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Saturday, November 7

Harvest Dinner

WMCC will host its annual Harvest Dinner at the Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church, 1845 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh. There will be two seatings 5:30 and 7 p.m. For more information contact the church at 785-1829.

Evening Star Quilters – A Harvest of Quilts VIII

Judged quilt show. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mineola Community Center, 155 Washington Ave. Daily admission $6; children under 12 $4; includes judged quilt show demonstrations, member’s boutique, vendors. For more information, contact Laura N. Goudket at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or go to www.eveningstarquilters.org. Also on Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, November 8

Defensive Driving Course

Offered by the Empire Safety Council. Reduce driving record by four points. Save 10 percent off car insurance premiums. The course will be held at 10 a.m. at Temple B’nai Torah, 2900 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh (corner of Oakfield and Jerusalem); (221-2370). Tuition: $50 per person (bring a blank check on day of class). Tuition includes all classroom materials, student workbook, DMV transmittal to record completion on each student’s driving record and a tamper-proof certificate mailed to each student for insurance-reduction purposes. For details and reservations, call Max Gershfeld, course instructor, 695-5952. Sponsored by the Brotherhood of Temple B’Nai Torah.

See the Birds in Massapequa Preserve

Join the South Shore Audubon Society for a bird walk at the Massapequa Preserve from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The walk leaders and other birders and nature enthusiasts will be happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. The bird walk is free. Bring binoculars. Rain will cancel. The group will meet at the northeast parking lot at the Massapequa Long Island Railroad Station. For more information, log onto www.ssaudubon.org or telephone Steve Schellenger 987-8103.

Monday, November 9

LICC Seeks Volunteers

Long Island Crisis Center is looking for volunteers for the upcoming Volunteer Counselor Training Program. Those interested in becoming a volunteer telephone crisis intervention counselor with LICC must first call 826-0244 to schedule an interview. No experience is necessary to volunteer and the hours are flexible to fit the individual needs of volunteers. All counselors must begin with orientation training. The free comprehensive orientation training program takes place over three evenings in LICC’s office in Bellmore. LICC’s next training sessions will be held 7 to 10 p.m. on Nov. 9, 16 and 23. Call 826-0244 to schedule an interview.

Tuesday, November 10

Massapequa SEPTA Meeting

At 7:30 p.m. at McKenna Elementary School, Spruce St., Massapequa Park, in cafeteria 116. The Cody Center will do a presentation for parents on “How to Discuss Sex Education with Their Special Needs Child.” All welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Basket Bingo

The Massapequa Homemakers Evening Chapter will hold its annual Basket Bingo fundraiser at McKenna School in the Senior Center (rear entrance), Second Ave. Massapequa Park. Doors open at 7 p.m. Donation $8 includes eight bingo games and refreshments. Call Sue 798-6133.

Wednesday, November 11

Mega Networking Event/Dinner

Presented by The Professional Speaker’s Bureau. Open to all business people and professionals. Presenter: “How To Use Marketing and Public Relatons to Grow Your Small Business,” Ron Gold, president Marketing Works. 6 to 8 p.m. at Executrain, 2043 Wellwood Ave., Farmingdale. Pre-paid $30; $35 at the door. Erica Prince, facilitator. Registration required. Call 817-0222 or 484-2844 (msg.) or www.speakersnetworking.com.