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Saturday, May 26

Great Neck Park District

•Parkwood Family Aquatic Center. Pool opens for Memorial Day Weekend. May 26 through May 28 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 482-0355 for more information.

•Nature program: Long Walk in Kings Point Park, Redbrook Rd. entrance. 11 a.m. Meet in the first lot. Call 482-0355 for more information.

Tuesday, May 29

Tuesdays With R.E.A.P.

(Retired Energetic Active People) invites recent and longtime retirees to join a group of your peers for inspiring programs and stimulating discussions. R.E.A.P meets every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ( except when schools are closed) at the Cumberland School, 30 Cumberland Ave., Great Neck. Bring lunch if you wish. Beverages are provided. Call 441-4949. 9 a.m. seminar: “Whistle Blowers” presented by Abner Shefer. 11 a.m. program: “Ancient Pompeii in the Year 79 A.D.” presented by Mario Macaluso.

Great Neck Park District

Board of commissioners work session meeting. 9 a.m. at the Park District Office, 5 Beach Rd.

Great Neck Public Schools

Saddle Rock Elementary School Spring Concert. 7 p.m. 10 Hawthorne Ln. Info: 441-4400.

Wednesday, May 30

Great Neck Public Schools

South High School Spring Concert 2. 7:30 p.m. 341 Lakeville Rd. Info: 441-4851.

Friday, June 1

Great Neck Public Schools

South High School Battle of the Bands. 7:30 p.m. 341 Lakeville Rd. Info: 441-4851.

Great Neck Park District

Film: Page One: Inside The New York Times, 2011, rated R, runs 96 minutes. Documentary. 8 p.m. GN House. Admission requires park card.

Saturday, June 2

Upland Block Party Fundraiser

The Third Annual Upland Block Party will take place to raise funds for the Great Neck Breast Cancer Coalition. Rain date is June 3. There will be delicious food, musical performances by local talent, zumba dancing, fun activities for young children and great vendors with affordable merchandise. This year the Block Party offers a special, fun feature. Two experienced psychics will be available to do readings for patrons: Psychic Marie and her colleague Maria D’Andrea. The fee for their readings will be $20 for 10 minutes. They can accommodate overtime for a reading. There will also be more than 50 raffle prizes including coupons for local restaurants, clothing stores, jewelry and more. There will also be more than 50 raffle prizes including coupons for local restaurants, clothing stores, jewelry and more. A portion of all proceeds, including vendors, psychic readings and raffles will be donated to the GNBCC. 2 to 8 p.m. Contact Lauren DeSantolo, chairperson 516 426-9242.

Great Neck Public Schools

Relay for Life (overnight relay-style event) to benefit the American Cancer Society. 7 p.m. North High School football field, Polo Rd. Info: 441-4720.

Great Neck Park District

•Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. GN House. To sign up or for more information call 482-0355.

•Film: Page One: Inside The New York Times, 2011, rated R, runs 96 minutes. Documentary. 5 and 8 p.m. GN House. Admission requires park card.

Sunday, June 3

New York Carcinoid/NET Support Group

Meeting will be held at The Monter Cancer Center, 450 Lakeville Rd., Lake Success, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Also on Sept. 9. Call CCAN’s office at 1-866-850-9555.

Great Neck Park District

•Residents Day. All residents welcome to attend. 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 482-0181 to register.

•16th Annual Blessing of the Fleet. Noon at Steppingstone Marina. Launch service available. Program of events available at marina. All welcome.

•Sunday @ 3 Series. Concert: Long Island Piano Duo. 3 p.m. GN House. Admission requires park card.

•Film: Page One: Inside The New York Times, 2011, rated R, runs 96 minutes. Documentary. 7:30 p.m. GN House. Admission requires park card.

Canta Libre Chamber Ensemble

Presents a concert at 2:30 p.m. at Great Neck Library, 159 Bayview Ave., Great Neck. Repertoire for this concert will be music for flute, harp and strings, including works for septet by Marjan Mozetich, Carl Maria von Weber, Gary Shocker and Maurice Ravel, with guest violinist Artie Dibble and clarinetist Pavel Vinnitsky. Canta Libre performers will be Sally Shorrock, flute, Bryony Stroud-Watson, violin, Veronica Salas, viola, Bernard Tamosaitis, cello and Karen Lindquist, harp. The concert is free. Call 516-466-8055.

Monday, June 4

Free Epilepsy Support Group

North Shore-LIJ’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Care Center offers epilepsy support group on the first Monday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the North Shore LIJ Medical Group, Cushing Neuroscience Institute, 611 Northern Blvd., second floor, Conference room S-204, Great Neck. This is an educational support group designed to help adults with epilepsy and their families improve their quality of life, share their experiences and socialize. It is a way for those living with epilepsy to meet other individuals living with epilepsy, explore ways of coping and learn more about epilepsy and its many challenges. For more information or to RSVP, contact Diane Padernacht, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 516-325-7019. Also on July 2, Aug. 6, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3.

Food Pantry/Outreach Fundraiser

Café Rustica, 200 Middle Neck Rd., Great Neck, is hosting a fundraiser benefiting the Food Pantry and Out Reach Program at St. Aloysius RC Church, Great Neck, from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Call Café Rustica 516-829-6464 for reservations.

Great Neck Public Schools

•Adult Learning Center, ESL and GED summer registration. 9 a.m. to noon and 6 to 9 p.m. 105 Clover Dr. Info: 441-4950.

•Board of Education Public Action meeting. 8 p.m. South High School, 341 Lakeville Rd. Info: 441-4001.

Tuesday, June 5

Great Neck Park District

Board of commissioners work session meeting. 9 a.m. at the Park District Office, 5 Beach Rd.

