Calendar: Garden City Life: December 25, 1997

Ongoing

Bailey Wells and Rhoda Sherbell: Paintings and Drawings will be on display in the Rochelle and Irwin A. Lowenfeld Exhibition Hall, 10th floor, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, Hofstra. Admission is free. On view through Jan. 11. For information call 463-5672.
Jewish Heritage: A Persian Collection, an exploration into the tradition of Judaica as reflected in the Persian wood carving of the 20th century. Torah covers and wood plaques will be on display, reflecting the long and still developing history of Judaism. An artistic expression of faith and the endurance of that faith. On display through Jan. 18 in the David Filderman Gallery, 9th floor, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus. Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
Mallette Art Gallery, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau, 223 Stewart Ave., Garden City. Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday and by appointment. Call 718-738-9865. Artist from The Bowery Gallery: Still Life on view through Jan. 16.
Omni Gallery, 333 Earl Ovington Blvd., Uniondale (across from Nassau Coliseum). Children: In Reality and Fantasy, photography by Richard Lopez Jr (presents children in a stark reality. His subjects are awkwardly trapped in their pictorial space, often seeming as much like social evidence as actual people. Sometimes an element of distrust pervades the work reminding the viewer of the brutal and predatory threats that all children face. While never commenting directly on the social issues that affect the well-being of the children, Mr. Lopez explores issues of partriachy and power in these strangely sad photographs) and Sandra N. Carrion (photographs her students allowing their individual personalities to ignite symbolism that pushes these photographs toward pure fantasy. She creates a new set of young gods. Her photographic fantasies are a celebration of youth where vulnerability and power are equal forces in the forging of new myths). On view through Jan. 30.

Epilepsy Support Group

The Epilepsy Foundation of LI announces the formation of a new support group for adults with epilepsy and their significant others. The group will take place on Tuesday evenings from 8 to 9 p.m. at the foundation headquarters, 550 Stewart Ave., 3rd floor. Come meet others who share your concerns. There is a $5 fee and registration is necessary. To reserve a place call Sandra Hamberger, RCSW 794-5500. Space is limited.

Volunteers Needed by the Epilepsy Foundation

Volunteers are needed to help dispel some of the myths and misconceptions that still surround epilepsy by performing a puppet show in area elementary schools. The "Kids on the Block," a troupe of life-size abled and disabled puppets are used. If you have two hours a week for four weeks and can commit to one performance a month, you will be trained in the art of Bunraku or Japanese Puppetry. Training will take place in the Garden City office. Call June Lipsky at the Epilepsy Foundation of LI at 794-5500 for information.

English as a Second Language Classes

Offered by the Uniondale Library, 400 Uniondale Ave., Uniondale. Sponsored by BOCES and held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students must be 21 years or older. Continuous registration. Call 489-2220.

Upcoming Events

Free Breast Cancer Support Groups

Offered by the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program. Unless otherwise noted groups meet at the Adelphi School of Social Work. Other groups also available: post treatment group for women under 40, over 40, spouses group, lymphedema information and support group and networking meeting for women with breast cancer. Individual and family counseling are available on an as-needed basis. Sessions will be scheduled at the convenience of those seeking counseling. No cost for any group. Pre-registration required. Call Sandi Kafenbaum, CSW 877-4314 or the Hotline 877-4444. The following new groups are now being offered:

Husbands Group for spouses and loved ones of women who have breast cancer. 8 weeks beginning Jan. 13 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Men With Breast Cancer. 8 weeks beginning Jan. 13 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Newly Diagnosed Women's Group for women who are currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer. 8 weeks beginning Jan. 20 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. or 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Couples Coping With Breast Cancer. 6 weeks beginning Jan. 22 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Women With Breast Cancer. 8 weeks beginning Jan. 22 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (meets at Adelphi's Huntington Campus.)
Women with LCIS (lobular carcinoma in situ) or DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ). 6 weeks beginning Jan. 27 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Health Care Professionals Who Have Breast Cancer. For doctors, nurses, social workers, medical technicians. 6 weeks beginning Jan. 27 frm 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 27

LI Children's Museum Programs

550 Stewart Ave. For information call 222-0207. General admission $4. Open Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sat., Sun. 10 a.m to 5 p.m.

Join Myrah Brown for Kwanzaa festivities complete with music and activities at the Culture Corner: Afro-Centric program. Ongoing 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (funded and supported by Chase Bank).
Personalize your own calendar for the new year...take it home and enjoy it every day. Ongoing 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 28.

Monday, December 29

Free Smoker's Withdrawal Clinic

Held Mondays at 8 p.m. in Mercy Medical Center's Marks Lecture Hall, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. Call 255-2435.

Meet Winnie the Pooh

Have a smackerel of fun while you listen to some tales by Winnie's creator, A.A. Milne. Don't forget your camera to capture a keepsake moment. Noon to 12:30 p.m. and 4 to 4:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. Call 741-9850 for information.

Tuesday, December 30

Blood Drive

Sponsored by LI Blood Services. To donate you must be between the ages of 17 and 76, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Donors must eat before donating and bring identification. Includes mini health exam, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature and iron count. For information call 800-933-BLOOD. EAB, 400 Oak St. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 31

Harambee!

Public television's first Kwanzaa holiday special features Howard Rollins, Novella Nelson and Aaron Beener in an original family drama which weaves the seven days of Kwanzaa into a spiritual journey of discovery, community and responsibility. After a stray bullet enters the Barnes' apartment on Christmas night the family and their neighbors unite to use the Kwanzaa holiday as a catalyst for change. 9 p.m. WLIW21.

Saturday, January 3

Thrift Shop

The Thrift Shop at the Floral Park United Methodist Church 35 Verbena Ave., Floral Park, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clothing, housewares, bric-a-brac and collectibles.

Meet Caricaturist Lou Puglisi

See how a few strokes of Lou's drawing pen can capture the essence of a person. Have a special interest or hobby? Lou can incorporate this into his special drawing of you. Caricatures are free of charge and will be done in the order in which you arrive. 2 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. Call 741-9850 for information.

Coltrane in a Cadillac

Ride shotgun with Scottish actor/comedian Robbie Coltrane as he sets off on a cross-country journey from Los Angeles to New York in his favorite car - a 1951 Cadillac convertible. In the course of his journey, he takes in the decadence of Las Vegas, the expanse of the Kansas plains, a women-only ranch, Amish country, the Indianapolis 500 Speedway (a personal mecca) and more. 10:30 p.m. on WLIW21. Also on Jan. 8 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, January 4

Garden City Chamber Music Society

Solo piano recital with Navah Perlman featuring the music of Bach and Beethoven. 3 p.m. at 223 Stewart Ave. Tickets $10, students/seniors $8. Call 248-8855.

Garden City Public Library

60 Seventh St.
Garden City 11530
742-8405

The library's hours are as follows: Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.

Showcase and Gallery Displays are with the cooperation of the NC Museum of Fine Art. Exhibition by artist Ethel Camhi entitled "Collages," based on the theme of "art after art" - visual "quotes" from such masters as Picasso, Matisse, Frans Hals and Mary Cassatt, freely combined and reinterpreted.

Storytime Theatre for ages 2 1/2 to 6 with an adult. 10 a.m. Dec. 29. Tickets required.

The Gizmo Guys, a comedy juggling/variety show for children in grades 1 to 5 (one hour). 10 a.m. Dec. 30. Tickets required.