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Thursday July 2

Kiwanis Club of Manhasset-PW

Meets Thursdays for lunch at 12:30 p.m. at Louie’s Oyster Bar & Grille, 395 Main St., Port Washington. New members welcome. Call Jerry Rudnick 883-0869.

Storytime

Special 4th of July Storytime and activity. 10:30 a.m. at Barnes & Noble, 1542 Northern Blvd. Call 365-6723.

Friday, July 3

Clutterers Anonymous

A 12-step self-help group, offers help and support to those who have clutter problems in their homes or workplace. Meets on the first and third Friday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the School of the Community Reformed Church, 90 Plandome Rd., Manhasset. There are no dues or fees. For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , call (866) 800-3881 or visitwww.ClutterersAnonymous.net.

Sunday, July 5

South Shore Symphony

Matthew Oberstein, guest conductor. Summer Sounds, a program of American music by Anderson, Sousa and others. 5 p.m. at the Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Bring chairs or blankets. Picnics encouraged. $15; children 5 and under free.

Monday, July 6

Duplicate Bridge Game

An open game is held every Monday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. at Temple Judea, 333 Searingtown Rd., Manhasset. Master points are awarded. There is a $10 card fee. Refreshments served. For questions call Lynn Weiss 718-279-1005.

Tuesday, July 7

Active Seniors

Active Seniors of Manhasset meets every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. in rented quarters at the Unitarian Church on Shelter Rock Rd. Phyllis Becker is its director and leads the group in its activities including luncheons at local restaurants. Because many of the group no longer drive, bus transportation is available. Bus pickup is at one’s house. Call Mrs. Becker at 365-8493 to be included. Meetings are in a bright cheery room and desserts and beverage are offered. Bring your own sandwiches. Get up card groups for bridge and other games, bingo and board games. This is a chance to get out and make new friends and keep up with the old ones. If schools are closed for snow days, meetings won’t be held.

Duplicate Bridge

Bridge games are held every Tuesday evening at 7:15 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Center, 29 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset. If you are interested in a friendly duplicate game, call Jo-Ann Damato at 883-9248 for more information.

Al-Anon

Meetings Al-Anon meets at the Shelter Rock Church, 626 Plandome Rd. in Manhasset from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays.

Story Times

Barnes & Noble in Manhasset holds Toddler Bedtime Stories every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. No drop-offs. Call 365-6723 to confirm.

Manhasset Art Association

Weekly live-model sessions. Meetings for members are held at the Quaker Meeting House, Northern Blvd., on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 3 p.m. For membership information, call Madeline Klé 676-1757.
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.

Manhasset Rotary Meeting

The Rotary Club of Manhasset meets every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Pearl East Restaurant, 1191 Northern Blvd., across from Macys. Guests are welcome. For more information call Dick Law 633-7686.

MJCC Discussion Group

The Manhasset Jewish Community Council is holding its monthly Discussion Group at 12:30 p.m. Dessert and coffee will be served. The group is held at the Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore the first Tuesday of each month. Call Ilse Sander 627-5123.

Manhasset Chamber of Commerce

Go Green meeting at Showcase Kitchens, 1200 Northern Blvd., at 5 p.m. Speakers: Patty Wood, Grassroots Environmental Education; Ed Wassmer, Youngs Wines and Liquors; Bill Mullineaux, Saxton Cabinetry. Refreshments: organic wines and food. All welcome, but with prior reservations. RSVP by July 3 to: John 869 8585 ext. 301. No charge. Patty Wood will speak about “going green”- ways we can do so in our business and at home with “green” cleaning supplies, packaging, etc. Ed Wassmer will give a presentation on organic wines. Bill Mullineaux will talk about how “green” is impacting on the cabinet industry (with implications to all industry).

Wednesday, July 8

Women’s Psychotherapy Group

Focusing on relationships and interpersonal issues. Meetings are Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. at COPAY, Inc., 21 North Station Plaza. Call Connie Mithalal, CSW-R 466-2509. All calls are strictly confidential. COPAY, Inc. is a member of the United Way and the GN United Community Fund.

Bingo Night Fun for Kids

Every Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. during July and August at Barnes & Noble, 1542 Northern Blvd. Call 365-6723.

Thursday, July 9

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 2nd 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.

Boys Bash NASCAR 09

Attention all you wannabe race car drivers. Come to the Manhasset Library to eat pizza and play the hot new video game, NASCAR 09. No experience is necessary and all levels are welcome. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room for boys grades six and up. There is no charge, but space is limited so sign up now at the Circulation Desk or call Sharon Rappaport 627-2300, ext. 209.

Senator Johnson to Hold Mobile Office Hours

Senator Craig M. Johnson, (D-Nassau), will be sponsoring upcoming mobile office hours at the Manhasset Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The mobile office hours program is designed to make it easier for residents to bring their concerns, suggestions and ideas to Senator Johnson’s office. Information on a variety of topics, including, what to do before you enter the hospital, motor vehicle rights, choosing the right college, and lowering prescription costs will also be available. No appointments are necessary. For more information, contact Senator Johnson’s District Office 746-5923.

