Wednesday, Oct. 21
Massapequa Park Garden Club
Bonsai will be the subject when Bob BonGiorno addresses the club. The public is invited to learn about the care and creation of these miniature plants. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Massapequa Park Village Hall at 151 Front Street. Entrance is in the rear. For more information, contact Mary Ann Elliott at 516-798-5861.
Thursday, Oct. 22
Health and Wellness Seminar
The Bar Harbour library will host a health and wellness seminar entitled, “Emotional Eating,” presented by Health, Nutrition and Wellness Specialist Alice Kaufman at 2 p.m.
Lecture
Come to the Bar Harbour library at 7 p.m. for a program on total hip replacement. The speaker will be Dr. Krauss of North Shore Syosset Hospital. Call 516-798-4607 ext. 6304 to register.
Friday, Oct. 23
Volunteers Needed
The Plainedge Public Library is looking for Plainedge School District volunteers in grades 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, Oct. 24
Annual Family Fall & Halloween Festivals
Come enjoy the Town of Oyster Bay’s seventh annual Family Fall & Halloween Festival from 1 to 4 p.m. at Marjorie R. Post Community Park, Unqua and Merrick roads, in Massapequa. There will be Halloween crafts, a hayride, bounce houses, games, photo opportunities and refreshments as well as a ‘U-Pick’ pumpkin patch for children. Children are welcome to come in costume. For more information, call the CAPA Division at 516-797-7925 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.
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, Oct. 25
Rag-a-Muffin Costume Parade
The annual Rag-A-Muffin parade will be held at noon, starting at North Nassau Avenue and North Broadway. Remember to dress up in your best Halloween costume.
Monday, Oct. 26
Scrabble
Come in and enjoy a game of Scrabble from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Bar Harbour meeting room.
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Absentee Ballot
Today is the last day to apply by mail for an absentee ballot for the Nov. 3 election. Print an absentee ballot request form at www.nassaucountyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9489.
Wednesday, Oct. 28
Medicare Made Easy
Come to the Plainedge Library at 2 p.m. and get critical information about choosing the correct Medicare insurance plan for you. Marie Cantone will review the basics of Medicare, supplementary insurance, advantage plans and prescription drug plans. There will be a Q&A session following the lecture. Limit is 30 people.
Thursday, Oct. 29
Weekly Storytime
Come to Barnes & Noble located at 5224 Sunrise Hwy., Massapequa Park for a weekly storytime. Begins at 11:30 a.m.
Upcoming
Party to Prohibit Pediatric Cancer
A “Guys and Dolls/Speakeasy” themed fundraiser to benefit children with cancer will take place on Friday, Nov.6 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. in the Columbian Room at the Memorare Club, located at 2183 Jackson Ave., Sea
ford. The early bird special is $43 per person before Oct. 30 and $50 at the door. Payable on the LNF website at www.lukefund.org or by check to LNF at PO Box 137, Massapequa Park, NY 11762. Includes an all-you-can-eat buffet dinner, beer/wine/soda, dessert and coffee, music and two complimentary raffle tickets and games including a no-cash Blackjack tournament. Come in your most fashionable “Guys and Dolls” or “Great Gatsby” attire. All proceeds benefit the Luke Neuhedel Foundation, a 501c3 charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with cancer and raising awareness.
