Jewelry Extravaganza
Saturday, September 26
Long Island Fair
Thursday, October 1
Singles Dance
Friday, October 2
Saturday, September 26
Jewelry Extravaganza
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Bede’s Episcopal Church, 220 Berry Hill Rd., Syosset. Proceeds will benefit Last Hope Animal Rescue of Syosset. Call 921-2008 (www.lasthopeanimalrescue.org).
Wednesday, September 30
Live Free of Pain and Stress
In observance of National Pain Awareness Month, The Family Wellness Center is hosting a complimentary dinner presentation entitled “Live Free of Pain and Stress” at 6:30 p.m. at La Famiglia Restaurant, 641 Old Country Rd., Plainview. Discover a life free of back and neck pain, stress and headaches with all-natural Spinal Rejuvenation Therapy. Learn how this gentle breakthrough treatment heals lower back pain, neck pain, herniated discs, bulging discs, spinal arthritis, sciatica, headaches and stress. Call 822-8499.
STAR Workshop
Want to know more about STAR? Need help with the application? Come to Senator Kemp Hannon’s Enhanced STAR Workshop at 7 p.m. at Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Pky., Hicksville. To reserve your seat, call 739-1700 or e-mail Senator Hannon at hannon@senate.state.ny.us. For more information regarding your eligibility for Enhanced STAR, visit www.kemphannon.com.
Thursday, October 1
Long Island Fair
The 167th annual Long Island Fair will be held Oct. 1 through Oct. 4 at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage. The family-friendly festival includes a range of attractions, including the Indian River Olde Time Lumberjack Show, exotic animal and reptile shows, pony and wagon rides as well as the amazing Flying Horses Carousel, a replica of a 19th-century folk art carousel. In addition, the fair will incorporate a carnival with a merry-go-round, a Ferris wheel and other amusements and games appropriate for children. The carnival fees will be separate from the OBV entrance fee. Children can take part in fun-filled contests. The livestock demonstration ring will feature the beautiful horse-drawn carriages of the Paumanok Driving Club and the miniature horses of the Keystone Miniatures Club. New this year will be Miss Emily’s School of Dramatics, involving audience participation storytelling. Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders will be encamped at the village and will give scheduled demonstrations of a soldier’s life. Call 572-0200.
Media Fix Workshop
Presented by The Fair Media Council from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Four Points by Sheraton, Plainview. Sponsored by St. Joseph’s College. This workshop is designed for businesses who are using or starting to use social media as part of their marketing strategies. This hands-on learning experience will cover basic etiquette for businesses using social media as well as explain the faux pas many businesses are making. The trainer is Eva Abreu, who utilizes social media in all aspects of her work. Media Fix Workshops are hands-on classroom experience, networking and a continental breakfast. Tickets are $40 for Fair Media Council members; $50 nonembers. Advanced registration and payment is required. Tickets are nonrefundable. To reserve your ticket, call 224-1860, ext. 103.
Sociable Seniors
Temple Chaverim invites you to its next event at noon at Temple Chaverim, 1050 Washington Ave., Plainview. This month’s speaker will be Elizabeth Ropers, a literature consultant who will discuss “ The Mystery of the Sarajevo Haggadah”- a richly illuminated manuscript originating in 1350. Ms. Roper will discuss its journey though time and the story of the Albanian Muslim Museum director who saved the book from the Nazis. There will be a light lunch ( $7 members; $10 nonmembers payable at the door). RSVP is a must. Call Rosemary at the temple office to RSVP by Sept. 29 (367-6100, ext. 101).
Friday, October 2
Singles Dance
At 8 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Sunnyside Blvd. Donations of canned food for the needy will be accepted. Go to SinglesforCharities.com.
Saturday, October 3
Country Flea Market
St. Margaret’s Church, 1000, Washington Ave., hosts its popular 12th Annual Country Flea Market (rain date Oct. 4) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be vendors galore, food, baked goods, grand raffle, children’s activities, Chinese auction and more for all. No admission fee. Call 692-5268.
