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Ongoing:

Alzheimer's Disease Support Groups
Various times and meeting places for individuals with Alzheimer's, their caregivers and families. 866-789-5423 or to arrange required pre-attendance interview.

Community and Women's Wellness Programs offered by North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System. CPR training, heart screenings, pain management, cancer awareness, asthma and allergy topics and more. 516-465-2500.

First Mondays, 2 pm - 4 PM
Cancer Support Group Franklin Hospital , Valley Stream . 516-256-6012.

Mondays 11am - 12:30pm
For women recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. School of Social Work , Adelphi University. lyndobrin@earthlink.net 516-997-8545.

Mondays 4pm - 5:15pm and 6pm - 7:15pm
Yoga. Long Island Cancer Help and Wellness Center . Lindenhurst . 631-226-1772.

Mondays 7pm
Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program. For women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Other programs available. 516-877-4314. . lyndobrin@earthlink.net

Mondays 7pm
New free breast cancer support groups offered by Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. 8 weeks, 7 pm. Other groups ongoing. 516-997-8545.

Mondays, 7 pm - 9 PM
Spouses and Partners Bereavement Support Group. Comprehensive Community Hospice of Parker Jewish Institute, Lake Success . Pre-registration required. 516-586-1509.

Adult Children Bereavement Support Group. Comprehensive Community Hospice of Parker Jewish Institute, Lake Success . Preregistration required. 516-586-1509.

Mondays, 7:30 PM - 9 PM
Comprehensive Community Hospice of Parker Jewish Institute, Lake Success . Preregistration required. 516-586-1509.

Southside Hospital 's Bereavement Support Group until November 1. Must be three months from date of death, no fee. 631-630-3835.

Tuesdays 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
1 in 9's Hewlett House Support Groups. Soul and Palette. For cancer patients to rediscover innate artistic abilities.

Tuesdays 12:30 PM - 2 PM
Young Women with Breast Cancer.AdelphiNY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. School of Social Work, Adelphi University . 800-877-8077 or 516-877-4314.

Tuesdays, 2:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Spouses and Partners Bereavement Support Group. Beginning July 13. Comprehensive Community Hospice of Parker Jewish Institute, Lake Success . Preregistration required. 516-586-1509.

Tuesdays 7 PM - 8:30 PM
Women Newly Diagnosed .Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. School of Social Work , Adelphi University . 800-877-8077 or 516-877-4314.

Single Women with Breast Cancer.AdelphiNYStatewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. School of Social Work, Adelphi University . lyndobrin@earthlink.net, 516-997-8545

Wednesday
Introduction to the Transcendental Meditation program. Practiced 20 minutes twice each day while sitting comfortably with the eyes closed. Introductory Lecture, Wednesdays. 7:30 pm, by appointment. For alternate times call 631-940-3552.

Thursdays
The Center for the Women of New York new session of their Women's Support Group. 6 - 7:30 pm. Free. 718-793-0672.

The Artist Within - Art Therapy. Laura Bollet. A way for cancer patients to express feelings. Hewlett House. 516-374-3190.

The Artist Within - Art Therapy. Laura Bollet. A way for cancer patients to express feelings. Hewlett House. 516-374-3190.

Thursdays, 1:30PM-3PM
The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program and Better Living Now Boutique are offering a free afternoon support group for women with breast cancer. Thursdays, 1:30 pm to 3 pm at the Better Living Now Boutique in Hauppauge. 516-877-4314, or the hotline at 800-877-8077. Pre-registration required.

Thursdays, 7:30 PM-9 PM
Support Groups for women and men in the different stages of grief. Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center, Commack . For fees and other meetings 631-462-9800.

Thursdays, 7:30 PM-9:30 PM
WINGS (Women In Network Giving Support). Westbury. 516-334-8985.

1st Thursdays
The Brentwood/Bay Shore Breast Cancer Coalition meets. 7:30 pm. Brentwood Senior Center. 631-273-9252 or 273-4074.

