No dance experience necessary. Dance lessons provided and demonstrated. Sing-along with a banjo playing folk singer. Casual attire. Free coffee, cake and beverages served after the dance. Join in the fun and excitement meeting new and old friends. Swing your partners and promenade. Singles, couples and families welcome. 8 to 10 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at the Hillside United Methodist Church, 2801 Hillside Ave., corner of Heywood St., New Hyde Park. $6 per adult; $5 seniors ; children under 12 free. Call 741-5148. The Mill Neck Manor festival brings the best of the autumn season to LI. This year's festival, Oct. 11 and 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., features apples, handmade country crafts, seasonable produce, grilled bratwurst, children's activities and more. Visitors will have an opportunity to learn about the deaf, the Mill Neck Family of Organizations and its services. There will be a Cheese House, baked goods, jellies, fudge and strudels. The Country Store features a full-line of Karl Ehmer wurst and bacon products. The "Gourmet Shop" offers fine snacks and sparkling apple cider. In the children's activities area, Gooseberry Grove will have a fantastic array of games, including an inflatable slide. Musicians Michele Purcell and Barbara Fine Buxbaum will perform. Facepainting by Agostino Arts on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The festival also showcases the latest in deaf technology, sign language novelty items and books, a hearing van featuring free hearing screenings from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $10 each and the winner, picked on Oct. 12 at 3 pm, receives half of all money collected. Proceeds go towards supporting the Mill Neck Family of Organizations. To become a Golden "Presenting" Sponsor, an Empire Sponsor, a Gala Sponsor or a McIntosh Sponsor, or for more information, call 628-4243.

An anonymous organization for spouses, adult children over 18, family and friends whose lives have been affected by a gambling problem. Meets Mondays at the Jewish Community Center of W. Hempstead, 711 Dogwood Ave., W. Hempstead. For information call 321-2883.

Sponsored by LIJ Medical Center in association with the National Cosmetology Association, the Toiletry Fragrance Association and the American Cancer Society. The program reaches out to women with cancer and teaches them how to best apply makeup and wear their hair while undergoing cancer treatment. Meets on the second Monday of every month at LIJ Medical Center, 27005 76th Ave., New Hyde Park. Reservations suggested, but not required. Call Harriet Pine or Selma Robinton 718-470-7094. All women who attend receive a makeup kit filled with brand-name cosmetics valued at over $200. The Nassau Mid-Island Chapter of the Barber Shop Harmony Society invites any man who is interested in singing barbershop harmony to join them any Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. in the Church of the Advent Winthrop Hall, 555 Advent St. (one block east of Post Ave.; two blocks south of Jericho Tpke.), Westbury. Call Peter Kenny 365-8138. (Including Garden City, Franklin Square, Floral Park and West Hempstead communities) will hold its meeting in the Stewart Manor Village Hall at 7:30p.m. There will be a Country Auction held after the business meeting. All are welcome to attend. For more information call Gina Mignone 437-9679. Robert Van Cott American Legion Post #1139, 734 Woodfield Rd., West Hempstead, hosts a weekly Bingo game Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. Early bird and game specials. Meets on the first and third Wednesdays through April (except holidays) at 7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 1000 Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park. Social events, trips to our lodge in Vermont, and skiing in a variety of areas throughout the West and New England. Ages 21 and over, please. For additional info and schedules visit www.gardencityskiclub.com or call 872-1448. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall, Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. There are also entertaining programs and refreshments and food are served free at every meeting. Call Sal Palmeri 328-0333 for an application. Meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the American Legion Hall. To become a member residents are invited to visit www.fpcitizensparty.com or call 775-2940. A nonsectarian, nonprofit organization of widows and widowers ages 40 to 69 years of age. Fee for members is $3, nonmembers $5. Meets at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 55h St. and Franklin Ave., Garden City, on the third Wednesday of each month. For additional information call Sandy 996-6574. Member of Zonta International, a worldwide service organization with a local club. Members help advance the status of women and are involved in many community service activities. The name Zonta is word taken from the Sioux and stands for honesty, trust, inspiration and the ability to work together for service and understanding. At meetings members discuss and learn about issues facing women, develop and conduct fun fundraising that benefits community programs and network with Zonta International programs. The club meets at a monthly dinner meeting in New Hyde Park on the third Thursday of each month. Call Kathy Rau 488-2796. StarLust: The Price of Fame with author and Grammy Award-winner Jesse Cutler from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Village Bookshoppe, 7 North Village Ave., between Merrick Rd. and Sunrise Hwy., Rockville Centre. The book is Jesse Cutler's new autobiography, published Oct. 1 with a foreword by Paul Shaffer of The Late Show with David Letterman. A native of Brooklyn and Long Island, Jesse Cutler grew up in nearby Malverne. She was signed to Mercury Records at age 12, became an original member of the Godspell band, playing 800 consecutive performances first off and then on Broadway, and is a Grammy Award-winning musician. Queens Village for boys ages 10 to 18 meets at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 92-10 217th St., Queens Village, every Friday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Call Mr. LeVine 1-781-465-5522 or email to Pear1H21@nyc.rr.com. The Eating Disorders Association-LI (NEDA-LI) (formerly EDCLI) will be holding a support group for eating disorder sufferers and their families and friends. 10 to 11:30 a.m. at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset (ask at the main reception desk for location within the hospital). This free group takes place on the third Saturday of every month and is facilitated by a trained professional. No reservation necessary. Call NEDA-LI 229-2393. A musical program presented by Cellini Lodge, Sons of Italy. 2 p.m. at the Clinton Martin Park Recreation Building, northeast corner of New Hyde Park Rd. and Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park. The event will pay tribute to famous songwriter Harry Warren (Salvatore Guaragna). Admission is free. Call 746-7140. Presents an original production Memorare: Mary Remembers - Reflections from a Mother's Heart, written and produced by Glenn Mohr in collaboration with Frances McNamara. The production is an intimate, spiritual encounter with Mary as she reflects on her personal life's journey. The audience meets Mary in her twilight years when she is approached by Luke, who makes a request to paint her portrait. Undimmed by the passage of time, Mary's memory of the events of her life is shared by her in the quiet interlude during which Luke captures her inner beauty and peace on canvas. 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Snows, 258-15 80th Ave., Floral Park (718-347-6070). Goodwill offerings are requested. Call 1-866-462-4647 for more information. The Rosary Altar Society of Our Lady of Victory Church is seeking vendors to sell their new wares at its Vendor Fair on Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 pm. in Memorial Hall, Our Lady of Victory School, 2 Bellmore St. Weather permitting, space outside the school building will also be available. The cost is $40 per spot, table included. For visitors to the fair, there will be a baked goods table and a Sweepstakes table available on Oct. 18 from 4:45 to 6:45 p.m. and Oct. 19 form 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For further information or to reserve a table call Andrea 354-7091.

The Nassau North Shore Christian Women's Club invites all women to its "Harvest Country Fair" Luncheon on Nov. 4 at 11:30 a.m. at the George Washington Manor Restaurant. Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn. The cost is $17. The special feature will be "Prize Winning Wares." Bring a bounty of fresh-bakes goods, crafts and new gifts to sell beginning at 11 a.m.

Patricia Tai, song writer and soloist, will entertain with prize winning melodies and will bring us a "Harvest of Inspiration" with words of Peace, Hope and Joy. For reservations or information call Jane Voss 742-0861 or Alice Russo 248-9726 by Oct. 24. Cancellations are essential.