St. Luke’s Thrift Shop
Tuesday, September 7

Film: The History of the Earth
Friday, September 3

Tuesday, September 7

St. Luke’s Thrift Shop

Reopens today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The thrift shop is located at 253 Glen Ave., Sea Cliff. Donations of clothing greatly appreciated.

Upcoming Events

At Garvies Point Museum & Preserve

Located at 50 Barry Dr. The following events will be held:

•Aug. 27: Film: Pale Male: The Story of a Red-Tailed Hawk. 11 a.m., 2, 3 p.m.

•Aug. 28: Film: The Complete Cosmos from Stonehenge to Hubble: Looking at the Stars. 11 a.m., 2, 3 p.m.

•Aug. 31: Film: Raising the Mammoth. 11 a.m., 2, 3 p.m.

•Sept. 3: Film: The History of the Earth. 11 a.m., 2, 3 p.m.

•Sept. 4: Film: Deep Sea Dive Students. 11 a.m., 2, 3 p.m.

Morgan Park Summer Music Festival

Morgan Park overlooks the harbor at Germaine St. between Landing Rd. and McLoughlin St. Bring chairs or blankets, picnic if you wish. Children are welcome. Rain location: St Patrick’s Parish Hall, Pearsall Ave. Call 671-0017 for information and updates. E-mail morganparkmusic@yahoo.com. Visit morganparkmusic.org. All programs are subject to change. The free concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m.

•Aug. 29: A Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons with Let’s Hang On.

Glen Cove, Hicksville, Syosset Mercy League Trip

All profit goes to Mercy Medical Center:

•Nov. 9-20, the league is sponsoring a European River Cruise. This 12-day cruise will start in Budapest with included tours in Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Melk, Salzburg, Passau, Weltenburg and Nuremburg. Optional stays in Budapest and Prague are offered. Prices starting at $2899 have been reduced to $2599 pp, double occupancy, for a limited time. Price includes airfare, accommodations, all meals and tours. Taxes are extra. For information and a brochure call Barbara 935-5576.

Vendors Needed

Vendors are being sought for a Fine Arts and Craft Fall Spectacular at C.W. Post University, Tilles Center, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, on Sept. 12 fro 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chocolatiers, artists, oil and canvas, watercolors, fiber, metal, mixed-media, monogrammed items, photographers, antique furniture, glass or jewelry, potters, ceramics, floral and wreath designers, murals artist, Victorian jewelry, stained glass, decoupage, dolls, bears, vintage quilts and bedding, tapestry, antique jewelry, decorated pillows, wooden or leather crafts, Victorian items, decorated ornaments, handpainted furniture and accessories, handpainted glassware, personalized or adorned pet clothing and accessories, personalized children’s wooden toys, soy candles, lotions, handmade soaps, oils, wearable art, handpainted or tye-dyed clothing, hats, bags and more. Call Terry 221-6593 or email mcmullenpro33@yahoo.com.

Volunteers Sought for Fall Harvest Festival

The Mill Neck Family of Organizations is seeking volunteers to work at food sales, children’s activities, apple booths and more during the Fall Harvest Festival to be held on Oct. 9 and 10 on the Mill Neck Manor campus, located on the beautiful grounds of a Long Island Gold Coast Estate. The outdoor festival, commonly known as “Apple Sale,” features a wide variety of apples and seasonable produce, craft items, a Cheese House, deaf specialty items and more. Volunteers can work from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 12:30 to 5 p.m. or all day. Food tickets will be provided for all volunteers who work four or more hours. Mill Neck Family will host a “Kick-Off Breakfast for Volunteers” Oct. 2 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Deaf Education Center. Open to all 2010 volunteers ages 16 and over, the event will feature a delicious continental breakfast, an orientation and a long-time volunteer recognition ceremony. For more information about becoming a volunteer or to sign up for the breakfast, contact Catherine Giordano 628-4231 or cgiordano@millneck.org. Volunteers may also sign up at www.millneck.org.

Weekly Events

•Spotlight on Glen Cove will be on Cablevision Public Access Channel 18 from 4:30 to 5 p.m. every Monday. The show is produced by GCHS TV Class under the direction of Chris Barry and features programs about the Glen Cove School District and the City of Glen Cove.

•Duplicate Bridge. Friendly ACBL Accredited Duplicate Bridge Game. Refreshments served. Bring your favorite partner or we will get you one. Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. at Sterling Glen, 146 Glen St. An ACBL certified director is in charge. Card fee $5. Call 671-2095.

•Book Club in Glen Cove. New members welcome. Meets on Tuesday afternoons once a month. Sociable group. Call Carol Rubin 671-2120.

•Junior Book Club for 4th and 5th graders will be held at 4 p.m. at the Locust Valley Library. One book will be read per month and will be discussed on the first Tuesday. Snacks are provided. Space is limited. Registration required. Call Kristine Piana 671-1837.

