Parks and Recreation Month in N. Hempstead

The Town of North Hempstead is excited to announce a month-long celebration of Parks and Recreation month throughout July. This year’s theme Where Community Grows highlights the role that parks play in bringing people together, providing services, and fostering community outdoor enjoyment while promoting healthy living.

With an extensive lineup of different events and activities, there is something for everyone. Upcoming attractions include free crafts in the park, summer concerts, dog party, Northwell’s Wellness Wednesday series, and more.

Wednesday, July 12 — Northwell Wellness

Wednesday: free skin cancer screenings at Clinton G. Martin Park

Wednesday, July 12 – Upcycled Kids Crafts at Blumenfeld Park

Thursday, July 13 – Pain in the Park: painting and crafts at Gerry Pond Park.

Friday, July 14 – Home Composting 101 at Clark Botanic Garden

Friday, July 14 – Shakespeare in the Park: Merry Wives of Windsor at Gerry Pond Park

Saturday, July 15 – Community Clean-up at North Hempstead Beach Park

Saturday, July 15 – Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra at North Hempstead Beach Park

Sunday, July 16 – Stand Up Paddleboarding at Manorhaven Beach Park with Kostal Paddle

Wednesday, July 19 — Northwell Wellness

Wednesday: saving lives training at Whitney Pond Park

Friday, July 21 – “A Different View” Photo Exhibit at Clark Botanic Garden

Saturday, July 22 – Dog Days of Summer at Michael J. Tully Park Dog Park

Tuesday, July 25 – Quail Release

Wednesday, July 26 – Upcycled Kids Crafts at Blumenfeld Park

Wednesday, July 26 — Northwell Wellness

Wednesday: health eating at the “Yes We Can” Community Center

Saturday, July 29 – Shakespeare in the Park: Merry Wives of Windsor at Mary Jane Davies Green

For a complete list of the Parks and Recreation Month events including times and locations, visit: www.northhempsteadny.gov/ summer.

Join the Town of North Hempstead this July as we celebrate Parks and Recreation Month. Embrace the great outdoors, create lasting memories, and discover the many treasures within our community.

EVENTS ARE BACK!

Bill Kirchen at My Father's Place

@ 8pm / $55

Bill Kirchen will be play‐ing at My Father's Place on July 14. Ad‐vanced tickets are $55, and tickets the day of the show are $60. My Father's Place, 3 Pratt Boulevard, Glen Cove. myfathersplaceproduc tions@gmail.com, 516580-0887

JD Leonard at Frank's Steaks

@ 8pm

JD Leonard is playing at Frank's Steaks in Jericho. Frank's Steaks is a classic New York steakhouse that hosts mu‐sicians during dinner. Frank's Steaks In Jericho, 4 Jericho Turnpike, Jericho. myfatherspla ceproductions@gmail.com

Dizzy After Midnight @ 6pm Port Washington Yacht Club, 1 Yacht Club Dr, Port Washington

Krisi Ardito Live at Long Beach Brewing Co. @ 7pm Long Beach Brewing Company, 3350A Lawson Blvd, Oceanside

Dinner and Live Jazz at Café in the Woods at Old Westbury Gardens!

@ 6pm / $42 ONE NIGHT ONLY! En‐joy a buffet dinner and live music with your family and friends at this one night only event at Café in the Woods. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old West‐bury Road, Old West‐bury. tickets@oldwest burygardens.org, 516333-0048

Sun 7/16

Rain Barrel

Giveaway @ 10am

Come by for the chance to take home a rain barrel for your property! Collecting and reusing rainwater for outdoor chores can save you money and protect the health of lo‐cal waterways. Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Park‐way, Queens. hello@ queensfarm.org, 718347-3276

Candis Alek: Head Over Heels - The Musical

@ 3pm Cultural Arts Playhouse, 170 Michael Dr, Syosset Mobile Home Park

Tue 7/18

Jewish Learning Series

@ 12:30pm

Join the Mid Island Y JCC and a host of guest presenters for in‐teresting and relevant lectures and discussions related to Ju‐daism and Jewish Culture. MidIsland Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Road, Plainview

Wednesday Jul 19th

Dave Matthews Band

@ 7:30pm / $49.50-$149.50

Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, 895 Bay Parkway, Wantagh for ongoing social program‐ming for singles ages 55+ to connect with one another. MidIsland Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Road, Plainview

Dave Matthews Band is renowned for its live shows. The band is known for playing songs differently each performance; this practice has become a staple of their live shows since the early 1990s. The band won the 1996 Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Perfor‐mance by a Duo or Group.

