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Friday, 25 September 2009 08:33

Friday, September 25

To Kill a Mockingbird Reading

In the style of radio drama. 12:10 p.m. at the Port Washington Library. The reading kicks off the library’s Banned Books Series.

Saturday, September 26

Leeds Pond Clean-up

Meet at 10:15 a.m. at the parking lot of the Science Museum of LI, 1526 Plandome Rd., Manhasset, and then take a short walk down to the beach for the clean-up. Remember to register if you’re interested in volunteering (email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to register).

Beach Clean-Up

Manorhaven Beach, Manorhaven Blvd., will have an International Beach clean-up sponsored by the North Shore Audubon Society at 9:30 a.m. For information go to northshoreaudubon.org or call Jennifer Wilson-Pines 767-3454.

Party in the Park

From 1 to 4 p.m. in Blumenfeld Family Park at Landmark on Main St.

Sunday, September 27

Antique Street Fair

On lower Main St. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission.

Tuesday, September 29

Women’s Club of Flower Hill

Hosts its opening Wine and Cheese Party from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sullivan’s Quay in Port Washington. Cost is $25 per person. For further information, contact Margie Suga at 365-3246. If you would like membership information, call Gaye Vachris at 627-7139.

Wednesday, September 30

Why Are Your Pills In My Drinking Water?

Sponsored by the League of Women Voters. The program is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at the Port Washington Public Library. Panelists include Fran Reid, TNH director of Environmental Planning; Dennis Lucia, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation; Maureen Dolan Murphy, Citizens Campaign for the Environment and Detective Steve Skrynecki, NCPD. According to a study performed by the U.S. Geological Survey, low levels of drugs such as antibiotics, hormones, contraceptives and steroids were found in 80 percent of the rivers and streams tested. The program is open to the public and questions from the audience will be welcome on this and all other aspects of our town’s waste disposal program.

Thursday, October 1

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.

Friday, October 2

Autumn Treat

The Long Island Conservatory will perform an “Autumn Treat” at Harbor Links Golf at 7 p.m. The event will feature a main course of tasty music topped off with delicious desserts. To reserve seats, residents are asked to send a check for $8 made out to Harbor Links Golf Course to North Hempstead Department of Parks, 1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Call 311 for more information.