Great Neck Public Schools

•Adult Learning Center, ESL and GED summer registration. 9 a.m. to noon and 6 to 9 p.m. 105 Clover Dr. Info: 441-4950.

•North High School Stages Performance. 7:30 p.m. 35 Polo Rd. Info: 441-4743.

•South High School Pops Concert and Art and Technology Exhibit. 7:30 p.m. 341 Lakeville Rd. Info: 441-4851.

Wednesday, June 6

Great Neck Public Schools

Baker Elementary School Band and Chorus Concert. 7 p.m. 69 Baker Hill Rd. Info: 441-4100.

Thursday, June 7

The Board Of Commissioners Of The Manhasset-Lakeville Fire And Water Districts

Summer schedule: The board will meet Thursday at 5 p.m. through Sept. 6 to discuss the weekly business of the district. All meetings will be conducted in the Boardroom at the District Office, 170 East Shore Rd., Great Neck, unless otherwise publicly notified. The regular office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The board is available on a daily basis to respond to concerns, questions and issues of the district residents pertaining to fire/water district matters. Special arrangements or appointments can be made through Barbara Pisani at 466-4416, ext. 704. The regular meeting schedule will resume Sept. 11.

Great Neck Public Schools

North Middle School Grade Seven-Eight Instrument Concert. 7:30 p.m. 77 Polo Rd. Info: 441-4551.

St. Aloysius Sociables

Monthly dinner at 6 p.m. at Nick & Pedro’s, 1496 Northern Blvd, Manhasset. Call John Hyland 516-482-3795 or Helen Sullivan 516-487-7824 for reservations. Price: cost of the meal.

Friday, June 8

Great Neck Park District

Film: Captain America, 2011, rated PG-13, runs 124 minutes. 8 p.m. GN House. Admission requires park card.

Great Neck Public Schools

South Middle School Theater Workshop. 7 p.m. 349 Lakeville Rd. Info: 441-4651.

Saturday, June 9

Great Neck Park District

Film: Captain America, 2011, rated PG-13, runs 124 minutes. Starring Chris Evans, Stanley Tucci and Tommy Lee Jones. 5 and 8 p.m. GN House. Admission requires park card.

Sunday, June 10

Great Neck Park District

•Nature program. Summer at Shu Swamp, Mill Neck. 11 a.m. Children under 16 may not attend. To register call 482-0355 by June 4.

•Sunday @ 3 Series. Concert: The Long Island Harmonizers. 3 p.m. GN House. Admission requires park card.

•Film: Captain America, 2011, rated PG-13, runs 124 minutes. Starring Chris Evans, Stanley Tucci and Tommy Lee Jones. 7:30 p.m. GN House. Admission requires park card.

Cantorial Concert

Temple Judea of Manhasset, 333 Searingtown Rd., will present its third annual Cantorial Concert at 6:30 p.m. The concert will be entitled L’dor V’dor - “From Generation to Generation” and will be honoring its past presidents. The concert will feature Temple Judea’s Cantor Abbe Sher, Cantor Ofer Barnoy of Temple Beth Shalom of Roslyn and Cantor Raphael Frieder of Temple Israel of Great Neck. The cantors will be accompanied by the Kenahora Music Ensemble and will present a musical evening of Israeli, cantorial, Sephardic and musical theater selections. Tickets are $36. For tickets or additional information, call the temple office 516-621-8049.

Ongoing Events

Great Neck Cub Scouts Pack 178

Welcomes new members. All boys in grades one to five are invited to join. Scouts enjoy camping, field trips, community service and more. For more information, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit https://sites.google.com/site/greatneckcubscoutpack178/home.

Artist Gladys Goldberg On Display

Renowned Great Neck artist Gladys Goldberg will have her artwork displayed in the Village of Great Neck Plaza courtroom gallery as part of the Plaza’s monthly art exhibit. Members of the public are invited to come and meet the artist and view her work. The show is free and open to the public. Gladys’ work will be on display through May 30 during village office hours, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Weekly Events

•Boy Scout Troop 10 meets every Monday (except school holidays) from 7:45 to 9 p.m. in the Community Room of St. Paul’s Church, Grace Ave. at Gilchrest Rd. Boys at least 10 and one half years old or in the 6th grade are invited to join. Attend a meeting or call Scoutmaster Dwight Rosenstein 482-3603 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .Visit www.troop10greatneck.com. No meetings during July and August.

•Israeli Folk Dance Night with renowned folk dance instructor Danny Uziel. Beginners welcome. For the first 30 minutes Danny will instruct, then move to some more intermediate dances for everyone to enjoy. Tuesdays from 8:15 to 10:30 p.m. in the Youth House behind the main building of Temple Israel. Call 482-7800 for details. The group meets from 8 to 11 p.m. in the Crystal Ballroom. It is not a beginner’s group, but appropriate for intermediate to advanced levels; from 10 to 11 p.m., partner dances will be taught (partners are not needed).

•Free Weekly Stand-Up Comedy Show every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Simply Fondue of Great Neck, 24 Great Neck Rd., (across the street from the LIRR Great Neck station), second floor, The Gardens shopping plaza. No admission fees; no drink minimums - just free comedy. Featuring acts from top clubs of Manhattan and LI. Call 466-4900.

•The Rotary Club Of Great Neck welcomes you to its breakfast meeting on Wednesdays from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Inn of Great Neck for fellowship, interesting programs, and an opportunity to provide “Service Above Self.” Questions? Call the club line at 869-6860 during business hours.

•Great Neck Choral Society meets Wednesdays from 7:20 to 9:30 p.m. in the Choral Room at Great Neck South Middle School, 349 Lakeville Rd., Lake Success. David Close, conductor. Website: www. gnchoral.org. For information call 233-1460 or 536-0451. Rehearsals resume Sept. 15.