2ndThursdays
The Close Knit Group. 1:30 pm. Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. Call for other programs. 800-877-8077.

Fridays
BNI Infinite Exchange, a business networking group, hosts breakfast meeting. 7 am. Smithtown Country Kitchen. Open to professionals seeking to make new contacts that can enhance their client base. Dr. Brent Reynolds at 631-265-1223.

Saturdays, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Mediation Classes in Spanish .Global Harmony House, Great Neck. 516-773-0971.

Saturdays
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Science Walking Tours. 110+ acre campus for guided walking tours of historic buildings that house revolutionary research in cancer, neuroscience, and bioinformatics and genomics. Reservations required. 90 minute tours. Most Saturday mornings through November.

August

Through August 10
Nassau Museum of Art presents
Iris Apfel: Rare Bird of Fashion. Exhibition drawn from Apfel’s closets, drawers and shelves. First seen at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. 516-484-9337.

1 Friday
Riverhead Foundation presents Casino Night. Atlantis Marine World. 7 pm. $150. 631-369-9840.

2 Saturday
Baiting Hollow Congregational Church Annual Chicken Barbeque. 2416 Sound Ave., Calverton. 5:30 pm. $18/20 at the gate, children 10 and under $12/14. 631-727-8658.

3 Sunday
Brookhaven Lab Summer Sundays presents National Weather Service.
Weather forecasting center for the entire New York metropolitan area. Track storms. 3:30 pm. weather-balloon launch. 631-344-2347.

5 Tuesday
Homegrown String Band. Free. Bay Shore Band Shell. 12:30 pm. 631-224-5420 or amy@islipartscouncil.org

Huntington Summer Arts Festival presents Janice Buckner “Ecology Show.” “Songs of the Earth’s Community” celebrates our planet and renews our commitment to creating a better world. Performances are free and open to the public at the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Huntington’s Heckscher Park. Bring a blanket. The Tuesday Night Arrow Electronics “It’s Showtime” Family Series performances begin at 7:30 pm; other performances begin at 8:30 pm.

National Night Out: America’s Night Out Against Crime. Coordinated by The Leeds Place of North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center. 5:30 pm.

6 Wednesday
Usdan Center Gala Concert. 5 pm. Usdan Center for the Performing Arts. 631-643-7900 or gala@usdan.com

Little Flower Children and Family Services free orientation session for those interested in becoming a registered child day care provider. 9:45 am. 631-929-6200.

7 Thursday
3rd Annual Summer Soiree. Benefits Children with MS and MS research. Crest Hollow Country Club. 6:45 pm. $150. 631-444-8096.

8 -10 Friday - Sunday
Hofstra Entertainment presents the New York premiere of Rachel and Julio. August 8 and 9 at 8 pm.; Sunday, August 10, at 2 pm. John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus. $28 adults, $25 senior citizens, $15 matriculated non-Hofstra students with ID. 516-463-6644 or www.hofstra.edu/-HofstraEntertainment

9 Saturday
Eastern LI Hospital Gala. Old Field Vineyard and Winery. 5 pm. $175. www.ELIH.org for a complete listing or 631-477-5164

10 Sunday
Woodcarving demonstration at The Whaling Museum. 1 pm. Cold Spring Harbor. Free to members. 631-367-3418.

12 Tuesday
HIA Cruise on the Lauren Kristy Paddle Boat. 1 pm, registration at 12:15pm.
Return at 4pm. Clinton Avenue, Bay Shore. 631-543-5355 or kgray@hia-li.org

West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition 14th Annual Clam Shucking Contest. The Out Restaurant, Kismet, Fire Island. 10 am. 631-669-7770.

13 Wednesday
Ronald McDonald House Of Long Island Polo Event. Meadowbrook Polo Club. 718-343-5683 x 140 or www.rmhlongisland.org

Suffolk County Women’s Hall of Fame Awards Dinner. 6 pm. Windows on the Lake. $50. 631-853-8287.

14 Thursday
" Island Life.” art auction to benefit Long Island Cares. Auction and BBQ. 425 Rabro Dr., Suite 2. 631-787-1630.

