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Dig Pink Volleyball Tournament
Friday, October 19

Autism Fundraiser
Saturday, October 20

Hospice Care Network’s Crystal Ball Gala
Saturday, October 27

Friday, October 19

Dig Pink Volleyball Tournament

The Massapequa High School girls volleyball team is hosting a Dig Pink Volleyball Tournament at 7 p.m. at the high school to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness through the Sideout Foundation. Last year the event raised over $13,000 and the year before $10,000.

Saturday, October 20

Autism Fundraiser

The families of the Brookville Center for Children’s Services Children’s Residential Program, invite you to the First Autism Fundraiser at The Nutty Irishman, 323 Main St., Farmingdale from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost: $30 which includes food and a live band. Cash bar. Please make checks payable to: Attention: Rose Bauer, Brookville Center for Children’s Services Children’s Residential Program, 28 Sea Spray Drive, Lido Beach, NY 11561. If you are unable to attend, a donation would be greatly appreciated. Donations can only be made online at www.Brookville Center.org. For more information, call 516-442-1516.

United Methodist Women’s Fair

UMW Harvest Fair and Pumpkin Sale at the Community United Methodist Church, 100 Park Blvd., Massapequa, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pumpkins of all sizes, baked goods, costume jewelry, holiday items, handmade gift items and more. Coffee and cake available. For more information, call the church office at 541-7008.

Monday, October 22

Gold Coast Mansions Discussion

The Massapequa Branch of the American Association of University Women presents Paul Mateyunas who will discuss Gold Coast Mansions at 1 p.m at Bar Harbor Library. All are welcome. Call Lucy Fois at 515-485-0294 for additional information.

Saturday, October 27

Hospice Care Network’s Crystal Ball Gala

“Halloween Casino Night” cocktail reception, sit-down dinner, games of chance, silent auction, entertainment and dancing to benefit Hospice Care Network’s programs and services. Honorees include Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice and Justice Ute Wolff Lally. At the Glen Head Country Club, 240 Glen Cove Rd., Glen Head from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Tickets are $350 each and sponsorships begin at $100. Call 516-224-6467 or visit www.hospicecarenetwork.org.

Saturday, November 3

Fourth Annual Bands Battling Autism

The 4th Annual Bands Battling Autism takes place at the Stuart Thomas Manor in Farmingdale. Bands composed of local middle school and high school students perform for a chance to perform at the New York Islanders Autism Awareness Night. The proceeds from the event are donated to support the 13th Annual Long Island Walk Now for Autism Speaks. Advanced ticket price is $12/each. It will be $15 at the door the day of the event. To purchase tickets and/or sponsorship packages, visit www.walknowforautism speaks.org/BandsBattlingAutism. For more information, call 631-521-7853 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

CCAN’s Zebra Walk

The Carcinoid Cancer Awareness Network (CCAN) will host its 4th Annual “Strides for Stripes” Zebra Walk at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. To register or for more information visit: www.firstgiving.com/ CCAN/zebra-walk-2012.

Sunday, November 4

Car Show

There will be a Vette Fest car show from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Arnold Buick Chevrolet, 670 Montauk Hwy., West Babylon. All year corvettes are welcome. Other makes and models 25 years old or older. Live music, meet and greet Kelly and Ali-The “Churchill Girls.” Class judging with large trophies, food, fun, B-103 live radio broadcast, and lots of give aways. For more information, call 631-422-3700 ext. 114 or 101.

Thursday, November 8

Marine Corps Birthday Ball

The Sunrise Detachment Marine Corps League invites all to the annual Marine Corps Birthday Ball, which celebrates the 237th anniversary of the Marine Corps, to be held at 7 p.m. at the Chateau Briand, 440 Old Country Rd., in Carle Place.

Saturday, November 10

CCAN's Gala Event

The Carcinoid Cancer Awareness Network (CCAN) will host the 9th Annual "Celebration of Life" Gala on Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Day from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The evening includes a cocktail hour, dinner, open bar, coffee and cake, music, dancing, 50/50 raffles, and raffle prizes. The gala will be held at The Sterling, 345 Hicksville Rd., Bethpage. Attendance is $95 per person or $875 for a table of ten. To register or for more information visit: www.carcinoid awareness.org.

Upcoming Events

Harvest Craft Fair Vendors Needed

Vendors are needed for the Harvest Craft Fair at Grace Lutheran Church, 1294 Bellmore Ave., North Bellmore. The fair is being held on November 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and its $45 per table. Craft vendors only. For an application call 516-785-5029 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Holiday Craft Fair

On Saturday, November 3, St. David’s Lutheran Church will be holding their annual holiday craft fair in the lower level of the church. As in past years, there will be a jewelry and Christmas boutique, homemade baked goods, and a huge assortment of handcrafted items. Refreshments will be available. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. St. David’s Lutheran Church is located at 20 Clark Blvd. in Massapequa Park. For venders or other information call Karen Krieg at 799-7832.

Vendors Wanted

Vendors wanted for the Temple B’nai Torah of Wantagh located at 2900 Jerusalem Avenue for the Holiday Shopping Flea Market fundraiser on Sunday, November 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sell your merchandise or promote your business to shoppers from the South Shore of Nassau County. Rain or shine. For information call Ben at 516-221-2370 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Ongoing Events

Twin County Chorus

Ladies, do you love to sing? Then we’ve got a place for you. Join Twin County Chorus in the joys of a cappella harmony. We rehearse every Thursday evening in Levittown from 7 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Call Bobbi at 516-798-4325 or Susan at 516-729-8323 for more information. Or visit our website: www.twincounty.org.

Dance Classes

Learn the art of social and ballroom dancing with professional dance instructors. Singles and couples welcome. Beginners and advanced. At Kismet, 18 W. Nicholai St., Hicksville. Fridays from noon to 3:30 p.m. Lesson is $10. Social dancing takes place at 12:30 p.m. Chicken, salads, bagels, cream cheese, and pastries. DJ, singles and couples areas, singles introduced, dance hosts, large dance floor. A donation of $14 includes group lesson. Dates: Oct. 19 and 26. For more information call 718-332-7825 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Caring For The Caregiver

Caring for the Caregiver is a support group for those responsible for others. In Massapequa, there are two support groups led by trained facilitators who help caregivers address their situation and offer support and understanding of the task they are doing. On the first and third Tuesdays of each month, a group meets at the Massapequa Reformed Church from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church hosts a support group on the second and fourth Tuesdays in the Grace Day School building from 7:30 to 9 p.m. If you are, or have been, a caregiver, you are welcome to join either or both groups at any time. If you know of others who are caregivers, encourage them to join one or both groups. The program is open to all members of the Massapequa community.