Tuesday July 14

Poetry Night

Hosted by Performance Poet’s Association. 7:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 1542 Northern Blvd. Call 365-6723 to confirm. All events are free and open to the public.

Town Board Meeting

All Town Board meetings are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on specified Tuesdays, except where noted.

Wednesday, July 15

Knitting Night Out

Grab those needles and learn about this great hobby. Whether it is to take the first steps of advance what you already know. Erika Hermann of Knitherapy in Manhasset hosts this event on the third Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 1542 Northern Blvd. Bring yarn (20 sts+4”) and US 7 needles. Adult event.

Saturday July 18

Hooray It’s Summer Storytime

Storytime and activity at 11 a.m. at Barnes & Noble, 1542 Northern Blvd. Call 365-6723 to confirm. All events are free and open to the public.

Upcoming Event

Golf Classic

The Joseph C. Zoller Memorial Fund holds its Fifth Annual Golf Classic at the Plandome Country Club on July 28 and this year’s outing is dedicated to Rocky Pacent. This event supports the scholarship fund established at Fordham University in Joe’s name after his untimely death at the age of 39. The day begins with breakfast and registration for golf. There will also be cocktails, dinner, raffles and a silent auction with sports memorabilia. For further information, contact Richard Zoller at 883-0404.

Agenda

Manhasset Chamber of Commerce

The monthly meeting of the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce will take place the first Tuesday of each month at the Manhasset Lakeville Firehouse, Company #1, Bayview Ave., from 5 to 6 p.m. All are welcome. For further information e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Associations

The Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Associations meets at 8 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, September through June, in Town Hall in the law library.

Manhasset Park District Schedule of Meetings

The Manhasset Park District Board of Commissioners meets on Mondays at 6:15 p.m., the second and fourth Monday of the month at the Manhasset Park District Office at 62 Manhasset Ave., Manhasset, unless otherwise publicly notified. These meetings are open to the public.

Village of Flower Hill

The Flower Hill Village Board meets on the first Monday of every month at 8 p.m. at the Village Hall, One Bonnie Heights Rd., Flower Hill.

Village of Munsey Park

The Village of Munsey Park Board of Trustees meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m., Village Hall, 1777 Northern Blvd., Munsey Park.

Village of North Hills

North Hills Board of Trustees meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m. at the Village Hall, One Shelter Rock Rd., North Hills.

Village of Plandome

Plandome Board of Trustees meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 8 p.m. at the Plandome Village Hall, 65 South Dr., Plandome.

Village of Plandome Heights

The Plandome Heights Board of Trustees monthly meeting will be held at the Plandome Village Hall, 37 Orchard St. The board meets on the first Monday of every month at 8 p.m.

Village of Plandome Manor

Plandome Manor Board of Trustees usually meets at 8 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at the N. Hempstead Town Hall, 220 Plandome Rd.

Weekly Events

•Bridge Class sponsored by the Sisterhood of Temple Emanuel on Mondays at 7 p.m. The fee is $10/person. The instructor is Ann Schwartz. For further information, call Lily Lesser 773-0097. Temple Emanuel of Great Neck is located at 150 Hicks Ln. The class is in the Upstairs Garden Room.
•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.
•Duplicate Bridge Class/Game every Saturday morning at 10 a.m., a “New to Duplicate” game for novice bridge players and former bridge players. Bagels and lecture before the game, supervised play and lunch after the game. At the Vanderbilt Bridge Club, rear entrance of 2500 Marcus Ave., Lake Success (between Lakeville and New Hyde Park Rds.) For more information, partnership requests and reservations, call Cathy Kirshner 718-428-4363 or the Vanderbilt 328-9704.
•Stroke Support Group. North Shore University Hospital at Manhasset offers a free weekly support group for stroke survivors and caregivers every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 300 Community Dr., Entrance 3, and Apt. Bldg. #304. (Bring your own lunch; beverages provided); from 12:50 to 1:30 p.m. physical therapy is provided for survivors and concurrently a caregivers support meeting is held. For information and parking instructions call 562-4947.

Monthly Events

•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 - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Julie Dekom, Membership Director This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Steven Eiselen, Community Development VP This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

•Myeloma Support Group. Are you or someone you love battling Multiple Myeloma? Local area myeloma patients, their families and friends have come together to form the NC Myeloma Support Group. Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Peter of Alcantara Church, 1327 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington. This is an excellent way to meet and interact with fellow Myeloma patients and their family members. Learn new aspects about the treatments and management of Multiple Myeloma. Refreshments. For more information call Carmen Scibetta 316-1574 or E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . International Myeloma Foundation 1-800-453-2873. www.myeloma.org.
•Art League of NC monthly meeting and demonstration by a guest artist. Meets on the fourth Friday of each month at the New Hyde Park Recreation Center, Clinton G. Martin Park, Marcus Ave. and NHP Rd., NHP (near Union Tpke.) at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited. Refreshments served. Call 437-0919. Nonmembers $2. No meetings in June, July, August, December.