Model Train Show Benefit
Saturday, November 15
Art in the Afternoon: Albrecht Dürer
Tuesday, November 18
Movie: Sleepless in Seattle
Wednesday, November 19
Wednesday, Nov. 12
Book Club
The Bethpage Book Banter Book Club has become a welcoming gathering place for readers of all ages and walks of life. Led by retired New York City teacher and Bethpage resident Robyn Kumar, reader’s opinions are encouraged and appreciated and lively discussions are the norm. Come to tonight’s meeting from 7:30-9 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room of the Bethpage Library. This week’s selection is The Daring Ladies of Lowell by Kate Alcott. Bring your own book or visit the circulation desk and check out a copy. This event is open to the public. No registration is required.
Thursday, Nov. 13
Yoga
The first morning session begins bright and early from 9:15-10:15 a.m. in the meeting room and kitchen with Marie DiPrimo. Yoga is an exercise that can benefit the mental and physical health of everyone of all ages and genders. Payment for all classes is required upon registration at the Reference Desk. Participants are required to bring a yoga sticky mat, blanket, yoga belt and yoga block for all classes.
Friday, Nov. 14
Live Performance
Come to the Bethpage Library auditorium and lobby at 7:30 p.m. for this zany musical, set in the 1920s with frisky flappers, a dashing leading man and a dragon-lady villainess, that has everyone dancing the Charleston. The award-winning score may even have you dancing along. Presented by the talented troupe of players of Plaza Theatrical Productions, admission is free and Bethpage S.D. #21 residents will be seated first; out-of-area residents as space permits. A Bethpage Library card is a ticket of admission for the cardholder and a companion.
Saturday, Nov. 15
Model Train Show Benefit
Executive Mangano and Trainville Hobby Depot will host their Fifth Annual Model Train Show on Saturday, Nov. 15 and Sunday, Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bethpage Senior Community Center, located at 103 Grumman Road West in Bethpage. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Nassau County Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged. Residents are invited to help support these young athletes, while enjoying exhibitors such as Trainville Hobby Depot, Long Island HOTtrack, Long Island Traction O Gauge Trolleys and more. Admission to the Train Show is a suggested donation of $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 4-11. For further Train Show information please call Trainville Hobby Depot at 516-433-4444, or visit www.trainville.com. For more information about the games, please visit www.nassaucountypcgames.com.
Irish Family History Forum
On Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, the Irish Family History Forum will present Melissa Johnson, a professional genealogist, with experience compiling dual citizenship applications. Johnson will discuss the laws governing Irish dual citizenship by descent, the benefits of obtaining dual citizenship, eligibility requirements and the records needed to apply. Preceding this lecture, starting at 10 a.m., Kathleen McGee will moderate a help session for those researching their Irish roots. Lectures are free and open to the public with light refreshments served.
Sunday, Nov. 16
Performance
From 2-3:30 p.m. in the Plainview-Old Bethpage auditorium, actress/playwright Janie Stockhamer will give a farewell performance, accompanied by guitarist Kerma Gerz. This event is free.
Monday, Nov. 17
Author’s Brunch Series
Come to the Mid-Island Y JCC from 12-2 p.m. for a discussion of Invisible City by Julia Dahl. Invisible City tells the story of Rebekah Roberts, who along with her Christian father, was abandoned by her mother, a Hasidic Jew from Brooklyn who returned to her religion. Neither Rebekah nor her father has heard from her since. Now a recent college graduate, Rebekah has moved to New York City to follow her dream of becoming a reporter. She is called to cover the story of a murdered Hasidic woman and is shocked to learn that because of the NYPD’s kowtowing to the powerful ultra-Orthodox community, the murderer might get away with his heinous crime. Full Service/ACTIV Members are free, Senior Circle Members, $5 and Non-Members, $10. For more information, contact Beverly Gilbert at 516-822-3535 ext. 347 or email bgilbert@miyjcc.org.
Tuesday, Nov. 18
Art in the Afternoon: Albrecht Dürer
Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) was Nuremberg’s most important Late Gothic artist and as such, created an art filled with intricate symbolism presented in a style of astonishingly detailed realism. Perspective, proportion, solid and full-bodied volume of figures, idealism, the exact role of the artist—all became his obsessions. He made his mark by joining his precise observations of the real world with the realm of classical perfection. Truly a humanist, scholar-artist and innovator, he can be called the Father of the Northern Renaissance. This fascinating visual Powerpoint lecture runs from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Bethpage Library auditorium and lobby. Admission is free and all are welcome.
Wednesday, Nov. 19
Movie: Sleepless in Seattle
Come to the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library auditorium for a 7:30 screening of the classic film, Sleepless in Seattle. On Christmas Eve, a radio host asks her listening audience what they are wishing for during this season of hope. A little boy from Seattle, Jonah, calls in his wish; a new wife for his widowed father. Across the country, Annie Reed hears Jonah and is immediately captivated by his selfless Christmas wish. She becomes convinced that it is her destiny to meet Sam, Jonah’s dad, but Annie is already engaged and Sam doesn’t even know that he and Annie are made for each other. Starring Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan and Ross Malinger (1993, PG-104 min).
