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The Capital One Bank Theater at Westbury has teamed up with the rock CAN roll® Organization to beat hunger on Long Island. Please bring a healthy and nutritious food donation to any Capital One Bank Theater at Westbury concert listed below to help our neighbors who live with hunger and in poverty.
   For a list of all shows rock CAN roll® will be attending CLICK HERE.
   For a list of most needed foods, please go to www.rockCANroll.org.

Now through the End of August  
Laugh to support the great historic theaters across Long Island at the Third Annual Long Island Comedy Festival. Now through the end of August five comics from the New York comedy scene are "standing up for stand-up" to support local Not-for-Profit venues. For a schedule of venues in Islip, Westhampton and Port Jefferson visit www.LIComedyFest.com
Thursday, August 21, 2008  

Let your heart soar at a special concert featuring Creation – United Cerebral Palsy Association’s singing sensation! This night of music is this Thursday in the auditorium in Roosevelt. Tickets are $5.00 with the proceeds going to the Carman Road school which was hit by lightning this summer. For more information call 516-378-200.

Friday, August 22, Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24, 2008  

It's the 3rd Annual Strides For Life 3-mile run/walk around scenic Lake Agawam in Southampton for the Lung Cancer Research Foundation, which funds innovative lung cancer research grants at leading cancer centers across the country. The walk on August 24th begins at the Cultural Center, 2 Pond Lane Southampton at 9:00am. For further information call 212-332-4403.

Saturday, August 23, 2008  
The Crazy Donkey is hosting a dinner and dancing gala on August 23, 2008 from 6 to 10pm. It's a Benefit for the not-for profit agency Life's WORC: that provides comprehensive support to people with developmental disabilities including autism and retardation. There will be live performances by Mark Buttice & the Swing Band and the popular rock group Braveheart. Admission is $25. For more information and tickets call 516-741-9000. Crazy Donkey is located at 1058 Route 110 in Farmingdale.
You can help provide comprehensive support to people with developmental disabilities - including autism – at a special dinner and dance gala at the Crazy Donkey in Farmingdale this Saturday night. Proceeds benefit Life's WORC. For more information and tickets call 516-741-9000.

Join the Copiague Jr. Fire Company for a special car wash to benefit the Make A Wish Foundation this Saturday at Fire Headquarters on Great Neck Road. Please bring your car and your friends and family to help raise funds for a child with a life threatening illness in Suffolk County.

Sunday, August 24, 2008  

It's the 3rd Annual Strides For Life 3-mile run/walk around scenic Lake Agawam in Southampton for the Lung Cancer Research Foundation, which funds innovative lung cancer research grants at leading cancer centers across the country. The walk on August 24th begins at the Cultural Center, 2 Pond Lane Southampton at 9:00am. For further information call 212-332-4403.

Sunday, August 24 through Sunday, August 31, 2008  
The Hampton Classic’s equestrian competition begins on Sunday, August 24 and continues through Sunday, August 31, with hunter, jumper and equitation competition daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The show also features more than 70 boutiques, an international food court, pony rides, a petting zoo, special attractions, and much more. The show ends on Sunday, August 31, with the $200,000 FTI Grand Prix and World Cup™ Qualifer. Come with the whole family for only $10 per person or $20 per carload. Children under six are admitted free. The action takes place on Snake Hollow Road, off Rte 27 in Bridgehampton. Go to www.hamptonclassic.com for more information.
Monday, August 25, 2008  

Join Assemblyman Thomas McKevitt for a car seat safety event Monday, August 25th from 9:30am to 1:30pm at Village Parking Field 6E in Garden City. Experts will be on hand to assist parents with all they need to know about their car seats, including proper installation and care. Appointments are necessary. Call 516-739-5119 to reserve a time slot.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008  

The Board of Education of the Riverhead Central School District will hold a special meeting Tuesday August 19th at 6:00pm at the East Wind Conference Center and enter into an executive session for the purpose to conduct a professional development workshop. The regular board meeting will take place Tuesday August 26th at 5:30pm at the Riverhead High School.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008  

Join Bideawee for the Love on a Leash Parade in Westhampton Beach Wednesday, August 27th. This is the 8th annual parade and fair for dogs and their owners at the Village Green with proceeds to benefit Bideawee’s services. For more information visit www.bideawee.com.

Sunday, August 31, 2008  
Join Center Moriches Relay For Life for their 4th annual ‘Help Soccer Kick Cancer’ fundraiser Sunday, August 31st at Center Moriches High School. Enjoy a demonstration from Skydive Long Island and Grucci fireworks with the proceeds going to benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information visit www.Cancer.org
Sunday, August 31, and Monday, September 1, 2008  
Help Jerry’s kids this Labor Day. The Muscular Dystrophy Association is seeking volunteers to answer phones and help out behind the scenes at this year’s Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, airing on MY9 August 31st and September 1st. The pledge center is in the Sheraton in Hauppauge. To pre-register as a volunteer call (631) 234 -4015.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008  

The Roosevelt Union Free School District is supporting the annual “Million Father March” and is encouraging dads to walk their kids to their first day of school on Wednesday, September 3rd. The term ‘father’ can mean brothers, uncles, grandfathers and men in the community.  For more information please call (516) 345-7252.

