Relay for Life
Saturday, June 13
Children’s Author Book Signing
Sunday, June 14
POB-Library Board of Trustees
Wednesday, June 17
Saturday, June 13
Relay for Life
The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will be held at Plainview Middle School, 121 Central Park Rd., at 7 p.m. AN overnight community celebration where groups of friends, families, neighbors and coworkers form teams to walk or run around the school track, to raise spirits, awareness and funds to fight cancer through research, education, advocacy and patient and family services. Call Sharan Bonder 822-6125, Lynne Blumenthal 631-553-6008, Shawn Kobetz 606-7315 or Lisa Shack 921-6082. Call ACS 800-ACS-2345.
North Shore Symphony Orchestra to Present
The North Shore Symphony Orchestra will present the fourth concert of its 48th season at 8 p.m. The concert entitled “Summer Celebrations” will feature the winner of NSSO’s Young Artist Award Competition – cellist Lukas Bentel, who will perform Lalo’s Cello Concerto. A resident of Locust Valley, Lukas Bentel is currently studying at The Manhattan School of Music Precollege. A tribute will be made to Dr. Charles Gouse, founder of the North Shore Symphony Orchestra who died in early March 2009. NSSO will perform Brahms Academic Festival Overture and Saint-Saens Danse Bacchanale from Samson and Deliliah, Chadwick Jubilee from Symphonic Sketches and Debussy March ecossaise. Conducted by NSSO’s Music Director and Conductor Susan Deaver, the concert will be held at Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School, 50 Kennedy Dr., Plainview. Tickets are $10 general; $8 seniors/students and will be on sale one hour prior to the performance. Call 695-4476.
Sunday, June 14
Model A Ford Show
Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage, will host the 37th Annual Model “A” Ford Day from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event, showcasing more than 60 historic Model A’s, will take place on the Village Fairgrounds, which is a re-creation of the old Mineola Fairgrounds. (In the event that rain forces a cancellation, the event will take place on June 28). The Model A, which replaced the Model T, first appeared on America’s roads in 1927 and production continued in various styles and colors through 1931, when it was replaced by the Model B. The sounds of a late-l9th-century brass band will be re-created by the Old Bethpage Village Brass Band, performing at 2 and 3:15 p.m. Call 72-8400.
Children’s Author Book Signing
Children’s author C.P. Siebenhuener of Plainview has written a new title, But What If I Don’t Understand? She is holding a book signing on from 2 to 4 p.m. at Borders in Syosset, 425 Jericho Tpke.
Monday, June 15
Holistic Moms Network
A community of moms interested in natural health and mindful parenting. Meetings are usually held on the first Thursday of every month (or specific date) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Oyster Bay Community Center, Church St, Oyster Bay. All welcome. Call 624-2332. Program: The Truth About Sunscreen.
Tuesday, June 16
Women on the Fast Track
WOTFT is a unique networking group for business and professional women. Comprised of smart, talented, successful, enterprising women willing to share information, contacts, resources, inspiration and their boundless energy, WOTFT has quickly grown to be one of the area’s pre-eminent networking groups. To RSVP or to learn how to become a member, call 222-0236, visit www.womenonthefasttrack.com or email events @businessdevelopmentgroup.com. WOTF NC Chapter 3 meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at Innovative Planning Services, 80 Crossways Park West, Woodbury.
Wednesday, June 17
Life Coaching Class
Learn skills necessary to create a life of more ease, authenticity, and personal power. Group discussion and any needed personal facilitation in a safe and confidential environment. $20 per class (first class free). 8 p.m. at The Family Wellness Center 641-B Old Country Rd. Call 822-8499 to register.
POB-Library Board of Trustees
Meeting at 6:45 p.m. The public is invited. The library is located at 999 Old Country Rd. (opposite the Morton Village Plaza). Call 938-0077.
Conversations with Kelly
“When Asthma and Allergies Attack.” 1:30 p.m. at the Community Center at Good Shepherd, 115 Central Park Rd., Plainview. Sponsored by POB NNORCs. Call the Mid-Island Y JCC 822-3535, ext. 382.
Thursday, June 18
Cancer Research Program
Learn about cutting edge cancer research. Annual presentation of research grants presented by the Long Island League to Abolish Cancer (L.I.L.A.C.) . 7:30 p.m. a the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Rd. Open meeting. All welcome. For more information call Evelyn 631-366-1332 or Lena 692-2809.
Staying Healthy on the Internet
New In-Sites to Health. Reference Librarians Sandi Silkes and Chris Tooker will show some of the best websites available for health information. Learn why some sites are better than others and how to search online for information to help maintain a healthy lifestyle. 7 p.m. at the Plainview-Old Bethpage, 999 Old Country Rd. (opposite the Morton Village Plaza), No registration required. All welcome. Call 938-0077.
