Screening: Comfort Women
Friday, January 16
Distinguished Artist Concert
Sunday, January 18
Movie: Million Dollar Arm
Wednesday, Jan. 21
Wednesday, Jan. 14
National Blood Donor Month
The American Red Cross asks eligible blood donors to make a resolution to give blood regularly in 2015, beginning with National Blood Donor Month in January. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with O negative, A negative and B negative. The Plainview donation center is Tiger Schulmann’s, located at 1161 Old Country Rd. The center is open from 4-9 p.m. To learn more about donating blood and to schedule an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
Tax Grievance Workshop
Legislators Rose Marie Walker and Laura Schaefer will be hosting A “Property Tax Assessment Grievance Workshop” today from 7-9 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library auditorium and lobby. Homeowners will learn how to fill out this application, which will be provided. This workshop will be conducted with a power point demonstration, outlining how to fill out the grievance forms. There is no individual help for completing the forms.
Thursday, Jan. 15
Yoga: Morning Session I
Yoga is an exercise for everyone of all ages with benefits to both mental and physical health. Marie DiPrimo will once again be conducting two sessions of her very popular yoga classes on Wednesday evenings and Thursday mornings. A $40 payment for all classes is required upon registration at Reference Desk. Participants are required to bring a yoga sticky mat, blanket, yoga belt and yoga block for all classes. Class runs from 9:15-10:15 a.m. at the Bethpage Public Library meeting room.
Friday, Jan. 16
Screening: Comfort Women
One Last Cry: The Story of the Comfort Women, film will be shown at the Plainview Library at 2 p.m. The Story of the Comfort Women documents the heartbreaking story of girls forced into sex slavery by the Japanese military. Run by David Lee, President of the Korean-American Public Affairs Committee. Assemblyman Charles Lavine will attend the program and make opening remarks.
Saturday, Jan. 17
Driftwood-Based Animal Habitat Sculpture
Take an imaginary stroll to the seashore and make a sculptured animal habitat from natural materials and clay worked onto real driftwood pieces. Learn about the unfortunate hazards affecting beach wildlife due to human negligence and how your sculpture can help. Presenter and certified art therapist Lauren Singer will aid you in creating a warm and comfortable environment for the animals that live along our coastlines. Space is limited so sign up as soon as possible by calling 516-931-3907. This event is free and takes place from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library meeting room.
Sunday, Jan. 18
Distinguished Artist Concert
Danny Kean & Friends will perform a soulful concert of R&B, rock and jazz. Featuring a vibrant and eclectic mix of old and new, the performance will take place at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, located at 999 Old Country Road, in Plainview at 3 p.m. All are welcome to attend. The “Distinguished Artists” concert series is sponsored by the Cultural and Performing Arts (CAPA) Division of the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Community & Youth Services. For more information call 516-797-7900.
Monday, Jan. 19
The Amazing Transformations Show
Storytelling and painted faces combine in a fascinating high-energy performance. In this unique show Christopher Agostino, performer extraordinaire, uses mask and makeup art from various world cultures to bring folktales to life on the faces of audience volunteers. Begins at 2 p.m. in the Bethpage Public Library auditorium. For children ages 4 and up and their caregivers. Registration required for this event. For more information, call 516-797-7900.
Tuesday, Jan. 20
Stock Market Investing Seminar
Join Brett Golden from Chart Lab Pro., a leading advisor in helping investors create and manage their portfolios via its unique platform for security selection and portfolio construction. The second speaker of the evening is David Nudelman, president of PNI Capital Partners of Syosset, who will discuss how to legally defer taxes on the sale of your investments, real estate and business. This event is free and runs from 6:45-9 p.m. in the POB Library auditorium. For more information, call James De Franco at 516-385-8244
Wednesday, Jan. 21
Movie: Million Dollar Arm
Come to the POB Library auditorium for a 2:30 p.m. showing of the movie Million Dollar Arm. In a last-ditch effort to save his career, sports agent J.B. Bernstein (Jon Hamm) plans to find baseball’s next star pitcher. He heads to India and finds a cricket player whom he can nurture into a major league star. With the help of a scout (Alan Arkin), J.B. finds teens Rinku (Suraj Sharma) and Dinesh (Madhur Mittal), who don’t know a thing about baseball but throw powerful pitches. As the boys adjust to American life, J.B. learns valuable lessons about teamwork and family. Starring Jon Hamm,. Suraj Sharma and Alan Arkin (2014; PG 124 mins)
