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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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THURSDAY, FEB. 16
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Seniors of Syosset Drop-In Session
Funded through the New York State Office for the Aging, Seniors of Syosset is a Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community program. This program, hosted at the Syosset Public Library, 225 S Oyster Bay Road, from 1:45 to 3:30 p.m., will offer social work support, community health nursing, volunteer-based transportation to local medical appointments and shopping and other activities and services, including some at the library. Whether you are a senior in need of support, someone who wants to volunteer helping the community or just someone who wants to learn more, get involved!
MONDAY, FEB. 20
Magic, Laughs & More
John Reid’s one-of-a-kind magic show, “Magic, Laughs and More” is a silly, fun and magical performance for the whole family. The show will take place in the Syosset Public Library theater, 225 S Oyster Bay Road, at 10 a.m. All adults and children attending must register for this program using their own library card. Maximum of four seats per family. Children under eight must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Reg- ister online at syossetlibrary.org.
TUESDAY, FEB. 21
Art Lecture-Barkley L. Hendricks Barkley L. Hendricks (1945-2017) was a contemporary American painter from Philadelphia. He first worked with photography. Hendricks is best known for his life-sized painted portraits of Black Americans living in urban areas. His painted figures have unique personalities, exuding attitude and style, and presented as contemporary steeped in pop culture yet are anchored in the history of art. Barkley Hendrick’s portraits will be shown at the Frick Collection in New York City later in 2023. Professor Thomas Germano will present a visual lecture about Hendrick’s art, his portraiture and his epoch at the Jericho Public Library Theater, 1 Merry Lane, at 2 p.m. This program will be hybrid and can be watched at home or attended in person. Register online at jericholibrary.org.
