1863 Civil War Picket Post
Saturday, November 6
Lung Cancer Walk
Sunday, November 7
LI Cross-Country Ski Club
Tuesday, November 9
Saturday, November 6
1863 Civil War Picket Post
Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage, will host a recreation of a Civil War skirmish by living history organizations on The event, organized by Company H, 119th NY Volunteer Historical Association, takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The NY Volunteers and other living history organizations will portray elements of the 72nd New York and opposing Confederate defenses in Virginia facing off prior to the Battle of Rappahannock Crossing. The soldiers will set up opposing outposts, or “picket posts” as they were called by the soldiers of the time. Call 572-8400.
Sunday, November 7
Lung Cancer Walk
Hosted by CancerCare at the Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course, 1 Southwoods, Woodbury. Check-in 8 a.m. Opening ceremony 9:15 a.m. Ribbon cutting 9:30 a.m. New York Islander Bobby Nystrom, this year’s honorary chairman, along with Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto will be on hand to cheer on the walkers in this approximately 5-mile walk through the golf course. Registration $40 adults; $20 students (ages 13-22); free for children 12 and under/ Register online at www.cancercare.org/lungcancerwalk.
Tuesday, November 9
LI Cross-Country Ski Club
This season’s first meeting will be held at the Plainview/Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Rd., (about a quarter mile east of Route. 135.) The two-hour meeting begins at 7 p.m. and is open to everyone, from beginners to advanced skiers, free of charge. Plans for ski trips and other events for the months ahead will be discussed. Refreshments will be served. For information abut the club, scheduled meetings, pictures etc., go to www.LICCSC.org.
Thursday, November 11
Community Health Chat
“How Sweet Is Your Blood? All About Diabetic Management” presented by Tova Chaviv, RN, North Shore-LIJ Health System. Free. 1 to 2 p.m. at the POB Library, 999 Old Country Rd,, Plainview Call the Mid-Island Y JCC 822-3535, ext. 381.
Stock Market Seminar
The LI Stock Traders Meetup Group presents it free monthly workshop/educational seminar (the second Thursday of the month) from 6:45 to 9:15 p.m. in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library Auditorium; 999 Old Country Rd. Guest speaker: Chip Anderson – founder and president of StockCharts.com, a free web site. He will explain how to use the site to find the best technical stocks, and chart reading. All levels of experience welcome. For a more detailed agenda and directions, see www.meetup.com/LISTMG or call 385-8244.
Friday, November 12
LI Rose Society
Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Plainview Old-Bethpage Library. Old Country Rd., Plainview. Program: Lillian Walsh, an American Rose Society judge and award-winning arranger, will demonstrate how to design an arrangement and share her secrets and expertise. Admission free. Refreshments served.
Saturday, November 13
Woodworkers Show
Presented by the LI Woodworkers Club on Nov. 13 and 14 at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10; $7 seniors and children 5 to 12. The show offers skillfully crafted furniture, from Mission to Modern, and a host of wood projects. Watch the chips fly as craftspeople turn domestic and exotic woods into stunning bowls, pierced works of art and sculptural masterpieces. Seminars devoted to wookworking instruction are scheduled and vendors will help you select tools that can make you a cabinetmaker or a wood hobbyist. Call the club at 631-656-5423.
Craft/Holiday Fair
At the Hicksville United Methodist Church held, 130 W. Old Country Rd., Hicksville, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Interested vendors should e-mail Annette or Jennifer – adeeme@hotmil.com or call 931-5239 for applications.
Sunday, November 14
Holiday Boutique
Come to Temple Chaverim, 1050 Washington Ave., for the Sisterhood’s Shop ‘n’ Schmooze Holiday Boutique. Many new, exciting vendors – jewelry, handbags, skincare, clothing, home decor, crafts and much more. Refreshments and raffle prizes, too. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 367-6100.
Holiday Craft Fair
Holy Family School’s (Hicksville) 9th Annual Holiday Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call 241-8874.
Saturday, November 20
Giant Bazaar
Sponsored by TOBAY Hadassah from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the Plainview Jewish Center, 95 Floral Dr. All new merchandise, including toys, clothing, fabric, giftware and more. Call 938-8610 for more info. Also on Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
