Dec 7, 20243 min read

Holidays...Popcorn...Presents...Presence

Updated: Dec 10, 2024

A variety of ways to come together...

MENU...

Dec. 8: 3-5 pm Annual Holiday event @ West Hempstead's "Holiday at Hall's Pond"
- --food, music, crafts...Intersection of Hempstead Ave & Nassau Blvd
Dec. 9: 1-2:30 PM "Beatles vs. Stones"
- --ZOOM: Keith Crocker's animated lecture with clips
Dec. 14 8-9:30 AM Men2Men Brentwood, NY
- --monthly men's circle...starts with full cafeteria breakfast...
Dec. 14: 1 PM - "SHE SPEAKS: Women of the Bible Have Their Say"
- --Theater troupe @ Islip Arts Council South Shore Mall Bay Shore, NY
Now thru Jan. 3: Creche exhibit Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood, NY
- --while not open to the public, you can view 2023 highlights in this post
Now thru end of Jan.: Pedro Charvac's Art Exhibition W. Babylon NY Library
Jan. 18 2-5 PM Art Share: "The Spiritual Purpose of Life's Journey" Valley Stream, NY
Moving beyond presents..."Enough" - Kevin Griffin
Musical Meditation: "Winter Solstice Dreaming" - Estas Tonne

Sun. Dec. 8 Holiday at Hall's 3-5 PM

Holiday Fun at Halls Pond!

Where: Intersection of Hempstead Ave & Nassau Blvd W. Hempstead

When: 3-5 PM

Meet me at my station: the popcorn cart

Join us this Sunday, December 8th, at 3 PM as the West Hempstead Community Support and Civic Association kicks off the holiday season with ‘Holiday at Halls Pond”!

We caught up with association president Maureen Mahoney at Halls Pond, where she gave us an exciting preview of the festivities including crafts, entertainment, food (including kosher hot chocolate and cookies!) & Tree and Menorah lighting at 4:30 PM

Plus, Maureen shares her vision for 2025, her thoughts on the community, and how YOU can get involved in this vital organization. Don’t miss out—come down to Halls Pond this Sunday and celebrate with neighbors and friends!

In the event of rain or snow, the event will be held at the West Hempstead Secondary School North Cafeteria.

Holiday at Halls Pond (05:38) - West Hempstead Echo

Mon. Dec. 9 "Beatles vs Stones" 1-2:30 PM

Film maven and friend Keith Crocker frequently presents on music and horror.

Keith Crocker's "BEATLES VS. THE STONES- DOMINANCE IN THE U.K.CHARTS".

--Free Zoom courtesy of LIU's Hutton House.

"Two of the most popular rock and roll acts to emerge from England engaged in friendly

fire during the turbulent 1960’s. Both the Beatles and the Rolling Stones fought hard to

dominate the airwaves and keep their songs on the #1 charts. Join us as we examine the

relationship between these hit-makers, as well as analyze each group’s style of music and

mutual respect for each other. You will learn how other British musical acts were influenced

by the genius songwriting of both Lennon and McCartney and Jagger and Richards."

ZOOM LINK

With Dr. Faustus, MD (a.k.a, Keith Crocker)...It's not what we see...it's what we don't see...

Sat. Dec. 14 8-9:30 AM Men2Men breakfast and circle time

Where: Sisters of St. Joseph Campus, Bldg 4 1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood NY 11717

Take some time away from the hustle and bustle as we gather together to consider the changing of the seasons of our individual and collective lives.

If interested, text me (516-850-2493) and I'll give you the guy who handles registration.

Sat. Dec. 14 1 PM Acting troupe "SHE SPEAKS: Women of the Bible Have Their Say"

Where: Islip Arts Council @ South Shore Mall 1701 Sunrise Hwy Bay Shore, NY

Now thru Jan. 3: Exhibition of Christmas Creches

Where: Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood Campus Kean Center Bldg. 5

1725 Brentwood Road Brentwood, NY 11717

Due to staffing limitations, it's not open to the public. BUT, continue reading below to enjoy last year's event and a walkthrough video.

Enjoyed last year's inaugural event. Here's my friend Ray's driftwood entry into the exhibit. He calls it "De Mari" (Latin for "of the sea"). He fashions these from driftwood he collects.