•Chess & Go Club. The Sea Cliff Chess Club will meet on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Sea Cliff Gospel Chapel basement, 162 Sea Cliff Ave, Sea Cliff. Chess players of all ages and abilities welcome. For information or directions call David Collins 671-3806.

•Bingo Games every Friday at 7:15 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 83 Sea Cliff Ave., Glen Cove. $1500 in cash prizes guaranteed and smoke-free environment. Call 676-1828 for further info.

•Ballroom/Social Dancing every Friday at the Polish Club, 5 Pulaski Pl., Port Washington, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Music by DJ. Donation $14. Two drinks, bagels, cake and coffee included. Call 883-5553 for more information.

Monthly Events

•NAACP meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month at the First Baptist Church, 7 Continental Pl. Call 671-2090.

•Look Good...Feel Better, a free support program presented by the American Cancer Society in partnership with the National Cosmetology Association and the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, which helps cancer patients look and feel their best during and after cancer treatment. Held on the third Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Arena Oncology Associates, PC, 1999 Marcus Ave., Suite 120, Lake Success. For information or to reserve a space call Georgianna Barakat, LCSW, 365-2430.

•Padre Pio Prayer Group meets on the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of St. Rocco. The entire service is in both English and Italian. The recitation of the Rosary and a Novena to Padre Pio precedes the celebration of the Mass by Father Peter Vaccari. All are welcome.

•Loss of a Child Support Group will be held on the on the second Tuesday of the month at St. Patrick’s Church from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Call Diana 233-4848.

•Holistic Moms Network, a community of moms interested in natural health and mindful parenting. Held on the first Thursday of every month (or specific date) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Oyster Bay Community Center, Church St, Oyster Bay. All welcome! Call 624-2332. www.holisticmoms.org; www.northshoreholisticmom@yahoo.com

•LI Junior Chamber of Commerce regularly has the Meet and Greet on the first Thursday and the monthly meeting on the third Tuesday of each month, along with a variety of other events throughout the month, For more information on the LI Junior Chamber, visit WWW.LIJC.com. Contact: Martin Dekom, Chairman, 850-2717 - Mdekom@gmail.com; Julie Dekom, Membership Director -Julz_5@yahoo.com; Steven Eiselen, Community Development VP -SEiselen@msn.com.

•Families of the Disabled Support Group at Glen Cove Hospital. For spouses and other family members of persons with disabilities with the purpose of providing emotional support. Participants will learn from others who are coping with similar issues. 7 p.m. in the Maxwell Board Room. For information call Steven Yellin, Ph.D. 674-8403. Meetings will be held on the third Thursday of each month.

•LI Tourette Syndrome Association Support Groups for those who have family members or other loved ones with Tourette Syndrome meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of each month at the DeMatteis Center, north side of Northern Blvd., Old Brookville (directly opposite the NY Institute of Technology campus). There are three separate support groups running simultaneously: one group for children, one for teens and one for parents/adults. Siblings of TS children are also invited. Free for LI-TSA members. For further information, call 876-6947 or email LongIslandTSA@aol.com.

•Nassau Mineral Club meets on the first Saturday of each month at Garvies Point Museum. Call 571-8010.

•Breakfast at St. Rocco’s. The public is invited to a full breakfast at the Madonna Room, St. Rocco’s Church, Third St., every first Sunday of the month except July and August. The price is $8 per person. 8 a.m. to noon. Call the Parish Office 676-2482.

•British Veterans of LI (BVLI) is a social club for British veterans and people of British descent. Meetings are held at St. Paul’s Church on the third Sunday of the month in September, November, January, March and May. In between, social events including a Boxing Day Party are held.

Ongoing Programs

At the Animal Shelter

The Glen Cove Animal Lovers’ League Shelter invites the public to visit the shelter to meet the many loving dogs and cats available for adoption. All cats have been tested, vaccinated and neutered and all dogs are vet checked. Our dog trainer/adoption coordinator will match one of our wonderful dogs with you and your family. The shelter, located at 40 Shore Rd., is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 676-5913.

Safe Boating Courses

Safe Boating Courses, free vessel safety checks and more from America’s Boating Club, the United States Power Squadrons. With 18 squadrons around Long Island, there’s one near you. Visit WeBoatSafe.org or call 1-800-341-8777 for more information.

Glen Cove Adult Day Care

This program for the frail elderly is available Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. A warm, inviting, secure place to spend the day with a caring, experienced and responsive staff. Transportation is provided to residents of Glen Cove and some surrounding communities. Lunch and snacks are served daily. A full schedule of interesting and meaningful activities are offered: music, art, exercise, yoga, games, crafts and weekly outings. Call 759-2345 for more information.