Peconic Land Trust “Seining at the Beach.” East Point Preserve, Rampasture Point, Hampton Bays. $5. Rain cancels. 631-283-3195.

SCWBEC East End meeting. Martha Clara Vineyard. SCWBEC Board Elections and networking. 631-853-4738 or www.scwbec.org

15 Friday through 24 Sunday
8th Annual Hamptons Offshore Invitational. Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island. Oakland’s Marina. 631-744-1200.

15 Friday
PTAP/LISBAC presents Government For Beginners. 10 am. LIDC Headquarters. Free. Call Patty Cook 516-433-5000 or email pcook@lidc.org

16 Saturday
13th Annual Ellen’s Run Cocktail Party. 212-840-0916.

Annual Snapper Derby fishing tournament. 8 am - 4 pm. Captree Bait, Tackle and Fuel. 631-669-0449 or 631-321-1716.

17 Sunday
13th Annual Ellen’s Run. 9:30 am. East Hampton High School. Rain or shine. 212-840-0916.

Snapper Derby fishing tournament. Captree Bait, Tackle and Fuel. 8 am. All ages welcome. 631-669-0449 or 631-321-1716.

19 Tuesday
ACIT Executive Business Breakfast. Guest speaker Congressman Steve Israel. 8 am. Hilton Long Island Hotel. 631-789-1660.

23 Saturday
New York City Opera at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center. 631-288-1500 or www.whbpac.org

24 Sunday
Big Brothers Big Sisters 5th Annual Dinner in the Dunes. Oakland’s Restaurant. 516-731-7880.

25 Friday
Kayak tours on the Connetquot River. 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Connetquot River, Oakdale $25. Register online at www.dowling.edu/dowlinginstitute or 631-244-3420.

Afternoon Tea and Tour. Heckscher Museum of Art. 2 to 4 pm. $15. Relax against the backdrop of masterpieces. Guests take home gift pack of tea. Seating limited. Call for reservations. 631-351-3006.

26 Tuesday
Chocolate Lovers Workshop. Deer Park Public Library. 7 pm. 631-586-3000.

27 Wednesday
Hofstra University Open House. Offers stimulating program for retirees. Free. 10 am. Mack Student Center Greenhouse, north campus. 516- 463-4824.

29 & 30 Friday &Saturday
Long Island Somos el Futuro Legislative Conference. Sheraton Long Island Hotel. 212-233-8955.

30 Saturday
11th Annual Great Tomato Taste-Off. Apple Orchard at Quail Farm, Amagansett. $10 non-farm members, $5 farm members, under 12 free. Heavy rain cancels. 631-283-3195 x 10.

SAVE THE DATE

September

Through September 7
Nassau County Museum of Art presents The Irreverent Iris Apfel: Rare Bird of Fashion. 516-484-9337.

4 Thursday
Fordham University will teach Irish Gaelic. Rose Hill campus, Bronx. Open to students and the community. Email o.conaill@gmail.com or 718-817-3330.

6 Saturday
Fly fishing workshop. 9 am. Caleb Smith State Park Preserve. Rain or shine. $40. 631-265-1054.

Taj Mahal, two-time Grammy winner, appears with Phoebe Snow in Friends of the Arts’ 2008 Summer Festival. 8 pm. $115. FOTApresents.org or 516-922-0061.

7 Sunday
Stephen G. Siben hosts Annual Hospice Care Network Cocktail Buffet at his home, East Islip. 2 pm. Classic cars showcased. $75 prepaid, $85 at door. 516-224-6467.

11 Thursday
WEDLI first breakfast meeting of the new season. 8 am.The Woodlands. 516-860-7507.

13 Saturday
Good Samaritan Ball “Calypso Under the Stars.” The Bourne Mansion. Black tie. $350. 6:30 cocktails. 631-376-3353.

Polo Event to benefit Ronald McDonald House. Hickox Field, Old Westbury. 718-343-5683 x 140.

