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Monday, July 6

Dahlia Club Meeting and Class

How to get larger, better flowers and a more shapely dahlia plant will be the topic of the 7 p.m. Dahlias 101 class. The 8 p.m. meeting will focus on harmful insects that are attracted to dahlias and how to deal with them effectively. Mid Island Dahlia Society from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Church of the Advent, 555 Advent St, Westbury. Free. Call 631-266-3354 or visit midislanddahlia.com for details.

Saturday, July 11

Free Mammograms/Cervical Exams

To uninsured women over the age of 40 provided by the Cancer Screening Partnership at Nassau University Medical Center. Free take-home test for colorectal cancer for women 50 and over and their partners will be distributed. These services are offered in conjunction with NUMC, North Shore/LIJ Health System, Planned Parenthood, South Nassau Communities Hospital and others, starting at 8:30 a.m. at NUMC, 2201 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. Appointments are necessary. Only a form of identification with photograph is necessary. Call 572-3300 for appointment and exact location of screening exams. Also on Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12.

Irish American Society

Dance at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. 8:30 p.m. Coffee, tea and Irish soda bread will be served. Bar open for your pleasure. Music provided by the Billy Hickey Band. Donation $15.

Call 746-9392 or 742-8080 for information and reservations.

Upcoming Events

Vacation Bible School

The Hicksville United Methodist Church, 130 W. Old Country Rd., Hicksville, invites children to go to the edge this summer at Camp E.D.G.E. (Experience and Discover God Everywhere). This extreme adventure camp takes kids on exciting Bible treks. The fun begins July 27 and ends July 31 from 9 a.m. to noon. To be a part of the experience call Jennifer Eichenauer 931-2626. Check out the booth at the Hicksville Street Fair on July 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Free Concerts/International Nights

At the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. All Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise indicated:

•July 5: Greek American Night

•July 6: German American Night

•July 9: Movie Night: Paul Bart Mall Cop

•July 10: Best of Broadway

•July 11: Senior Pops

•July 12: Polish American Night

At Old Westbury Gardens

Located at 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. Call 333-0048.

•Specialty Garden Tour. 2 p.m. Free with admission. Poetry in the Garden, July 5.

•July 6-10: Botanical Painting, Intermediate. Botanical artist Rose Pellicano will cover the more advanced techniques in botanical painting. Registration required. $225 for five sessions of three hours each. 10 a.m.

•July 8, 15, 22, 29: Storytime for Children. Register your 2-to 6-year old to join a story group. An adult must accompany the child. Free with admission, but register to ensure that we have enough craft materials. 11 a.m.

•Picnic Pops. Dance Lesson at 6:30 p.m. Concert at 7 p.m. Admission: $10 general; $8 seniors (over 62); children 12 and under free. Bring a blanket and a picnic and OWG will provide the soundtrack for a beautiful evening under the stars. July 8: The DayTrippers, popular Beatles tribute band.

•July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14: Garden Explorers. Through fun and creative hands-on activities, children will learn about plants and animals native to LI. Each class includes a lesson on wildlife biology, a hike and other educational activities. 4 p.m. For ages 6 to 12. Registration required. $10 per class. The fee covers the student and one accompanying adult.

•July 10: Bat Walk. A Fordham University bat biologist will give a short lecture and lead a walk through the gardens to listen and look for bats. 6:30 p.m. Free with admission.

At Hicks Nurseries

Located at 200 Jericho Tpke. Call 334-0066 for information on the following:

•July 10-12: Going Green Recycling Weekend. Still have plastic pots, flats and packs laying around from your spring and summer planting? Bring them all in to Hicks Nurseries during store hours and the nursery will recycle them. In addition, each family will receive a $10 coupon to be used toward purchases that day (of $60 or more). No need to sort the plastic; the nursery will do it. This service is open only to retail customers.

•Artist Harriet Carotenuto teaches how to paint landscapes and flowers and plants using watercolors. The landscape class begins July 11 and meets for five consecutive Saturdays through Aug. 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All skill levels are welcome, from beginner to advanced. The cost is $200 (late registration after July 12 is $225). Supplies are not included in the fee. A special five-day botanical art program will be held from July 20 through July 24. The class for beginners meets from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; the intermediate and advanced class runs from 1 to 4:30 p.m. The fee is $200 (late registration after July 28 is $225). Supplies are not included in the fee. All classes are held in The Henry Hicks Learning Center at the nursery and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants can register at the nursery’s Customer Service counter at the front of the store. Call Ms. Carotenuto directly about any art questions or details about art supplies at 353-0655.

Local Marines/Families Golf Outing

The 2nd Battalion, 25th Marines Association will host its third Annual Golf Outing at Eisenhower Park on Aug. 3 to raise funds for the support of local Marine Reservists and their families. Play will take place on the Red and White Courses with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Check in begins at 10 a.m., followed by a barbeque lunch. Play will be followed by a buffet dinner at the Carltun. Proceeds will help the nonprofit organization provide comfort and support to family members of deployed Marines; care packages for those on the frontlines of the War on Terror; and if need be, funds will be used to assist wounded Marines or provide for the survivors of any killed in the line of duty. There are several openings available for foursomes. To register for the event, or learn how you can help, visit the 2nd Battalion, 25th Marines Association online at www.225marines.org. Sponsorship opportunities are still available and donations of merchandise for raffle will be greatly appreciated. Call 718-309-3986 for more information.

Vendors Wanted

For the Annual Outdoor Craft Fair on Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Carle Place. Rain date Sept. 26. For more info call Nancy 334-5855 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it