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Thursday, October 29

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.

Fundraiser for NYIT’s Parkinson’s Disease Center

Adele Smithers Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Center at NYIT’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury Campus, and Fendi will hold a fundraiser for the center from 5 to 8 p.m. at Fendi, Americana Manhasset Mall, 2110 Northern Blvd. Ten percent of all proceeds will be donated to the center and raffle tickets will be available for purchase, A fun night out, support the center, and start your holiday shopping early. For more information about the fundraiser, call Fendi 627-1900 or Phyllis Pugliese, Adele Smithers Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Center, 686.3751, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Obama and the Progressive Agenda

Katrina Vanden Heuvel, editor and publisher of The Nation will speak on Obama and the Progressive Agenda on at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock, 48 Shelter Rock Rd., at 7:30 p.m. The Shelter Rock Forum and Great Neck SANE/Peace Action, sponsors of the meeting, present Ms. Vanden Heuvel, who in addition to her position at The Nation is a frequent commentator on American and international politics on ABC, MSNBC, CNN and PBS. Her articles have appeared in the Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times and the Boston Globe. She writes a weekly column, Editor’s Cut, at thenation.com. Call 627-6560, ext. 122 or 487-3786.

Halloween at Clark Botanic Garden

Clark Botanic Garden, 193 I.U. Willets Rd., Albertson, is ready for Halloween with spooky trails and vampires, ghosts and goblins galore. Not for the feint of heart; it is spooky. $5 per person admission. 6 to 9 p.m. Also on Oct. 30 and 31. On Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 there will be a not so spooky walk suitable for young children from noon to 5 p.m. $3 per person. Call 484-8600 or 869-6311.

Meet the Author

Meet Anthony Bozza, author of Why AC/CD Matters who also wrote a book on Eminem, Slash, INXS and co-wrote Too Fat to Fish with Artie Lang. 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 1542 Northern Blvd. Call 365-6723 to confirm. All events are free and open to the public.

Saturday, October 31

Halloween Fest

At the Landmark on Main Street gym at 232 Main St., Port Washington, from 10 a.m. to noon. Come for this fun-filled family event that includes a costume parade (no scary masks please), music by Lynda Quinn, dancing, refreshments and photos. This is a great way to start your Halloween celebration. $5 per child; $20 maximum per family; children under 1 are free. For more information call The Parent Resource Center at 767-3808 or visit our website at www.parentresource.org.

Sunday, November 1

Kids N Nutrition Project

Come and swap extra Halloween candy for great gifts and prizes for children (and moms too). Learn how to help your family make healthier choices and lead a healthier lifestyle. Gifts and prizes including toys, kooky pens, and baseball cards, provided by Matty’s Toy Stop, Manhasset Sporting Goods, Whole Foods Market and Dellonutritionals. Help cure Diabetes. Accepting donations to JDRF the world leader in funding research for type 1 diabetes. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dellonutritionals, 75 Plandome Rd. Contact Maria Dello 365-1222 or on the web at www.Dellonutritionals.com for more information and details.

Monday, November 2

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.

Lecture Series

Jews of Iran with guest lecturer Marcia Haddad Ikonomopoulos, Judaic scholar. She is the director of the Kehila Kedosha Janina Museum in NYC. In this lecture she will discuss Persian Jews, the Jews of Iran who have a fascinating history of over 2700 years. Once again their ability to survive is being challenged. She will review both the long history and the present challenges and try to answer the most important question: Shey do they continue to stay? 8:40 p.m. at the Herbert Tarr North Shore Institute for Adult Jewish Education at Temple Judea, 333 Searingtown Rd., Manhasset. Call 621-8049.

Tuesday, November 3

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 and Water District

The Board of Commissioners of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire and Water Districts will meet each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and the first and third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. (through Dec. 31) 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.

Wednesday, November 4

Free Community Wellness Program

Noah Rosen, MD, will host a lecture, “Headaches and Migraines” at 7 p.m. in North Shore University Hospital’s Rust Auditorium, 300 Community Dr. Refreshments and blood pressure screening will be offered at 6:30 p.m. To register call 465-2500.

The Plandome Woman’s Club

Emma Bassein, project manager of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, speaks on environmental issues on Long Island and how they effect us All are welcome to get educated at the Plandome Village Hall at 1:15 p.m.

Thursday, November 5

Men’s Club

The Men’s Club of Manhasset has met continuously for 65 years. The club meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month (except July and August) at the Congregational Church of Manhasset at 11:45 a.m. for a hot lunch, coffee and dessert, followed by an interesting speaker. There is a $8 charge that is waived for your first visit. For further information call Frank Dotzler at 627-9191.

Town Board Meeting

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

Friday, November 6

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.

Saturday, November 7

Holiday Boutique/Craft Fair

Ruth Circle of the Church of Our Saviour, Lutheran, 1901 Northern Blvd., holds its annual fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be handcrafted Christmas and gift items, Bake Shop, Country Store with homemade jams and fudge, frozen soups to go in 20 flavors, Attic Treasures, toys, books, games, refreshments. Lunch at the German-American Cafe´will feature bratwurst and homemade chicken and potato salad and pea soup, topped off with home baked desserts. Vendors will complete the venue for the day. Ample parking, handicap accessible. Call 627-2430 mornings for more information.