Fri 7/21

Chris Milo live at The Tap Room in Rockville Centre @ 5pm Tap Room, 47-51 N Village Ave, Rockville Centre

Dave Matthews Tribute Band @ 7:30pm Tanner Park, 400 Baylawn Ave, Copiague

Lovesong The Band: FREE outdoor concert at Village of Glen Cove @ 7:30pm Downtown Sounds 2023, 100 Village Sq, Glen Cove

Matchbox TwentySlow Dream Tour

@ 6:30pm / $137.50

Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, 1000 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh

Belinda Carlisle

Great Neck Farmers Market

@ 10am

Shop local and shop fresh at the Great Neck Farmers Market! Fire‐�ghters Park, 30 Grace Avenue, Great Neck. deeprootsfarmersmar ket@gmail.com, 516318-5487

Jim Lauderdale at My Father's Place

@ 7pm / $35

Jim Lauderdale will be playing at My Father's Place on July 16. Ad‐vanced tickets are $35, and tickets the day of the show are $40. My Father's Place, 3 Pratt Boulevard, Glen Cove. myfathersplaceproduc tions@gmail.com

NYCFC II vs. Chicago

Fire II @ 7pm / $10-$15 Belson Stadium, 8000 Utopia Parkway, Jamaica

Mon 7/17

FAST Sports Camp 2023

- Week 2 - Full DayScholarship Program @ 9am / Free

Jul 17th - Jul 21st

PAL Field Port Washington, 325 Main St, Port Washington. 516801-3533

Girls Lacrosse Camp (Full Equipment)

@ 5pm / $120

Jul 17th - Jul 21st

Herricks HS Football Field, 100 Shelter Rock Rd, New Hyde Park

@ 8pm / $34.50-$99.50

NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury

Wed 7/19

Healing Stitches: Quilting & Bereavement @ 12pm

Join us at The Bryant Library on Wednesday, July 19 at 12pm for a healing event. The Bryant Library, 2 Paper‐mill Road, Roslyn. info @bryantlibrary.org, 631621-2240

Thu 7/20

Open House-Vincent Smith School

@ 9:30am

Tour our beautiful cam‐pus, meet our excep‐tional faculty and see summer school in ac‐tion. Discover our multisensory, differentiated instruction for 1st-12th gr. students and the dif‐ference it makes! Vin‐cent Smith School, 322 Port Washington Boule‐vard, Port Washington. admin@vincentsmith school.org, 516-3654900

Social Singles

@ 6:30pm / $12

Join us at the Mid-Island Y JCC

Write On: Hofstra Of‐fers Virtual College Essay Workshops @ 4pm The Hofstra University

Admission Of�ce is of‐fering virtual work‐shops all summer to help high school stu‐dents learn the skills to tell their story in a way that helps them stand out. Hempstead. Admis sion@hofstra.edu

Nate Charlie Music @ 6pm EGP, 2823 Long Beach Rd, Oceanside

LOVE AMY: Amy

Experience at My Father's Place @ 8pm / $30

LOVE AMY: The Amy Experience will be playing at My Father's Place on July 21. Ad‐vanced tickets are $30, and tickets the day of the show are $40. My Father's Place, 3 Pratt Boulevard, Glen Cove. myfathersplaceproduc tions@gmail.com

Brandi Carlile: A Very Special Solo Performance @ 8pm / $45-$475

Tilles Center Concert Hall, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville Graztopia Live@Alibi Speakeasy & Lounge @ 8pm Alibi Speakeasy & Lounge, 230 Main St, Farmingdale

90s vs 2000s Dance Party @ 9pm / $10

Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Avenue, Wantagh