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Friday, October 30

Friday Morning Talmud

Join Rabbi Benjamin David for the Monthly Friday Morning Talmud at Temple Sinai of Roslyn., 425 Roslyn Rd., Roslyn Heights, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. to study the timeless and engaging words of our tradition. Talmudic stories on the theme of Shabbat will be read. Learn about the holy day of Shabbat and how the Talmud itself operates. Discussions will be light, informal and entertaining. Free. Call 621-6800.

Saturday, October 31

Halloween Fest

At the Landmark on Main Street gym at 232 Main St., Port Washington, from 10 a.m. to noon. Come for this fun-filled family event that includes a costume parade (no scary masks please), music by Lynda Quinn, dancing, refreshments and photos. This is a great way to start your Halloween celebration. $5 per child; $20 maximum per family; children under 1 are free. For more information call The Parent Resource Center at 767-3808 or visit our website at www.parentresource.org.

Sunday, November 1

Cantors Concert

An evening of music for an audience of all ages. An eclectic program including a Klezmer-Dixieland band. Hosted by Temple Beth Sholom of Roslyn Heights at 7 p.m. Call 621-2288.

Monday, November 2

Lecture Series

Jews of Iran with guest lecturer Marcia Haddad Ikonomopoulos, Judaic scholar. She is the director of the Kehila Kedosha Janina Museum in NYC. In this lecture she will discuss Persian Jews, the Jews of Iran who have a fascinating history of over 2700 years. Once again their ability to survive is being challenged. She will review both the long history and the present challenges and try to answer the most important question: Shey do they continue to stay? 8:40 p.m. at the Herbert Tarr North Shore Institute for Adult Jewish Education at Temple Judea, 333 Searingtown Rd., Manhasset. Call 621-8049.

Tuesday, November 3

Hearing Aid Optimization Workshops

Advanced Hearing Center, 1163 Willis Ave., Albertson, is holding a series of free hearing aid optimization monthly workshops for those with hearing aids and their companions. Learn to maximize the success of your hearing aids, enhance your hearing ability in different environments, care for and maintain your hearing aids, troubleshoot a hearing aid in an emergency. 6 to 7 p.m. Call 484-0811. Also on Nov. 17 from 10 to 11 a.m.

Wednesday, November 4

SoulQuest - The Journey Through Life, Death And Beyond

New course from the Jewish Learning Institute, taught by Rabbi Yaakov Reiter, explores the deeper meaning of life and death, and addresses the big questions – does Judaism believe in the soul? The Afterlife? Heaven and Hell? Reincarnation? Can we connect with loved ones after their death? No prior Judaic knowledge required. Six Wednesdays, Nov. 4 through Dec. 16 (excluding Nov. 25) from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at Chabad of Roslyn, 75 Powerhouse Rd., Roslyn Heights. Fee: $99, includes textbook and all materials. Couples discount: 10 percent off. Not Sure? Sign up and try the first class free. To register or for more info visit www.ChabadRoslyn.com/JLI, call 484-3500 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Scholarship Dinner

The 20th Annual Scholarship Diner for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Second-Year Scholarship Program will take place at 7 p.m. at the Swan Club in Glenwood Landing. Residents are invited to attend to help support the fund that has for over the last 26 years enabled more than 240 Roslyn students to pursue their goals of higher education. Tickets for the dinner are $55. Send a check payable to the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund to: Minnie Gibbs, 130 B. Laurel St., Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 (621-0325).

Friday, November 6

Supermarket Bingo

The Confraternity of Christian Mothers of St. Catherine of Sienna Parish, 33 New Hyde Park Rd., Franklin Square, is having its Supermarket Bingo at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Admission is $5 which includes one board, coffee and cake. For tickets call 437-7599.

Saturday, November 7

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.

Monday, November 9

Lecture Series

Dr. Suzanne Vromen and her family lived in Belgium in 1940 when the Nazis invaded the country. Fortunately, they escaped and found refuge in the Belgian Congo. In her deeply moving book, Hidden Children of the Holocaust, Dr. Vromen reveals the hidden history and not just of the Jewish children rescued during the Holocaust, but also of the courageous women, priests and nuns – the Righteous Gentiles – who saved their lives. 8:40 p.m. at the Herbert Tarr North Shore Institute for Adult Jewish Education at Temple Judea, 333 Searingtown Rd., Manhasset. Call 621-8049.

Tuesday, November 10

Tuesday Morning Adult Education

Join Rabbi Michael White at Temple Sinai of Roslyn., 425 Roslyn Rd., Roslyn Heights, from 10 to 11 a.m. The topic is When Judaism Meets Life. During these sessions there will be discussion of the wisdom and guidance that Judaism grants, as some of the most perplexing and challenging contemporary ethical issues are tackled in what should prove to be lively and meaningful conversation and learning. Free. Call 621-6800.

Thursday, November 12

Pre-Thanksgiving Pizza Dinner

Join Temple Sinai of Roslyn, 425 Roslyn Rd., Roslyn Heights, Adult Activity Club Pre-Thanksgiving Pizza Dinner at 6:30 p.m. for a pizza dinner followed by a presentation by renowned author Arthur Kurzweil who will speak on the topic “I Can’t Read Hebrew, I Never Went to Yeshiva, but I Want to Study Talmud.” Come and bring friends. Suggested contribution $15. Temple Sinai of Roslyn, 425 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights 516-621-6800.

