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Ongoing:

Alzheimer's Disease Support Groups
Various times and meeting places for individuals with Alzheimer's, their caregivers and families. 866-789-5423 or to arrange required pre-attendance interview.

Community and Women's Wellness Programs offered by North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System. CPR training, heart screenings, pain management, cancer awareness, asthma and allergy topics and more. 516-465-2500.

First Mondays, 2 pm - 4 PM
Cancer Support Group Franklin Hospital , Valley Stream . 516-256-6012.

Mondays 11am - 12:30pm
For women recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. School of Social Work , Adelphi University. lyndobrin@earthlink.net 516-997-8545.

Mondays 4pm - 5:15pm and 6pm - 7:15pm
Yoga. Long Island Cancer Help and Wellness Center . Lindenhurst . 631-226-1772.

Mondays 7pm
Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program. For women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Other programs available. 516-877-4314. . lyndobrin@earthlink.net

Mondays 7pm
New free breast cancer support groups offered by Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. 8 weeks, 7 pm. Other groups ongoing. 516-997-8545.

Mondays, 7 pm - 9 PM
Spouses and Partners Bereavement Support Group. Comprehensive Community Hospice of Parker Jewish Institute, Lake Success . Pre-registration required. 516-586-1509.

Adult Children Bereavement Support Group. Comprehensive Community Hospice of Parker Jewish Institute, Lake Success . Preregistration required. 516-586-1509.

Mondays, 7:30 PM - 9 PM
Comprehensive Community Hospice of Parker Jewish Institute, Lake Success . Preregistration required. 516-586-1509.

Southside Hospital 's Bereavement Support Group until November 1. Must be three months from date of death, no fee. 631-630-3835.

Tuesdays 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
1 in 9's Hewlett House Support Groups. Soul and Palette. For cancer patients to rediscover innate artistic abilities.

Tuesdays 12:30 PM - 2 PM
Young Women with Breast Cancer.AdelphiNY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. School of Social Work, Adelphi University . 800-877-8077 or 516-877-4314.

Tuesdays, 2:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Spouses and Partners Bereavement Support Group. Beginning July 13. Comprehensive Community Hospice of Parker Jewish Institute, Lake Success . Preregistration required. 516-586-1509.

Tuesdays 7 PM - 8:30 PM
Women Newly Diagnosed .Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. School of Social Work , Adelphi University . 800-877-8077 or 516-877-4314.

Single Women with Breast Cancer.AdelphiNYStatewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. School of Social Work, Adelphi University . lyndobrin@earthlink.net, 516-997-8545

Wednesday
Introduction to the Transcendental Meditation program. Practiced 20 minutes twice each day while sitting comfortably with the eyes closed. Introductory Lecture, Wednesdays. 7:30 pm, by appointment. For alternate times call 631-940-3552.

Thursdays
The Center for the Women of New York new session of their Women's Support Group. 6 - 7:30 pm. Free. 718-793-0672.

The Artist Within - Art Therapy. Laura Bollet. A way for cancer patients to express feelings. Hewlett House. 516-374-3190.

Thursdays, 1:30PM-3PM
The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program and Better Living Now Boutique are offering a free afternoon support group for women with breast cancer. Thursdays, 1:30 pm to 3 pm at the Better Living Now Boutique in Hauppauge. 516-877-4314, or the hotline at 800-877-8077. Pre-registration required.

Thursdays, 7:30 PM-9 PM
Support Groups for women and men in the different stages of grief. Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center, Commack . For fees and other meetings 631-462-9800.

Thursdays, 7:30 PM-9:30 PM
WINGS (Women In Network Giving Support). Westbury. 516-334-8985.

Thursdays, 7:00 PM
Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline. Thursdays: Women Newly Diagnosed. 7 pm. 8 weeks. Free and confidential. 516-877-4335. Call for other workshops..

1st Thursdays
The Brentwood/Bay Shore Breast Cancer Coalition meets. 7:30 pm. Brentwood Senior Center. 631-273-9252 or 273-4074.

2ndThursdays
The Close Knit Group. 1:30 pm. Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. Call for other programs. 800-877-8077.

