A Romantic Piano Sampler
Sunday, August 16
Life Coaching Class
Wednesday, August 19
Blood Drive
Tuesday, August 25
Saturday, August 15
All-Female Roller Derby Game
The action continues on Long Island as The Wicked Wheelers of the West take on the Mid-Island Rolling Thundercats at Skate Safe America, 182 Bethpage Sweet Hollow Rd., Old Bethpage (249-1717). Doors open at 7 p.m.; whistle blows at 8 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance; $15 at the door; children under 8 free. For purchasing info, contact Skate Safe America.
Sunday, August 16
A Romantic Piano Sampler
Dr. Judith Alstadter performs beautiful piano music from the Romantic Era in a program including works by Chopin, Brahms, Robert and Clara Schumann and Fauré. 3 p.m. at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Rd. (opposite the Morton Village Plaza). Call 938-0077. Resident lottery ticket required.
Kittens/Cats Adoption Day
Held by Last Hope Animal Rescue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Petco, Jericho Tpke., Syosset. Kittens and cats. Tested, neutered/ spayed, vaccinated. Gifts with every adoption. Call 921-0722 (Petco) or 297-5556. Go to Lasthopeanimalrescue.org.
Cowboy Mounted Shooting Contest
A piece of the Old West will come to life at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage, as 21st-century cowboys meet for an action-packed New York State “Cowboy Mounted Shooting” championship. Sponsored by The Island Long Riders, the event features contestants on horseback with two .45-caliber single-action revolvers, each loaded with five rounds of blanks. The riders, dressed in traditional Western garb, are scored on accuracy and time as they shoot at targets. Based in Farmingdale, The Island Long Riders are the area’s only mounted shooting club (www.islandlongriders.com). Call 572-8400.
Wednesday, August 19
Life Coaching Class
Learn the perspectives and skills necessary to create a life of more ease, authenticity, and personal power. Class consists of a 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. at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Rd. (opposite the Morton Village Plaza). Call 938-0077.
Thursday, August 20
Electro-Pollution from Cell Phones
How to Protect your Loved ones Against Dangerous Electro-Pollution from Cell Phones, etc. This presentation will educate the public on the health risks involved in using current technology such as computers, cell phones, Wi-Fi, ipods, TVs, etc., and will offer scientifically validated solutions to protect our bodies against EMP – Electro Magnetic Frequency. Free. 8 p.m. at The Family Wellness Center 641-B Old Country Rd., Plainview. Call 822-8499 to register.
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
NY-LI Chapter meeting at 6 p.m. at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Rd., Plainview. Bring dinner as the group will be eating and doing necessary work for the Sept. 26 walk at Eisenhower Park. To RSVP and for more information about the walk and the LI Chapter call 631-672-2027.
Saturday, August 22
Free Stress and Health Screening
Is stress hurting your body or mind? Come check how stress is affecting your spinal and overall health with Dr. Michael Berlin, licensed chiropractor, leading network spinal analysis practitioner, trained life coach and facilitator. Free. 1 to 6 p.m. at Whole Foods-Jericho, 429 North Broadway, Jericho.
Whitman/Kiwanis BBQ
At the West Hills Day Camp, 21 Sweet Hollow Rd., West Hills, from noon to 7 p.m. The cost is $12 adults; $8 children ages 6 to12; children under 5 are free. It includes food, live music, cash bar, games, raffles and play areas for the kids. The BBQ is being held to raise funds for the neediest children in the Huntington area. Sponsored by Kiwanis and the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association.
Tuesday, August 25
Blood Drive
The Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Rd. (opposite the Morton Village Plaza), will hold a blood drive from 3 to 8:30 p.m. To be a blood donor, you must: Bring valid ID (school ID is fine), know Social Security number, weigh at least 110 pounds, be age 17 (age 16 with written permission of a parent or guardian) to 76, eat well (low fat) and drink fluids, and not have received any tattoos in the last twelve months. Call 938-0077 to schedule an appointment. If you have medical questions, call 1-800-688-0900. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Wednesday, August 26
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 and live with much more peace, passion, authenticity and great health. Lecture and demonstration given by Dr. Michael Berlin. $100 towards care to all who attend. 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.
Thursday, August 27
Library Trip
At 10 a.m., the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library offers a trip to the Gateway Playhouse. The $88 per person cost includes a full course lunch at the Bellport Country Club, a ticket to the Gateway Playhouse matinee production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and round trip transportation by luxury bus. Registration is open to all, space permitting. The library is located at 999 Old Country Rd. (opposite the Morton Village Plaza). Call 938-0077.
August 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. This treatment is very powerful yet gentle for all ages and participants report increased pain relief and energy, reduced anxiety and stress and more. $10. Light refreshments to follow. 8 p.m. at The Family Wellness Center 641-B Old Country Rd. Call 822-8499 to register.
