Skaters must be at least seven years old to use the facility. For more information, call 379-3779.
Center for Science, at Tanglewood Preserve in Rockville Centre, us a 17-acre preserve complete with ponds, nature trails, and a fishing pier. The facility features a science lab for kids and a wildlife rescue center. Run by the Center for Science Teaching and Learning (CSTL), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to science education, the Center for Science offers an array of activities for kids year round. Birthday parties, field trips, children¹s programming, science camps, and much more. For more information call 764-0045 or www.CSTL.org.
Echo Park Pool Complex, in West Hempstead, is a great place for year-round fun, with indoor and outdoor pools. A special lap swimming period is held Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7-10 a.m. For more information, call 483-7400.
EISENHOWER PARK, in East Meadow, is a great place to bring the family on a sunny day or play some golf. For more information, call
572-0200; golf ticket office, 572-0327.
GRANT PARK, in Hewlett, has activities for kids of all ages. There are children¹s playgrounds, tennis courts and a skating rink. For more information, call 571-7821.
lido golf Course, in Lido beach, along with Merrick Road Park and Golf Course, Merrick, and North Woodmere Park (9 Hole), North Woodmere, offer year-round golf. For more information, call Lido Golf Course at 889-8181, Merrick Road Golf Course at 868-4650 or North Woodmere Park at 571-7814.
Norman J. Levy Park/preserve, in Merrick, offers an array of wildlife, kayak launch, jogging and walking trails, fishing pier, and more, on 50 acres of a former landfill site. Park rangers are on hand for guided tours. For information, call 804-2000.
Exhibits and more...
Amazing Animals is an interactive family exhibit that explores wildlife and the natural world with larger-than-life robotic creatures, live animals and hands-on activities. Interact with animals from around the world, including such fascinating creatures as the flying squirrel, red-eye tree frog, and the American alligator. Hands-on activities include an Endangered Species Area, Be-A-Vet, a Toddler Play Area, and the Xeko Zone, an eco-adventure game. This exhibit is a collaborative effort between Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums, and the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning. Through Jan. 13, 2008. Sands Point Preserive, Port Washington. 571-7900.
Back to the Beach features varied artwork with beach and summer themes. Through July 20. Gallery hours are daily 10-6, Wednesday 10-9, Sunday 12-6. Central Galleries, 443 Central Ave., Cedarhurst. 569-5686.
dreams on canvas: Surrealism in Europe and America is an exhibit of the European stars of the Surrealist movement and the young Americans including Robert Motherwell, Jackson Pollock and Willem De Kooning who used this movement as a springboard for pioneering work as Abstract Expressionists. Through Aug. 12. Nassau County Museum of Art, Main Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
NArratives in Nature showcases the the works of Sandra Benny. Through Aug. 20. Adelphi University, Swirbul Library Gallery, South Ave., Garden City. 877-4462.
Surrealism Today II explores the work of some intriguing young artists who are finding new interests and twists in Surrealism. Through Aug. 12. Nassau County Museum of Art, Main Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
antique and art evaluation cocktail party features an art auction and exhibition tour to kick off next week¹s Antique and Art Evaluation Day, Thursday, July 12, 6-8 p.m. $75. Reservations required. Nassau County Museum of Art, Main Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338 ext. 15.
Theater and music
inxs, The Œ80s rockers in concert, Thursday, July 5 8 p.m. $76.50 and $51.50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury.
(631) 888-9000.
Killjoy, A comedy-thriller about about wife tormented by an ex trying not to pay alimony, Friday and Saturday, July 6-7, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday July 8, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Sex, Drugs Rock & Roll, Eric Bergosian¹s satirical take modern life, Friday and Saturday, July 6-7, 9 p.m.; Sunday, July 8, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
see how they run, A comedy set in an English vicarage, Friday and Saturday, July 6-7, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 8, 2 p.m. $22, $20 seniors, $14 ages 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Twelfth Night, Shakespeare's popular comedy of mistaken identities, opening this weekend, Friday and Saturday, July 6-7, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 8, 7 p.m. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Mansion at the Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Footloose, The rollicking musical based on the '80s film, opening this weekend, Saturday, July 7, 8 p .m.; Sunday, July 8, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, July 11, 2 p.m. $25, $23 seniors, $18 students, $14 ages 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
Jesse mcCartney, The up and coming pop singer concert, with the Jonas Brothers Saturday, July 7, 7 p.m. $49.50 and $39.50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
greek american Night, Varied entertainment includes the Greek band Xephantoma and the Kolokotronei Hellenic Dancers performing traditional Greek dance, Sunday, July 8, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
german american night, Varied ntertainment includes The New York Main Squeeze, a 14 piece accordian orchestra, and trumpet soloist William Taubner, Monday, July 9, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow.
572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
Hootie & The Blowfish, In concert, Tuesday, July 10, 8 p.m. $61.50 and $51.50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
The psychedelic furs, The rockers perform with The Fixx and The Alarm, Wednesday, July 11, 8 p.m. $60 and $50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury.
(631) 888-9000.
Family
³Georgia On My Mind² Art Workshop, Discover the beauty of living forms that inspired artist Georgia O'Keefe, Thursday, July 5, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Create an O'Keefe-inspired painting with pastels and watercolors. For ages 6 and up. Long Island Children¹s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Lee knight presents The Rainbow Fish, Join professional storyteller Lee Knight in music and theater games to act out ³The Rainbow Fish² and other Marcus Pfister stories, Friday, July 6, 1:30 p.m. Long Island Children¹s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
cinderella goes disco, Three fairy tales are combined in this updated participation play, Saturday and Sunday, July 7-8, 4 p.m. $9. Arena Players Children's Theatre at the Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or (631) 854-5511.
high school musical, Disney Channel¹s hit movie musical comes to life on stage, Saturday, July 7, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, July 8, 2 p.m. $20, $18 seniors and students, $14 ages 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont.
(631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
howl at the moon, Explore the lives of nocturnal animals, Saturday July 7, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Create footprint molds of favorite animals to take home. Long Island Children¹s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
The gemz, The band performs rock/pop for Œtweens, Saturday, July 7, 2 p.m. Hempstead Lake State Park, Rockville Centre.
