Movies
All movies are on Tuesdays at 1 and 7 p.m. Coffe and tea is available at the 1 p.m. showing
December 9 Shine.
A young man's genius drives him to the brink of madness in this extraordinary Oscar-worthy drama.
December 16 Microcosmos.
A day in the life of a bug provides the basis for this intriguing feature-length documentary from brilliant French biologists Claude Nuridsany and Marie Perennou. A breathtaking reminder that Mother Nature remains the greatest special effects wizard of all.
Books'n'Dessert
All discussions are on Wednesday at 1 p.m.
December 3 The Book of Ruth
The Book of Ruth by Jane Hamilton will be discussed. In this novel exploring family ties and stresses, a poor Midwestern woman and her husband are struggling to define themselves as individuals and as a loving, sexual couple while under the opressive thumb of the young wife's mother.
Children's Book Week
On Saturday, Nov. 15 at 2:30 p.m. join children's folksinger George Gaines Swanson in the WF Lollis Meeting Room. A banjo folksinger from an island in Maine, Swanson will sing, lead sing-a-longs and share little stories about our familiar folk songs. He has performed across the US as well as in Europe and Africa. Children will be able to try the banjo and spoons, an old American folk instrument. No registration is necessary.
World AIDS Day December 1
Through the AIDS Collective of Long Island, sections of the AIDS memorial quilt will be on display in the library meeting room. The AIDS Collecive is an all-volunteer community based organization formed to help Long Islander remember their lost loved ones.
AARP Meeting
An important free seminar entitled "Everything You Should Know and Need to Know About Hospice and Hospice Care" by Hospice Care of Long Island. Get the answers to these typical questions: What is Hospice? What is Hospice Care? What are all the services Hospice offers? New members welcome. Refreshments served. The program will take place at 10 a.m. at the Chas. F. Fuschillo Park's large meeting hall at Carle Road and Broadmoor Lane.
Holiday Bazaar
There will be a holiday bazaar sponsored by St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Rushmore and Roslyn Ave. in Carle Place on Friday, Nov. 14 from 3-9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call 997-5747 for information.
Mountain Biking
Mountain biking enthusiasts will want to come to the East Meadow Public Library on Friday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. to meet Michael Margulis, author of Mountain Biking: New York. No tickets are needed and admission is free. Margulis, who grew up in East Meadow, is a veteran mountain biker and will talk about the joys of escaping the pressure and stress of daily life by discovering nature in the myriad of trails that are available in New York. He'll discuss trips and trails close to home on Long Island as well as the beautiful areas north of the region. The library is located at 1886 Front St., East Meadow.
Annual Bazaar
Community Reform Temple, 712 The Plain Road in Westbury, is holding its annual vendors fair and bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 7-11 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. to 34 p.m. CRT's bazaar will consist of merchandise being sold by area vendors and merchandise being sold by Community Reform Temple. Admission is free. For information call 333-1839.
Legislative Meeting
There will be a meeting of the Nassau County Legislature on Monday, Nov. 17 at 10:30 a.m. in the legislative chamber, 5th floor, 1 West St., Mineola
Book Signing
Noted author and journalist Kieran Crowley will be at Barnes & Noble, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place, on Nov. 18 to sign copies of his new book Sleep My Little Dead about the infamous Zodiac killer. The event will take place at 7:30 p.m.
Women and the Law
On Wednesday, Nov. 19, the League of Women Voters of Hempstead East will host a discussion on "Women and the Law." Do gender-neutral laws result in fair treatment for women? What is the effect of sexual harassment in the legal field? The meeting will be at the Merrick Library, Merrick Ave., Merrick at 8 p.m.
Bazaar
Sisterhood Temple Sholom, 675 Brookside Ct., Westbury, will hold a bazaar on Nov. 22 from 7-11 p.m., Nov. 23 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Craft and Bake Sale
St. Andrew's Church will be holding a holiday craft and bake sale on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9-5. The church is located at 275 Ellison Ave., Westbury. For information call 333-3266.
