Free Community Wellness Lecture
Thursday, October 29
Bazaar
Saturday, October 31
Friday, November 6
Educational Stroke Lecture
Saturday, October 24
Long Island Roller Rebels
The champion of the Long Island Roller Rebels’ 2009 roller derby season will be crowned on Oct. 24, as the Wicked Wheelers of the West battle the Mid-Island Rolling Thundercats at Skate Safe America, 182 Bethpage Sweet Hollow Rd., Old Bethpage. (249-1717). Doors open at 7 p.m.; the whistle blows at 8 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance; $15 at the door; children under 8 free.
Sunday, October 25
Jewish Genealogy Society of LI
Will hold its monthly meeting at 2 p.m. at the Mid-Island YJCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd. The guest speaker, Roger Lustig, will speak on Jewish Genealogical Sources in Prussian Poland. From 1812 until 1874, the Prussian government maintained detailed Jewish vital records. Many survive today. Focusing on the parts of Prussia now in Poland, Mr. Lustig will give us an idea of what records we can expect to find, and how to find them. He will discuss how to read, understand and transcribe those records. Refreshments will be served. There is no charge for admission. Mavens will be there at 1:30 p.m. to help solve your genealogy puzzles. Call Jackie 489-9815 or Rhoda 631-661-6340.
Wednesday, October 28
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 for new patients. 8 p.m. at The Family Wellness Center 641-B Old Country Rd. Call 822-8499 to register.
Thursday, October 29
Free Community Wellness Lecture
Paul Zelenetz, MD, will host a lecture, “The Flu and You” at 7 p.m. in Plainview Hospital’s lecture hall, 888 Old Country Rd., Plainview. Refreshments will be offered at 6:30 p.m. To register call 465-2500.
How to Protect your Loved Ones Against Electro Pollution
Learn about the numerous health risks involved in using current technology such as computers, cell phones, Wi-Fi, ipods, TV’s, etc. along with scientifically validated solutions to protect you and your family against EMF – Electro Magnetic Frequency. Free. 8 p.m. at The Family Wellness Center, 641B Old Country Rd., Plainview. Call 822-8499 to RSVP.
Saturday, October 31
Bazaar
TOBAY Hadassah will hold its Annual Bazaar at the Plainview Jewish Center, 95 Floral Dr., from 7 to 10:30 p.m. New merchandise including holiday items, toys, clothing, etc. Call 938-8610 for information. Also on Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Spooky Halloween Tales and Legends
Stories, legends, puppets, music, face painting. Free raffle. Pre-K through 6th grade. Come in costume. 11 a.m. at the Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site, 246 Old Walt Whitman Rd., West Hills. $6.75/child; chaperones free. To register call Carolyn 631-427-5240, ext. 113. Go to educator@waltwhitman.org.
Safe Halloween
Atria Plainview, 12 Washington Ave., is holding its annual “Safe Halloween for the little ones” from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Costumed little ones can walk a spooky trail and trick or treat, indoors. Admission is free.
Thursday, November 5
Fall Harvest Pet Fest Dinner
To benefit the dogs and cats of Last Hope Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation of Syosset. Sit-down dinner, cash bar. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Chateau La Mer, 845 Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. $65 pp. After Oct. 30 $70. Call 509-0137 or 631-946-9528.
LI Cross Country Ski Club
Meeting at the Plainview/Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Rd., at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The club is open to everyone from beginners to advanced skiers. Trips to ski areas and other interesting topics are discussed at the club’s meetings. Plans for ski trips and other events for the months ahead will be discussed. Call Robert L. Luce 481-8894.
Friday, November 6
Educational Stroke Lecture
Informational lecture entitled “Stroke: Signs, Symptoms and Prevention” with a Q & A session to follow. 10 a.m. at Atria Plainview, 12 Washington Ave. This event is free and open to the public. Call Merav deGuzman 933-0002 for more information.
