Happening at the Great Neck Park District

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Take a walk before work with the Great Neck Park District!

Steppingstone Waterside Theatre: This year’s Folk Fest featuring James Maddock, with host Dave Sear, is being performed in Steppingstone Park, Saturday, Aug. 17 at 8 p.m. Maddock has performed with legends such as Bruce Springsteen and Willie Nile. He has the ability to expertly combine folk, classic pop and rock. The folk legend Dave Sear will open the show. Sunday, Aug. 18, one of the fastest growing Persian pop stars of all time, Farshid Amin, performs at Steppingstone. He was twice nominated by WAMA (Washington Area Music Association) for best vocalist before writing and performing his first Persian mega hit “Nastaran” which thrusted him into the Persian music scene. Performances are free for Great Neck Park District residents, only, with a valid park pass. Each park pass holder is allowed to bring two guests. For additional information visit our website www.gnparks.org or call 516-487-GNPD.

2019 VGNP Summer Concert Series: On Tuesday, Aug. 20, the Village of Great Neck Plaza presents Liverpool Shuffle, “Beatles Mania” at 8 p.m. in Firefighters Park on Grace Avenue. Admission is free. Everyone welcome. Rain location is the Great Neck Social Center (80 Grace Avenue).

Parkwood Family Aquatic Center: All pool members can head to Parkwood Family Aquatic Center for free water jazzercise, every Sunday, between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.; bring your own float day on Sunday, Aug, 11 and 25; the adult night pool party on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 8 to 10 p.m. and you won’t want to miss the annual rubber duckie races in the lazy river on Sunday, Aug. 18 from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Purchase a five day pass! It’s never too late to become a member at www.gnparks.org.

Nature program – Walk before work: Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 7 a.m. take a take a walk before work in Kings Point Park. Meet in the first lot at the Redbrook Road entrance. Register online at gnparks.org or call 516-487-GNPD. Children under 16 may not attend.

2020 Park Budget Meeting: The Great Neck Park District 2020 Park Budget Hearing will be held at the Administration Building, 5 Beach Road on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Parkwood Sports Complex tennis and skating programs: It is now time to register for fall tennis and skating programs online at www.gnparks.org. For more information, call tennis at 516-829-9050; Skate School 516-487-GNPD.

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