Gin Blossoms and More at the Lakeside Theatre

The Lakeside Theatre at Eisenhower Park presents three great concerts this coming weekend, with the Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors highlighting the Friday show.  Saturday’s concert will feature the Temptations Review and Sunday’s evening show will see the Swingtime Big Band belting out hits from the Big Band era.  All shows are free and begin at 7:30pm.  For more information, call 516.572.0355

Nassau County Executive Cup Soccer Games Saturday July 23

Mitchell Field will play host to the best soccer players and teams Nassau County has to offer at the 2011 Executive Cup.  The event runs from 4:30pm to 10pm and features a Nassau high-school all-star game at 5pm and a match between the Mineola Portuguese Club and the Long Island Roughriders, at 7pm.  The event will feature bounce castles, face-painting and other activities for children of all ages.

Hersheypark Discount Coupons

Heading to Hersheypark this summer?  Stop by Wendy's on Hillside Avenue in Williston Park and pick up one of their $12 coupons.  The coupon is available on the tray mats handed out for all staying customers.

Children's Book Clubs at the Mineola Library

The Mineola Public Library offers children the opportunity to join book clubs.  The Book Bites Book Club is for children entering grades 2-3 in the Fall and its first meeting is on August 17 at 4pm in the Library.  Sign-up for this club begins on August 1 at the Children's Desk in the Library.  The first book for the club to discuss will be Jane Yolen's "Commander Toad and the Space Pirates".

Author Kate DiCamillo's "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" will get the Chat-n-Snack Book Club going for its first meeting on August 24 at 4pm.  This group is for children entering grades 3-5.  Sign-up beging on August 8.

Richard Avedon Discussions at Nassau COunty Museum of Art

On Saturday, July 16 at the Nassau County Museum of Art, Paul Roth, Executive Director of the Richard Avedon Foundation, will lead a discussion about famed photographer Richard Avedon, whose artistry changed the face of fashion photography.  The discussion begins at 3pm and costs $20 for non-members and $10 for members.  The fee includes museum admission.

Additionally, one of the Museum’s donors will present a talk on Avedon’s work and his impact on fashion and portrait photography.  These discussions will be included in the Museum’s “Brown Bag Lectures” series and take place on Thursday, July 21 and Thursday, August 18, from 1-2pm in the library.  Bring a sandwich and enjoy the discussion about the legendary Avedon.

Gene Holm Orchestra Concert in Williston Park

The Gene Holm Big Band Orchestra performs at the Williston Park Gazebo on July 14 from 7pm – 9pm.  The Gazebo is located at Liberty and Hillside Avenues.  Bring your own lawn chairs and enjoy the jazz and big band tunes from this popular group.  In case of rain, the concert will move to 3^rd floor assembly room at Williston Park Village Hall.

Sunday Morning Rides with Mineola Bike Club

Meeting at the Mineola Bicycle store on Jericho Tpke, the Mineola Bike Club sets off each Sunday morning for group rides.  Two groups, the “A” and “B” groups set off for rides across Long Island.  The “B” group is for riders seeking a less strenuous experience.  For more information visit the group’s site at http://www.wix.com/ddrum4d/mineola-bike-club#!

Mineola Bicycle’s site is at http://www.mineolabike.com/Homepage.htm

Frogs, Bugs and Animals on the Village Green!

Join Jason from the Green Meadows Farm on Tuesday, July 12th at 7pm on the Village Green.  Jason will visit the East Williston Library with many of his friends – Stickers the Tree Frog, Tickles the Hedgehog and Fluffy the Chicken.

East Williston Historic Committee Needs Your Help

Any resident interested in sharing or identifying old photos that you may have of East Williston (events, people, homes, landscapes, etc.) and the surrounding areas are asked to please drop them off at the Village Hall.   If you will be dropping off photos, please place them in a sealed envelope clearly labled with your name, contact information, number of photos enclosed, and information regarding the photos.  With your permission, the Historic Committee may want to duplicate the photos and add them to the Village's collection.