Wednesday, Sept. 7
First Day of School
Plainedge School District students return to school.
Town of Oyster Bay 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto invites all residents, their families and friends to attend the town’s 9/11 Memorial Ceremony to honor the memory of those lost on September 11, 2001. The ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. at Tobay Beach. Families of 9/11 victims interested in being on the mailing list can contact the town’s Department of Community & Youth Services at 516-797-7900.
Thursday, Sept. 8
Barnes & Noble Weekly Storytime
Come to Barnes & Noble for storytime. Listen to a story and enjoy making crafts afterward. From 11:30 a.m. to noon at 5224 Sunrise Hwy., Massapequa Park.
Movie: Hail, Caesar!
The Bar Harbour library will show a 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. screening of the movie Hail, Caesar! in the Bar Harbour auditorium. Four-time Oscar-winning filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen write and direct Hail, Caesar!, an all-star comedy set during the latter years of Hollywood’s Golden Age that follows a single day in the life of a studio fixer who is presented with plenty of problems to fix. Starring Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Alden Ehrenreich, Ralph Fiennes, Jonah Hill, Scarlett Johansson, Frances 
McDormand, Tilda Swinton, and Channing Tatum. (2016; PG-13, 1 hr 45 mins).
Senior Employment Workshop
From 2 to 4 p.m. in the Central Avenue children’s room.
Friday, Sept. 9
Conversational Spanish
Learn conversational Spanish in the Bar Harbour children’s room from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Let’s Talk
Senior discussion group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Bar Harbour auditorium.
Saturday, Sept. 10
Marine and Outdoor Recreation Expo
Come down to the Captree State Park Boat Basin from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and enjoy classic rock, featuring the Joe Saladino band. There will be demonstrations in fly fishing, camping, surf casting, boating and water safety and boat displays. The annual event honors veterans and first responders and will feature activties such as arts and crafts, snapper fishing, coast guard boat demos and free refreshments. An $8 Captree State Park fee still applies. For more information, call Saladino’s office at 516-541-4598.
Adopt-A-Battalion Soldier’s Drive
Come help put care packages together for troops overseas. Looki
ng for personal care items, seasonings, 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, Sept. 11
Remembering September 11
Take time today to remember those in the community who lost their lives 15 years ago.
Tuesday, Sept. 13
AARP Defensive Driving
Coem get a discount on your insurance. Fee is $20 for AARP members and $25 for nonmembers. Payment is by check or money order made out to AARP. A separate check must be submitted for each person taking the class. From 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bar Harbour auditorium. Class size is limited so registration is a must at the Reference Desk at either the Bar Harbour or Central Avenue building.
Wednesday, Sept. 14 
Blood Drive
The Bar Harbour auditorium will host a blood drive from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Ongoing
Farmers 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 at the Seaford Railroad Station. From 7 a.m. to noon at 1933 Jackson Ave., Seaford. The market runs on Saturdays through Nov. 18. For more information, call 631-323-3653 or email longislandgrowersmarket@gmail.com.