Sunday, September 7, 2008  
Birchwood Suites Assisted Living Community’s is hosting their first annual health fair. The health fair is scheduled for Sunday, September 7, 2008 from 10:00am – 3:00pm on the grounds of Birchwood Suites. The theme of the health fair is a celebration of our residents, as our health fair falls on Grandparents Day and the start of National Assisted Living Week. We will also be holding a Mini-Alzheimer’s Walk the same morning at 10:00am. Any donations would be greatly appreciated! Birchwood Suites Assisted Living Community is located at 423 Clay Pitts Road, East Northport. Please call (631) 368-5252 for more information on this great event.

Join the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for the Ocean 2 Sound Relay Sunday, September 7th. The 50 mile relay crosses the island from Jones Beach to Oyster Bay. To register a team or for individuals who would like to be placed on a team call 631-752-8500.

On Sunday, September 7th, the City of Long Beach will again play host to a unique event for unity, hope, and healing. Freedom Flight 9/11 is a breathtaking display of kites, sand sculptures and music for a day to remember those we will never forget.  For more information visit www.FreedomFlight911.com.   

Saturday, September 13, 2008  
Join WeekendDating.com for an 80’s music single mingle event at the Rare Olive Lounge in Huntington Saturday, September 13th. All of the proceeds go to benefit the Long Island 9-11 Memorial Fund and the Wounded Warrior Project. For more information about this special Charity Singles Event visit www.WeekendDating.com
Join the Huntington Historical Society for an Evening of Wine under the Stars at Kissam House Saturday, September 13th. Proceeds go to help maintain Huntington’s historic houses and collections as well as their vast educational programs in local schools. For more information or tickets visit www.HuntingtonHistoricalSociety.org.
Monday, September 15, 2008  
Golfers get into the swing… tee off at the Spinal Victory Golf Challenge and enjoy dinner and a casino night at the Woodmere Country Club Monday, September 15th. Proceeds benefit the Testaverde Fund for Spinal Cord Injury and help support spinal cord injury prevention programs, and provide assistance for victims and their families. To register for the outing visit www.TestaverdeFund.org.
Sunday, September 21, 2008  
Join the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - LI/NY Affiliate’s Purple Stride Long Island 2008 - in Memory of Jimi Lee – A 5 K walk on Sunday, September 21, 2008, 8:00AM Registration, 9:00 am Walk , at Brookhaven’s Holtsville Park & Ecology Site. Event proceeds benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. There will be a live DJ, Chinese auction, cake walk & bagel breakfast. Free event t-shirt while supplies last. Incentive prizes for $75, $200 and $500 fundraising levels. No registration fee. Contact Debbie Lee, Affiliate Coordinator at 631-758-0925 or dlee@pancanvolunteer.org for information.

Help support the Copiague High School Band at an exciting afternoon with psychic medium Janet Russell Sunday, September 21st at Amity Harbor Civic Center. Proceeds go to help send the band to the Macy’s Day Parade. For more information or reservations call 631-672-6642.

Saturday, September 27, 2008  
Lou Gehrig walked 1,508 times for his team. How about walking once for ours? Join The ALS Association Greater New York Chapter on Saturday, September 27th for the annual Long Island Walk to Defeat ALS. Call 1-800-672-8857 for more information. Proceeds will fund ALS research and local patient programs and services. That’s 1-800-672-8857 or go to www.ALSWALKS.org.
Thursday, October 2, 2008  
The 8th annual Women’s EXPO will be held on Thursday, October 2nd, 2008 from 11 am to 6 pm at Middle Country Public Library in Centereach. Admission is free. The Women’s Expo provides a marketplace for Long Island women who create and distribute a variety of products including culturally diverse items, fine art, jewelry, clothing, pottery, paper products, children’s and household items, gift baskets, specialty food, glassware and more. Last year, more than 2000 attended the event. Lunch is available in the Expo Café and this year Michelle Yozzo Drake, professional speaker, executive coach and author of From the Kitchen to the Corner Office: Mom’s Wisdom on Leadership will be the featured guest author. Proceeds help to support the Library’s Miller Business Resource Center. For information go to www.womensEXPOli.org or call 631-585-9393 ext. 296.
Saturday, October 25 through Sunday, October 26, 2008  

It's the 3rd Annual Strides For Life 3-mile run/walk around scenic Lake Agawam in Southampton for the Lung Cancer Research Foundation, which funds innovative lung cancer research grants at leading cancer centers across the country. The walk on August 24th begins at the Cultural Center, 2 Pond Lane Southampton at 9:00am. For further information call 212-332-4403.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008  

Help build girls of courage, confidence and character at the 26th Annual Girl Scouts of Nassau County Luncheon. This great networking lunch at the garden City Hotel is Tuesday, October 28th. For tickets or more information visit www.GSNC.org or call 516-741-2550.

