COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22

Tales of Women at Sea

Explore the fascinating yet little-known lives, stories, and experiences of pioneering 19th-century American whaling wives who defied convention. Learn about their experiences around the world through photographs, journal entries, and artifacts. 6:00 p.m. at the Hillside Public Library, presented by the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum.

FRIDAY, MARCH 24

Teen Gamers Meetup

Kick off the weekend with Garden City Public Library’s new Teen Gamers program! We will have our Nintendo Switch consoles for teens to use as well as tabletop board games and Magic: The Gathering cards for teens to play on. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12 only. Registration is required. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service. Contact Laura Giunta with questions at (516) 742-8405 or laurag@gardencitypl.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

S.P. Brown at Westbury Arts

Long Island-based and NYC-raised author and attorney S.P. Brown will present her pedagogical framework as exemplified through her two books: Gifts in Brown Paper Packages and Kyrie’s School Blues, which depict the story of her successful life journey in overcoming adversity and offers a premise for identifying the gifts, i.e., value in the many challenges. 7 pm. at Westbury Arts, 255 Schenck Ave.

SUNDAY, MARCH 26

Mineola Junior Fire Department Dinner

The Mineola Junior Fire Department will be hosting their 26th Annual Pasta Dinner at the Mineola Community Center on Washington Avenue from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Enjoy a meal of pasta, meatballs, salad, ice cream, cakes, and soft drinks with family and friends, all while supporting the volunteer firefighters of tomorrow. Donation is $12.00 for adults, $10.00 for seniors and children under 12. Children under 5 are free.

FRIDAY, MARCH 31

‘Project Independence and You’ Radio Show Tune into the “Project Independence and You” Radio Show at 88.1 FM and WCWP.org from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for this Town of North Hempstead event for seniors. Gregg Balbera, CSA (Owner, Certified Senior Advisor-Right at Home Nassau Suffolk) to discuss aging alone and maintaining your quality of life. Call 311 for more information.

Ending Soon

Flower & Garden Show at Hicks Nurseries

Hicks Nurseries will host its 33rd annual Flower & Garden Show this March. The show, titled “A Novel Approach,” takes its inspiration from popular book genres. Show closes March 26. Open daily 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Free parking and free admission.

“Engineers of Equality”

Photo Exhibit

Westbury Arts is marking Black History month with a unique photographic exhibit featuring historic photos of Black leaders paired with contemporary photos by Long Islander Tricia Messeroux. Open through March 24 at Westbury Arts, 255 Schenck Ave. Visit westburyarts.org for gallery hours.

ONGOING 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. 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. For information, questions and to register, call Angela M. Papalia, LMSW at (516) 877-4329 or email apapalia@adelphi. edu. Register by March 31.

AARP Tax Help

At Mineola Memorial Library: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every Wednesday through April 12. Appointments must be made in advance at the Reference Desk or by calling 516-746-8488 ext. 2. AARP Tax Help is for taxpayers with middle and low income with special attention to those age 60 and older. Appointments may be made at 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:15pm or 1:15pm. Each person must be present for whom a return is being filed.

At Westbury Memorial Public Library: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every Wednesday through April 12, with the exception of April 5 hours of 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Appointments only. AARP volunteers will assist you in preparing your tax returns. Please pick up your AARP Tax-Aide Packet at the Circulation Desk after registering for a date and time. Bring all necessary documents and arrive 15 minutes before appointment time. Please practice social distancing and wear a mask.