Exhibit

Defying the Devil: Christian Clergy Who Saved Jews from the Holocaust, on loan from the Harriet and Kenneth Kupferberg Holocaust Resource Center and Archives of Queensborough Community College, will be on display through Sept. 30 at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County. The center has opened its long-awaited permanent exhibit which uses photographs, artifacts and video to relate the events of the Holocaust and relate them to more recent genocides and acts of intolerance. The center, located at 100 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Suggested donation $8 adults; $4 students to age 18 and seniors (65+). For information and directions call 571-8040, ext. 100 or go to www.holocaust-nassau.org.

Specialized Foster Families Needed

Children with emotional challenges urgently need loving foster families. St. Christopher-Otillie Services for Children and Families needs your help. Can you provide structure, security and consistency for children over the age of 12 or teen moms and their babies? Long- and short-term placements available. Training, 24-hour support and generous stipend provided. Call Carmela 1-800-640-1891, ext. 188.

At the Melillo Center For Mental Health

Melillo Center for Mental Health, 113 Glen Cove Ave. Call 676-2388 for information on the following groups:

•Anger Management Workshop led by Dr. William Kitay. If you become angry too frequently and have problems in controlling outbursts, suffer from TMJ, headaches, backaches, feel depressed, anxious or use alcohol to self-medicate, this workshop may be for you. Call Elyse Lerner, LCSW.

 •Senior Citizens’ Counseling Group. Many adults experience difficult life changes that can adversely affect their emotional well-being. This can create sadness, depression, anxiety and isolation. Are you experiencing any of these symptoms? Meetings are weekly. Call Elyse Lerner, LCSW. Fees are based on a sliding scale. Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance accepted.

Glen Cove Hospital Seeks Volunteers

Are you interested in making a difference one of North Shore-LIJ Health System’s hospitals? The auxiliary at Glen Cove Hospital is looking for volunteers to donate a few hours in the morning or afternoon each week, serving in many interesting capacities. There are approximately 12 different service areas available throughout the hospital to choose from. Volunteers will be working with a friendly group of men, women and juniors from area high schools who will be happy to extend a helping hand. Those interested in volunteering should call Joan Stein Monday or Wednesday 674-7430.

Glen Cove Hospital Support Groups

Located at 101 St. Andrews Ln.

•Amputee Support Group at 7:30 p.m. in the Rehab Unit on the first Tuesday of the month. Call Barbara Cunningham 674-7981.

•Stroke Support Group for anyone who has suffered a stroke or brain injury meets every third Tuesday of the month. Family members welcome. 2 to 5 p.m. in the first floor Rehab South dining room. Call Cindy George 674-7692. Free.

•Disabilities Support Group in the Rehab Dining Room on the first Wednesday of the month. Call 674-7690.

•Diabetes Support Group meets from 7 to 8 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month in the Maxwell Board Room/ Network and learn about diabetes self-management skills. Free. Refreshments are served. To RSVP call 674-7833 or 674-7936.

•Autoimmune Support Group meets on the first and third Thursday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Maxwell Board Room, ground floor. Open to anyone with an autoimmune disorder such as chronic fatigue syndrome, Crohn’s disease, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, type 1 diabetes, ulcerative colitis and other disorders. Call Carol Marino 674-7812. Free.

•Families of the Disabled Support Group for spouses and other family members of persons with disabilities. Learn from others who are coping with similar issues. 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month in the Maxwell Board Room. Call Steven Yellin 674-8403.

Literary-Based Skills for Children

The Reading and Learning Development Center of LIU, C.W. Post Campus, Northern Blvd., Brookville, is offering 20 and 30 hour individual instructional sessions to develop literary-based skills for children in grades 2 to 12. Applications are now being accepted for a limited number of students who need an individual appraisal of their reading skills or who want to take advantage of this progressive program. For information and fees call 299-2207.

Help for Seniors

Are you a senior who would like help paying for your Medicare benefits and prescription drugs? Free assistance is only a phone call away if you qualify for extra help because of limited income. There may be a way to alleviate some of the cost of Medicare – deductibles and coinsurance, Part B premiums, prescription drug plans (Part D). Reducing monthly premiums, annual deductibles and co-payments, aiding with coverage gaps (the doughnut hole). To learn more call a LIS/HHS (Low Income Subsidy from US Dept. of HHS) counselor from Family & Children’s, a community of caring. 485-3425, ext. 222.

Volunteer Recruitment Program

Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, Barry Dr., is searching for volunteers as education guides and teachers who will instruct visiting school groups at the preserve. Volunteers are also needed to help clear the trails and maintain them. It’s great exercise and you will learn a lot about trees, wildflowers, birds and invasive plants. Tools are supplied and we will work around your schedule. If you have an interest in nature and a willingness to work with children, you the perfect candidate to share your love of nature with others. All training will be given by the museum’s curator and assisted by experienced volunteer guides. Call 572-8406 or go to www.garviespointmuseum.com.