TOPIC INFORMATION
AMERICAN RED CROSS The American Red Cross has gone to great lengths this year to better prepare Long Island for a catastrophic event like a hurricane; however, officials say that responding to a disaster will be extremely difficult if Long Islanders do not pitch in and help. To properly staff each of its shelters, the Red Cross will need at least 1,200 volunteers in Suffolk alone and presently only has 350. Long Islanders wishing to volunteer can contact their local American Red Cross Chapter by calling (631) 924-6700.
   
ANIMAL ASSISTANCE Interested in creating a miracle in someone's life? Canine Companions For Independence, the national nonprofit organization that trains assistance dogs for people with disabilities, is looking for volunteer puppy raisers. For more information call 1-800-572-BARK or visit their website at www.cci.org.

Every Sunday Amaryllis Horse Rescue holds an open house from 12-2pm at the farm's 93 Merchants Path address in Sagaponack. This is an excellent opportunity to learn of the rescue's mission and meet some pretty special horses! Donations are just $5 at the door. Every dime goes directly to the care of the horses!  www.HamptonsHorseRescue.com or 631-537-7335.

 

At Bideawee, we believe that our four-legged companions are important parts of the family. Saying goodbye to our loving animal companions can be a tough and very emotional journey. Bideawee wants you to know that you are not alone. Since there are many people experiencing the same loss Bideawee is now providing a support system to deal with your loss. 1st Monday of every month 5:30 pm facilitated by interfaith Minister, Patricia Furino 3rd Saturday of Every Month 10:00 am facilitated by Joyce Sabella, MSW. These support groups will be at Bideawee Adoptions, 118 Old Country Road, Westhampton. Please contact Bideawee in advance for this free service at 631-325-0200 ext. 113 or by email at heidi.gaumet@bideawee.org

 

Bideawee of Westhampton is launching “Fitness with Fido,” a free, weekly group walk for people and their dogs. The group will meet at 9:00 am on Saturdays at the Gazebo on the Village Green on Main Street in Westhampton. Dogs must be leashed, and it is recommended that participants bring water and drinks for themselves and their pet.  “Fitness with Fido” will take place weather permitting.  If it is raining or too warm (80 degrees or more) the walk will not take place that day. Call Heidi Gaumet at 631-325-0200 ext. 113 for any more information or questions you may have regarding this program.

 

Almost Home is looking for caring people to become a foster parent – to an animal. The group has a few animals with special needs that desperately need a loving home. If you know one kind person willing to foster an animal call 631-627-3665.

   
BLOOD DONATIONS Long Island is under a blood emergency. Many local organizations are supporting blood drives. Give the Gift of Life this spring by rolling up your sleeve at one of these blood drives or put together a blood drive for your business or organization. For more information on blood drives in your area or for help putting one together call 1-800-933-BLOOD.
   
