Wednesday, Sept. 23
Join Pack 696
Come join the scouting fun at Massapequa’s Pack 696 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Marjorie Post Park Meeting Room A. Contact Frank Materia at 516-493-2513 or email cspack696ny.scoutlander.com.
Art Gallery
The Bar Harbour Library will host “Downstairs Gallery,” for the month of September, featuring the work of artist Gloria DeGore.
Thursday, Sept. 24
Volunteers Needed
The Plainedge Public Library is looking for Plainedge School District volunteers in grade six and up for children’s crafts/activities during the 2015-16 school year. All applicants are accepted into a pool of eligible volunteers who will be called upon from time to time during the year. There will also be an opportunity to volunteer for Plainedge Public Library’s Fall Festival to be held on Nov. 3. Application packets are now available from the children’s services staff. Contact the Children’s Services Department for more information at 516-735-4133, ext. 12 or ext. 13. Community service credit furnished upon request.
Saturday, Sept. 26
11th Annual Harvest Fair
The Grace Church annual Harvest Fair is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature farmer’s market produce, pumpkins, cornstalks, hay bales, mums, baked goods and homemade jams and jellies. Kathy’s Komfort Food featuring stews, soups, quiches and a crafts table with handmade gifts and more will also be available. A petting zoo, games, pumpkin painting and a moon bouncer will be available for kids. Grace Church is located at 23 Cedar Shore Dr., Massapequa. For more information, call 516-798-1122.
Free Doo Wop Concert
Enjoy a Free Doo Wop Concert featuring Lenny Dell & The Demensions, “Over The Rainbow,” The Jarmels, “A Little Bit of Soap,” The Fireflies, “You Were Mine,” The Danleers, “One Summer Night,” and accappella by Classic Sounds. Begins at 3 p.m. at Marjorie Post Park.
Seaford Farmer’s Market
Enjoy the large selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, olive oils, seafoods, wines, baked goods, herbs, sauces, spices, dessert sauces, vinegars, homemade pies and more. Come to the Seaford Railroad Station at 1933 Jackson Ave., Seaford from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. The market runs Saturdays through Nov. 21. Call 631-323-3653 or email longislandgrowersmarket@gmail.com.
Sunday, Sept. 27
Cancer Walk-a-thon
The annual Long Island League to Abolish Cancer walk-a-thon will be held at Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and the walk begins at 11 a.m. A $25 donation to walk is required and walkers receive one free T-shirt. A family donation is $50 with two T-shirts per family. All donations go to doctors who are working towards finding cures for cancer. For more information, contact Maxine Nagel at mnflower3@gmail.com or 516-433-2295.
Eighth Annual Walk For Autism
The walk will benefit the Fay J. Lindner Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities and will take place at John J. Burns Town Park on Merrick Road in Massapequa. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and the walk begins at 11 a.m., followed by a tailgate party. The event will be held rain or shine. Registration is $10 for individual walkers or $25 for a family (up to five walkers). Each registered walker will receive a T-shirt and admission to the tailgate party. To sign up for the walk, register online at www.centerforautism.kintera.org, or call 516-797-4125 ext. 2.
Registration for 41st Annual Rag-A-Muffin Parade
Register for the parade from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the Italian Feast on North Broadway at the fire department booth. This year’s costume parade will take place on Oct. 25 at noon. All children who participate must be registered. Online registration is also available at www.nmfd660.com.
Monday, Sept. 28
Scrabble
Come in and enjoy a game of Scrabble from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Bar Harbour meeting room. No registration required.
Tuesday, Sept. 29
Conversational Spanish Workshop
The Central Avenue library will host a conversational Spanish workshop with 10 sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon beginning Sept. 29. Pre-registration is required.
Wednesday, Sept. 30
Overspending and Debt
The Bar Harbour library will host a talk non overspending and debt sponsored by Debtors Anonymous at 7 p.m. in the Bar Harbour meeting room. Members will share their experience and focus on bringing recovery to people with debt issues, under-earning and money-related anxiety.
Upcoming
Grab a leash and be part of Canine Companions DogFest Walk ‘n’ Roll. This community dog walk supports the mission of Canine Companions for Independence. Register just yourself, or put together a group of friends, family members or coworkers and walk as a team. Your fundraising efforts will transform the lives of people with disabilities. DogFest Walk ‘n’ Roll Long Island will take place Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Marjorie Post Park, 451 Merrick Rd., Massapequa. To register, email dogfestlongisland@cci.org or call 631-561-0200. Those interested in baking treats for dogs and people can contact Carol Tokosh at ttctskier@aol.com. Items must be wrapped individually with ingredients listed.
