Movie: Le Week-End
Friday, Dec. 12
Athletes for Life Blood Drive
Sunday, Dec. 14
Menorah Lighting
Wednesday, Dec. 17
Thursday, Dec. 11
Game Changers with Dr. Bill Thierfelder
Come to the POB Library auditorium from 2-4 p.m. for a discussion on Michelangelo. One of the greatest artists of all time, Michelangelo’s unparalleled influence on the development of Western art was groundbreaking. Offer your thoughts and join in the discussion of this famous sculptor and painter.
Community Health Chats with Janet Golon, RN
Come to the POB Library from 1-2 p.m for a discussion on “Avoiding Identity Theft,” with Ed O’Conner presented by the National Aging in Place Council, Long Island Division. Free blood pressure screenings are available as well.
Friday, Dec. 12
Movie: Le Week-End
Come to the Bethpage Public Library from 2-4 p.m. or 7:30-9 p.m. for a screening of the movie Le Week-End. Long-married British couple Nick and Meg are revisiting Paris for the first time since their honeymoon in an attempt to rekindle their relationship. They careen from harmony to disharmony as they take stock of half a lifetime of love and even some regret. Starring Jim Broadbent, Lindsay Duncan and Jeff Goldblum. (2013 R; 93 mins).
Saturday, Dec. 13
Charity Basketball Game
The FREE All-Stars of Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) of Old Bethpage will be taking on the Harlem Wizards in a charity basketball game at St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue. Joining the FREE All-Stars in taking on the Harlem Wizards will be Suffolk County Deputy Sheriff Brian Grazidei and former NY Met, and current Long Island Ducks Manager, Kevin Baez. The event is sponsored in part by Plaza Surf ‘N Sports and in addition to the basketball game will also feature a Chinese auction, door prizes, raffles and 50/50. Doors open at 3 and tip off is at 4 p.m. The FREE Jazz ensemble will perform the National Anthem and the halftime show will feature the FREE Players Drumline. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at www.HarlemWizards.com or by calling Residential Support at 516-870-1600 ext. 1707. St. Joseph’s College is located at 155 West Roe Blvd., Patchogue.
NY College of Health Professions Open House
As one of the leading colleges of Holistic Healthcare in the world with undergraduate and graduate degree in Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Oriental Medicine and Herbal Medicine, NY College of Health Professions will be holding an open house today at 11 a.m. in room 204 at 6801 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset. For more information, visit www.nycollege.edu.
Sunday, Dec. 14
Athletes for Life Blood Drive
From 10 a.m.-4 p.m., come to the Hilton Long Island in Huntington, 598 Broad Hollow Rd., Melville to donate blood for Athletes for Life. For more information, email ggelman13@aol.com or call 516-655-2299.
Monday, Dec. 15
Authors Brunch Series: Martin Greenfield
Come to the Mid-Island Y JCC located at 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview from 12-2 p.m. to discuss Greenfield’s book, Measure of a Man: From Auschwitz Survivor to the Presidents’ Tailor. Holocaust survivor Martin Greenfield tells his incredible life story of how he was taken from his home at the age of 15 and was transported to Auschwitz with his family. After overcoming adversity, Greenfield arrived in the United States and worked as a floor sweeper at a New York clothing factory. He founded America’s premier custom suit company and to this day, still works in his Brooklyn factory dressing A-listers including Leonardo DiCaprio, Jimmy Fallon and Bill Clinton. The fee is free for members and $10 for non-members. For more information, call Laura Weissberger at 516-822-3535, ext. 328 or email lweissberger@miyjcc.org.
Tuesday, Dec. 16
Happy Hanukkah!
Wednesday, Dec. 17
Menorah Lighting
Come to the Plainview Shopping Center for the Menorah lighting from 4-7 p.m. to kick off Hanukkah celebrations. The event will feature Keith Leaf the Amazing Fire Juggler, live music, hot latkes, fresh doughnuts and the grand menorah lighting. Held in the ShopRite Mall on South Oyster Road and Woodbury Road. For more information, call 516-682-0404.
Hanukkah Celebration
Tobay Hadassah invites you to “A Hanukkah Celebration” with entertainment by the Mid-Island Y Chorus. Come join us for an evening of food, song and festivities. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome to attend this free event. Come celebrate the Holiday of Lights from 7-9 p.m. at the Mid Island Y JCC, located at 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview Room 203. For more information, contact Rachell at 516-313-0131 or Alice at 516-938-8198.
