At 11 a.m. Fridays at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700. Come see the most talked about deaf comedienne around at the Mill Neck Manor Deaf Education Center auditorium, 40 Frost Mill Rd., Mill Neck. A storyteller, poet and actress, Trix Bruce will present an "Improv Comedy" show from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door. "Audiences are captivated by Trix's sign artistry, sheer elegance and irresistible, smile-sparking humor," said one reviewer from www.trixbruce.com/about.htm. Don't miss this exciting event. For more information, or to reserve tickets in advance, email Loretta Murray at deafmns@aol.com. Hosted by Mill Neck Services for Deaf Adults, part of the Mill Neck Family of Organizations, this special performance will be held for one night only. The Mill Neck Family of Organizations includes Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf, the Mill Neck Manor Early Childhood Center, Mill Neck Foundation for Deaf Ministry, Mill Neck Audiology and Mill Neck Interpreter Service. For more information, call 922-4100 or visit http://www.millneck.org. The Viking Cooking School at the Loaves & Fishes Cookshop, 835 Franklin Ave., presents free cooking demonstrations every Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. - topics vary from week to week. Samples served. Reservations required. Call 877-1010; website: www.vikinghomechef.com). Join the fun as Avenue P's exuberant young Rosie uses star power to enlist the children in the neighborhood to create a make believe movie that's all about her. From Alligators All Around to The Ballad of Chicken Soup, the songs in this beloved children's musical will stay with you and your children long after the big finale. Books and lyrics by Maurice Sendak. Music by Carole King. Performances: Oct. 11, 12, 17, 18, 19. 25, 26. Fridays 7 p.m.; Saturdays 2 and 4 p.m.; Sundays 2 p.m. at the Nassau Community College Little Theatre, One Education Dr. Presented by the NCC Dept. of Theatre and Dance. Tickets: $7 adults; $5 children (12 and under); NCC students free with valid ID. Box office: 572-7676. 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. A day of fun, toys, playing and it's all for kids. The Kids Corner is a dedicated kids area where children can test out - and have fun with - the hottest toys for the holidays recommended by the Toy Insider experts. While the children laugh and play, parents can review a range of buying tips, speak with a Toy Insider expert as well as register in a national sweepstakes for a chance to win a room full of toys. The Kids Corner is a part of Redbook's multi-city "Living Room" Mall Tour. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Field Mall, 630 Old Country Rd. 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. The Zookeeper's Wife by Diane Ackerman will be discussed at 10:30 a.m. at Congregation Beth Israel, 141 Hilton Ave., Hempstead. Call 489-7275. The "Music Old and New" 2008-2009 season-opening concert will take place at 3 p.m. when the Music Department of Hofstra University presents ACE at the university's Monroe Lecture Center Theater, California Ave., Hempstead. Featured pieces include Vally Weigl's New England Suite for clarinet, cello and piano, Julie Mandel's Central Park for clarinet, viola and piano, Edward Thomas' Reflections for violin and piano, Elliott Carter's Pastorale for clarinet and piano, Gabriel Faurè's Quartet for piano, violin, viola and cello No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 15. Performers will be the directors of the American Chamber Ensemble, pianist Blanche Abram and clarinetist Naomi Drucker, who will be joined by other members of ACE. Tickets $15; $12 senior citizens 65+ and non-Hofstra students. One free ticket with current Hofstra Card. Box office 463-6644. Do you love to sing? Rehearsals are every Monday from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Waldorf School, Cambridge Ave. For audition information call 747-4457. Concert for this season: The Creation; April 26 at 8 p.m. Opera choruses. 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. A free informative workshop conducted by Jim McTighe of McTighe & Capaccio, LLC, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at 1001 Franklin Ave., Suite 207. Workshops are limited to no more than 10 people. Bagels and coffee served. Reservations only; call Terry 739-1240, ext. 312. Offered by Village Pediatrics, 975 Franklin Ave., on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Parents are invited to meet the physicians prior to the child's birth. Call 248-8334 for an appointment. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Barnes and Noble, Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. Call 741-9850 for information. Every Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700. Stop by the Children's Room for a cornucopia of stories and fun. (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. The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, as part of its Complementary Wellness Series, is sponsoring a workshop for breast cancer patients, entitled Writing: what to say when you don't know what to say. The workshop will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Alumni House, Adelphi University, 154 Cambridge Ave. No previous writing experience is necessary. Those who are interested can attend this workshop with the freedom of knowing that they can participate as much or as little as they care to. All that is needed is a pen and paper (or a small notebook). The workshop is free and pr-registration is required. Only to those who have had breast cancer. Call 877-4325 to register. A support group for individuals grieving the loss of a loved one meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Ethical Humanist Society, 38 Old Country Rd. Call 741-7304. 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. 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. North Shore Chapter of Long Island (HLAA) support group for heard of hearing people will meet at 7 p.m. Social time 6:30 p.m. at the LIJ Speech and Hearing Center (the building is on your left as you enter the main entrance of LIJ from Lakeville Rd.). Call 1-718-479-1098. A free self-help group for anxiety, panic disorder, depression, OCD and other nervous fears now meets every Thursday evening at 8 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, corner of Chester Ave. and New Hyde Park Rd. Through the Recovery International process, members learn to manage stress, panic, anxiety, depression, anger, irrational fears, phobias, compulsions, obsessions and other emotional or behavioral problems. Members also learn how to face and manage psychosomatic symptoms such as heart palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, sweats, fatigue, headaches, numbness, chest pressure and sleep problems. All group leaders are trained lay volunteers who have experienced some type of difficulty with an emotional problem and practice the Recovery International method of self-help. Call Steve 652-8560 or visit www.recovery-inc.org. 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. Of the Incorporated Village of Garden City meets on the third Thursday (except July and August) of each month at 8 p.m. at Village Hall. The ACDS 2008 Annual Dinner Gala Benefiting the Children of ACDS will be held beginning at 7 p.m. at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. A black tie event, honoring Debby Rechler for her commitment to bringing joy to the children of ACDS. For tickets or sponsorship opportunities, visit www.ACDS.org. 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. Society Ceili at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. 8 p.m. Music provided by Pete Kelly's Premier Ceili Band. Donation $ 15. Coffee, tea and Irish soda bread will be served. Bar open for your pleasure. Reservations required. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080. 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.

Located at 115 Nichols Ct. at Washington St., Hempstead. Call 481-6990 for information on the following:

•Blood Pressure Screening conducted by volunteer nurses from the Kappa Eta Chapter of the Chi Eta Phi sorority on the first Wednesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6:30 p.m. No appointments necessary. The testing will be held on the main floor.

•The Adult Learning Center offers computer, audio and video programs to assist with preparation for GED classes. The programs are available for use (by appointment). Information about local GED test sites and GED applications are available at the center and the Adult Reference Desk.

•Halloween Trick O' Treat Bag for children in grades K through 6 on Oct. 16 at 4 p.m. Decorate a canvas bag for Halloween and collect trick 'o treating candy in it. Register in the Children's Room. Materials fee 50 cents.

•AARP Defensive Driving Course will be offered over two days four hour sessions in the Community Room. Part 1 Nov. 14 from 1 to 5 p.m.; Part 2 Nov. 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. Participants must attend all eight hours. Successful completion of this class will remove up to four points from driving record, entitle you to an insurance discount and make you a better driver. There is a fee of $10 payable by check or money order payable to AARP at time of required in-person registration. Class size is limited. Bring lunch or a snack. Hempstead Village resident registration begins Oct. 31; nonresidents may register beginning Nov. 7 if space is available.

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.