Fridays
BNI Infinite Exchange, a business networking group, hosts breakfast meeting. 7 am. Smithtown Country Kitchen. Open to professionals seeking to make new contacts that can enhance their client base. Dr. Brent Reynolds at 631-265-1223.

Saturdays, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Mediation Classes in Spanish .Global Harmony House, Great Neck. 516-773-0971.

Saturdays
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Science Walking Tours. 110+ acre campus for guided walking tours of historic buildings that house revolutionary research in cancer, neuroscience, and bioinformatics and genomics. Reservations required. 90 minute tours. Most Saturday mornings through November.

February

1 Monday
Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence annual Taste of Long Island. 6:30 pm. The Carltun. $100 general admission, $150 reserved seating. 516-572-0700.

4 Thursday
Rising Stars. Queens Theatre in the Park. 5 pm. 718-224-5863 x 226.

LIAF hosts 22nd Annual “Coping and Caring” Conference and Expo. Topics: “Coping as a Couple,” “I Have Alzheimer’s Disease, Now What?” “Brain Training & Alzheimer’s Research Update,” Financing your Future Health Care Needs.” 7:45 am. Ruth S. Harley University Center, Adelphi University. 516-767-6856 or www.liaf.org

5 Friday
American Heart Association 7th Annual National Wear Red Day. To sign up your company or organization call 516-450-9111 or Jessica.dimeo@heart.org

Lisa Lampanelli at Theatre at Westbury. 8 pm. $49.75.www.livenation.com or Charge By Phone 1-877-598-8694.

5 - 7 Friday - Sunday
“ Finest in World Cinema” series. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center. The Messenger. Feb. 5 and Feb. 6 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, Feb. 7 at 1pm & 4 pm. www.whbpac.org or 631-288-1500.

6 Saturday
Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (LICADD) February Step-N-Out sober dance party. Bet U Can Dance Studio, East Northport. 8 pm. $5 donation suggested. 516-747-2606.

7 Sunday
Eighth Annual Induction Ceremony and Reception for the LI Volunteer Hall of Fame. 11am. Carlyle on the Green. $55. Laura Bissett Carr. 516-564-5482.

8 Monday
LI Center for Business & Professional Women networking meeting/dinner. Fox Hollow. 6 pm. Email info@licenter.org or www.licenter.org

Improving Your Quality of Life Through Better Hearing. Offered by audiologist, Dr. Barbara A. Prestano, in cooperation with Eastern LI Hospital. ELIH conference room, 11 am. 631-477-5425.

9 Tuesday
IABC February luncheon meeting. Emotional Thought In “Rational Decision-Making.” 11:30 am. Blackstone Steakhouse. Members: $40 (at door, add $5) PRPLI, SHRM and SMPS members: $45 non-members: $50, students: $25. Prepay via PayPal at www.iabc-li.com. 516-334-3434.

9, 16, 23 Tuesday
Women’s Support Group offered by Brookhaven Office of Women’s Services. 7 pm. Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center. $10 resident, $20 non-resident. 631-698-2074.

10 Wednesday
Long Island American Heart Association 9th Annual Go Red For Women Luncheon. Crest Hollow Country Club. Honoring women of Madison Bank. 516-450-9131 or www.american-heart.org

Locks In Translation. Group exhibition curated by painter and poet JoAnne McFarland. Gallery West, Captree Commons Bldg, Michael J. Grant Campus of Suffolk County Community College, Brentwood. Continues through Mar. 10.

NAWBO-LI business workshop. 6 pm. “How to Sell Effectively in Today’s Business Climate.” Presented by Robert Fishman of Sandler Training. $25 members, non-members $35. State Bank of Long Island, Westbury branch. 631-623-6448 or e-mail: info@nawboli.org

SBDC presents Solar and wind technology workshop. Small Business Development Training Center. 8 am registration. 631-632-9837.

11 Thursday
WEDLI monthly breakfast meeting.
8 am. The Woodlands. $20 members, $25 non-members. dmhaynes@firstam.com or 516-832-3261.

