Saturday, May 7
America’s Poets Walk With Walt
The program, which will be held at the birthplace of America’s Good Gray Poet at 246 Old Walt Whitman Rd., Huntington Station, will be hosted by Whitman Birthplace Writer in Residence George Wallace. The program will pair a nationally prominent visiting writer with one of Long Island’s fine regional poets for a program of poetry and conversation. Individual tickets to the series will be on sale in advance, or at the door, for $15 per ticket or $70 for the full series. For further information about the series visit www.waltwhitman.org/component/eventlist/details/64. Today’s event: C.K. Williams. 4 to 6 p.m.
Monday, May 9
Independent Art Society
Present artist-teacher Carrie Liebman at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Rd., from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be a demonstration concerning mixed media collages. Admission is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For further details call 931-7768.
Thursday, May 12
Stock Market Seminar
The LI Stock Traders Meetup Group presents its free monthly educational seminar from 6:45 to 9:15 p.m. in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library auditorium; 999 Old Country Rd. Guest speaker: Fausto Pugliese, founder of CyberTrading University. Topic: Money Management: How to Stay in the Game Long Enough to Succeed. All levels of experience welcome. Free. Agenda and directions on website www.meetup.com/LISTMG, or call 385-8244.
Sunday, May 15
Pet Blessing
Temple Beth Elohim, 926 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage, is holding a Pet Blessing from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Pets must be on a leash or crated at all times Temple Beth Elohim is not responsible for the action of outside pets. Pets must be under control at all times (caged or leashed appropriately). Pets must be current on vaccinations, be sociable with other animals, adults and children. Pets must be comfortable in a loud and festive environment. Pets must be at least 4 months old since younger animals have weak or no immune systems. Call 694-4544.
Monday, May 16
Woman’s Empowerment and Support Group
Discover the amazing woman you really are. Through guided visualization, discussion, art and experiential exercises learn to connect with your true power and unlimited potential and increase your levels of faith, trust, peace, and harmony. Gain tools you can useto be more powerful and confident. 8:15 to 10:15 p.m. at The Family Wellness Center, 641-B Old Country Rd., Plainview. Preregistration required by May 14. Fee – $40 per session. To register or for more info call Nanci Deutsch 897-0649.
Tuesday, May 17
The Transition Network
Are you retired or about to be? Want to make new friends, enjoy new activities and have lots of fun? Join The Transition Network’s “Connect Now” event from 6 to 8 p.m. at Somerset Gardens, 150 Sunnyside Blvd. Admission is free. RSVP ti mdelprad@optonline.net. TTN is a community of women 50 and forward who join forces as they navigate the many transitions from where they are now to whatever is next.
Thursday, May 19
Defensive Driving
Sponsored by the Community Center of Plainview-Old Bethpage and the N.Y.S.P. State approved for insurance and point reduction. May 19 and 26 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Plainview Middle School, Central Park Rd. To register call 1-516-495-4786. There is a connection problem in some areas of Nassau County. You must dial 1-516 first even if that is your area code.
Saturday, May 21
Giant Community Yard Sale
Thinking of having a yard sale? Why not have it in a highly visible location? Good Shepherd Church, 3434 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown, is hosting a giant, huge, bigger than you could imagine, Community Yard Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Raindate May 28. $30 per space. Only 100 spaces available. Call 731-2314 for an application and leave a message.
Fundraising Carnival
The 4th Annual Sunrise Day Camp Carnival will be held at 61 Birchwood Ct. West, Syosset, from noon to 4 p.m.
Sunday, May 22
All Breed Dog Show
Hosted by the LI Kennel Club at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Auxiliary Field, 1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage. Doors open at 8 a.m. Featured at the event: breed judging, rally and obedience competition, breed showcase, demonstration by the U.S. Police Canine Association, vendors, cake for everyone before Best in Show competition. For more information call 378-9081 or roxiethedoxie@aol.com. Admission $8 per adult; $4 for children and seniors.
Track and Field Day Event
The Plainview-Old Bethpage SEPTA and Athletic Booster Club announce their Fourth Annual SEPTA/Booster Community Track and Field Day. This special free event for SEPTA’s families features field events organized by the POBJFKHS Varsity Track coaches and athletes. SEPTA families with school aged children grades K-12 are invited to enjoy a day of relays, challenges, skills training, T-shirts and medals for all participating children and a spectacular Booster Club Bar-B-Que. Parents are invited to meet, mingle and enjoy.
Upcoming Events
Love Never Dies
Robert E. Hansen, psychic medium, brings his Love Never Dies program to the Plainview Jewish Center, 95 Floral Dr., Plainview, on Monday, June 13. A complimentary dessert buffet will be available at 7 p.m. and the program will run from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Robert will share with the audience his gift of psychic communication with loved ones who have crossed to the other side. Tickets are $35 each. Order by phone 516-938-8610, ext. 101.
Family Wellness Center
Located at 641- B Old Country Rd., Plainview. Call 822-8499. The following events are offered:
•May 11, 18, 25: Creating Extraordinary Mind and Body Wellness: 8:00 – 9:00 pm. 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. Call 822-8499 for more information.
•May 12: Stress Management Tips and the Benefits of Hypnosis. Nanci will share tips on how to manage stress in your life using a variety of techniques, such as breathing, emotional release work…and more. Learn the benefits of hypnosis to quit smoking, lose weight, create success, and transform your life. 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
•May 14: Dinner Talk – Live Free of Pain and Stress: Discover a life free of back and neck pain, herniated disks, sciatica and more. Learn why doctors, chiropractors and therapists recommend this all natural spinal rejuvenation therapy. Free. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at LaFamiglia Restaurant, 641Old Country Rd., Plainview. Call 822-8499 to RSVP.
