CALENDAR

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR COMMUNITY

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THURSDAY, FEB. 9

Book Discussion

Join in person at the Manhasset Library or online to discuss The Dangerous Truth About Today’s Marijuana with author Laura Stack, who will be joining virtually. Learn more about Johnny Stack’s story, the research, and Laura’s vision to dramatically decrease adolescent marijuana use, mental illness, and suicide, to allow our youth to live productive, happy lives. Pick up your copy of the book at the circulation desk at the Manhasset Public Library. To dial in using your phone, call 1 (872) 240-3212, and use access Code: 663-315-285.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15

Book Ends Cafe

Join Librarian Cheryl at 10 a.m. for a stimulating in-person discussion of The Magnificent Lives of Margorie Post by Allison Pataki. From crawling through Moscow warehouses to rescue the Tsar’s treasures to outrunning the Nazis in London, from serving the homeless of the Great Depression to entertaining Roosevelts, Kennedys, and Hollywood’s biggest stars, Marjorie Merriweather Post lived an epic life few could imagine. Bestselling and acclaimed author Allison Pataki has crafted an intimate portrait of a larger-than-life woman, a powerful story of one woman embracing her own power while shaping history in the process. This book discussion will take place IN PERSON. Registration is required. Masks are encouraged. Food and beverages not permitted in Library meeting rooms. Space is Limited, Registration required.

TUESDAY, FEB. 28

Redistricting Hearings

The 2023 Public Hearing tour of the New York State Independent Redistricting Commission will take place in 12 locations throughout the state. Virtual and in-person testimony is available for all hearings.

The hearing for Nassau County will take place at Nassau Community College (SUNY) in the College Center Building, Rm 252/253, located at 1 Education Drive in Garden City.

MONDAY, MAR. 6

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course

North Hempstead Town Board has announced a 4-week lifeguard certification course that will be held at Michael J. Tully Park beginning March 6. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with a special deep-water skills test at Eisenhower

Park on Saturday, March 18 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Individuals ages 15 and older can sign up for the American Red Cross Blended Lifeguard Training Course. Those who register must pass the pre-test requirements to participate in the class. Admission will be on a first come, first serve basis. After passing the pre-test, participants must pay a $325 fee to cover the course, book, and class materials. The pre-test will be held on Monday, February 13 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Upon the conclusion of the course, participants will have the opportunity to register and take the Nassau County Lifeguard Certification Test. For more information on lifeguard positions, pre-test requirements, or the course, please call (516)739-3055.

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, MAR. 7 AND 8

America’s Boating Course

There are several upcoming safe boating courses and seminars presented by the United States Power Squadrons. America’s Boating Course is being offered via zoom and in person March 7. Contact Michael Richter at (516)526-8177 or mikerichter22@gmail.com for the zoom session. This course begins at 7:00 p.m. Contact George Winsper at (516)6985399 or gwins12345@aol.com for the Glen Head session at the North Shore Middle School on Glen Cove Ave in Glen Head. The class begins at 7:30 P.M. These sessions are $60.

TUESDAY MAR. 14

Town Board Meeting

This year’s Town Board meetings will be held on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. The meetings are also broadcast live on the Town’s website beginning at its regularly scheduled time at 7 p.m. Residents who are interested in viewing the meetings can visit: www.northhempsteadny.gov/townboardlive. For the latest updates including information on meeting locations, please visit: www.northhempsteadny.gov.

Ongoing

Project Independence: Bridge Class

Come learn to play Bridge at this beginner-friendly class. Every Wednesday from 12 to 2 p.m. at the North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center at 141 West Garden Street, Westbury. Call 311 or (516)869-6311 to register or for more information.

Project Independence: Bingo And BP

A fun hour of bingo with a bonus of blood pressure screenings and health counseling. At the Roslyn Community Center auditorium, 53 Orchard Street, Roslyn Heights. Call 311 or (516)869-6311 to register or for more information.

$23,000 a year in savings* from lighting upgrades means more of this for Long Island.

When the nonprofit Canine Companions requested a free energy assessment, we discovered that installing LED fixtures and other energy efficiency measures could save them nearly $2,000 a month. And with available PSEG Long Island rebates, the installation was affordable. Today, those changes have meant more funds for the mission of providing service dogs to Long Islanders with disabilities. And that means a better Long Island for us all.