BLOOD DRIVES
Event Date NASSAU SITES Site Address City Zip Start Time End Time
8/18/08 Oceanside Library 30 Davison Ave. Oceanside 11572 4:00 PM 8:00 PM
8/20/08 Hicksville Library 172 Jerusalem Avenue Hicksville 11801 2:00 PM 7:30 PM
8/21/08 Plainview Hospital 888 Old Country Rd. Plainview 11803 7:00 AM 8:00 PM
8/21/08 Seaford Public Library 2234 Jackson Ave. Seaford 11783 2:00 PM 7:30 PM
8/22/08 Supreme Court 100 Supreme Court Drive Mineola 11501 9:30 AM 3:00 PM
8/23/08 K of C Lynbrook Community 78 Hempstead Ave Lynbrook 11563 7:45 AM 1:15 PM
8/24/08 K of C Lynbrook Community 78 Hempstead Ave Lynbrook 11563 7:45 AM 1:15 PM
8/24/08 Rockville Centre Donor Center 333 Merrick Rd Rockville Centre 11570 10:30 AM 2:30 PM
8/26/08 Plainview Old Bethpage Library 999 Old Country Rd. Plainview 11803 3:00 PM 8:30 PM
8/27/08 Massapequa Public Library 40 Harbor Lane Massapequa Park 11762 2:30 PM 8:00 PM
8/28/08 Priestley Chiropractic 81 Conklin St. Farmingdale 11735 2:00 PM 6:00 PM
8/28/08 Oceanside Fire Dept. 65 Foxhurst Rd. Oceanside 11572 4:00 PM 8:00 PM
8/28/08 Merrick Library 2279 Merrick Avenue Merrick 11566 2:00 PM 7:30 PM
Event Date SUFFOLK SITES Site Address City Zip Start Time End Time
8/18/08 Smithtown Fire Department 100 Elm Ave. Smithtown 11787 3:00 PM 8:30 PM
8/20/08 Community Club House Colonial Woods Dr East Yaphank 11980 3:30 PM 9:00 PM
8/21/08 Connetquot Public Library 760 Ocean Avenue Bohemia 11716 2:00 PM 7:30 PM
8/22/08 Halesite Fire Department 1 North New York Ave. Huntington 11743 3:45 PM 9:15 PM
8/22/08 Brookhaven Memorial Hospital . Emp. 101 Hospital Rd. E. Patchogue 11772 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
8/23/08 Quogue Library 90 Quogue Street Quogue 11959 11:30 AM 5:00 PM
8/23/08 Empire State Karate 86 Terry Rd. Smithtown 11787 8:45 AM 2:15 PM
8/24/08 Sam's Club 2950 Horseblock Rd. Medford 11763 11:00 AM 4:30 PM
8/25/08 Babylon Public Library 24 South Carll Ave. Babylon 11702 11:00 AM 3:00 PM
8/27/08 Uncle Giuseppes Market 95 Route 111 Smithtown 11787 1:30 PM 7:00 PM
8/27/08 East Islip Fire Dept. 30 East Main St. East Islip 11730 3:30 PM 9:00 PM
8/27/08 Mastic  Fire Dept 1080 Mastic Road Mastic 11950 1:00 AM 6:30 PM
8/31/08 Kohl's Department Store 106 Ronkonkoma Avenue Lake Ronkonkoma 11779 11:30 AM 5:00 PM
 

You can call 1-800-933-2566 or visit www.nybloodcenter.org to verify the date and time of the blood drive.

 

   
CANCER Donate your car to Have A Heart Children's Cancer Society! Your donation will directly assist children with cancer. To make a donation or for further information, please call 631-470-1198, or log onto www.haveaheartcharity.org. All donations are tax deductible. Help make a difference today!

Nassau University Medical Center will be providing FREE mammograms to UNINSURED women over the age of 40 and FREE cervical exams to all UNINSURED women over eighteen one Saturday a month in East Meadow. Appointments are necessary. Call 516-572-3300 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer program is offering new support groups. There is no cost for any group; however pre-registration is required. Most groups meet at Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. For more information or to sign up, call Sandy at 516-877-4314 or the Breast Cancer Hotline at 800-877-8077.

Volunteers are needed to form a new breast cancer coalition to serve Brookhaven Town. The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition will offer training for volunteers in providing support services, education, advocacy and awareness, while Brookhaven Memorial Hospital will provide office space. If you're interested, call (631) 893-4110.
 

Self-help for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer is now available on Long Island. Women can now call SHARE’s ovarian cancer hotline at 1-866-53SHARE and talk to a trained hotline volunteer. And women or family members interested in volunteering can leave a message on the Hotline stating their interest. 

 

Women and men who are breast cancer survivors and others who are concerned about breast health issues can become volunteers at the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program in Garden City. The next five session training cycle starts in October. For information about the training and to schedule an appointment for an interview call (516) 877-4315.

 

What if you were told today that you have breast cancer? For the thousands of women this year who will hear those unforgettable words, it’s a heart stopping moment but there is hope. This October join the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, and help raise funds to fight this disease. To find out how you can help call 1-800-A-C-S-2345 or visit www.cancer.org/stridesonline.

   
CHILDREN Suffolk County is offering free Ident-a-Kit child identification packets including DNA samples and thumb prints. The program is offered Thursday evenings in the lobby of the Suffolk County Police Headquarters in Yaphank. For more information call 631-852-6109.

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Long Island is looking for caring men and women to be volunteer mentors. Just spending time with a child-talking, doing homework, or watching a movie-goes a long way toward making a child feel special. These little, seemingly ordinary moments, become big magic in the mind of a child in need of additional guidance in their life.  Call 1-888-412-BIGS and find out how you can become a Big Brother or Big Sister to a child in your community today.

Does your child know what to do if a stranger drives up in a car? Do you have a secret password to keep your child safe? And what would your child do if they got separated from you in a store? Arnold Applebee and his cast of characters can come to your school or organization and teach the kids how to stay safe courtesy of the Rose Brucia Foundation and Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center. To schedule all the puppets from Applebee Pond call 631-234-4667.

You could help a youth get better grades and share your academic skills with others. YES needs volunteer tutors to help children in Bay Shore, Brentwood, Central Islip and West Islip. For more information on how you can help call 631-587-5172.