SCWBEC general meeting.Small Business Development Centers new location at Stony Brook University Research and Development Park, building #17. 8 am. “How to do Business With Stony Brook University.” mailto:billh@nymets.com or ann.garbarino@sunysb.edu

13 Saturday
Tango From the Heart. Valentine’s Day celebration at The Heckscher. 7 to 9 pm. Appetizers from Café Buenos Aires with wine from the South American region. Non-members $25, members $20. Advance registration suggested. 631-351-3250 or www.heckscher.org

Groovaloo, hiphop dance stage show sensation. Staller Center Main Stage, Stony Brook University. 631-632-ARTS [2787]. $38; $35 for seniors and students, half-price for children 12 and under.

3rd Annual Long Island Winterfest. Runs to March 21. Every weekend afternoon over the six-week period. Free-admission concerts at winery tasting rooms and other venues. www.liwinterfest.com

14 Sunday
Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour. Staller Center for the Arts. 7 pm. $38. Order online at www.stallercenter.com or 631-632-ARTS (2787).

16 Tuesday
Neighborhood Network Organic Turf Show. Farmingdale State College. 8 am - 4 pm. www.organicturfshow.org or 631-963-5454.

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory kicks off 2010 Culture Series. Free. 6:30 pm. Grace Auditorium, Laboratory campus. Peter Orth to perform pieces by Haydn, Mendelssohn, Schumann and Beethoven. pubaff@cshl.edu or 516-367-8455.

17 Wednesday
Life Coaching Class. Dr. Michael J. Berlin. Workshop to help all people gain much better mastery of their lives. “Improving All Your Relationships.” Newcomers welcome. 8 pm. $20 per class 1st class free. The Family Wellness Center 641B Old Country Rd., Plainview. 516-822-8499.

18 Thursday
LISBAC offers Government for Beginners. 10 am - 12 pm. LIDC Center for Knowledge. Free. Registration mandatory. 516-433-5000.

23 Tuesday
IHOP set a goal to raise $1.75 million for Children's Miracle Network and other local charities during its celebration of National Pancake Day. 7 am. to 10 pm. www.ihoppancakeday.com

Webinar: Public Speaking: The Gold Card of Marketing. Grow your business through public speaking….for business people and professionals. 7 - 8pm or Feb. 24, 8 - 9am. Presenter Erica Prince. www.boostprofitswebinar.com or 516- 817-0222 or 516-484-2844.

Debt Counseling Corp/Certified Personal Finance Counselors will explore options of getting out of debt. 631-698-2074.

24 Wednesday
Neck and Back Pain Support Group. Hosted by Leslie Munzer Neurological Institute. Free community service for patients and caregivers. 6:30 - 8:30 pm. 1991 Marcus Avenue, Suite 108. Lake Success. Refreshments and dessert. Registration required. 516-442-3527 or jlittle@lmni.org

25 Thursday
Long Island Center for Nonprofit Leadership. Board chair and CEO/ED relationship workshop. 9:30 am - 4 pm. Adelphi University Garden City Campus, Alumni House. www.adelphi.edu/linonprofit or 516-877-4429/4415.

26 Friday
LIA presents A Father and Son, Two Presidents. Annual meeting and luncheon. 10:30 am reception. Crest Hollow Country Club. $300 members, $450 non-members. 631-493-3034/3009.

27 Saturday
American Heart Association “Sweet Heart Dessert Challenge.” 7 pm. Four Seasons Caterer, Southampton. $50 in advance, $60 at the door. 516-450-9121 or email Charlene.ryan@heart.org

28 Sunday
ELIH Auxiliary 27th Annual Winterfest Brunch. Vineyard Caterers, Aquebogue. 12 noon. $25. Advanced ticket sales only. 631-765-5896.

March

2, 9 ,16, 23 Tuesday
Brookhaven Office of Women’s Services Divorce/Separation Support Group. New Village Recreation Center. 7:30 pm. $10 resident, $20 non-resident. 631-698-2074.

3 Wednesday
Medical Management of Patients with Epilepsy Based on Seizure Type workshop. 7 pm. Neurology Outpatient Clinic, East Setauket. Free. 516-739-7733.