Monday, November 9

Lecture Series

Dr. Suzanne Vromen and her family lived in Belgium in 1940 when the Nazis invaded the country. Fortunately, they escaped and found refuge in the Belgian Congo. In her deeply moving book, Hidden Children of the Holocaust, Dr. Vromen reveals the hidden history and not just of the Jewish children rescued during the Holocaust, but also of the courageous women, priests and nuns – the Righteous Gentiles – who saved their lives. 8:40 p.m. at the Herbert Tarr North Shore Institute for Adult Jewish Education at Temple Judea, 333 Searingtown Rd., Manhasset. Call 621-8049.

Tuesday, November 10

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.

Speak & Lead Without Fear- Toastmasters International

Grow your leadership and communication skills in a supportive, friendly and positive learning environment with fellow Toastmasters from your area. Drop Ins always welcome. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 7:20 to 9 p.m. at the Manhasset Lakeville Fire House, 21, 78th Ave. (just off Lakeville Rd). Visit website at www.verysperry.com or call Ken Beiner 998-8350.

Wholistic Support for Spectrum Children

Manhasset SEPTA’s expert presentation addresses various wholistic support including chiropractics, nutrition and other DAN (defect autism now) protocol for treating autistic spectrum related issues in children. Join Northport Wellness Center’s Dr. Sherr and Dr. Palevsky as they outline key wholistic support and answer attendee’s questions. Refreshments will be served. Contact Manhasset SEPTA at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more details or to request a copy of the hand-out materials. The presentation will be held in the Manhasset Public Library Community Room from 7:30 to 9 p.m. All are welcome to attend this presentation.

St. Mary’s Elementary School Ladies Night Out

St. Mary’s Elementary School holds Annual Ladies Night Out at North Hills Country Club from 6:30 to 11 p.m. The evening will feature a fashion show by Gallery Couture of Plandome Road, a vintage designer handbag auction, silent auction and shopping boutique with various vendors. The cost is $80 per person for cocktails and dinner. All proceeds will go to the elementary school. If you would like to attend the event or make a donation on any level, contact Maureen Miller 627-5236, Allison Kellan 869-1750, Barbara Perna 365-5110 or Dina Holiat 627-1608.

Brain Aneurysm Support Group

The Brain Aneurysm Center at North Shore University Hospital holds a Brain Aneurysm Support group the second Tuesday of every month at NSUH’s 9th floor Tower conference room, 300 Community Dr., Entrance 3. Known as the “Circle of Friends,” the support group is open to all brain aneurysm patients, family members and friends. The group is led by social workers, registered nurses and a brain aneurysm coordinator. Attendees are able to share feelings and experiences regarding reactions to diagnosis, treatment and recovery, and receive group and professional support in coping with a life-changing event. A light dinner is served from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Discussion 6 to 8 p.m. To RSVP call Nicole Salant, RN 562-3815 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Thursday, November 12

Current Approaches for Treating for Autism, Panel Discussion

Manhasset SEPTA offers a free panel discussion with local experts on the various current approaches to treating children on the autistic spectrum. Research from the past 3 to 5 years will be discussed by experts in testing/assessment, language/communication, developmental and behavioral approaches, with an open Q&A about handling specific spectrum issues like stims, attention and social interaction. Panel discussion held in the Manhasset BOE Board Room from 7 to 9 p.m. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more details or to request a copy of materials after the event.

Saturday, November 14

Womanspace is 30 Years Old

A celebration and membership tea will be held at the center on Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. at the Great Neck Senior Center, 80 Grace Ave., Great Neck. Meetings are held every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. Call 829-6566.

Upcoming Events

Pathways Women’s Health Programs

The seminars are free and will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Pathways Women’s Health, 1350 Northern Blvd., Manhasset. Advance registration is required. Call 365-9760 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to register.
•Nov. 3: Colorectal Bleeding: Should I be Worried? Presented by Lynn O’Connor, MD.
•Nov. 5:What Women Want: Lessons in Plastic Surgery from my Patients presented by Randall S. Feingold, MD.
•Nov. 10: Advances in the Treatment of Heart Disease presented by Anthony Tortolani.
•Nov. 12: The New Cohesive Silicone (Gummy Bear) Implants in Breast Surgery presented by Tracy Pfeifer, MD.

ThanksGiving Ball

Family & Children’s, one of LI’s largest human care agencies, is planning its annual ThanksGiving Ball at the Garden City Hotel on Nov. 19. This annual dinner dance raises much-needed funds for the agency whose mission is to care for Long Islanders in need. Attendees will enjoy cocktails, live music, gourmet dining, performances by an illusionist as well as a silent auction and raffle featuring roundtrip airline tickets from Jet Blue Airways. Anyone wishing to join the festivities and support the good work being done by Family & Children’s should call 746-0350, ext. 364 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Vendors Wanted

For the “Think Pink Expo.” All table fees will be donated to the South Nassau Communities Hospital Cancer Program. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Ongoing Event

Designers’ Showcase ‘09

Mansions & Millionaires announces the Designers’ Showcase ’09 at historic La Selva mansion, 187 Oyster Bay Rd., Mill Neck. Built in 1915, by Hunt & Hunt, with grounds by the legendary Olmstead Bros., La Selva represents the unusual in the Italianate Mediterranean Style. The interior is brimming with details depicting many of the world’s masters in their field, columns carved with gargoyles and critters; iron work, vaulted ceiling, marble floors, a stone staircase that seems to float to the second floor, Renaissance paintings built into the walls, etc. On the exterior find, garden sculpture and artifacts, some from the 1st Century AD. This is an estate of many surprises. Held through Nov. 15 – Tuesday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and Columbus Day 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays.

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.