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Saturday, August 22

Great Neck Park District

Steppingstone Summer Performing Arts. Concert: Big Shot. 8 p.m. Steppingstone Park. Admission with park card.

Sunday, August 23

Great Neck Park District

Steppingstone Summer Performing Arts. Concert: Christine Ebersole. 8 p.m. Steppingstone Park. Admission with park card.

Monday, August 24

Great Neck Public Schools

Board of Education Limited Public Action meeting. 8 p.m. in the Phipps Administration Building, 345 Lakeville Rd. Info: 773-1407.

Tuesday, August 2

Manhasset-Lakeville Fire/Water District Summer Schedule

The Board of Commissioners of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire and Water Districts will meet Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. 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 8 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 arrangement or appointments can be made through Barbara Pisani at 466-4416, ext. 704.

Tuesdays with REAP

(Retired Executives and Professionals). Meets each Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., except when schools are closed, at the Cumberland School, 30 Cumberland Ave. You are invited to come for stimulating and informative discussions and programs. Call 773-1713. 9 a.m. seminar: “Health Care” presented by various Clara Woll. 11 a.m. program: “Report from France” presented byBrett Klein.

Great Neck Park District

•Tuesday Mobile Rec Van activities continue every Tuesday through summer. Wingate Park, Shoreward Dr., 1 to 3 p.m. Allenwood Park, Allenwood Rd., 4 to 6 p.m. Call 482-0355 for more information.

Great Neck Park District

Budget Work Sessions at the Park District Office, 5 Beach Rd. 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. (Proposed Fees).

Wednesday, August 26

Great Neck Park District

Wednesday Mobile Rec Van activities continue every Wednesday through the summer. Thomaston Park, Susquehanna Ave., 1 to 3 p.m.; Manor Park, Cumberland Ave., 4 to 6 p.m. Call 482-0355 for more information.

Golf Event

Golfers will tee off for a lifesaving cause when they participate in the third annual “Chrissy’s Wish” Memorial Golf Outing, to be held at Rock Hill Golf & Country Club in Manorville. Proceeds will benefit NARSAD of Great Neck, a charitable organization funding research into the causes, new treatment options and potential cures for serious mental illnesses including schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and childhood mental disorders such as autism and ADHD. Sponsored by the Chrissy’s Wish Memorial Fund – an organization founded in memory of Christina Rossi, who suffered from bipolar disorder before her tragic death by suicide at age 26, the golf outing aims to increase awareness of mental illness while raising necessary funds to further research. The outing begins with an opening ceremony BBQ lunch at 11:30 a.m., with a tee time shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. Registration fees are $150 per person and include full participation in the event, including practice driving range, 18 holes of golf (with golf cart), meals including lunch and an awards dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets to the awards dinner may also be purchased separately for $50. To register, visit www.narsad.org, call NARSAD 829-0091 or contact the Rossi’s at 631-243-3573.

Thursday, August 27

Great Neck Park District

Thursday Mobile Rec Van activities continue every Thursday through the summer. Firefighters Park, Grace Ave., 1 to 3 p.m.; Cuttermill Park, Great Neck Rd., 4 to 6 p.m. Call 482-0355 for more information.

Saturday, August 29

Great Neck Park District

Steppingstone Summer Performing Arts. Concert: 1964. 8 p.m. Steppingstone Park. Admission with park card.

Sunday, August 30

Great Neck Park District

•Nature program: Late Summer Seasonal Stroll. 11 a.m. at Kings Point Park, Steamboat Rd. entrance. Meet in the first paved lot. No registration required.
•Steppingstone Summer Performing Arts. Concert: Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks Big Band. 8 p.m. Steppingstone Park. Admission with park card.

Tuesday, September 1

Tee-Off for Tots Golf Classic

CLASP Children’s Center will host its first ever “Tee-Off for Tots Golf Classic.” The event will be held at North Shore Towers Country Club in Floral Park. The golf package includes brunch, on course refreshments, cocktail hour, and a recognition dinner. A dinner-only option is available to those who do not play golf. Honorees include Jodi Adler (former executive director of CLASP), Leslie Gross (town clerk, Town of North Hempstead) and the Great Neck/Manhasset Community Child Care Partnership, Inc. Dolores (Loly) Varela, CLASP teacher, will be recognized for 25 years of service and dedication to the Center. All proceeds will benefit CLASP which provides early childhood and after-school programs for working families. For more information about the event and/or sponsorship opportunities call 482-8090 or visit the event website at www. leaguelineup.com/claspgolfclassic.

Upcoming Events

Casino Dinner Cruise

Benefit for the Great Neck Community Fund. Enjoy a sunset cruise along the Gold Coast of LI, a fabulous dinner, dancing and great games of chance for fun and prizes. Games include Black Jack, Roulettte and a Wheel of Fortune. Fun for all ages. Sail on the Skyline Princess, a 120 foot luxury yacht, departing from Port Washington on Sept. 13 from 4 to 8 p .m. Tickets are priced as follows: one ticket $85; two tickets $160; three tickets $235; four tickets $310. All tickets include $50 in game play. If you are purchasing more than four tickets, call to get pricing information. To order tickets visit www.gnucf.org and click on the reservation link. You can also reserve by calling 482-8101 or mail a check to GNCF, PO Box 220078, Great Neck, NY 11022. Include number of tickets, name, address and phone number.