Sunday, November 15

Israeli Marketplace And Vendors Fair

From 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Temple Sinai of Roslyn, 425 Roslyn Rd., Roslyn Heights. Buy holiday gifts for friends and family. Featuring Judaica, jewelry, artwork, Israeli food, beauty products and more. Snack at the “Israeli Café” – Israeli wine tasting. Bring family and friends. Free admission. Call 621-6800.

Upcoming Events

Glen Cove Junior Baseball Travel Team Tryouts

Boys 9u - Saturday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m.; Boys 10u - Saturday, Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m.; Boys 11u - Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. Must play in the 2010 Intramural Season to qualify. Tryouts will be held for the 2010 Spring/Summer seasons at Cove Baseball, 200 Carney St., Glen Cove. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Womanspace is 30 Years Old

Founded in 1979 by a group of women reflecting the Women’s Movement whose avowed purpose is to help women at various points in their lives when they need assistance and support. The goal of Womanspace is to provide a place where women gather to share concerns about their changing roles in society. A wide range of community conferences have involved such institutions as Hofstra University, Queens College and Great Neck Adult Education covering such issues as: Health, Global Feminism, Building An Intergenerational Community and a Multi-Ethnic Conference. Memoir writing has also become a popular activity giving women the opportunity to express themselves in a literary fashion. Meetings are held every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Great Neck Senior Center, 80 Grace Ave., Great Neck. Call 829-6566. A celebration and membership tea will be held at the center on Nov. 14 at 1 p.m.

Ongoing Events

Canasta Players Wanted

Mature women looking for canasta players who enjoy playing a game of canasta. If you lie in the Roslyn off Shelter Rock Rd. area, call 365-6048.

Junior League of Long Island Events

•The Junior League of Long Island’s nonprofit Thrift Shop, 1395 Old Northern Blvd, Roslyn Village, is having its third annual Coat Extravaganza. Coats for men women and children are being sold at unbelievable prices. Proceeds from this event go to benefit programs for women and children in the community. The event is ongoing, until around December. New and used coats will be collected at this time.

•On the first Wednesday of every month the Thrift Shop will be hosting story time for children of all ages. The first story time will be on Oct 7.

•The league will be hosting its first annual amateur photo contest. The theme is “women and children.” Collections of photos will be received at the Thrift Shop from Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All photos should be 5x7 or larger and appropriately mounted.

•The Thrift Shop is accepting any new and used men’s women’s and children’s clothing and accessories and housewares.

Vendors Wanted

For the “Think Pink Expo.” All table fees will be donated to the South Nassau Communities Hospital Cancer Program. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Wanted – A Few Good Men

If you are 60 years old or older, the Cobras, a North Shore Senior Softball team needs a few new players. If interested call Michael Maher 676-1561.

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Ongoing Programs

Board Meetings

Village of Roslyn Zoning Board of Appeals meets on the first Monday of every month at 8 p.m. at Village Hall, 1200 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn.

Village of Flower Hill Board meets on the first Monday of every month at 8 p.m. at the Village Hall, One Bonnie Heights Rd., Flower Hill.

Village of Roslyn Estates Board of Trustees will hold its public meetings on the first Monday of each month at Village Hall, 25 The Tulips.

Village of Roslyn Harbor Board of Trustees usually meets on the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Village Hall, 500 Motts Cove Rd. South, Roslyn Harbor.

Village of East Hills Board meets on the third Monday of every month at 8:30 p.m. at the Village Hall on 209 Harbor Hill Rd., East Hills.

Village of Roslyn Board of Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 8 p.m. at Village Hall, 1200 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn.

Village of Roslyn Historic District Board meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m. at Village Hall, 1200 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn.

Village of Roslyn Planning Board meets on the second Thursday of every month at 8 p.m. at Village Hall, 1200 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn.

Roslyn Water District meets on the first, second and third Thursday of each month at 24 West Shore Rd.

Weekly Events

•Persian Talmud Class. Study the fascinating logic and arguments of the 2000 year old Talmud which shaped Jewish law. Taught in Persian by Dr. Emil Korori. Every Monday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Chabad of Roslyn, 75 Powerhouse Rd, Roslyn Heights. No Fee. For more info: 484-8185, www.ChabadRoslyn.com.

•Strength to Strength at the JCC. The Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr., East Hills, is offering Strength to Strength, a wellness program for improving the body, mind and spirit of cancer survivors. The program includes Pilates, range of motion exercises and supportive counseling. Physician clearance is required. The event takes place Mondays and Fridays from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The program is free. Call 484-1545, ext. 196 or email the JCC at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

•Healthy Parenting, a weekly gathering of parents interested in learning, sharing and growing healthy, happy families. Mondays at 1 p.m. at The Roslyn Presbyterian Church, 140 E. Broadway. Led by Diana Wenutu. Classes are free, but you need to register. Call 277-6177.