Events in Port Washington to enjoy in the upcoming spring months

from Your Port Washington 4/12/23 edition is published by Anton Media Group.

Residents Forward’s Annual Gala

PYA Hall of Fame Gala

Friday, April 21—The Port Washington Youth Activities (PYA) will be celebrating 60 years and inducting three new members into the PYA Hall of Fame at its annual gala. The gala will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the North Hempstead Country Club in Port Washington.

The 31st edition of the PYA Gala will honor Cory Drewes and Eric Trenaman for their long-time volunteer efforts, and former PYA athlete Ken McIlhenny. Direct any inquiries and reservations to Brandon Kurz, PYA Executive Director, at 516-944-7921. Or visit the PYA website link at www.pyasports.org/ gala for more information and to register for the event.

Earth Day Beach Clean-Up

Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.—The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy is hosting a beach clean-up in honor of Earth Day.

Join efforts to help prevent plastic and other harmful materials from our oceans and help keep the beautiful shoreline clean. Join anytime between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Bring your own gloves, all other materials will be provided. No registration is required.

For more information call 516-570-2185 or email info@sandspointpreserve.org.

5K Run/Walk for Helen Keller Services

Sunday, April 23—Helen Keller Services is hosting a 5K run/walk at Sands Point Preserve Conservancy. Check in and registration begins at 7:45 a.m. and the official start of the walk/run begins at 9:30 a.m.

Join to help raise funds for Helen Keller Services’ Health and Wellness Programs. Visit helenkeller.org/5krunwalk for more information.

North Shore Audubon Society Bird Walk 2023

Monday, April 29, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy will be hosting a North Shore Audubon Society (NSAS) Bird Walk.

Sands Point Preserve is ranked on eBird (app) as one of the best locations in Nassau County to see both migratory and resident birds. Join a team of expert guides from the North Shore Audubon Society for small group tours through the diverse habitats in search of migrating bird species as well as those that thrive here year-round.

This walk is geared for birders of all levels and experience–including no experience. NSAS will provide binoculars, or feel free to bring your own. This program is free.

Participation is limited. Advanced registration is encourage to save your spot. Email tracy.strianese@sandspointpreserve. org or call 516-570-2185.

Caissie Levy

Friday, May 5, at 8 p.m. —Caissie Levy will be performing at the Landmark on Main Street. Caissie Levy is a Tony-nominated performer who is well-known across Broadway and West End audiences. She is currently appearing in her eighth Broadway show, Tom Stoppard’s Leopoldstadt, and is celebrated for originating the roles of Sheila in the Tony Award-winning revival of Hair, and Molly in Ghost.

In addition to her theatrical work, she starred in Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter and has previously headlined the famous Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops.

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Wizard Academy

Saturday, May 6, at 11 a.m.—The Landmark on Main Street will be hosting Wizard Academy, a Landmark kids show.

David Engel has delighted audiences since 1989 as a variety performer and physical comedian. He performs over 150 shows annually, entertaining thousands of families with his theatrical clown and slapstick antics.

Hallmarks of his various “action clown” shows include eccentric props, magic, bubble-play puppetry, a rich musical and special effects score, unexpected improvisation and loads of active “on-their-feet,” full-audience participation.

Visit landmarkonmainstreet.org for ticket information.

Baxter’s Pond Spring Clean-Up

Saturday, May 6, at 9 a.m. —The Baxter’s Pond Foundation is hosting a Spring Clean-Up. The Baxter’s Pond Foundation is the nonprofit environmental steward of Baxter’s Pond and the surrounding Barbara Johnson Park & Preserve, which are owned by Nassau County.

Visit baxterspond.org for more information on BPF’s events and environmental efforts or to donate. BPF can also be found on Facebook and Instagram.

The British Invasion

Sunday, May 7, at 3 p.m.—Billy J. Kramer in Concert with guests The Legends of British Rock. Billy J. Kramer who brought The British Invasion to America along with The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and others continues to bring his hit songs to his new show.

Kramer’s 2023 show will have audiences reminiscing about the songs and groups that made up that moment in history. Kramer will perform his hits Bad To Me, Do You Want To Know A Secret and many others. From the Beatles and the Dakotas and more.

Opening artists, The British Legends Rock Show, perform the music of British ’60s & ‘70s Legends of Rock from A to Z, from the Animals to Led Zeppelin and everything in between.

Visit landmarkonmainstreet.org for ticket information.

54th Annual Book & Author Luncheon

Thursday, May 11, at 11 a.m. —Friends of the Port Washington Public Library (FOL) is hosting it’s Annual Richard Dodge Whittemore Book & Author Luncheon at the Garden City Hotel. Dani Shapiro, author of the best-selling memoir Inheritance, will discuss her acclaimed new novel Signal Fires in conversation with Port’s own Daniel Paisner, author, ghostwriter and podcaster. Signal Fires, described by critics as “luminous” and “propulsive,” was named a best book of 2022 by TimeMagazine, The Washington Post, Amazon and NPR Fresh Air, among others. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Sponsorships and individual tickets can be reserved online now by visiting pwpl.org or you can pick up our reservation brochure in the library.

Guided Nature Walk: Search For Spring

Saturday, May 13, at 10 a.m.—The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy will be hosting a Guided Nature Walk themed The Search For Spring.

Use binoculars to search the skies and magnifying glasses to search the ground for signs of Spring. Explore the woods and the pond habitat, seeking flowers, buds, insects and animals that indicate Spring is here. After the walk, participants will plant seeds to take home to their own gardens. Pay at the Gatehouse and meet at Castle Gould’s Clock Tower. Visit sandspointpreserveconervancy.org for more information.

2023 Four Seasons in Music

Sunday, May 12, at 4 p.m.—The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy will be hosting the Spring session of Four Seasons in Music at Castle Gould.

This season’s theme is ‘Spring Dance’ with performers duo Jalal (Kathryn Lockwood playing the viola and Yousif Sheronick on percussion), Inessa Zaretsky (piano), Casey Howes and Jacob Warren (dancers). Visit sandspointpreserveconervancy.org for more information.

HarborFest

Sunday, June 4, at 10 a.m.—The Port Washington Chamber of Commerce and the Town of North Hempstead will be hosting its annual HarborFest Dock Day and Craft Fair. The day takes place on the Town Dock on Main Street.

HarborFest activities include fire boat demonstrations, entertainment at the tugboat, children’s fun park (games, crafts, sports, science fun), family fun stage, enviro-expo, art in the park, new photography exhibit in the tugboat museum, fabulous food court with “a taste of Port Washington”, merchant and organization booths and exhibits, and much more.

For Craft Fair info, email craftfair@pwcoc.org. Visit pwcoc.org to learn more about HarborFest.