Community Corner
Commack Agenda: Hanukkah Family Day, Evelyn Knapp 5K Run to Remember
Check out what's happening around town this weekend, Nov. 22-24.
Another weekend is almost here. If you're looking to get out of the house, here's what's happening in the area:
COMMACK
Hanukkah Family Day
Members of the community are invited to take part in a free Hanukkah party, featuring a bounce house and menorah lighting, at the Suffolk Y JCC in Commack Nov. 24. Enjoy latkes, create Hanukkah candles, play dreidels and listen to the reading of "When Mindy Saved Hanukkah." There will also be a candle lighting celebration and children will receive chocolate gelt and dreidels. The party will take place from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring new toiletry items for donations. For more information, contact Ron Hayden 631-462-9800, or by email atrhayden@syjcc.org. The Suffolk Y JCC is located at 74 Hauppauge Rd., Commack.Smithtown
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Are you a musician willing to challenge the world of sheet music? Join Jazz pianist Ranny Reeve for a fun evening of Jazz improvisation at Jazz in the Living Room held 7:30 p.m. Friday at 199 Mills Pond Road, St. James. Admission is $5.
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Celebrate the grand opening of Sound Surgeon Music Accessories this Saturday, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 956 West Jericho Turnpike in Smithtown. Change your guitar strings for free with donation of non-perishable food for a local food pantry, enjoy free food and bring a gift for Toys for Toys.
Can’t believe summer’s over? Join Knox School for the Summer Adventures Open House on Saturday at 11 a.m. Register in advance for next summer and receive the 2013 rates.
HAUPPAUGE
Taste of the Arbors
The Arbors Assisted Living in Hauppauge will be hosting the Taste of the Arbors event on Thursday, November 21st from 1-4pm. Our Executive Chefs are proud to present culinary delights of the season. We embrace and celebrate all that fall has to offer. Arbors Assisted Living, Hauppauge, 1 p.m. Thursday.
Eddie Costello's Antiques RoadshowBring your treasures to the library for Eddie to evaluate, and be informed and entertained. To register, come in, call 979-1600 orgo online with your library card. Hauppauge Library, 2 p.m. Sat.
Family Football Bonanza
Share your love of football with your friends at the library where you can enjoy our big screen, pizza and snacks. This week we will be showing the Jets vs. Patriots game. To register, come in, call 979-1600 or go online with your library card. Sun. 4:15 p.m. Hauppauge Library.
KINGS PARK
Slavic Night
The Kings Park Heritage Museum will celebrate its sixth annual Slavic Night this Friday, from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., with music, dance and celebrations marking the cultural history of Eastern-Central Europe. Admission is free.
Martin Luther Terrace Apartments will host its annual holiday fair to benefit its tenant association on Saturday, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The fair will include handcrafted holiday gifts, decorations and more for sale. Refreshments will be served.
The Kimberly Charity Tortorella Fundraiser
Enjoy a dinner out this Saturday to help lifelong Kings Park resident Kimberly Charity Tortorella, who is battling with leukemia. A fundraiser with dinner, raffles, 50/50, a Chinese auction and more will be held Saturday, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. at the Smithtown Landing Country Club. Tickets are $55 each.
Evelyn Knapp 5K Run to RememberLace up your sneakers this Sunday at the 6th annual 5K Evelyn Knapp Run to Remember, benefiting Strong for Life, at Sunken Meadow State Park on Sunday. Day-of registration begins at 7:30 a.m, with a 1K Fun Run, 5K Run to Remember at 9 a.m. and 3K Walk to Remember at 9:15 a.m.
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