandspointpreserveconservancy.org Sands Point Preserve Conservancy, 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, New York 11050 | Tel: 516.571.7901

Maccabeats A Cappella Holiday Concert, 6pm
The Community Synagogue of Port Washington presents the Maccabeats, a Premier A Cappella music group in concert. Begin your holiday season with the amazing, high energy, toe-tapping, hip-shaking sounds of this premiere musical group! It’s sure to be another sold-out show!
The concert takes place at The Community Synagogue, 160 Middle Neck Road. Tickets can be purchased in advance on The Community Synagogue website at www.commsyn.org. Adult seats are $18 each, children 2-12 are $10, under 2 years of age are free. Tickets are free to members of The Community Synagogue.

12/11 & 12/18, 12/20 & 12/22, Judaica Shop Chanukah Boutique, 9 - 11 am. The Community Synagogue, 160 Middle Neck Road. www.commsyn.org.

December 12

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1819 Meeting, 8:00 pm (second Monday) Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1819, 29 Mohegan Ave, Port Washington, NY, FREE. Bring your separation document showing your overseas war service record and join up !

December 13

PW Chamber of Commerce  Meets second Tuesday, 8am at Fish Kebab  286 Main St.  883-6566 http://www.pwguide.com/

SPECIAL DISTRICT ELECTIONS, noon - 9 pm
PW Garbage District, PW Water District, PW Water Pollution Control District, PW Police Department. Polish American Hall, 5 Pulaski Place, PW

Masons Paumanok-Port Washington Lodge No. 855 F. & A. M. Every second and fourth Tuesdays from September through June, Collation at 7pm, meetings begin promptly at 8pm.. Polish American Hall, 5 Pulaski Place, Port Washington. www.portmasons.org/

December 16

Carols and Cookies, 7-8 pm Carol singing around the tree in the courtyard, with cookies to follow and special guest! St Stephen’s Church.  Main St, 767-0363 www.ststephenspw.org

December 17

Handel’s Messiah, 7:30 pm
Saint Stephen’s, will present a performance of Händel’s Messiah with orchestra and Mark van Schenkhof, director. If you wish to be part of the choir, please call St. Stephen’s 767-0363 for rehearsal times and dates.
Invite friends and neighbors to this FREE performance. St. Stephen’s is located at 9 Carlton Ave. across from the Library and the Landmark.

Through 1/8/2017 Exhibit: Beauty in the Abstract, Gallery Hours Saturday & Sunday 1-5 pm, The Art Guild of Port Washington, 200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset, 11030. 516-304-5797 www.theartguild.org

December 18

Through 1/8/2017 Exhibit: Beauty in the Abstract, Gallery Hours Saturday & Sunday 1-5 pm, The Art Guild of Port Washington, 200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset, 11030. 516-304-5797 www.theartguild.org

Cherish the Ladies -- A Celtic Christmas, 7 pm
Taking their name from a traditional Irish jig, Cherish The Ladies shares timeless Irish traditions with audiences worldwide. In this program, the Ladies perform classic Christmas carols, in their signature arrangements, highlighting unique Celtic instrumentation, beautiful harmonies, and spectacular step-dancing. A wonderful Christmas program, complete with full band and traditional Irish step dancers. "The five women who form the Celtic band delivered a thoroughly engaging performance brimming with spirit, wit and soul." - The Washington Post
Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main Street, Port Washington, NY 11050, Tel: 516.767.1384,  Box Office: 516.767.6444 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org

A Celebration of Christmas Carols Pageant 10am Featuring a Choir of Children and Adults, Lutheran Church of our Savior. 12 Franklin Ave, 767-0603 lutheranchurchportwashington.com.

Nativity Pageant, 11 am Nativity play accompanied by the children's orchestra. St Stephen’s Church. Main St, 767-0363 www.ststephenspw.org

12/18, 12/20 & 12/22, Judaica Shop Chanukah Boutique, 9 - 11 am. The Community Synagogue, 160 Middle Neck Road. www.commsyn.org.

