Thursday, Dec. 3
Assemblyman Lavine Hosts Educational Program
Assemblyman Charles Lavine will be visiting Plainedge Public Library at 7 p.m. to give a presentation called “Albany 101,” an educational program about New York State Government that is broken into two parts: How a Bill Becomes a Law and Ethics in the New York State Legislature. By hosting this program across Long Island, Lavine is hoping to empower citizens to participate in state government by teaching them the mechanics of lawmaking, and starting a dialogue about the ethical conduct of legislators.
Movie: Love & Mercy
The Bar Harbour auditorium will host a 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. screening of the movie Love & Mercy. Paul Dano and John Cusack star in the true story of Brian Wilson, the talented singer, songwriter and leader of The Beach Boys. Few have known the truth behind his disappearance from the world stage. Follow the remarkable story of the musical genius who suffered a mental breakdown, fell under the control of his controversial psychiatrist and ultimately found salvation, and a triumphant return to music, through a chance meeting with the woman who became his wife. Starring Paul Dano, John Cusack, Paul Giamatti and Elizabeth Banks (2014; PG-13, 2 hrs).
Friday, Dec. 4
MHS Seventh Annual Career Day
Massapequa High School has scheduled its seventh annual Career Day (Futures Fair) from 8 to 10:30 a.m. in the school’s upper gym. The goal of this event is to introduce students to the many different careers available to them and give them the opportunity to learn about careers by speaking with those in the field. Last year, more than 700 students and 35 businesses/organizations participated in this hugely successful event.
Saturday, Dec. 5
Christmas Market
Come to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church at 2025 Washington Ave., Seaford from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and spend the day shopping. Homemade crafts, holiday gift baskets, Christmas greens, grandmother’s attic and a cookie walk will be available throughout the day. For more information, call 516-781-6374.
Chorus Show
The Twin County Chorus presents “I Believe in Music” at Helen Butler Hall at the Dominican Village, located at 565 Albany Ave., Amityville. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. and the show starts at 2 p.m. Twin County, a Sweet Adelines International chorus, will entertain with songs in four-part harmony, sung a cappella. Light refreshments will be served. There will be raffles and a door prize. Admission for the show is $20 for adults; and $10 for kids 12 and younger. Call Deena for tickets and information at 516-216-1449.
Adopt-A-Battalion Soldier’s Drive
Come help put care packages together for troops overseas. Our volunteers sort, pack and ship items to send to the troops. Looking for personal care items, seasonings and hot sauces and items other than candy. From 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Island Knight of Columbus Council, 2 Eastgate Rd., Massapequa Park.
Sunday, Dec. 6
Hanukkah begins at sunset
Massapequa Park Village Holiday Open House
The Village’s traditional Holiday Open House is a wonderful event for the entire family. From 2 to 4 p.m., children can visit with Santa, have their face painted or enjoy the music provided by students from local schools. Each child leaves with a goodie bag.
Tackapausha Museum “Movie Day”
Meet live animals, do a fun nature craft, and watch great family films about wildlife, astronomy, conservation, natural history, dinosaurs, birds and
much more. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Tackapausha Museum and Preserve, located at 2225 Washington Ave., Seaford. $3 for adults and $2 for kids. Children under 2 are free. For more information, visit www.tackapausha.org or call 516-571-7443.
Monday, Dec. 7
Scrabble
Come in and enjoy a game of Scrabble from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Bar Harbour meeting room.
Tuesday, Dec. 8
Contemporary Book Club
This month’s selection is The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. From 12:30 to 4 p.m. in the Bar Harbour Auditorium. Contact Jody Brower at 516-799-0770 ext. 316 for more information.
Thursday, Dec. 10
Holiday/Winter Centerpiece
Come to the Plainedge Public Library and meet Frank Lazzaro and enjoy his seminar on decorating the White House with a photographic tour of the work he did during the Ford, Carter and Reagan Administrations. Learn a few “floral design tips” as he demonstrates how to create a lovely seasonal centerpiece that he will raffle off to a lucky member of the audience. Limited to 40 people. From 6:30 to 8 p.m. must register.
Ongoing
Santa Claus At Westfield Mall
Come see Santa at Westfield Sunrise through Dec. 24. Mr. Claus will be available f
or meet-and-greets and photo opportunities. Santa will be located at the lower level Macy’s Court at Sunrise Mall. For more information on photos with Santa, see Westfield Sunrise’s Facebook event page at http://on.fb.me/1NKx6hB.
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. 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.
