Wednesday, May 11
Mammography Van
The Mammography Van will be in the Bar Harbour library parking lot from 8 a.m. to noon. Appointment only. Sponsored by Senator Michael Venditto.
Foods to Travel By
Jeanne Schnupp will prepare a selection of international dishes. She will share three traditional and popular recipes while discussing cooking styles and fun foodie facts about the regions and dishes themselves. Samples and recipes will be provided. From 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Bar Harbour auditorium. Pre-registration is required.
Thursday, May 12
The Late Movie: Miss You Already
The Central Avenue library children’s room will show a 6:3
0 p.m. screening of the movie Miss You Already. This comedy-drama chronicles the relationship of lifelong best friends, Jess (Drew Barrymore) and Milly (Toni Collette). Complications arise when Jess, who has been living a free-spirited existence, decides she wants a baby and begins to envy the life of Milly, a career woman with a family. In rapid succession, Milly is diagnosed with cancer and must battle for her life while Jess discovers she’s finally pregnant. These life-changing events cause the friendship to be tested as they attempt to deal with the joy and sorrow in their lives. Starring Paddy Considine, Dominic Cooper and Jacqueline Bisset. Based on the book by Jennifer Lackman. (PG-13, 112 minutes).
Friday, May 13
Summer Reading Program Volunteers Needed
Applications for the Plainedge Library’s summer reading program are now available in the children’s department for Plainedge School District students entering grades 6 and up. No previous volunteer experience necessary. Community service credit furnished upon request. In order to effectively schedule volunteers in time for the summer, all applications need to be submitted to a children’s librarian by Friday, May 13, the latest, no exceptions. For more information, call 516-735-4133 ext. 12 or 13 or email kids@plainedgelibrary.org.
Saturday, May 14
Heart of Plainedge 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run
The Plainedge community is invited to participate in a 5K run/walk and fun run at 9 a.m. to benefit the Plainedge Scholarship fund and health and wellness of the Plainedge community. There will be water on the course and refreshments at the finish line. A T-shirt will be given to all participants. The 5K race registration fee is $25 or $30 for day of registration. The fun run fee is $5, will begin at 8:30 a.m. and is for children only. All runners/walkers must check in between 7:30 and 8:45 a.m. at Plainedge High School. Register online at www.PlainedgeStrong.com.
Adopt-A-Battalion Soldier’s Drive
Come help put care packages together for troops overseas.
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.
Currency Appraisal Fair
The Currency Club will have an appraisal fair from 1 to 3:30 p.m. They will display Long Island National Bank notes, fractional currency, military payment certificates and anything federal back to 1776. If anyone wants currency appraised then come on down to the Bar Harbour auditorium. For more information, call John Musarra at 516-314-0802.
Sunday, May 15
Performance
Come to the Bar Harbour library at 1 p.m. to enjoy a performance by Salvatore Chiarelli as he sings a program of popular, traditional, classical Italian/Neapolitan and Sicilian songs. Chiarelli will be accompanied by concert pianist Ishmael Wallace.
Monday, May 16
Teen Takeover Mondays
Every Monday from 3:30 to 5 p.m., teens get to take over the auditorium. Enjoy open play with video games on Wii U and XBOX 360, play Minecraft, check out the collection of board games and hang out with friends every Monday in the Bar Harbour auditorium. No registration necessary. For teens in grades 7-12. For more information, contact Lisa Zuena at 516-799-0770 ext. 5305 or email lzuena@massapequalibrary.org.
Scrabble
Come in and enjoy a game of Scrabble from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Bar Harbour meeting room.
Tuesday, May 17
School Budget Vote
Get out and vote for the Massapequa Public Schools and Plainedge School District’s budget for the 2016-17 school year.
Wednesday, May 18
Massapequa Park Garden Club Meeting
Propagation, the art of growing your own plants, will be the topic of the meeting of the Massapequa Park Garden Club. The public is invited to watch horticulturist Gary Fischer demonstrate and explain this useful gardening skill. Meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. in the basement meeting room of Massapequa Park Village Hall, 151 Front St., Massapequa Park. Refreshments will be served.
Horticulture Lecture
Come see Pauley The Plant Guy give a great talk on annuals and perennials that will do well in your spring and summer garden. He will bring in live plants to
use during his talk. From 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Bar Harbour auditorium.
Thursday, May 19
Massapequa Talks
YES Community Counseling Center and Massapequa Takes Action Coalition are hosting a town hall meeting, Massapequa Talks, sponsored by SAMHSA about the heroin epidemic. A listening panel of local government officials and community leaders as well as the Massapequa Chamber of Commerce, the 7th Precinct and the Massapequa School District, will be taking note of the serious issues that community members present. Afterwards there will be plans made of how to proactively address the core concerns. The meeting will take place at the Massapequa Park Village Hall, 151 Front St., Massapequa Park at 7 p.m. For more information, contact YES Community Counseling Center at 516-799-3203 or email info@yesccc.org.
Upcoming
Brian Moore Memorial
New York City Police Department Detective First-Grade Brian Moore, who died in the line of duty on May 4, 2015, while serving the residents of New York City, will have a special dedication ceremony held in his memory at the Town of Oyster Bay’s Plainedge Park on Saturday, May 21 at 1 p.m. The event will include a statue unveiling and building dedication.
