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CLICK BELOW VIEW FULL EVENTS SECTION IN OUR DIGITAL BOOK VIEW EVENTS Top 12 Events Serving New Hyde Park, Garden City Park, Floral Park, Bellerose, Mineola, Williston Park, East Williston, Carle Place and beyond. Search for topics of events you want to find. RESET SEARCH No results found Next 1 / 1 Next Home 2/27/2026 LITTLE LEARNERS- EVERGREEN EXPLORERS 10-11am. Ages 2-5 At Planting Fields. Why do some trees stay green? Enjoy a nature story, create an evergreen inspired craft, and explore nature! 1395 Planting Fields Rd., Oyster Bay. $15 per child. Includes 1 parent.… Read more REGISTER Home 2/28/2026 GARDEN SWAP AT BRYANT LIBRARY 1-3pm. Join community members and exchange or pickup seeds (including native seeds!), plants, seedlings, planters, and other useful garden items. The event also includes a presentation by Town Environmental Specialist,… Read more 516-621-2240 Home 2/28/2026 MAPLE FESTIVAL HEMPSTEAD LAKE PARK 10am-2pm. Maple history talks, tapping demos, maple themed crafts, walk in story corner and more. Free family event. Field 1, 880 Lake Ave., West Hempstead. For more info: 516-766-1029 Read More 516-766-1029 Home 3/01/2026 ST. PATRICKS PARADE & PARTY MINEOLA Hosted by the Irish American Society. Parade line up at noon at Court House Dr., Garden City. Parade step-off 1 pm, parade route moves north along Mineola Blvd. Grand Marshal is John A. Doyle. Read More 516-746-9392 Home 3/03/2026 NASSAU NORTH SHORE CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CLUB Noon: Luncheon - Special feature: Julie Fehring, Soundview Pregnancy Services & Inspirational speaker, Journey of Faith. Soloist- Stephanie Jablonski Call to reserve by 2/27: Jane Voss 516- 742-0861 or Pat Pedley… Read more 516- 742-0861 Home 3/07/2026 POLAR PLUNGE- TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD 9am. (this is the new re-scheduled date) Join your neighbors and support the Special Olympics by raising funds and/or taking the plunge! Event starts at 9, the plunge at 10:15am at North Hempstead Beach Park, Port… Read more REGISTER Home 2/28/2026 NATIVE GARDEN DESIGN AT VANDERBILT 10am-12pm. Join Anthony Marinello, CNLP (Certified Nursery and Landscape Professional), owner of Dropseed Native Landscapes, a native plant nursery, for a discussion on designing, creating, and maintaining native plant… Read more REGISTER Home 2/28/2026 ALIEN SAFARI AT VANDERBILT 1 pm. Thrilling, live interactive experience science, storytelling, and space exploration like never before. Ideal for space enthusiasts, sci-fi fans, or curious explorers. Tickets $22 adults, students $18, kids $16.… Read more REGISTER Home 3/01/2026 SUNDAY SCIENCE Ages: 8-12, 10-11:30am. Drop off program for kids to have hands on science experiences. Become a spy in training with invisible ink, detect fingerprints and solve the mystery at the Tanglewood Preserve. $15. Center For… Read more REGISTER Home 3/1 or 3/29 SUESSICAL SUNRISE THEATRE CO. 12pm. As told by The Cat in the Hat. Sunrise Theatre Company, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. All tickets $16.78. Purchase tickets: 516-218-2782. Read More REGISTER Home 3/06-3/08 A MIDSUMMERS NIGHT DREAM- MADISON Various times. One of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies and magical tale. Tickets $40. Madison Theatre at Molloy U. 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets call 516- 323-4444 or register online. Read More REGISTER Home 3/08/2026 JAZZ VOCALIST JANE MONHEIT & SS SYMPHONY 3pm. After more than 20 years, 12 studio albums and countless recorded appearances, Jane has continued to tour the world non stop including performing at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall. Tickets $50-$70. Madison… Read more REGISTER

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< Back Apple Spice Cake 2 apples 3 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tbsp flour (optional) 1 box spice cake mix 1 stick butter, melted 4 eggs 1 cup milk Glaze: 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 2-3 tbsp milk 1 cup chopped pecans Heat oven to 350 F. Peel, core and chop apples into bite-sized pieces. In bowl, mix apples with brown sugar, cinnamon and flour, if desired, which helps keep apples from sinking to bottom. Set aside. In large mixing bowl, mix spice cake mix, butter, eggs and milk. Mix in apples and pour into 9-by-13-inch pan. Bake 30-35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool. To make glaze: Mix powdered sugar and milk; pour over cooled cake. Top with pecans. Previous Next

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< Back Simply Good Chicken Stir-Fry 2 Minute Sticky Rice Cups 2 tbsp sesame or coconut oil 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips 1 cup mixed vegetables (your choice) 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 green onions, chopped 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional) Heat rice according to package directions. In large skillet or wok over medium heat, heat sesame or coconut oil. Add chicken and saute 6 minutes until chicken is evenly browned and cooked through. Add mixed vegetables to skillet and stir-fry 4 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. Add cooked sticky rice to skillet. Pour in soy sauce and mix thoroughly, ensuring rice is evenly coated and heated through. Remove from heat, stir in chopped green onions; garnish with sesame seeds, if desired; and serve hot. Tips: Chicken can be substituted for shrimp or tofu. Frozen vegetables can be used in place of fresh; cook 5 minutes, or until cooked through. Source: MinuteRice.com . Previous Next