Shop ‘Til You Drop Gift Fair
Saturday, December 5
Good Shepherd Tree Lighting
Sunday, December 6
Nassau County Legislature
Monday, December 7
Saturday, December 5
Shop ‘Til You Drop Gift Fair
The DECA Club is sponsoring its Annual “Shop ‘Til You Drop” Gift Fair at the JFK Plainview/ Old Bethpage HS from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 85 vendors are expected, displaying unique and elegant gifts as well as one of a kind hand-crafted items. Beautiful designer jewelry, home décor, gift baskets, soft sculpture, fashion accessories and more will be featured there. The club will provide a great assortment of refreshments and admission is free.Vendors interested in participating should call 631-846-1459.
Sunday, December 6
Good Shepherd Tree Lighting
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and school invites the community to its annual Christmas tree lighting from 5 to 6 p.m. at 99 Central Park Rd. The 50-foot spruce tree with all its holiday splendor will mark the beginning of the Christmas season. The Rev. John A. Jurik will lead the children singing the songs they have been learning for this event. Following the lighting there will be refreshments in the school gym.
Monday, December 7
Nassau County Legislature
Will meet at 10 a.m., with committees meeting at 2 p.m. at 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola, in the legislative chambers. The public is welcome to attend. For further information, call 571-6285.
Wednesday, December 9
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 for new patients. 8 p.m. at The Family Wellness Center 641-B Old Country Rd. Call 822-8499 to RSVP. Also on Dec. 23.
Thursday, December 10
P.E.E.R. Emotional Release Group
P.E.E.R. (Primary Emotional Energy Recovery) is a powerful process that helps people connect and release trapped emotions in order to free yourself from issues that have blocked you from creating the life you want. Benefits include relief from old emotions, gaining essential life skills, improve your relationships an find more peace in your body and mind. $40. 8 p.m. at the The Family Wellness Center 641B Old Country Rd. Call 822-8499 to RSVP.
Free Community Health Chat
“Mind Calesthetics – New Games to Enhance Memory” presented by Janet Golon, RN, and Mark Meltzer, LMSW. 1 to 2 p.m. at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Rd. Sponsored by Plainview-Old Bethpage Neighborhood NORCS (a program of the Mid-Island Y JCC). Call Janet Golon 822-3535, ext. 381.
Friday, December 11
Free Concert
The Defibrillators perform in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the LI Secular Humanists/Center For Inquiry. The band, featuring Sonny Meadows, lead vocals and harmonica, Bobby “Buddy” Cattrano, bass, and Robert Langley, Drums, will perform their own material. Their style is bluesy rock/folk and the band is noted for its sense of humor. Hosted by the CFI-LI. Call 640-5491.
Sunday, December 13
Community-Wide Rally
To support Gilad Shalit at the Manetto Hill Jewish Center, 244 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview, from 11 a.m. to noon. Featuring a Chanukah Freedom Menorah Lighting. Call 935-5454.
Monday, December 14
World Series of Dreidels
Spin and Win! Start with pizza, salad and snacks. 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. Dreidel tournament starts at 6:15 p.m. Each family member will receive gelt and we spin until someone is declared our new world champion. Winner will receive a trophy and a grand prize gift. $12/adult; $10/child; $36 maximum per family. Preregister by Dec. 11 by calling ext. 334/361.
Plainview Water District Administration Building Ribbon Cutting
The Plainview Water District’s 60 year-old administration building was in dire need of an overhaul. Now, thanks to the carefully planned construction that has taken place over the past few months, the entire infrastructure has been replaced with high-quality, environmentally friendly materials. Attendees are invited to tour the building and learn about all of the new and exciting things the Plainview Water District has to offer. Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony there will be refreshments. 11 a.m.
Wednesday, December 16
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 to 9:30 p.m. at The Family Wellness Center 641-B Old Country Rd. Call 822-8499 to register.
Thursday, December 17
TOBAY Hadassah
Invites you to view a new film, Against the Tide, produced by the Simon Wiesenthal Center. Rhonda Barad, eastern director of the center will introduce the movie. The film documents what happened in the United States during the Holocaust, highlighting how a young activist, Peter Bergson, challenged Washington and the establishment Jewish organizations to demand that the rescue of Europe’s Jews become a top priority for American Jews. 7 p.m. at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Rd.
December 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. 8:15 p.m. at The Family Wellness Center 641-B Old Country Rd. Call 822-8499 to register.
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: The Understanding and Treament of Borderline Personality and BiPolar Disorder with Dr. Robert Calcaterra.
Philosophical Discussion Group
7 p.m. at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Rd. The group will be led by Dr. Phil Pecorino. Call 640-5491.
Upcoming Events
Syosset H.S. Classes of ‘72/’73 Reunion
July 31, 2010 at the Marriott in Melville. $125 pp until May 5, 2010; then $155. Checks are made payable to: Syosset HS Reunion Class ‘73, PO Box 215, 57 Ira Rd., Syosset, NY 11791. Any questions? Syosset73@aim.com or call Bert 676-8008.
Vendors Wanted
For the “Think Pink Expo.” All table fees will be donated to the South Nassau Communities Hospital Cancer Program. Email: dawnv321@optonline.net.