13 & 14 Saturday & Sunday
Bike MS LI chapter Twin Forks Bike Ride. 150 miles. Start at Elks Club, Southampton. $50 registration fee. 631-864-8337 or 516-740-7227.

16 Tuesday
LIWA presents Networking 101 for Women with Ellen Cooperperson and Mindy Ferrentino Wolfle. 6 pm. Four Food Studio, Melville. Members $40, non-members $50, students $25. 516-677-5492.

17 Wednesday
Epilepsy Foundation of LI?presents “Everything You Wanted To Know About Social Security, Disability, Medicaid and SSI.” Workshop 7 pm. Foundation Headquarters, 506 Stewart Avenue, Garden City. Reservations required. Free. 516-739-7733 x 155.

18 Thursday
Big Brothers Big Sisters 10th Annual Presidential Gala. Crest Hollow Country Club. 6:30 pm cocktail reception. Business attire. 516-731-7880 x 13.

19 Friday
LISBAC presents “Doing Business with the Government.” 10 am. Half Hollow Hills Library. Free. 516-433-5000 or pcook@lidc.org

A Benefit in Black & White to benefit Peconic Bay Medical Center. Westhampton Country Club. 631-548-6080 or www.pbmedicalcenter.org

25 Thursday
Stony Brook University Hospital Auxiliary Gala. The Inn at East Wind. $175. 6 pm. Business attire. 631-444-8157.

28 Sunday
American Heart Association Start! Long Island Heart Walk. Nassau Community College. 5K walk around the campus, live music, free give-a-ways and an informational health fair. Call 516-777-8447 or www.heartwalk.kintera.org/longisland

GREEN CALENDAR

August

5 Tuesday
“ Ecology Show” at Huntington Summer Arts Festival presented Janice Buckner. “Songs of the Earth’s Community” celebrates our planet and renews our commitment to creating a better world. Performances are free and open to the public. Chapin Rainbow Stage in Huntington’s Heckscher Park. Bring a blanket. 8:30 pm. 631-271-8423.

7 Thursday
East End Home Arts Guild A South Fork Supper to celebrate local farms and produce. Dine on lawn of Rogers Mansion. 6:30 pm. $75. 631-283-2494.

15 Friday
The Green Apple. CSI Metro NY Annual Trade Show &?Education Day. CSI Metropolitan NY chapter. Email jmaties@aim.com, 845-558-0123 or
www.buildinggreen.com/ebn/calendar.cfm

September

16 & 17 Tuesday & Wednesday
Carbon Markets USA: 2nd Annual Congress.?Washington, DC. www.buildinggreen.com/ebn/calendar

October

4 Saturday
2008 National Solar Tour and Green Buildings Open House. Home and business owners show visitors how solar works in places you live and work. Sign up for free visitor’s pass. www.renewableenergylongisland.org/

23 & 24 Thursday & Friday
ACI 2nd National Achieving Corporate Sustainability Conference. Chicago, IL. www.acius.net or 414-221-1700 x 137.

29 - 31 Wednesday - Friday
China Windpower 2008. China International Exhibition Center. Wind turbine generator systems, components, technical consulting and services. Organized by the Global Wind Energy Council, Chinese Renewable Energy Industries Association, Chinese Wind Energy Association. www.globalwind.org

GOLF CALENDAR

August

5 Tuesday
UCP Suffolk Kathleen O. Maul Down Under Scramble. Hamlet Wind Watch Golf and Country Club. 631-232-0011 x 452.

7 Thursday
UCP Nassau 26th Annual Golf Tournament. North Hills Country Club. 516-378-2000 x 351.

Network Long Island fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Harbor Links Golf Club. 516-731-7880 x13

11 Monday
American Cancer Society Doctors of Distinction Inaugural Golf Classic & Art Invitational. The Creek. 516-921-6082 x 3014.

Girl Scouts of Nassau County “Go for the Green” 24th Annual Golf Classic. North Hempstead Country Club. 516-741-2550 x 240.

