COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1

Free Health Fair

Working with local officials, the Town of Hempstead, HRSA (Health Resources Services Administration), Department of Health and Human Services, New Jerusalem Cathedral Inc. and HAUP (Haitian Americans United for Progress), Harmony Healthcare Long Island will be offering free vaccines, (COVID—19 Vaccine and Boosters and Flu), free health screenings, health education and workshops, community resources and health insurance information. 3:30PM – 6:30PM at Elmont Memorial High School (Gym Entrance), 555 Ridge Road, Elmont, NY.

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

VITA Tax Aide Session

Free assistance is available at Hillside Public Library for persons with incomes of $70,000 or less who wish to have their taxes prepared by trained volunteers in the Volunteer Tax Assistance Program. Call the library at (516) 355-7850, x101 or 102 to schedule an appointment on any of the following Saturdays: March 4, 11, 18 or 25; April 1, 8 or 15. Appointments available at the following times times: 10:15 a.m.;

11:15 a.m.; 12:15 p.m. or 1:15 p.m. All sessions held at Hillside Public Library, 155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park.

SUNDAY, MARCH 5

ICLI’s 20th Annual Black History Month Celebration

The Islamic Center of Long Island invites you and your friends to join them for ICLI’s Annual Black History Month Celebration. The theme will be “Celebrating Black Voices of Transformation,” with keynote speaker and ICLI Lifetime Achievement Award winner Frederick K. Brewington, Esq. Event begins at 2:00 p.m. at the Islamic Center of Long Island, 835 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury.

Knights of Columbus

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Party

Join the Knights of Columbus in Mineola for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Party at their headquarters, featuring free admission, live music, and Irish food and drinks at reasonable prices. Doors open at 12:00 p.m. at Knights of Columbus, 186 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola.

MONDAY, MARCH 6

Discussion Series: “Westbury Imagined” Join Hofstra Professor Emeritus Arthur Dobrin to discuss his book, “Westbury Imagined,” during a series of hybrid in-person or virtual meetings. Discussions held March 6, 13, 20, 27 and April 3, 10, 17, 24 at 7:15 p.m at Westbury Memorial Public Library and online via Zoom. Register at library website for Zoom link.

THURSDAY, MARCH 9

Preview of Chicago for Seniors

Calling all Garden City seniors! Please join Garden City High School for a complimentary dinner and preview of GCHS’ prodution of the musical Chicago. Featuring live music by the GCHS Jazz Band, with raffles and more supported by the Garden City PTA, and hosted by the GCTA. Be sure to receive your free ticket by March 2 by leaving a voicemail with your full name, phone number, and number of tickets needed at (516) 478-2840. Dinner begins at 3:30 p.m. at the Garden City High School cafeteria.

Ongoing

“Engineers of Equality” Photo Exhibit Westbury Arts is marking Black History month with a unique photographic exhibit paying homage to Black leaders. The show, “Engineers of Equality,” features historic photos of Black leaders such as Rosa Parks, Nelson Mandela and Harriet Tubman paired with contemporary photos, taken and designed by Long Islander Tricia Messeroux, in which children are attired and posed in emulation of the historical figures. The show, at Westbury Arts, 255 Schenck Ave, Westbury, NY, has been extended through March 24. Visit westburyarts.org for gallery hours.

Spring into Wellness

The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program is offering a free four-session creative arts support group empowering breast cancer survivors to express themselves using art. This therapeutic Zoom program offers a safe place to communicate thoughts, feelings, concerns, problems, hopes and dreams. The professional staff guides participants through different exercises and discussions helping to find ways to gain personal insight and develop new coping skills. Facilitators are Angela M. Papalia, LMSW, Assistant Director for the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program, and Kimberly Newman, BFA, Communications and Marketing Coordinator for the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program. The workshop will take place on four consecutive Thursdays: April 13, April 20, April 27 and May 4, 2023—from 10 am to 11:30 am. All four sessions start with a relaxation/breathing exercise. For information, questions and to register, call Angela M. Papalia, LMSW at (516) 877-4329 or email apapalia@adelphi.edu. Register by March 31.

Moriches Field Brewing Company received $18,750 to revitalize an empty downtown space. (Cheers to that.)

Revitalization grants are just one of the ways we help businesses on Long Island and in the Rockaways. For Moriches Field Brewing Company, a grant from our economic development program was a perfect fit to help them renovate a previously vacant property. A discount through our Vacant Space Revival Program saved them more than $4,000 on their electric bills, and rebates for upgrading to LED lighting are keeping them saving month after month.

Helping revitalize our Island, one business at a time, is something we’re proud to be part of and something definitely worth celebrating.

Grants | Rebates | Incentives | Assessments | Community Support

For more information, visit PSEGLINY.com/EcoDev