Bus Trip: CREAMERY & FARM TOUR with LAVISH TEA & SHOPPING IN QUAINT VILLAGE
A truly unique and wonderful trip to the Valley Shepherd Creamery , rated as one of New Jersey’s 10 top attractions! A guided tour of the Creamery will begin with a short film, followed by the opportunity to observe the cheesemaking room through glass windows where cheesemaker Eran will talk about the various types of cheeses made on the farm. At the next stop you’ll see where the sheep are milked and the only sheep rotary parlor in the United States! The glass windows in the ewe barn provide the background for a short talk about how the sheep are raised. On to the highlight of the tour, the lamb greenhouse where you’ll get to see hundreds of newborn lambs! Concluding the tour will be a visit to the Sheep Shoppe , for cheese and gifts in addition to tastes of the wonderful cheeses.
A lavish Ritz Tea awaits you at the Puddinghouse Inn in Chester, N.J., where you’ll feast on a selection of hot and cold appetizers, finger sandwiches, a warmed Sally Lunn scone with clotted cream and strawberry preserves, followed by three tier silver service, filled with delectable mini desserts, tarts and chocolate dipped strawberries. An assortment of fresh fruit and pots of freshly brewed loose tea, coffee or iced tea will complete the service.
Round out your day with time for browsing through the unique shops in the quaint town of Chester.
Registration begins Friday, May 16th. The all-inclusive fee of $79.00,check only to McCarney Tours is due at this time.
Date: Thursday, June 26th
Time: 8am—6:30pm |
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Film: Charlie Wilson’s War
Starring Tom Hanks, Amy Adams, Julia Roberts and Philip Seymour Hoffman and directed by Mike Nichols, Charlie Wilson’s War is the story of a flawed and fun-loving congressman from the piney woods of east Texas.
In the early 1980’s, Wilson, a minor congressional representative and member of two major foreign policy and covert-ops committees, learns about the plight of people suffering in the brutal Soviet occupation of Afghanistan.
Assisted by a maverick CIA agent, Wilson is determined to provide assistance, with weapons and support to defeat the Soviet Union.
Rated R 97 minutes
Date: Wednesday, May 14th
Time: 1:30 and 7 pm |
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Town Hall Mobil Passport
Make getting a passport as easy as packing your bag! From applications to photo services, this one stop shopping is as easy as it gets. You must bring proof of citizenship (original or certified copy of birth certificate or previous Passport or Certificate of Naturalization), Photo ID (driver’s license or other), two checks or money orders. Please call the Town Clerk’s Office-Passport services at 516 812-3100 for more information, or visit the Town of Hempstead online at http://www.townofhempstead.org, click on Town Clerk’s Office. For your convenience, flyers with all necessary information are available at the library.
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Time: 11am—2pm
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Cooking: Living a Low Carb Lifestyle
Not just cakes! Linda Murtha, pastry Chef and owner of The Best Ever Low Carb Cakes on Merrick Road in Massapequa, will share her knowledge as well as recipes for a low carb, can-do healthy lifestyle.
Not only will Linda discuss the importance of living low carb for diabetics and celiacs, she will also share recipes and ideas for preparing fabulous food for all of your guests, no matter what dietary needs they may have.
In addition to bringing delicious sugar-free and gluten free samples from her bakery for you to taste, she’ll distribute some of her favorite recipes.
Linda is well known for her famous creamy cheesecake, pound cakes and baked (not fried) trans fat-free donuts, so be sure to join us for samplings and new ideas for dinner.
Date: Wednesday, May 28th
Time: 7:30pm |
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Book Discussion : The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Many contemporary writers have attempted to deliver a response to 9/11; here is one that offers something original and bold. Mohsin Hamid’s novel vividly portrays the turmoil and terror of today’s world in a single, unforgettable voice. In dramatic monologue, Changez, a Pakistani national, tells the story of his life to a nervous American at a café table in Lahore-his studies at Princeton, his subsequent success at a prestigious NY financial firm, his love for Erica, a beautiful wealthy American girl. He seems to have it all until the event on 9/11. In the aftermath, he begins to question his allegiances.
This intelligent and provocative plot is sure to touch the fundamental issues of your life, among which are identity and immigration, racism and xenophobia, fear and paranoia, prejudices and war.
Refreshments, compliments of The Friends, will be served. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk. Linda Judenberg will moderate what is sure to be a most stimulating discussion!
Date: Friday, May 16th
Time: 1:30pm |
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Defensive Driving
For ALL AGES, especially that new teen driver! Upon the completion of both sessions of this two evening course, scheduled for Monday, May 12th and Thursday, May 15th, you will become eligible to reduce your points and car insurance premiums.
A fee of $35.00 check only: 3D Insurance Services due at registration, which begins Friday, May 2nd. You must complete both sessions in order to become eligible for the benefits.
Dates: Monday, May 12th &
Thursday, May 15th
Time: 6:30-9:30pm |
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