Suffolk County Bar Association Annual Outing. Great Rock Resort & Golf Club. 1 pm shotgun.www.scba.org

Alzheimer’s Foundation “Care on the Fairways” Golf Outing. Meadow Brook Club. 10:30 am. www.alzfdn.org or 866-AFA-8484.

14 Thursday
12th Annual Island Harvest Golf Classic. The Creek Club. 516-294-8528 x 16, or www.islandharvest.org

18 Monday
School for Language and Communication Development 9th Annual Golf Outing. The Creek. 516-609-2000 x 123 or www.slcd.org

Skills Unlimited 9th Annual Golf Tournament. Hamlet Willow Creek Golf & Country Club. 8:30 am shotgun. 631-567-3320.

St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center 9th Annual Golf Classic. Nissequogue Golf Club. 11 am registration and lunch. 631-862-3780.

19 Tuesday
The Suffolk County Council, Boy Scouts of America, F.D.R. Special Needs Scouting Division 21st Annual Golf Outing. Hamlet Wind Watch Golf and Country Club. 631-924-7000 x 37.


September

8 Monday
21st Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island. Cherry Valley Club. 9:30 am. 516-739-7733 x 140.

15 Monday
American Cancer Society, Man of the Year Golf Tournament. Old Westbury Golf & Country Club. 516-921-6082 x 3014.

Hospice Care Network 17th Annual Tully Golf Classic. Sands Point Golf Club. Registration 11 am and shotgun start 12:30 pm. 516-224-6467.

Building Homes for Heroes Annual Charity Golf Classic. The Hempstead Golf & Country Club. 516-684-9220 or www.buildinghomes-forheroes.com

18 Thursday
Mercy Medical Center 27th Annual Golf Classic. Rockville Links, Rockville Centre and Hempstead Golf and Country Club. 516-705-2622.

22 Monday
Catholic Charities 6th Annual Golf Classic. Huntington Crescent Club. Morning and afternoon shotgun. 516-733-7082.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Annual Golf Classic. Tam O’Shanter Club. 516-822-3132.

LICADD 28th R. Brinkley Smithers Golf Invitational. Creek & Piping Rock Country Clubs, Locust Valley. Individual $600, $2,200 for foursome, dinner only $150. 516-747-2606 x18 orwww.licadd.org.

Adelphi University Honors Gus Scacco '84 at 20th Annual Golf Classic. Shotguns at 7:15 am and 12:30 pm. 516-877-4689.

23 Tuesday
Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition Fall Golf Outing. Hamlet at Willow Creek. 8 am start. $225.wwwbabylonbreastcancer.org

25 Thursday
WLIW21 Golf Classic. The Creek. Brunch 10 am, 11 am shotgun. 516-367-2100 x 8451.

29 Monday
United Way of Long Island Golf Outing. Huntington Crescent Club.
9 am. $500. 631-940-3704.

Long Island Farm Bureau 11th Annual
Golf Outing fundraiser. Pine Hollow Country Club. 631- 727-3777.

October

1Wednesday
2nd Annual Pink Rock Classic. Great Rock Golf Club. 631-476-2723.

6 Monday
The Ann Liguori Foundation Charity Golf Classic. The Maidstone Club. www.annliguori.com

ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR

August
1 Friday
Vanderbilt Museum presents Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra. 7 pm. Rain or shine. Latin dance lessons. $25, $30 at the gate, children under 8 free. 631-854-5579, 854-5566 or www.vanderbiltmuseum.org

6 Wednesday
Usdan Center Gala Concert. Dinner under the stars. Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts. 5 - 9 pm. gala@usdan.com or 631-643-7900.

16 Saturday
Artists & Writers Softball Game. 1:30 pm batting practice. Benefits East End Hospice, East Hampton Day Care & Retreat. Herrick Park, East Hampton. Rain date August 25. $10 at the gate. 631-288-7080.

23 Saturday
Shakespeare in the Park performing “Twelfth Night.” 5:30 pm. Bayard Cutting Arboretum. 631-321-3510.