Bus Trip
The East Meadow Public Library has scheduled a bus trip on Tuesday, Dec. 9 to Northlandz, the home of the Great American Railway in Flemington, NJ. It features the greatest collection of indoor miniature trains, mountains, bridges and handcrafted buildings as well as the La Peep Dollhouse, a 94-room mansion with an indoor swimming pool. Lunch will be at the historic Union Hotel. The cost for the trip is $44.25. Tickets are available at the library, 1886 Front St., East Meadow.
Vendors Wanted
Vendors are wanted for the East Meadow Jewish Center's bazaar on Dec. 13 from 7:30-11 p.m. and Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $50 per day, $75 for two days. Contact the east Meadow Jewish Center at 483-4205.
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. 12. 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.
Islamic Center
Free Tajweed and Quraanic Recitation classes for adults and children are given at the Islamic Center of Long Island, 835 Brush Hollow Road in Westbury, every Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m. The lessons are given in the upper back area of the Masjid (Mosque).
Free Health Consultations
The Islamic Center of Long Island is inviting all neighbors who need to consult with a doctor to visit on any Sunday, between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. A doctor will be available for consultation purposes only. All are welcome.
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.
- AARP's Westbury/Carle Place Chapter meets monthly at 10 a.m. on the second Wednesday of the month at Charles F. Fuschillo Parks large meeting hall, Carle Rd. and Broadmoor Lane. For information call Clare Deucher at 798-5629.
- AARP's Central Nassau Chapter #1592 meets monthly at 1 p.m. on the first Tuesday at Levittown Town Hall, Levittown Pkwy. and Beech Lane. For information call 735-7933.
- The Westbury Chamber of Commerce meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7:15 p.m. at the Westbury Recreation Hall on Post Avenue. For more information, call 997-3966.
- The Rotary Club of Westbury-Carle Place meets each Tuesday at noon at Paparazzi's on Jericho Turnpike.
- The Kiwanis Club of New Cassel, led by President Thomas Green, meets each Tuesday night at 8 p.m. at the Harvest Diner, located at 841 Old Country Rd. For further information, call Mr. Johnson at 921-5558.
- The Cpl. James F. Walsh VFW Post No. 945, led by Commander Louis Corte, and the ladies auxiliary, led by President Marion Pascarella, meets the second Tuesday of every month at 8 p.m.
- The Carle Place VFW Post No. 8072, led by Commander Schmidt, meets the second Monday of each month at 8 p.m. at Carle Place Senior High School, Cherry Lane, in the teachers' lounge. For further information, please call Commander John G. Schmidt at 333-0312.
- The Carle Place American Legion, Post 1718, led by Commander Al Piscitelli, meets on the first and third Friday of each month at 8 p.m. at the post, which is located at 241 Rushmore Avenue (corner of Westbury Avenue). For further information, call 334-2621.
- The Unified Civic Association of New Cassel, led by President Harold Neal, meets the second Monday of every month at the Westbury Middle School. For further information, call Mr. Neal at 333-2505.
- The Westbury Knights of Columbus, Council 1012, meets the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 9 p.m. in the lower level of Our Lady of Hope Roman Catholic Church on Cherry Lane and Broadway, Carle Place. For further information, call Grand Knight Anthony F. Marino at 997-8953.
- The Greater Westbury Lions Club meets the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of every month at the Harvest Diner, 841 Old Country Road in Westbury at 7 p.m. For further information, call Margaret Miller-Scott at 397-0408.
- The Westbury Duplicate Bridge Club meets every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. sharp in the Westbury Village Recreation Center. For further information, call Rudolph Clark at 997-8988.
- The New Cassel American Legion Post 1851, led by Commander Eugene Nash, meets each third Wednesday night at 8 p.m. at the Post, 887 Prospect Ave. (at Hopper Street). For more information, call 334-9364.
- The Kiwanis Club of Westbury/Carle Place, led by President Stan Turetsky, meets on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Tre Scalini Ristorante located at 490 Westbury Ave., Carle Place.Contact Jeanne Dirr at 338-5738.
- The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. meets every third Wednesday of the month at the Westbury Recreation Center at 8 p.m.
- The Donatello Lodge, No. 2559, Order Sons of Italy in America, meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m. at the village recreation center. For further information, call Rae Lanzilotta at 334-0830.