LI Breakfast Club
Meeting at 9 a.m. sharp at 162 Hicksville Rd., corner of Hempstead Tpke. and Singleton’s Shopping Center, Bethpage, in the offices of Ed Mangano. The speaker will be Jim Ryan, author of Simple Happiness. Change your thoughts and you’ll change your life. In this dynamic seminar Jim Ryan discusses the nature of thought: A thought is just a thought. You will begin to understand that your life becomes a manifestation of the thoughts you choose to hang on to. Jim explains that gratitude is the place to start. He concludes the program with several anecdotes that will give you a different, an empowering perspective on living your best life. You will see that when you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. A better life is just a thought away. Rock Can Roll project at the meeting. Bring a can of healthy and nutritious food (or other nonperishable food donation). Go to www.rockCANroll.org. Join the LIBC – $15 fee.
Monday, October 5
How to Hire a Home Contractor
Legislator Dave Mejias will be hosting a town hall open to all residents on how to hire a home contractor. There will be a presenter from the New York State Attorney General’s office to answer questions and teach residents how to hire a reputable home contractor for home improvements. 7 to 9 p.m. at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library. This is open to all residents and is free.
How to Hire a Home Contractor
Legislator Dave Mejias will be hosting a town hall meeting open to all residents on how to hire a home contractor. Legislator Mejias will be having a presenter from the New York State Attorney General’s office at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library from 7 to 9 p.m. to answer questions and teach residents how to hire a reputable home contractor for home improvements. This is open to all residents and is free.
Tuesday, October 6
NC Legislative Candidates Forum
The League of Women Voters of East Nassau is a non-partisan advocacy organization committed to the goal of providing timely, objective, important information to the community so that the voter can take an active part in grassroots community affairs. At 7:30 p.m., the LWV is holding a NC Legislative Candidates Forum at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Rd. The following candidates have been invited to participate: 14LD: David Mejias (D,I,WF), Joseph Belesi (R,C). Old Bethpage, Farmingdale, South Farmingdale, North Wantagh, East Massapequa; 16 LD: Judith A. Jacobs (D, I, WF), Rebecca Alesia (R,C). Bethpage, Cove Neck, East Norwich, Jericho, Laurel Hollow, Muttontown, Oyster Bay, Oyster Bay Cove, Plainview, Syosset, Woodbury; 17 LD: Arshad Majid (D), Rose Marie Walker (R,I,C). Bethpage, Hicksville, Island Trees, Levittown, North Massapequa, Plainedge, South Farmingdale, Syosset. Questions for the candidates will be accepted from the audience. All are welcome.
Thursday, October 8
Free Community Health Chat
“New Technology – Come Learn About Simple Technologies That Will Keep You Safe At Home” presented by Stephanie Maddalone, Philips Lifeline educator. 1 to 2 p.m. at the at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Rd., Plainview. Sponsored by Plainview-Old Bethpage Neighborhood NORCS (a program of the Mid-Island Y JCC). Call 822-3535.
P.E.E.R Counseling Emotional Release Work
Join Nanci Deutsch, licensed clinical social worker, trained in P.E.E.R., to learn how to uncover and clear blocked emotions to improve relationships, increase confidence and self esteem and find more peace within. $40. 8 to 9 p.m. at The Family Wellness Center 641-B Old Country Rd. Call 822-8499 to register.
Friday, October 9
Philosophy Club
Join the Center for Inquiry for a free monthly forum. Change your philosophy, change the world. Guest speakers and topic: The Bethpage High School Philosophy Club with their faculty director, Wendy Way, who will direct a discussion by her students on the topic of “Who determines what is right from what is wrong? 7 p.m. at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Rd. Free and open to the public.
Saturday, October 10
Sixty Over Sixty Awards Gala
School-Business Partnerships of Long Island presents the Second Annual Sixty over Sixty Awards Gala from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury. For more information or to register contact HJMT COMMUNICATIONS, LLC 516-997-1950 or visit www.sbpligala.com.
