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. 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. From 6:30 to 8 p.m. Must register.
Board of Ed. Meeting
The Plainedge Public School board of education regular business meeting will begin at 8 p.m. at 241 Wyngate Dr., North Massapequa.
Saturday, Dec. 12
Artists Reception
Come meet local artist Marguerite Snider and view her artwork. From 2 to 4 p.m. in the Bar Harbour Meeting Room.
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.
Trash or Treasure: Holiday Extravaganza
Do you have something that is old, unusual or perhaps even bizarre? Then this informative lecture is for you. Eddie Costello will give you one free appraisal of any one antique or collectible (no coins, currency, or stamps). Begins at 2 p.m. at the Plainedge Public Library. Must register.
Sunday, Dec. 13
Folk Songs for the Holidays
One of America’s finest champions of folk music, Caroline Doctorow, daughter of renowned author E.L. Doctorow, performs An American Holiday in Song, an uplifting acoustic music holiday program that includes standards such as “Winter Wonderland,” “Frosty the Snowman,” “Dreidel Song,” “Let it Snow,” “Deck the Halls” and so much more. Come to the Plainedge Public Library, sing-along and enjoy the music. Begins at 2 p.m. Must register.
An Afternoon of Music
Come to the Bar Harbour Library at 1 p.m., for An Afternoon of Music with Les Degen, who will bring you on a musical journey down memory lane crooning the hits of Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin and Old Broadway. Get ready for a concert featuring some of the greatest classic standards and Broadway show tunes ever written.
Birds in Massapequa Preserve
Join the South Shore Audubon Society for a bird walk in the Massapequa Preserve from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Walk leaders and other birders and nature enthusiasts will be happy to share their knowledge and experience. The bird walk is free. Bring binoculars. Rain will cancel. The group will meet at the Northeast parking lot at the Massapequa Long Island Railroad Station. For more information, visit www.ssaudubon.org or call Joe Landesberg at 516 467-9498 for details.
Monday, Dec. 14
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. 15
Poinsettia Cupcake Bouquet
Fanny Cakes will be here to teach you how to decorate eight cupcakes to resemble poinsettias and set them up in a container to create a beautiful bouquet you can take home and enjoy as a centerpiece. A $5 material fee is due at sign-up. Cash or check made payable to Plainedge Public Library. Must register as the limit is 15. Class begins at 7 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 17
Movie: Age of Adaline
The Bar Harbour auditorium will host a 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. screening of the movie Age of Adaline. In 1935, a near-death experience changes 29-year-old Adaline’s life; from that day on, she never grows older. Through eight adventure-filled decades, Adaline guards her secret—and her heart. But an affair with a charming philanthropist (Michiel Huisman) and a weekend with his parents (Harrison Ford and Kathy Baker) forces Adaline to confront her destiny in this unforgettable tale about the timeless power of love. Starring Blake Lively, Michiel Huisman and Harrison Ford (2015; PG-13, 1 hr 50 mins).
Ongoing
Santa Claus At Westfield Mall
Come see Santa at Westfield Sunrise through Dec. 24. Mr. Claus will be available for 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
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.
