COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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THURSDAY, JULY 27

MYXD Order

7 p.m. (Gerry Pond Park) Town of North Hempstead free summer event. MYXD Order. Call 311 for more information.

FRIDAY, JULY 28

Recycled Garden Art

11 a.m.-12 p.m. (Station Branch Community Room) Using various recycled materials including aluminum cans, plastic lids and natural resources, you can create garden treasures that will last for years to come. This program is appropriate for children entering K-5. Registration is required, visit greatnecklibrary.org

SATURDAY, JULY 29

Performance Poets Association

1 p.m.-3 p.m. (Main Library Community Room) Join us for readings from the Performance Poets Association, hosted by

George Pafitis, and share your own poetry as well. No registration required.

Shakespeare in the Park

6 p.m. (Mary Jane Davies Park) Town of North Hempstead free summer event. Shakespeare in the Park: The Merry Wives of Windsor. Call 311 for more information.

SUNDAY, JUNE 30

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

Arena Rock Tribute (Classic Rock Bands)

6 p.m. (North Hempstead Beach Park) Town of North Hempstead free summer event. Arena Rock Tribute (Classic Rock Bands). Call 311 for more information.

TUESDAY. AUG. 1

Blood Pressure Screenings

12 p.m.-2 p.m. (Station Branch Small Room) Blood Pressure Screenings with St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center. Have your blood pressure checked by a clinical nurse, free of charge. Healthcare proxy information is also available. Visit greatnecklibrary. org for more information.

Jr. Levels Nature in Art

4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (Main Library Small Multipurpose Room) Create ephemeral works of art by gathering natural materials such as twigs, leaves, bark, etc. We will also sketch and paint from observation, based on our environment, to create stunning landscapes. For rising fifth and sixth graders only. Visit greatnecklibrary.org for more information.

Summer Concert Series

8 p.m. (Firefighters Park) Great Neck Plaza 2023 Summer Concert Series. Liverpool Shuffle “Fabulous Beatles Tribute Band”. Free concert.

THURSDAY, AUG. 3

Family Movie

6 p.m. (The Village Green) Great Neck Park District events for kids and families. Family movie: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Theieves (PG-13 | 2023)

August Concerts

7 p.m. (Clark Botanic Gardens) Town of North Hempstead free summer event. The Hambones (Country, roots and rock). Call 311 for more information.

SATURDAY, AUG. 5

Defensive Driving

10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Main Library Community Room) Complete your Defensive Driving course with the Empire Safety Council. Register in person at the Main Library’s Circulation Desk. Please bring a $30 check or money order payable to “Empire Safety Council” to reserve your spot.