Floral Park Conservation Society Garden Party

The Centennial Gardens Garden Party, reserved only for adults over 21, begins at 5 p.m. and concludes at sunset, with this date being the longest Friday with sunshine of the year! There will be live music, entertainment, and maps for self-guided garden tours. Wine, beer and water will be served. This is now a Bring Your Own PICNIC BASKET event too!

Entry is through the Gardens’ main gate near the corner of Floral Parkway and Raf Avenue.

You may also mail a $50 per person check payable to the Floral Park Conservation Societyto144 Ash Street Floral Park, NY 11001 by June 22,2023.

In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held at the Floral Park Recreation Center.

Village hosts summer art workshop for seniors

On Friday,

Upcoming events at the Hillside Public Library

PROGRAMS and EVENTS

St. Francis Hospital Mobile Health Outreach

Bus

Friday, June 16, 10 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. FREE

In-Person Health Screenings! The screenings include a brief cardiac history, blood pressure, simple blood test for Cholesterol, and Diabetes screenings with appropriate patient education and referrals as needed for clients above the age of 18. No appointments necessary — First come, First served.

In-Person: Library Plant and Garden Group – 1st Floor Modular Room

Tuesday, June 20, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Calling all gardeners, of all levels and interests! Join the Plant and Garden Club and exchange seeds, rooted cuttings, and plants with fellow gardeners of all skills and interests. Let’s discuss composting, annuals and perennials, indoor and outdoor gardens, container gardens, terrariums (make your own!), and your problems and successes! Sessions meet June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. No registration necessary.

Armchair Historians Book Club – 1st Floor Modular Room and Virtual

Wednesday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. The book being discussed is: American Midnight: The Great War, a Violent Peace, and Democracy’s Forgotten Crisisby Adam Hochschild. A reassessment of the overlooked period between World War I and the Roaring Twenties, when the foundations of American democracy were threatened by war, pandemic, and violence fueled by battles over race, immigration, and the rights of labor.

Adult Summer Reading Kickof Party! – All Purpose Room

Saturday, June 24 at 11 a.m. Please keep this placeholder here for the Adult Summer Reading Kickof Party.

CHILDREN and YOUNG ADULT EVENTS

Play Hooray – Children’s Room

Friday, June 16 at 11 a.m. Ages: 9 months— 5 years(with parent/caregiver). Stories, music and movement activities with Mollie Mouse!

In A Galaxy Far, Far Away! – All Purpose Room

Tuesday, June 20 at 4:30 p.m. Ages: 7 — 10 years. Explore solar systems in a galaxy far, far away during this fun Star Wars-themed program. Learn about the solar system, design a mission to explore a planet, and build a Star Wars Model Spacecraft!

Time for Kids: Daddy Dog! – All Purpose Room

Friday, June 23 at 10:30 a.m. Ages: 3— 7 years(with parent/caregiver). Come join A Time for Kids, Inc. as we explore in this family fun preschool program all about Woof Woof, Dogs! Activities include music, movement, fne & gross motor development and storytelling! There will also be a dog craft!

If you have any questions, feel free to email fpcentennial@gmail. com or send a Facebook message @ FloralParkCentennial Gardens. We hope to see you at our best public gardens!