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Defensive Driving
A defensive driving course will be held on Dec. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wesley United Methodist Church, Fenworth Blvd. and Dogwood Ave., Franklin Square. The course is approved by the NYS Dept. of Motor Vehicles for drivers who wish to reduce violation points and for reduction on insurance. The fee is $47. Registration is necessary. Call 538-0142 to register.
Chamber Music
The Sea Cliff Chamber Players opens its 28th consecutive season of chamber music concerts with a special Baroque and Mozart holiday concert on Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. For information or to order tickets call 671-6263.
Christmas Carol Festival
St. James Lutheran Community Church will hold \ Christmas Carol festival on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 4 p.m. A brass ensemble will perform music for the holiday season. The program will also include popular Christmas carols. Refreshments will be served after the performance. St. James Lutheran Church is located at the corner of Chester Ave. and Elton Rd. in Stewart Manor. For more information call 352-4099.
Blood Drive
The K of C will sponsor their annual Christmas season blood drive at the St. Thomas Auditorium on Sunday, Dec. 14 between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. All donors must be between the ages of 17 and 75 years, and must weigh over 110 pounds. For more information call 485-6394.
Fundraiser
There will be a cocktail party fundraiser for bone marrow recipient Phyllis Barbato on Dec. 14 from 2 to 5 p.m. There will be an open bar, raffles, silent auction and music. Donation at the door is $20. The event will take place at the American Legion Hall, 16 Elizabeth St., Floral Park.
Nutcracker Party
The American Ballet Russe presents The Nutcracker Party for children 3 years and older on Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at The Woman's Club of Great Neck, 94 Old Mill Rd., Great Neck. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for children. For information call 466-3515.
Service of Lessons and Carols
A service of Lessons and Carols will be presented by St. Elisabeth's and St. Thomas' Episcopal Churches on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 5:30 p.m. This service will be held at St. Elisabeth's Church, 6 Harvard St., Floral Park with music performed by the combined choirs of the two churches. For information call 437-7003.
Holiday Party
Join the Elmont Memorial High School PTSA for their third holiday party on Monday, Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. This will be an informal gathering to chat. Entertainment will be provided by Elmont Memorial's Gospel Choir under the direction of Dr. Lewers. Coffee and cake will be served. They will also be selling raffles for holiday gifts and would appreciate any donations.
Cancer Discussion Group
The Franklin Hospital Medical Center mastectomy/ lumpectomy and cancer discussion group will meet for a general discussion on Monday, Dec. 15 at 2:30 p.m. in conference room 1. Everyone is welcome.
Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Franklin Hospital Medical Center's annual holiday lighting ceremony is set for Monday, Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. in the main lobby of the Dr. Edward S. Orzac geriatric division at 900 Franklin Ave. in Valley Stream. Members of the community are invited to join students and nursing home residents for hot chocolate and cookies at the conclusion of the performance.
Board of Directors Meeting
The next meeting of the Water Authority of Western Nassau County Board of Directors will be held on Monday, Dec. 15 at 58 South Tyson Ave., Floral Park at 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome.
Artist's Exhibit and Reception
The holiday season exhibition at Heckscher Museum of Art at Bryant Library is devoted to the works of two artists, Hilarie Fuchs of Floral Park and Gregory Reid of Locust Valley. The show, Sanctities, opens Dec. 10 and will run until Jan. 19. The exhibition is part of an on-going series of exhibitions featuring Long Island artists. A collaboration between the museum and the library, each Bryant exhibition is being organized by the Heckscher's curator, Anne Cohen DePietro. A reception celebrating the opening will be held at the Bryant Library on Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 7-9 p.m. The reception is free and open to everyone.
Fire Company Meeting
The Floral Park Centre Fire Co, will be holding their regular meeting at the Fire House on Thursday, Dec. 18. Dues for the year are $5. Refreshments are served after the meeting. The group meets the third Thursday of every month from September through June.
Menorah Lighting
Temple B'nai Israel of Elmont will be having their annual Chanukah Menorah Lighting on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 5:30 p.m. The temple is located at 471 Elmont Rd., Elmont. For information call 354-1156.
Singles and Couples Dance
The Bellerose Jewish Center, 254-04 Union Tpke., Floral Park, will be holding a singles and couples dance on Dec. 20 at 8:30 p.m. Admission is $9 per person. Reservations are a must. Call 718-347-8828 or 718-343-9001.
Benefit Concert
On Sunday afternoon, Dec. 21, Richie Nagan & Who Knows? will perform in a benefit concert to save the rainforests. The concert will take place at Club Rum which is located at 1325 Hempstead Tpke. in Elmont and will start at 2 p.m. People of all ages are welcome to attend and admission is $10 with all proceeds going to the Rainforest Action Network.
