St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Saturday, March 2
Midway Movies: The Help
Monday, March 4
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner And Auction
Sunday, March 10
Saturday, March 2
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Enjoy a wonderful evening, filled with Irish music by Martin Flynn, food provided by Kasey’s Kitchen & Cocktails of Rockville Centre and fantastic raffles at the ACDS Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration from 6 to 10 p.m. at the St. Agnes Parish Center, located at 99 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre. The event benefits ACDS in Plainview, one of Long Island’s leading service providers for children and adults with Down syndrome, autism and other developmental disabilities.$50 per person, 21 and over, includes buffet dinner and open bar. For more information visit www.acds.org or call Laurie at 933-4700, ext. 124.
Monday, March 4
Midway Movies: The Help
Monday Night at the Midway Movies is one of Midway Jewish Center’s finest Adult Education programs, though it doesn’t quite feel like one. People gather not just to watch great movies, but also to view and review them with Jewish eyes. What are the themes that run through these movies and how do they relate to Jewish values? Alternatively, what values might they actually violate? All films are shown at 7:30 p.m., with English subtitles for anyone with listening challenges. Admission is free and the public is welcome. The Help, set in the 1960’s, tells the story of what working for a white family would look like if told from the perspective of the black maid. PG-13, 146 minutes.
Free Pet Lecture
Pet owners are invited to attend a free lecture on Monday, March 4 at 7:45 p.m. by pharmacist Paul Schimel entitled “Simplifying Your Pets’ Medication Needs.” The lecture is hosted by Long Island Cat Fanciers, Inc. and will be held at Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, located at 7900 Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury; there will be free refreshments. For more information, call 1-631-277-3844.
Sunday, March 10
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner And Auction
Last Hope Animal Rescue is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Auction on Sunday, March 10 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Mulcahy’s Pub, 3232 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh 11793. Tickets are $60 per person. Dinner includes salad, main course and dessert. (Beer/wine/soda, coffee and tea included.) Please join Last Hope Animal Rescue for a fun-filled evening featuring a 50/50 “Pot of Gold,” plus live and Chinese auctions. All proceeds benefit Last Hope’s foster dogs and cats plus community outreach programs such as Fix-A-Feral. For more information, call 631-425-1884; contact dipaola2@optonline.net; or visit www.lasthopeanimalrescue.org.
Monday, March 11
Midway Movies: Romantics Anonymous
Can shyness be pathological? Emotions Anonymous helps people work through their emotional challenges so that they, like others, may take their next steps in life free of anxiety or oversensitivity. This comedy treats a serious subject with great love, and raises all sorts of issues as to how much we shortchange ourselves due to our own fears and anxieties. Not rated, 80 minutes, in French with English subtitles at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 14
Reach For The Stars Fundraiser
The Friends of Brookville Center for Children’s Services will hold its annual “Reach for the Stars” dinner to benefit its specialized Autism Program on Thursday, March 14. The autism program is a year-round program located on AHRC Nassau’s Brookville campus. The program provides children an individualized education that takes into account each child’s strengths as well as skill deficits, and teaches the skills needed to increase their ability to communicate and function independently. The event features a silent auction, dinner and dancing and will take place at 7 p.m. at The Inn at New Hyde Park. Tickets are $150 per person and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, please visit: www.ahrcfoundation.org/reachforthestars.
Saturday, March 16
Free Legal Assistance For Veterans
On Saturday, March 16 Hofstra Law will host a free legal assistance clinic for all veterans. Free consultations with pro-bono attorneys who specialize in elder law, tax, wills, estate, family law, VA benefits, claims, disability, employment, USERRA, housing, bankruptcy, debtor/creditor matters, medicare/medicaid, landlord-tenant issues and more. To schedule a consultation, contact the Hofstra Veterans Law Student Association at VLSAhofstra@gmail.com or call 516-468-3551.
Ongoing Events
Babies & BimBam
A fun, interactive class coming up at HANC Plainview for children turning two by Dec. 31. Cost is $50 for six classes or pay-as-you-go for $10 per class. Classes will be meeting on Friday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. For more information contact shecht@hanc.org or call 681-5922.
Miscarriage Support Group
A safe, confidential, supportive environment to talk about what you have been through, reactions and feelings and how to move forward. You are not alone! Facilitated by a professional therapist. Three consecutive Tuesday evenings at 8 p.m. in the Hicksville-Plainview area. $60 for three meetings. To register call Nancy Berlow, LCSW: 516-356-7109. All inquiries are confidential.
Free Veterinary Lectures
Once a month through December, Long Island Cat Fanciers sponsors free lectures given by top local veterinarians on topics relevant to dog and cat owners. All members of the public are welcome to attend. The lectures are generally held on the first Monday of each month at the Town of Oyster Bay Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, 7900 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury, at 7:45 p.m. For more information, call 631-277-3844.
