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Friday, 30 October 2009 00:00

Saturday, October 31

Spooky Halloween Tales and Legends

Stories, legends, puppets, music, face painting. Free raffle. Pre-K through 6th grade. Come in costume. 11 a.m. at the Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site, 246 Old Walt Whitman Rd., West Hills. $6.75/child; chaperones free. To register call Carolyn 631-427-5240, ext. 113. Go to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Sunday, November 1

Foraging Tour

Naturalist/author “Wildman” Steve Brill will lead one of his world-famous foraging tours of Muttontown Preserve, East Norwich. A great abundance of edible and medicinal wild plants and mushrooms makes this preserve a great place for foraging in late fall. The 4-hour walking tour begins at 11:45 a.m. at the Syosset RR station ticket office, 30 Underhill Blvd. Call 914-835-2153 at least 24 hours ahead to reserve a place. The suggested donation is $15 adults; $10 children under 12. Bring exact change. Nobody is ever turned away due to lack of funds.

Tuesday, November 3

Parents for Megan’s Law: Apple of My Eye

Seminar to be held in the theater at the Jericho Library at 7 p.m. The West Jericho Civic Association, with the help of the office of Diane Yatauro (NC Legislator, 18th Legislative District), is facilitating this seminar for the benefit of all Jericho parents. Conducted by the organization Parents for Megan’s law. The seminar will provide information that will help to keep your children safe from sex offenders.

Wednesday, November 4

Syosset Day Chapter of NC Homemakers Council

Regular monthly meeting at 10 a.m. at St. Bede’s Episcopal Church, 220 Berry Hill Rd. Cake and coffee will be served. Guests and new members welcome. The council will be addressed by Judi Cohen, The Organized Lady.

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 .

The Journey Through Life, Death and Beyond

Answers about some of life and death’s most important questions. Lecturer Rabbi S. Lipszyc. Wednesdays (through Dec. 9) from 7:45 to 9 p.m. at the Town of Oyster Bay Chabad, 678 Woodbury Rd., Woodbury. Call 682-0404.

Thursday, November 5

Fall Harvest Pet Fest Dinner

To benefit the dogs and cats of Last Hope Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation of Syosset. Sit-down dinner, cash bar. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Chateau La Mer, 845 Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. $65 pp. After Oct. 30 $70. Call 509-0137 or 631-946-9528.

Book Discussion

Colum McCann will read from and discuss his 2009 National Book Award finalist Let the Great World Spin. All are welcome at this free event. 7 p.m. at the Cold Spring Harbor Library, 95 Harbor Rd., Cold Spring Harbor. Seating is limited. Sign up on the events calendar at: http://www.cshlibrary.org or call the library at 631-692-6820.