ACS Fund Raiser

The Lake Success Woman’s Golf Club will host a fund raiser benefiting the American Cancer Society on Sept. 14 from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Café Rustica, 200 Middle Neck Rd. Café Rustica will donate 50 percent of your entire check (excluding tax and gratuity). Valid for prix fixe dinner menu, a la carte and take-out. Call 829-6464.

FOCUS Fund Raising Luncheon

The Foundation of Community Unified Services end of summer fund raising luncheon will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Aug. 31 at Café Rustica, 200 Middle Neck Rd. The event will benefit FOCUS to improve the quality of life of the developmentally disabled population of Great Neck and will honor Ann Tarcher, executive director of the Great Neck Senior Center. Café Rustica will donate 50 percent of your entire check (excluding tax and gratuity). Valid for lunch special menu, a la carte and take-out. Call 829-6464 for reservations. For more information call Sheila Penn 487-0276.

GN South Senior H.S. Class of 1979 Reunion

Great Neck South Senior High School Class of 1979 announces its 30th reunion will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Merchant Marine Academy’s Melville Hall. For information, reservations contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The co-chairs for the event are Andra Miletta ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ), Myra Michael ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) and Peter Mones.

Ongoing Programs

Weekly Events

•Weight Watchers hold meetings at senior living community Atria Great Neck, 51 Great Neck Rd., every Monday. The meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. Weigh-ins begin at 11:30 a.m. If you are interested in learning more, call 829-4100. Also on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
•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.
•The Rotary Club of Great Neck welcomes you to its breakfast meeting on Wednesdays from 8 to 9:15 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 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Choral Room at Great Neck South Middle School, 349 Lakeville Rd, Lake Success. Dr. Virginia Davidson, conductor. For information call 884-5795 or 536-0451. Website: www.gnchoral.org.
•Safe and Effective Weight Loss. How much fat do you have in your body? Come learn about what a BIA Exam is. And why we need one. A BIA exam is the method of assessing your “body composition”- the measurement of body fat in relation to lean body mass. This is an integral part of a health and nutrition assessment. Come in and learn methods of safe and effective weight loss. Group weight loss sessions and TLC programs starting weekly. Dr. Neil Koppel of Energy Health Group will be giving a Complementary BIA Lecture on Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. at 444 Lakeville Rd., Suite 203, Lake Success. Call Faryl to reserve a seat 504-4040.
•Join a Healing Dance Circle, combining stretching, strengthening, breathing and dance sequences Open to women looking for a therapeutic exercise program. Thursdays 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. at Bonda Yoga, 4A Bond St., Great Neck. Call Sharon Epstein, Dance Movement Therapist for more info 829-5846.
•GN Water Pollution Control District. The Board of Commissioners meets every Thursday at 8:30 a.m. at the district offices, 236 E. Shore Rd. Open to the public. Call 482-0238.
•Peace Vigil. Become a “Presence for Peace.” Join the vigil to protest the loss of life and treasure in Iraq and Afghanistan and to bring our troops home. Every Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m., corner of Northern Blvd. and Lakeville Rd. Sponsored by Great Neck SANE/Peace Action. Information: 487-3786.
•The World in Depth. Is the state of the world confusing to you? Join like-minded folk who discuss the madness every Thursday at 2:15 p.m. The moderators (professors and professionals) help bring order to what is always a very lively discussion from every vantage point. No need for reservations - it’s free. Just come, bring your opinions to the Great Neck Senior Community Center, 80 Grace Ave, or call 487-0025 for information.
•Come and Get it! At the Great Neck Senior Community Center, any Friday you will find relaxation with Tea Time at 10 am; Line Dancing at 10:30; and Music and Song at 12:45 p.m. All of this is free. Lunch is available at noon for a small requested donation. Try it. You’ll like it. The Senior Center is at 80 Grace Ave. Call 487-0025 to make a reservation for lunch.
•Gold Coast Rotary Club breakfast meetings are held every Friday from 8 to 9 a.m. at Bruce’s Bakery, 34 Middle Neck Rd. Free for guests considering membership; $10 visiting Rotarians. Call Clarisse Panellino 718-343-2110.
•Belgrave Water Pollution Control District. Board of Commissioners will conduct a public business meeting every Friday at 11:45 a.m. If Friday should be a public holiday, the meeting will beheld on Thursday at 11:45 a.m. Meetings held at Belgrave, 34-01 255th St., Little Neck. Call 487-2759.

Monthly Events

•Personal Relationships. Do you have questions about personal relationships with adult children, mates, in-laws and friends? Come share them with women of similar interests at a friendly, warm, intelligent and supportive group. Alternate Tuesdays of each month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Womanspace, 3 St. Paul’s Pl. (off Grace Ave.). Confidentiality maintained. Call Marilyn 623-7062.
•North Shore Elks Lodge #1458 meeting at 8 p.m. at the Elks Club, 30 Haven Ave., Port Washington, on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Formerly GN/PW Elks Lodge $1543.
•Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group. Caring for someone with Dementia is extremely challenging. Family members and friends of those with Dementia can get support for the difficulties they face everyday. Held on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Great Neck Senior Center, 80 Grace Ave. Call Gail Busillo, CSW. Call 562-3362.
•Elmer A. Sperry Toastmasters Club # 4326. This is a public club and new members are welcome. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Company 5, 21-78th Ave., New Hyde Park, on the second floor. The mission of the club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. Visit www.verysperry.com or call Frank Soluri 797-6900 or John Bekisz 352-1584.