March 9 - 16

Purim Party

The Chabad of Valley Stream will be hosting a free Purim party at 550 Rockaway Avenue in Valley Stream on March 11. A reading of the Megillah will occur at 7 p.m., with a special children’s program occurring at that time. Afterwards, there will be a DJ and dancing. Children can also win prizes.

Nursery School and Day Care Fair

The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library will hold its third annual nursery school and day care fair on Sunday, March 12, from 1:00-3:00 p.m.  Representatives from various schools and day cares in the area will be present to answer your questions and talk about their summer programs. Raffle prizes and simple crafts are available for children who attend. New York Life will also offer free photo IDs. Registration is requested at the Children’s Room. For more information, call (516) 825-6422 or e-mail hwmlcontact@hotmail.com.

Baking Irish Soda Bread

On March 14, teens in grades 7 through 12 can learn how to make their own Irish soda bread for St. Patrick’s Day at the Elmont Library. Registration is required. For more information contact Young Adult Services at (516) 354 – 5280 ext. 247 or email elmontteens@elmontlibrary.org.

Their ‘New York State of Mind’…

The Lords of 52nd Street, featuring Liberty DeVitto, Richie Cannata and Russell Javors, appear at The Space at Westbury on Friday, March 10, to honor the Piano Man. The band, whom Billy Joel handpicked to join him in creating his classic hits and on tour shares lively renditions of Joel’s beloved tunes. Info: (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.thespaceatwestbury.com.

A day to be Irish

Hofstra University’s celebrates the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day at its annual Irish Festival, on Sunday, March 12. Share the spirit of the Emerald Isle with music and dance performances throughout the day, an Irish marketplace and cuisine to sample, along with fun for the kids. All the action takes place at the Mack Physical Education Center on Hofstra’s North Campus. Info: 516) 463-6582 or www.hofstra.edu/festivals.