Our Lady of Fatima and St. Peter of Alcantara Churches are holding a regular bereavement support group on Fridays at 8 p.m. in the St. Peter's Pastoral Center. For information call Yvonne Calabrese 883-4817 Rose Osterberg 767-1460. All religious affiliations welcome. Every Friday at the Polish Club, 5 Pulaski Pl., from 8 p.m. to midnight. Music by DJ. Donation $14. Two drinks, bagels, cake and coffee included. Call 883-5553 for more information. The Chancel Choir and soloists of the Congregational Church of Manhasset (1845 Northern Blvd.), under the direction of Craig Tocher, accompanied by pianist Judith Fuess, will present Broadway Extravaganza 2008 featuring highlights from many of America's most beloved musicals. Soloists are Molly Davey and Inessa Banayan, sopranos, April Lindevald, alto, Robert Horowitz and Javier Bernardo, tenors, and Peter Maravell, bass. Light refreshments served. Tickets $20. Child care provided. Call 627-4911. An open game on Mondays at 7:15 p.m. at Temple Emanuel, Hicks Ln., Great Neck, run by the Sisterhood. There is an $8 card fee. Refreshments served. For questions call Ann Schwartz 747-5461. 1-383-9386. 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. Commissioners meet Tuesdays at 8 a.m. at the district office, 70 Harbor Rd. An open game on Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. at Knickerbocker Yacht Club, Main St., Port Washington. There is an $8 card fee. For questions call Ann Schwartz 747-5461. Bridge games are held every Tuesday evening at 7:30 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. 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. Every Tuesday in July and August immediately following the story time, come for bingo with the children. Fun and prizes for all. For Early Stage Alzheimer's Patients on Tuesdays from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. at the LI Alzheimer's Foundation, 5 Channel Dr. For more information or to arrange a required interview prior to attendance, call767-6856. 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. Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. All meetings are held at Finn McCool's Restaurant, 205 Main St. Regular board meetings are held at the Port Washington Water District, 38 Sandy Hollow Rd., every Wednesday at 8 a.m. (second Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.) Every Wednesday from 8 to 9 p.m. at Chabad of Port Washington, 80 Shore Rd. Call 767-TORAH (8672). Open to the public and no membership is required. 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. Friendly auditions for concert on Dec. 7 - American All Stars honoring Elie Siegmeister, Leonard Bernstein and others. The Board of Commissioners of the PW Police District will hold a regular business meeting at Police Headquarters, 500 PW Blvd., at 7 p.m., on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month unless otherwise published. Elks Lodge #1458 meets at 8 p.m. every second Wednesday (except July and August) 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 Doe Club #1543. Is an anonymous organization for spouses, adult children over 18, family and friends whose lives have been affected by a gambling problem. Held on Thursdays at the New Hyde Park Jewish Center, 100 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park, at 8 p.m. For information call 24-hour hotline 321-2883. 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. t Meets at the office of Frank D'Elia, 33 Main St., at 8 a.m., on the second and last Thursday of each month. The PW Detachment of the Marine Corps League meets at the Elks building, 2 Franklin Ave., on the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. All former Marines are invited to attend. Our community should note, too, that the elite uniformed Marine Color Guard is available, at no obligation, for select public functions. Contact Commandant John Bauman 747-3983. (FASE) is a support group for parents of children with food allergies. It meets on the second Thursday of the month at the Parent Resource Center in the Landmark Building from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For information, call Kelly Sullivan Dennis 767-2749. An open game every Friday at 9:15 a.m. at the Cumberland Adult Center, 30 Cumberland Ave., Great Neck, Telephone 773-1713. All beginner and intermediate bridge players are invited to enjoy a friendly game. This is an ACBL sanctioned game with Master Points awarded. Bridge questions will be answered and a short lesson given after the game. Refreshments served. One-time registration fee of $15 plus $9 at each game. Directors: Rob Goldman Judy Spitz. Internet site for further info: www.GreatNeckBridgeCenter.com. Games held Oct. 10 through Jan 23. Come see the most talked about deaf comedienne around at the Mill Neck Manor Deaf Education Center auditorium, 40 Frost Mill Rd., Mill Neck. A storyteller, poet and actress, Trix Bruce will present an "Improv Comedy" show from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door. "Audiences are captivated by Trix's sign artistry, sheer elegance and irresistible, smile-sparking humor," said one reviewer from www.trixbruce.com/about.htm. Don't miss this exciting event. For more information, or to reserve tickets in advance, email Loretta Murray at deafmns@aol.com. Hosted by Mill Neck Services for Deaf Adults, part of the Mill Neck Family of Organizations, this special performance will be held for one night only. The Mill Neck Family of Organizations includes Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf, the Mill Neck Manor Early Childhood Center, Mill Neck Foundation for Deaf Ministry, Mill Neck Audiology and Mill Neck Interpreter Service. For more information, call 922-4100 or visit http://www.millneck.org. 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. Annual Sweater Sale. Hundreds of sweaters. All sizes, all styles. $1 each. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come for great bargains. The Mill Neck Manor festival brings the best of the autumn season to LI. This year's festival, Oct. 11 and 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., features apples, handmade country crafts, seasonable produce, grilled bratwurst, children's activities and more. Visitors will have an opportunity to learn about the deaf, the Mill Neck Family of Organizations and its services. There will be a Cheese House, baked goods, jellies, fudge and strudels. The Country Store features a full-line of Karl Ehmer wurst and bacon products. The "Gourmet Shop" offers fine snacks and sparkling apple cider. In the children's activities area, Gooseberry Grove will have a fantastic array of games, including an inflatable slide. Musicians Michele Purcell and Barbara Fine Buxbaum will perform. Facepainting by Agostino Arts on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The festival also showcases the latest in deaf technology, sign language novelty items and books, a hearing van featuring free hearing screenings from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $10 each and the winner, picked on Oct. 12 at 3 pm, receives half of all money collected. Proceeds go towards supporting the Mill Neck Family of Organizations. To become a Golden "Presenting" Sponsor, an Empire Sponsor, a Gala Sponsor or a McIntosh Sponsor, or for more information, call 628-4243.

