Wednesday, March 18
Blood Drive
Help neighbors through the Red Cross and become an everyday hero by giving blood in celebration of Red Cross Month this March. By donating blood, eligible donors can help save the lives of patients in need. Those who are unable to give blood can support blood donations by organizing a blood drive, volunteering to assist with Red Cross activities or creating a SleevesUp virtual blood drive online at redcrossblood.org/SleevesUp and asking others to make a lifesaving donation. Stop by The Westfield Sunrise Mall in Massapequa from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. to give a donation.
Thursday, March 19
Movie: Foxcatcher
The Massapequa Public Library Bar Harbour auditorium will show a 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. screening of the movie Foxcatcher. Based on the true story of Olympic wrestler Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum), who is summoned by eccentric multi-millionaire John du Pont (Steve Carell) to move onto his estate and train for the 1988 Olympics. Desperate to gain the respect of his disapproving mother, du Pont begins “coaching” a world-class athletic team and, in the process, lures Mark into dangerous habits, breaks his confidence and drives him into a self-destructive spiral. Starring Stever Carell, Channing Tatum, Mark Ruffalo and Sienna Miller. (2014; R 2 hrs 15 mins).
Winter Farmer’s Market
The farmer’s market is still open! Come shop at the various tables and sample plenty of fresh goodies at the G&G Long Island Farmer’s Market at the VFW Hall on 181 Veterans Blvd., Massapequa. The event is from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and goes until April. Visit www.longislandfarmersmarkets.com or call 631-944-2661 or 516-297-7997 for more information and a list of vendors.
Friday, March 20
Free Tax Return Preparation
Tax return preparation at both branches of the Massapequa Public Library will be done by appointment. To make an appointment, please call 516-798-4607 or 516-799-0770. The service will take place on Thursday mornings at the Central Avenue Library from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and on Fridays at the Bar Harbour library building. Bring a picture ID, last year’s tax return, W-2 forms, 1099 forms and all broker and bank information. You must bring the amount of your property taxes from 2014. Both parties must be present when completing joint returns.
Dance
Long Island NAIM dance from 8 p.m.-midnight at the Massapequa Elks located at 2162 Veterans Blvd., Masapequa. All are welcome. Cost is $15. DJ Ray will be playing. For more information, call Maureen at 516-781-4763.
Saturday, March 21
St. Patrick’s/St. Joseph’s Dance
St. James Parish in Seaford is having a St. Patrick’s/St. Joseph’s Dance on Saturday, March 21. For more information, please call the parish at 516-731-3710 or contact Jane Harris Cordova at 516-729-8719.
TOB Polar Plunge
Special Olympics New York and the Town of Oyster Bay invite you to join the hundreds of others who will be “Freezin’ for a Reason” for the second annual Town of Oyster Bay Polar Plunge at TOBAY Beach. Funds raised will benefit the athletes and programs of Special Olympics New York and promote awareness of people living with intellectual disabilities in New York. Log on to www.polarplungeNY.org/tobay to form a team and create your own Personal Plunge Page. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at TOBAY Beach with the plunge starting at 11:30 a.m. For more information call Jennifer Cantone at 631-254-1465 ext. 204 or email jcantone@nyso.org.
Athletes for Life Blood Drive
Come to Long Island Blood Services located at 905 Walt Whitman Rd., Melville from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and donate blood to those in need. For more information, call 516-655-2299 or email ggelman13@aol.com.
Anti-Crime Avoidance Techniques
Come to the Bar Harbour auditorium from 1-3 p.m. and learn how to defend yourself against crime. Former police officer Don Longo presents simple but effective techniques to help you and your family avoid being victims of violent crime.
Sunday, March 22
The Long Island Music Lover’s Expo
Come to the American Legion located at Broadway and Veterans Boulevard in Massapequa for a fun filled day about music. The show is open to the public from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and costs $5. The event will showcase records, CDs and DVDs and other music memorabilia. Dealers from several states along the east cost are scheduled to participate and bring new, used, rare and collectible items from the eras of rock, folk, disco, new age, classical, soul and show music. Free parking. For more information, call Fred Falk at 973-209-6067 or email fred@showsandexpos.com.
Monday, March 23
Scrabble
Come in and demonstrate your word prowess with a game of Scrabble. No registration required. From 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Bar Harbour Meeting Room.
Aerobics
Learn movements to improve cardiovascular efficiency, increase you flexibility and tone your body. Low impact means no strenuous exercises, so you’ll be fit without pain. Dress comfortably and wear sneakers. Bring water and a mat. If you want to get the most from your workout, bring weights (1 to 3 pounds are ok). Pre-registration is required with a fee due at registration. For more information and to register, contact Jody Brower at 799-0770. Class takes place in the Bar Harbour Auditorium from 7:30-9 p.m.
Tuesday, March 24
Savvy Social Security Planning
What do baby boomers need to know to maximize their retirement income? Find out at this informative seminar where you will learn the basics of Social Security and the important rules and strategies for maximizing your benefits. Learn the answers to questions such as: Will there be Social Security for me? How much can I expect to receive? When should I apply for Social Security? This valuable workshop is designed specifically for baby boomers. Event at the Plainedge Pubic Library at 7 p.m. Tickets are free.
Plainedge Board of Ed. Meeting
A budget workshop meeting will begin at 8 p.m. in the board room at Plainedge High School. All meetings take place at 241 Wyngate Dr., N. Massapequa.
