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Saturday, October 17

Harvest Fair

The Lutheran Church, 12 Franklin Ave., one block from the from the LIRR Station, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free and parking is available in the LIRR lot on Haven Ave. The fair features good buys on gifts, crafts and jewelry in the Christmas Shoppe along with the specialties from a wide variety of quality vendors. Also available will be toys, baked goods, a silent auction, gently used clothing as well as quality bargains in the Attic Treasures sale. There will be a delicious café lunch and deli-to-go featuring the tempting calzones from Pat. A new addition this year will be a booth where gold items will be bought. For more information call the 767-0603.

Blood Drive

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church is sponsoring a blood drive to be run by Long Island Blood Services from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The need is critical – please give. Every donor will receive a free cholesterol testing Call the church office 767-0363 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to schedule in appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome. The drive is in the parish hall at 9 Carlton Ave.

Port Jewish Center Holiday Preschool Program

The first Holiday Happenings of the New Year. Join master teachers for crafts, snacks, and story. Geared towards 3 to 5 year old children and all those who love them. The theme this month will be Torah. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at 20 Manorhaven Blvd. For information call 944-7202.

The Great Pumpkin Festival

Come for pumpkins, fall plants and decorations, hay rides, games, face painting, great food, fabulous live entertainment and lost more. Bring the whole family. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 35 Middle Neck Rd. Call 883-1430.

Sunday , October 18

The Blessing of the Animals

At 4 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 35 Middle Neck Rd. Call 883-1430.

Garage Sale

At the Port Jewish Center, 20 Manorhaven Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to support the PJCY Youth Group. Books, furniture, toys, antiques, collectibles and more.

Monday Oct. 19

AGATE Meeting

“Gifted Students: Pressured, Yet Ignored.” Dr. Arnold Dodge, assistant professor and chair, Department of Ed Leadership and Administration at C.W. Post will discuss conflicts facing gifted and talented students who are pressured to excel yet are frequently ignored as more time and energy are spent doing standardized testing. 8 p.m. in the Weber Middle School Library. More information: www.agatepw.org.

Tuesday, October 20

Attention All Kayakers

Port Washington Twin Pines Kayaking Club informative monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Chest Building, 382 Main St. There will be a report on kayaking schedule for fall events. Sign up sheets will be available. Call Edna 883-9777 Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. See http://pwtwinpines.googlepages.com/kayakclub.

Thursday, October 22

Free Seminar

Sponsored by the Town of North Hempstead and the Business & Tourism Development Corp. With consumer confidence stagnated at an all-time low as the nation worries about stubborn job losses and foreclosures, small business owners fret about staying afloat as customers tighten their purse strings. The free seminar, “More Business for Your Business,” is scheduled to convene at 8 a.m. at Harbor Links Golf Course/ A free breakfast will be served as attendees feed on advice from a panel of experts. To register, call 869-7759 or register online at www.northhempstead.com. Call Louise Fishman 869-7759. The seminar is co-sponsored by Albrecht, Viggiano, Zureck & Co., P.C.; Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo, Cohn & Terrana LLP; Sovereign Bank and Long Island Development Corp.

Friday, October 23

AGATE in NYS Conference

“A World of Promise: Gifted Students as Global Citizens.” A two-day (also on Oct. 24) conference at C.W. Post bringing educators, administrators, legislators, advocates and parents together for lively and focused conversation. More information: http://agatenyo.ipower.com/pdf/Conference%20Program.pdf.