•"A Circle of Women" on Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Martha and Mary Room. Sr. Peggy Tully, OP, will lead us as we reflect on the topic "These are the Women We Come From." Bring your stories of women who have inspired you and have helped you to become the woman you are today. RSVP Sr. Peggy at 883-2782.

•"Parish Reading Group" on Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Martha and Mary Room. We will be discussing the book: Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcends Tragedy. Copies are available at the library or call Sr. Peggy at 883-2782 to purchase a book.

The PW Senior Citizens Center (883-6656) is located at 80 Manorhaven Blvd. and hosts the following:

•Blood Pressure checks on the first Wednesday of every month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

•Mondays: Line dancing 9:15 a.m. Yoga 10:45 a.m. Lunch at noon.

•Tuesdays: Chair Exercises with Dr. Schnier 9 a.m. Lunch at noon. Bingo 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

•Wednesdays: Bridge 9 a.m. Art w/Peggy Henderson 9 a.m. Lunch at noon.

•Thursdays: Ceramics 9 a.m. Tai Chi 10 a.m. Lunch at noon. Bingo 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Located at St. Stephen's Church, 9 Carlton Ave. (across from the PW Library). The center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 994-9654. A hot lunch/cold lunch is served daily. Varied activities and exercise classes are offered. Bingo is played on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Every month there is a featured Super Bingo with Great Prizes. Bus transportation is available for Port Washington residents. Hot meal at noon. Bingo, line dancing, yoga, bridge, parties, live entertainment.

The Nassau North Shore Christian Women's Club invites all women to its "Harvest Country Fair" Luncheon on Nov. 4 at 11:30 a.m. at the George Washington Manor Restaurant. Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn. The cost is $17. The special feature will be "Prize Winning Wares." Bring a bounty of fresh-bakes goods, crafts and new gifts to sell beginning at 11 a.m.

Patricia Tai, song writer and soloist, will entertain with prize winning melodies and will bring us a "Harvest of Inspiration" with words of Peace, Hope and Joy. For reservations or information call Jane Voss 742-0861 or Alice Russo 248-9726 by Oct. 24. Cancellations are essential.