COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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FRIDAY, JUNE 30

Plant the Seedlings

6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (Levels Teen Center)

Kick off our summer planting project by planting some sprouting seedlings in our all-new planting bed. For teens who’ll be in grades seven and up. Levels Teen Center events are drop-in events.

Red White and Blues Band

8 p.m. (Sousa Bandshell, Sunset Park in Port Washington) Celebrate Independence Day weekend with the Red, White, And Blues. The band first got together in 2005, molding together decades of musical experience

SUNDAY, JULY 4

Great Neck Farmers Market

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Firefighters Park) Deep Roots Farmers Market, in collaboration with the Great Neck Park District. Twenty plus vendors featuring locally grown vegetables, fresh baked breads and sweets, artisan cheeses, fresh seafood, honey, prepared foods, jams, coffees, and much more. Weekly guest art and craft vendors. Social media: @greatneckfarmersmarket | www.deeprootsfarmersmarket.com

TUESDAY, JULY 4

Womenspace

1 p.m.-2 p.m. (Great Neck Social Center)

These seasoned ladies have gathered for a number of years, tuned in to what active folks think about. When this group hears about something on the local, state, national or global scene they select an expert from their various contacts to come talk about it. For new ideas and friends, see how stimulating and entertaining these active ladies are. Call 516-487-0025 for more information.

Beach Stamped Bags

2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. (Station Branch Community Room) Design the ultimate summer 2023 go-to beach bag using fabric paint, permanent markers, fabric, stamps and stencils. Create interesting patterns, drawings and sketches with distinctive arrangements. This program is for children entering grades K-5. Register at greatnecklibrary.org

WEDNESDAY, JULY 5

Blood Pressure Screening

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. (Station Branch Small Room) Blood Pressure Screenings with St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms, which is why it is often called the “silent killer.” Have your blood pressure checked by a clinical nurse, free of charge. Healthcare proxy information is also available.

THURSDAY, JULY 6

Sing Along

12:30 p.m. (Great Neck Social Center) Sing

Along with Mindye and Phoebe. While music is proven to help with memory, actively participating in music has been shown to have many health benefits for seniors. Songs are age appropriate and seniors can request songs. This class is no cost to

Nassau County residents. Please call 516-487-0025 to reserve your spot.

Project Independence

1 p.m.-2 p.m. (Port Washington Library)

A Town of North Hempstead event for seniors. This Life of Mine: Sharing and creating new memories through journaling. Call 311 for more information.

FRIDAY, JULY 7

Community Mural

11 a.m.-6 p.m. (Station Branch Small Room) Join the Station Branch community to help create a unique mural using various art media. Bring your creative talents to our Children’s Room and help us design a spectacular summer panorama.

SUNDAY, JULY 9

German-American Sommerfest

12 p.m. (Plattduetsche Park, 1132 Hempstead Tpke.) An afternon of fun with German bands, Bavarian dancers, live music, German beer and food, and games for all. Miss Plattduetsche Queen and Princess contests. Church service at 10:30 a.m. Adults $10 admission; Chuldren 16 and under are free.