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Athletes for Life Blood Drive

Sunday, December 16

At the Long Island Children’s Museum

Upcoming Event

NHP Lions Club Prepping To Sell Xmas Trees For Charity

Ongoing Event

Sunday, December 16

Athletes for Life Blood Drive

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Long Island Hilton, 598 Broadhollow Road (Rte. 110) Melville, NY

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Sunday, February 10

Handel’s Israel in Egypt

The Waldorf Choral Society presents Handel’s Israel in Egypt with chorus, soloists and full orchestra at 3 p.m. at The Presbyterian Church of Garden City, 91 Chester Ave., Garden City. Adults $20/seniors and students $18. For more information, call 516-747-4457.

Upcoming Events

At the Long Island Children’s Museum

Upcoming events at the Long Island Children’s Museum include: Early Childhood Programs stART (Story plus Art): Tuesday to Friday from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Music and Movement: Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Messy Afternoons: Saturday, Sunday, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members). For additional information, contact 516-224-5800 or visit www.licm.org.

Ongoing Events

NHP Lions Club Prepping To Sell Xmas Trees For Charity

On Saturday, Dec. 1, the New Hyde Park Lions Club kicks off its 50th Annual Christmas Tree Sale. Trees will average around eight feet tall, cost $45 and can be cut down to a smaller size on the premises. The Christmas tree lot will be on the corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike, across from the New Hyde Park Village Hall. Hours will be from 4-10 p.m. daily. All proceeds will be donated to charity.

Clutterers Anonymous

Clutterers Anonymous (CLA), a 12-step self-help group, offers help and support to those who have clutter problems in their homes or workplace. Meets every Thursday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 265 Asbury Ave., in Westbury. There are no dues or fees. For more information, call 866-800-3881 or visit: www.ClutterersAnonymous.net.

Defensive Driving Courses

Six-hour course conducted by the AAA NY in the Garden City office located at 229 7th St. Save money; reduce violation points; sharpen skills. The cost is $39 for AAA members; $32 Plus members; $32 members 60 and older; $32 members 16-24 years old; $49 nonmembers; special group rates available. Dates and rates subject to change. Online class available. Visit AAA.com/DefensiveDriving. Reservations required. Call 516-873-2381. The following dates are offered:

Dec. 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Dec. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Dec. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Dec. 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Dec. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Jan. 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Jan. 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Jan.14 & 15 from 6:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.

Jan. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Jan. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Jan. 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Jan. 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Free Breast Cancer Support Groups

The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer program is offering new support groups. There is no cost for any group; however pre-registration is required. Additional groups are formed upon request, including groups for men with breast cancer and family members. All groups meet at Adelphi University School of Social Work in Garden City. For more information call Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW, at 516-877-4314, or the Breast Cancer Hotline at 800-877-8077.

• Support group for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer will meet weekly for eight weeks from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

• Support group for women post treatment will meet weekly for eight weeks from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

• Support group for young women with breast cancer will meet weekly for eight weeks from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

• Support group for women with metastatic breast cancer will meet weekly for eight weeks from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

• A telephone support group for women with breast cancer will be held weekly for eight weeks from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Safe Boating Courses

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

Weekly Events

•Waldorf Choral Society. Do you love to sing? Rehearsals are every Monday from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Waldorf School, Cambridge Ave., Garden City. For audition information call 516-747-4457.

•Free Bereavement Group, 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., Garden City. Call 516-741-7304.

•LI Chess Nuts meets at 38 Old Country Rd., Garden City, Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for K to third grade and Fridays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for fourth grade and up. Optional lessons for beginners and advanced players available at 4 and 5:30 p.m. For more information call Margarita Lanides at 5116-739-3907.

Monthly Events

•Calling All War Time Veterans (WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iran, Iraq). VFW Garden City Park Post #120 invites you to become a member. Meet new service buddies, share experiences and become involved in your community. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at 2162 Jericho Tpke., Garden City Park. Call Cmdr. G. Popowitz 516-746-0662.

•Ethical Issues In The News will be presented by the Ethical Humanist Society of LI on the first Sunday of each month at 10 a.m. at the society, 38 Old Country Rd., Garden City. Call 516-741-7304.