5 Friday
Federation of Organizations 29th Annual Mental Health?Awards Luncheon. Huntington Hilton. 12 pm. Guest speakers Steve Levy and Edward Mangano. 631-669-5355.

6 Saturday
50th Anniversary Celebration of Suffolk Community College. Hyatt Regency Long Island. 6:30 pm cocktails. Black tie optional. 631-451-4846.

7 Sunday
Hofstra University Frank G. Zarb School of Business Graduate Open House. www.hofstra.edu/zarbgrad

13 Saturday
Nassau County Museum of Art presents Fernando Botero. Includes paintings, drawings and monumental sculpture that exemplify Botero’s most familiar themes: commonplace scenes of everyday life, life of the streets, family activities. Through May 24. 516-484-9337 or nassaumuseum.org

20 Saturday
Adelphi University 10th Annual President’s Gala. The Garden City Hotel. Black tie. 7 pm cocktails. 516-877-4689 or farrell@adelphi.edu

22 Monday
Free workshop. Breast Cancer Advocacy: You Can Make a Difference. 7 pm. Presented by Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. 516-877-4325.

24 Wednesday
LISBAC presents: Citi Presents: Access To Capital for Small Businesses. 8:30 am - 10:30 am. 68 South Service Road, lower level. 866-433-5432.

EAC 10th Annual Spring Luncheon. Crest Hollow Country Club. 11:30 am networking and luncheon. $100. 516-539-0150.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Through March 10
Coming By Force/Overcoming By Choice, a multi-media visual celebration of Black History through the eyes of contemporary Black artists, in collaboration with the Nassau County African American Museum of Education and Applied Art. The Firehouse Plaza Art Gallery. Plaza level of the College Center Building (CCB). 516-572-0619.

3 Wednesday
Lecture: Lincoln and Obama: Lessons from the Past, Inspiration for the Future. 12:30 pm. Interfaith Center, C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University. 516-299-2895 or 2868 or Manju.pra-sadrao@liu.edu

Urban environmentalist Majora Carter at Stony Brook Southampton. 6:30 pm. Avram Theater. “Green The Ghetto -- and how much it won’t cost us.” Free and open to the public. Reception follows. 631-632-5118 or email Jarvis.Watson@stonybrook.edu. Other Black History Month events at Stony Brook Southampton will include a film series, open mic poetry night and art opening. Visit www.stonybrook.edu/southampton

3 - 7 Wednesday to Sunday
Nassau Community College Theatre and Dance Department, in conjunction with the Africana Studies Department, is proud to present the comedy Reunion in Bartersville. The Little Theatre. 8 pm each day except Sundays, when they will begin at 3 pm. $9, discounted to $7 for seniors aged 55 and over and children under 18. 516-572-7676.

9 Tuesday
Nassau Community College Black History Month presents Soledad O’Brien, award-winning CNN anchor and special correspondent. Speaks about Diversity: on TV, Behind the Scenes and in Our Lives. 11:30 am. College Center Building. 516-572-7376.

18 Thursday
The Bronx Museum of the Arts celebrates Black History?Month. 6 pm. Bronx Museum of the Arts. Bronx Borough president Ruben Diaz Jr. RSVP required. 718-590-5666.

GREEN CALENDAR

February

6-7 Saturday & Sunday
Long Island GreenFest. Celebrating All Things Green. Saturday 11-6, Sunday 11-5. SUNY Farmingdale. 631-734 5894 or visit www.americangreenfest.com

10 Wednesday
The Direction of Renewable Energy. Shaping the Future of Business on Long Island. Workshop Series. Focus on Solar/Wind Power. 8:30 am workshop: 9 am – 4 pm. Lunch included. CEWIT Building, room 200, R&D Park, Stony Brook University. 632-9837 or e-mail leslie.rurup@sunysb.edu

March

12 Friday
The Green Economy: Promise and Potential. The Sustainability Institute at Molloy College. 1 pm. $50. 516-678-5000 x 6622.

22 - March 29
Electrical Training Center PV Training Course. 6 pm. $750. All inclusive course on installation of solar photovoltaic systems. 65 Elm Street, Copiague. www.renewableenergylongisland.org/events.PVcourse2-22-10thru3-29-10

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