Chess For Kids
Saturday, March 14
New Beginnings Singles
Saturday, March 14
Taize Service
Sunday, March 15
Wednesday, March 11
Movie: This Is Where I Leave You
The Plainview library screens This is Where I Leave You at 2:30 and 7 p.m. In this comedy, when their father dies, four grown siblings are forced to return to their childhood home and live under the same roof together for a week, along with their over-sharing mother (Jane Fonda) and an assortment of spouses, exes and might-have-beens. Also featured are Tina Fey and Jason Bateman. Rated R. 1 hour 43 minutes.
Saturday, March 14
Chess For Kids
At the Bethpage library at 2 p.m. Presented by the Long Island Chess Nuts, a scholastic organization promoting educational and positive benefits of chess to children, comes this event for grades two through five. Take part in this outstanding chess club. A Long Island Chess Nuts top-qualified coach will teach you how to play chess and show you tips and strategies of the game. Play with your fellow club members and enjoy the fascinating game of chess. There is a $2 program fee per child.
New Beginnings Singles
Join social worker and television talk show host of The Relationship Journey, Marla Matthews at the Plainview library at 3 p.m., in a discussion, social and support group for divorced, widowed and single adults over 50 who would like a new beginning. Make new friends, network and learn new skills towards reinventing yourself, with inspiration and hope for the future. Event takes place in room E.
Sunday, March 15
Taize Service
Good Shepard Lutheran Church, 99 Central Park Rd. in Plainview, welcomes attendees to a Taize service at 7 p.m. A Taize service is a candle-lit service that is meditative in nature. It consists of quiet singing (short songs repeated again and again), scripture, silence for meditating (a time to reflect on whatever word or phrase touches ones heart) and prayer. All are welcome to attend. For information, call 516-349-1966.
Wednesday, March 18
Movie: Love Is Strange
The Plainview library presents two showings, 2:30 and 7 p.m., of the film Love Is Strange. After Ben (John Lithgow) and George (Alfred Molina) get married, George is fired from his teaching post, forcing them to stay with friends separately while they sell their home and look for cheaper housing, which is difficult for all involved. 1 hour 34 minutes. Rated R.
Saturday, March 21
Click Art
The Plainview library welcomes attendees to enjoy “Click Art: The History. The Work. The Vision.” at 11 a.m. Photographers from the Progressive Visions Photo Club will do a presentation about their work, the equipment they use and a history about their club. The club features award-winning photographers, has had photography featured in shows in NYC, and upstate New York and has been featured on NYC News channel NY 1. The Progressive Visions Photo Club is sponsored by Cerebral Palsy Associations of NYS. Progressive Visions Photo Club will have their photographs displayed in the Library’s Gallery for the month of March.
Sunday, March 22
NYC Detective Discussion
Temple Or Elohim, 18 Tobie Lane in Jericho, welcomes all as the sisterhood presents New York City Detective Ike Iikiw at 11 a.m. The detective will tell stories of law enforcement unlike anyone else; from experiences in the transit police, the NYPD, the FBI and as a private investigator. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear him speak, buy his book or win a raffle for one of his walking tours. Event is $5 for adults and free for children under 13. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 516-433-9888 ext. 14.
Carles And Sofia Piano Duo
The Plainview library welcomes guests to enjoy beautiful piano music at 3 p.m. Steinway artists Carles Lama and Sofia Cabruja, one of Europe’s most renowned piano duos, have performed to great acclaim in prestigious venues around the world. They will play a varied program of four hands piano, including classical pieces by Franz Schubert and Johannes Brahms, plus exciting works by Spanish composers Isaac Albeniz and Manuel deFalla.
Monday, March 23
Film Noir
The Plainivew library presents “Film Noir: The Dark Underbelly of Hollywood” with Keith Crocker at 2 p.m. Film Noir is characterized by imagery of dark alleys, mysterious shadows and hidden motives. Learn about its roots in German Expressionism, with its use of B&W film and stark lighting. You will gain a greater understanding of the importance of film noir and its effects on current cinema, as you view clips from Double Indemnity, Laura, Touch of Evil and many more.
Mid-Island Y JCC
Tuesday Circle Entertainment
Tuesdays; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Age 65-plus; $10
March 17: Arlene Kane, Singer
March 24: Blue Heron Entertainment, Singers
March 31: Mark Brier, Singer
Wednesday Circle Entertainment
Wednesdays; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Age 75-plus; $10
March 11: Bobbie Ruth, Singer
March 18: Everett Greenberg, Singer
March 25: Vance Brescia, Singer
Thursday Circle Entertainment
Thursdays; 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; Age 65-plus; $12
Cover-To-Cover Book Club Selections
Thursdays; 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Free
Hosted at Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Rd.
