Job Fair. The Park District has many seasonal/part-time jobs to offer. Attend the Job Fair on Monday, April 11 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Great Neck House. Park District personnel will be present to answer all of your questions. Pick-up an application, schedule an interview or have one on-the-spot. Positions are available at Parkwood Pool, Indoor/Outdoor Tennis, Camps/Pre-school, Recreation, Marina/Sailing Director, Summer Performing Arts, Parks, Security and Office/Clerical. Everyone over the age of 16, including seniors, retirees, fathers, mothers, teachers, high school and college students, with a wide range of schedules are welcome to apply. The Great Neck Park District is an equal opportunity employer. College internships are also available. For further details call 487-7665.
Sled Hill. Take advantage of Kings Point Park just after a snowfall, where you can cross-country ski or bring the kids to enjoy Sled Hill. It is open from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on regular school days. The hours run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. when school is closed and on weekends. It is always closed while it is snowing because of road conditions and snow plows. A park card is required to participate. Call (516) 482-0355 with questions.
Weekend Movie. The subtitled film, The Concert (2009), will be playing at Great Neck House on Friday, April 1 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 2 at 5 & 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. This is the story of Andrei Simoniovich Filipov, the renowned conductor of the Bolshoi orchestra, who was fired for hiring Jewish musicians. t is rated PG-13 and runs 119 minutes. Admission requires a park card.
Sunday @ 3 series. On Sunday, April 3 at 3 p.m. join us at Great Neck House for a performance by the versatile musician Riko Higuma. She has performed with some of the world’s leading artists in the U.S., Europe, Russia and Japan. Admission to Great Neck House requires a park card.
winter swim program. Winter Swim lessons for boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 16 years old continue at the Great Neck North Middle School every Saturday afternoon between 12 and 4 p.m. It is never too late to register. Non-resident rates apply. Call (516) 487-2975, ext. 118 for more information.
Lifeguards Wanted for Summer 2011. The Park District is looking for lifeguards to work at the state-of-the-art pool facility at the Parkwood Sports Complex during the 2011 summer season. Certified lifeguards, CPR/AED, First Aid Nassau County preferred. Call 487-7665 to inquire. The Park District offers classes in CPR/AED and First Aid, if you are interested. winter activities registration. Have you followed through with your New Year Resolutions? This is a great time to become active at the Parkwood Sports Complex and at Great Neck House. We offer skating lessons, tennis lessons and Great Neck House adult/children’s classes at reasonable rates. Call Parkwood at 487-2975 for skating info, 829-9050 for tennis and Great Neck House at 482-0355 for class information.
Defensive Driving Classes. Great Neck House offers monthly Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Classes. The classes run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The next class is on Saturday, April 2. To sign up for a class or for more information, please call Great Neck House at 482-0355
Nature Program Spring Season Stroll. On Saturday, April 9, 1 p.m. meet in the first lot at Kings Point Park, Redbrook Road entrance, for a spring seasonal stroll. As we observe seasonal changes and savor nature’s rebirth in spring, baby birds will be the focus. No advanced registration required.
Learn About trees. On Wednesday, March 30 at 9:30 a.m., Great Neck Park District residents and Village/Park District employees are invited to attend a seminar at Great Neck House presented by landscape architect/certified arborist Richard Gibney. The seminar will include information on proper tree planting and tree care. You will have an opportunity to have your tree care questions answered after the approximately 40-minute presentation. The seminar will be repeated on Sunday, April 3 at 12:30 p.m. for Great Neck Park District residents only. For more information, call Great Neck House at (516) 482-0355.
Junior tennis Camp. This program, including conditioning, instruction, drilling and match play, is designed for the intensive tennis player. Registration is first-come, first-served. All campers receive T-shirt and water bottle. Register for 1 or more weeks. Non-resident rates apply. Call (516) 829 9050 for more information.
Great neck house winter class registration. You can’t beat the prices for the winter classes offered at Great Neck House. Classes begin on Monday, Feb. 7. All classes run 15 weeks unless otherwise noted. For more information, call (516) 482-0355.
Two for One Admission at the Ice Rink. Skate at the Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink with a friend on Saturday night during the evening public session and pay only one admission fee for the two of you. The session runs from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Call (516) 487-2976 for more information.
park Watch. The Parkwatch program is composed of observant residents willing to report vandalism and suspicious behavior occurring in the parks after dark. Please help to keep your parks and facilities in top shape by calling and reporting such activity to park security at 504-GNPD (504-4673). (For emergencies and to report a crime in progress, residents should still call 911.)
Friday Teen Nights at the Ice Rink. All teen skaters join us at the Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink on Friday nights for some good music, good friends and great skating! Colorful DJ lights accompany the music. Snack grill open for your convenience. Party at the ice rink! Non-resident fees apply. Call (516) 487-2976 for more information..
Camp Parkwood. offers a summer full of adventure, exploration and creativity for all ages. The children enjoy a non-competitive environment filled with excitement and fun. Discounted Early Bird enrollment fees are offered through April 30, 2011 ONLY. There is a multi-sibling discount available for each additional family member. All camps run from Monday, June 27 through Friday, August 19, 2010. Sign up on a weekly basis or for the entire summer. Save money by registering before the Early Bird deadline. For more information call (516)482-0355.
Focus Fund-Raiser. luncheon honoring first president and current Park Comissioner of Great Neck will take place Monday, April 4, at 12:00 p.m. at Cafe Rustica, 200 Middle Neck Road. Cover is $30. Anyone wishing to donate or requiring further information call Sheila Penn at (516) 487 0276.