Cover to Cover Book Club
Co-sponsored by the POB NORCs and the POB Library. Gretchen Browne leads a book discussion of Women of the Silk by Gail Tsukiyama. 10:30 a.m. at the Plainview-Old Bethpage, 999 Old Country Rd. (opposite the Morton Village Plaza). Call 938-0077. The discussion is free and open to the public.
NAMI LI Regional Council
Meeting at 7 p.m. at North Shore University Hospital at Plainview, 888 Old Country Rd., Lecture Room (lower level). Call 694-7327 or 367-1893. Program: Performers: The Side Effects, a glorious singing group of four nurses and one guitarist. Speakers: Jessica Berkman and The Side Effects.
Friday, June 19
Reason: What is it? Who Needs It?
Massimo Pigliucci is a professor of ecology and evolution at the SUNY Stony Brook and is known as an outspoken critic of creationism and advocate of science education. His research in science focuses on genotype-environment interactions, on natural selection and on the constraints imposed on the latter by the genetic and developmental makeup of organisms. He will speak at 7 p.m. at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Rd. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by CFI Community of LI.
Wine Tasting/Poetry/Taste of Huntington
An evening of wine tasting, poetry and a taste of Huntington will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Walt Whitman House, 246 Old Walt Whitman Rd., West Hills, to benefit Last Hope Animal Rescue of Syosset. The evening will feature wines donated by Stew Leonard’s, select readings of Walt Whitman poems by “The Walt Whitman Project, Greg Trupiano, artistic director, and a selection of treats from several Huntington restaurants. Tickets are $40 pp in advance; $45 pp at the door. Tours of the WW birthplace will be available at a minimal charge. Send name address phone number and check by June 15 to Last Hope, Inc., PO Box 61, Syosset, NY 11791. www.lasthopeanimalrescue.org. Call 509-0137 or 631-205-5069.
Saturday, June 20
Defensive Driving
Sponsored by the Community Center of Plainview-Old Bethpage. State approved for insurance and point reduction. Sponsored by N.Y.S.P. 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Plainview Middle School, Central Park Rd. To register call 1-516-495-4786. There is a connection problem in some areas of Nassau County. You must dial 1-516 first even if that is your area code.
The Magic of Robert Austin
Magician Robert Austin presents an enchanting evening of magic and illusion, featuring comedy and audience participation, designed especially for adults. 8 p.m. at the Plainview-Old Bethpage, 999 Old Country Rd. (opposite the Morton Village Plaza). Call 938-0077. In the event of a large turnout, POB residents with proper identification will be seated first; others, as space permits.
Wednesday, June 24
Free Introduction to Resolving Stress through Network Care
Learn all about this extraordinarily gentle method that literally resolves all the stress, tension, distortions, and traumas from your body and mind. Learn how this care helps resolve a variety of acute and chronic stress conditions resulting in greater health and peace. Dr. Michael Berlin. $100 towards care to all who attend. 8 p.m. at The Family Wellness Center 641-B Old Country Rd. Call 822-8499 to register.
Audio/Visual Lecture
Professor Thomas Germano of SUNY Farmingdale offers an audio-visual presentation featuring the surviving paintings by Old Masters, which were part of the collection of art dealer Jacques Goudstikker. The exhibit is currently on display at The Jewish Museum in New York City.7:30 p.m. at the Plainview-Old Bethpage, 999 Old Country Rd. (opposite the Morton Village Plaza). Call 938-0077. No tickets needed. First come, first seated.
Multi-Chamber Speed Networking Event
Join multiple area chambers from 6 to 9 p.m. at Antons Catering Hall, 244 West Old Country Rd., Hicksville. Hosted by the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce. Fee: $20 members and friends of members of participating chambers; $30 nonmembers. Three hours of solid networking. Meet and promote your business to other business professionals. Light food will be served and a cash bar will be available. Visit www.HicksvilleChamber.com for more details.
Thursday, June 25
June Healing Circle
The healing circle encourages balance of body, mind and spirit. This is done through a natural energy healing and relaxation technique involving light touch. Powerful yet gentle for all ages. $10. Light refreshments to follow. 8 p.m. at The Family Wellness Center 641-B Old Country Rd. Call 822-8499 to register.
Saturday, June 27
19th Century Dancing & Music
In the 19th century, a popular form of entertainment involved listening to fiddle tunes and dancing to the calls of the local dance-master. Visitors to Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage, will be able to enjoy a re-creation of this slice of 19th-century American culture through a performance by the Old Bethpage Village Dancers. The event will take place in the Noon Inn PicNic Grove, with three performances at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Call 572-8400.