Chanukah Party
There will be a Chanukah party featuring a magic show with Rhoda Hauslanger, face painting, a sing-a-long, latkes and the Chanukah story with Rabbi Morton Green at the Congregation Beth Israel, 141 Hilton Ave., Hempstead at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, pre-teen kids free if pre-registered. Call 489-7359 for information.
Thrift Shop
The thrift shop at the Floral Park United Methodist Church, 35 Verbena Ave., will be open Saturday, Jan. 3 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. selling clothing, housewares, bric-a-brac and collectibles.
At Hempstead General Hospital
New Beginnings, for individuals past the initial stages of grief. Alzheimer Family Support group, meets every second and fourth Wednesday. The next meeting is Wednesday Nov. 26. Heart Club meets the third Wednesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. in the board room. The next meeting will be Nov. 19. For information on any of these groups call Winnie Hughes at 560-1231. The hospital is located at 800 Front St., Hempstead.
Cancer Support Group
The cancer support group meets monthly and focuses on developing skills for coping and creates a support system for those facing the challenges of cancer. The group is professionally facilitated by a cancer survivor who is available during the month to encourage those in need of additional support. The group will meet in the Emma S. Clark Library from 7 to 9 p.m. in the community room on the first Tuesday of every month. The group will meet on the following dates in 1997: Oct. 7; Nov. 4; Dec. 2. The group is free and open to all whose lives have been touched by cancer. For information call 689-5904.
Bridge Group
Director Hilda Tax is promising an exciting year of duplicate bridge. The group meets once a month at the Garden City Community Church at 7:30 p.m. The $50 cost is a tax-deductible contribution to Twigs. Refreshments are always served. For more information, call Marianne Suesser at 741-2179.
Bingo
Ongoing Bingo at the Elmont Jewish Center on Wednesdays, starting at 7:30 p.m. and on Thursdays starting at 7:30 p.m. Early bird specials at 7:15 p.m. The Elmont Jewish Center is located at 500 Elmont Rd., Elmont. For information call 488-1616.
Volunteers Needed
If you have just one hour a week available, you can make significant changes in the life of a neighbor in crisis. Family Service Association of Nassau is seeking volunteers to help staff some of the 24 programs that they operate throughout Nassau County. Training and supervision are provided by project directors in all programs. For information call Kathy Nelson at 485-4600.
Volunteers Needed
You can do something really important to help young people in Nassau County. Become a volunteer at Long Island Crisis Center (formerly known as Middle Earth Crisis Center) a 24 hour/day, seven day/week free and confidential Crisis Counseling Center. Call 826-0244 for information.
Epilepsy Foundation
The Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island holds support groups for parents of children with epilepsy under the age of 21 on the fourth Wednesday of each month. There is also a group for parents of children with epilepsy over the age of 21 on the third Wednesday of each month. Both groups are held at 550 Stewart Ave., Garden City. Reservations are needed. For information call 794-5500.
Gam-Anon
Gam-Anon is an anonymous organization for spouses, adult children over 18, family and friends whose lives have been affected by a gambling problem. They will meet Mondays at the Jewish Community Center of Hempstead, 711 Dogwood Ave., West Hempstead at 8 p.m. For information call 321-2883.
Bingo
There will be triple bingo every Monday night at the Bellerose Jewish Center, 254-04 Union Tpke. at 7:30 p.m. $3,000 in cash prizes will be awarded. There are separate smoking and non-smoking rooms.
CAP
Students 12 to 18 years of age are invited to Civil Air Patrol Squadron No. 2 meetings. CAP meetings are every Tuesday from 8 to 10 p.m. at Valley Stream North High School, 750 Herman Ave., Room 226, Franklin Square. The CAP is an auxiliary of the US Air Force. For additional information call Capt. Thomas Canavan at 559-8514.
FISH Volunteers
Volunteers are desperately needed to continue to maintain the worthwhile services of FISH of Floral Park, which is an organization that helps people who need medical care by arranging transportation to the local doctor's office or medical centers. Calls for assistance may be made to 358-6447. Telephone volunteers then contact drivers available for the day of the appointment. Anyone who can volunteer one day a month, call Fran Hornberger at 775-0740.
Widows and Widowers Club
West Nassau Widows and Widowers Club, an interfaith organization, meets at the Knights of Columbus, 1000 Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park, the second Wednesday of each month. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. New members welcome. Call 483-1934.
