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Saturday, November 7

‘Beat the Booby Trap’ Benefit Show

Our Own Ghosts, Redhouse, An Endless Sunrise and other bands will be performing at Patty and Johnny’s Inn on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. to raise money for breast cancer research. All proceeds from this show will go to Avon Breast Cancer Research. There will be prize giveaways and raffles (prizes include an iPod, airline tickets, among other items). The cover charge for the event is $5 at the door. You must be 21 years of age or older to enter. Patty and Johnny’s Inn is located at 139 Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead. If you cannot attend the event, but would like to make a donation, go to http://info.avonfoundation.org/goto/michaelnorton.

Christmas Fair

At the United Methodist Church of Hempstead, 40 Washington St., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be crafts, baked goods, cards, Christmas items and a handmade variety table. Call 485-6363.

Holiday Boutique

St. Vincent de Paul Parish Craft and Social Club is holding its annual Holiday Boutique in the Father Hickey Room, 15 DePaul St., Elmont, after all the Masses (Saturday 4 p.m. and Sunday 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Handmade items, Irish soda bread and cakes will be on sale, along with a raffle drawing for beautiful afghans.

Sunday, November 8

AAA Representative to Speak

Congregation Beth Israel, 141 Hilton Ave., Hempstead, will have Ed McLaughin, a representative of the AAA, speak at its joint Sisterhood and Men’s Club meeting at 11 a.m. The topics will include useful tips for senior safety in vehicles, driving practices and driver anger management. Come for an interesting and informative program. Call 489-1818.

Monday, November 9

Job Readiness Program

Eight-week computer-based training presented by the Economic Opportunity Commission, Displaced Homemaker Multi-Service Center, 134 Jackson St., Hempstead, from Nov. 9 through Jan. 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. Workshops include: Business Math/English, Resume Writing, Self-Development, Interview Techniques, Health and Nutrition and various other job-related workshops. Classes meet five days a week. Call 292-9710.

Adult Education/Discussion

Topic: “The Extent and Limits of Our Civil Liberties”: Freedom of Speech and Other Freedoms Which We Have Come to Expect. Speaker: Samantha Fredrickson, director NC Chapter NY Civil Liberties Union. She will address our right of freedom of speech and will discuss the circumstances under which this “right” as well as others might be curtailed. 8 p.m. at the Elmont Jewish Center, 500 Elmont Rd., Elmont. The program is free. All welcome. Coffee will be served. Call 488-1616.

Tuesday, November 10

Stewart Manor Homemaker Evening Chapter

Including Garden City, Franklin Square, Floral Park and West Hempstead communities) holds its meeting in the Stewart Manor Village Hall at 7:30 p.m. There will be a Country Auction held after the business meeting. All are welcome to attend. For more information call Gina Mignone 437-9679.