Charity walks, music and a princess party - pick and choose from this week’s array of events.
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Where/When: Nassau Coliseum, April 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: This 25th anniversary tour brings out such skating stars and Olympic medalists as Evan Lysacek, Michael Weiss, Joannie Rochette, Kyoko Ina and John Zimmerman, Jamie Sale and David Pelletier among others
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Pricing: $28.50 and up
2. GC for a Cure Walk/Run
Where/When: Garden City High School, April 2 at 9 a.m.
Why Go: The Garden City Teachers' Association is hosting its 2nd annual "GC For A Cure" walk/run to benefit Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Pricing: Entry fee: Adult - $25 ($30 on Race Day) for 5K timed race; Adult - $15 ($20 on Race Day) for 1.5 mile untimed race; Child (12 and Under) - $20 ($25 on Race Day) for 5K timed race; Child $10 ($15 on Race Day) for 1.5 mile untimed race
3. LICM Events
Where/When: Long Island Children's Museum, April 2 at 1 and 3 p.m. see The Silly Dilly Band; April 3 at 1 and 3 p.m. the Tales of Humor continues the countdown to the kidsfilmfest; and from 3-4 p.m. April 3 honor Earth Day by making earth friendly crafts in Our Changing World
Why Go: The Long Island Children's Museum is always a favorite spot for the kids. There are lots of fun and exciting events happening
Pricing: The Silly Dilly Band and Tales of Humor is $4 with museum admission ($3 LICM members) and $8 theatre only; Our Changing World is $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members)
4. American Red Cross 2011 Cross Walk
Where/When: Nassau Coliseum, April 2 from 3-9:30 p.m.; Registration is from 3-3:45 p.m.; Walk starts at 4 p.m. and game time is 7 p.m.
Why Go: After walking together around the Coliseum to raise funds for local disaster relief on Long Island, participants will be able to soak in the action as the Islanders take on the Carolina Hurricanes! Every registered walker receives a ticket to that night's game! A T-shirt goes to all who raise $10 or more
Pricing: Registration: $30 in advance; $35 day of event
5. Beauty and the Beast Party
Where/When: The Cupcake Corner Too!, April 3 from 2-3:30 p.m.
Why Go: Games, favors, storytime, lunch, treats, characters and fun! Please wear your favorite costume
Pricing: $35 per child