December 19

December 20

12/20 & 12/22, Judaica Shop Chanukah Boutique, 9 - 11 am. The Community Synagogue, 160 Middle Neck Road. www.commsyn.org.

December 21

First Day of Winter

SONS of ITALY in AMERICA--John M. Marino Lodge-meets every 3rd Wednesday at PW Senior Center at 80 Manorhaven Blvd. --enjoy light refreshments and Italian music starting at 7 pm followed by regular meeting at 8 pm. Italian cultural and heritage activities, dinner dances, picnics, scholarships, family activities, museum trips, etc.  Visit website: www.marinolodge.org. For membership contact: 718-423-8674 or princem779@verizon.net.

Afternoon T.E.A.: Celebrate the Holidays with David Glukh Enterprises, 2 pm An afternoon of Klezmer, Jazz and Holiday Classics performed on his signature piccolo trumpet accompanied by piano. Light refreshments and snacks will be served. FREE. Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main Street • 516-767-6444 • landmarkonmainstreet.org

Winter Solstice Preservers’ Reception, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Sands Point Preserve celebrates every season throughout the year, and, on this wintry evening of the shortest day of the year, we honor our major donors at $1000 per year and above whose support ensures that Conservancy’s goals can be met. Check back for information about this special invitational patrons event. sandspointpreserveconservancy.org Sands Point Preserve Conservancy, 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, New York 11050 | Tel: 516.571.7901

December 22

12/22, Judaica Shop Chanukah Boutique, 9 - 11 am. The Community Synagogue, 160 Middle Neck Road. www.commsyn.org.

December 23

Christmas Concert, 7pm New and classic Christmas music. Coffee and cookies following. All are welcome. Free. The Bible Church, 35 Campus Dr, 944-8150, thebiblechurch.us

December 24

Christmas Eve

December 25

Christmas Day

First Day of Hanukkah

Chanukah Wonderland, Noon. 11:45-1:15 This exciting holiday wonderland is geared for children ages 1-12 years old, and will feature:  Chanukah themed Drum Circle show, Story of Chanukah film, booths, crafts, Giant Lego Menorah building, Chanukah mascots, face painting, and Chanukah gifts.  Admission for children is $5 in advance (atwww.chabadpw.org/chanukah) and $10 at the door. (Admission is free for adults ages 15 & up).   Drum Circle show times: 12pm & 12:30. Rsvp to leah@chabadpw.org. Chabad of Port Washington, 80 Shore Rd, 767-TORAH chabadpw.org

Grand Menorah Lighting, 3 pm. Port Washington LIRR Station. The Menorah lighting event in Port will be dedicated to them theme of SHINING AWAY THE HATE, in light of the recent painful event of a swastika scribbled on a bathroom wall at Schreiber High School. The Menorah’s warm and loving lights send a message of unity and love, embracing our entire community as one, with all of its wonderful diversity.  The lighting is being scheduled earlier than usual so that even young children can participate in the event, which lasts for 60 minutes.  As always, expect lively music, delicious hot latkes, jelly donuts, chocolate gelt and dreidles, and hot coffee by Starbucks.  Event themed scarves will be gifts to the first 200 participants. Sponsored by: Chabad of Port Washington

December 27

Masons Paumanok-Port Washington Lodge No. 855 F. & A. M. Every second and fourth Tuesdays from September through June, Collation at 7pm, meetings begin promptly at 8pm.. Polish American Hall, 5 Pulaski Place, Port Washington. www.portmasons.org/

December 30

Congregational Chanukah Service 6:30 pm The most popular Shabbat service of the year as we light the menorah! Partake in our communal candle lighting. Candles will be provided. The Community Synagogue, 160 Middle Neck Road. www.commsyn.org.

December 31

New Year's Eve

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