Golden Goose Gala, LICM Birthday Bash This Week

Sen. Kemp Hannon Re-Election Fundraiser: Rivkin Radler LLP invites residents to an evening of cocktails and hors d'oeuvres Monday, Nov. 18 to raise money to help re-elect Sen. Kemp Hannon. The event takes place at Revel, 835 Franklin Avenue, 5:30-8 p.m. $250 suggested contribution; $500 Senate Friend; $1,000 Senate Sponsor. To RSVP, visit electhannon.com/revel. Make checks payable to Citizens for Hannon, P.O. Box 398, Garden City, NY 11530 or donate online at electhannon.com/contribute. For more information, contact evan@electhannon.com.

E-Waste Collection Day: The village will hold an E-Waste Collection Day Tuesday, Nov. 19. Call the Village Yard directly (465-4031/4032) to schedule collection of all e-waste items including computers, televisions, DVD players and VCRs. The Municipal Service Yard is located at 2 Cherry Valley Avenue, Garden City. Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9-11:45 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Village Board Meeting: The Garden City village board of trustees will meet Thursday, Nov. 21, at 8 p.m. in the village hall boardroom to discuss a full agenda. Residents are encouraged to attend.

Golden Goose Gala: Twigs of Winthrop-University Hospital's 39th Annual Golden Goose Gala will take place at the Garden City Casino Friday, Nov. 22, between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Fine merchants offering merchandise great for holiday gifting. Raffle prizes of an Apple Gift Card, Lord & Taylor Gift Card, and more. Chances are $5 each or 6 for $25. All proceeds benefit the modernization of Winthrop-University Hospital's Maternal Childcare and Nursery Units. For further info, please contact Christine Hanson at 747-7145.

LICM 20th Birthday Bash: The Long Island Children's Museum is celebrating its 20th birthday with a party Saturday, Nov. 23, and Sunday, Nov. 24, between 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. Kids can enjoy birthday activities from around the world, dancing demonstrations, puppet and music performances and a sweet treat.
Special fee for weekend admission: 2 admissions for $20. Call 224-5800 or visit www.licm.org for more info.

Book Signing at Barnes Gallery: Garden City author illustrator John H.W. Rhein III will be signing copies of his book, Who Is Col. Chambers?, a collection of prints and proverbs, Saturday, Nov. 23, at Barnes Gallery between 5:30-7:30 p.m. Meet the author and enjoy food and refreshments. There will be a raffle. Barnes Gallery is located at 2 Nassau Boulevard.