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Friday, 17 February 2012 00:00

Great Neck Park District

Film: Our Idiot Brother, 2011, rated R, runs 90 minutes. Starring Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks and Zooey Deschanel. 8 p.m. GN House. Admission with park card.

Great Neck Historical Society

Open meeting of the Board of Directors. 8:30 a.m. at Great Neck House. Everyone is welcome.

Great Neck Park District

Film: Our Idiot Brother, 2011, rated R, runs 90 minutes. Starring Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks and Zooey Deschanel. 5 and 8 p.m. GN House. Admission with park card.

Great Neck Park District

Film: Our Idiot Brother, 2011, rated R, runs 90 minutes. Starring Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks and Zooey Deschanel. 7:30 p.m. GN House. Admission with park card.

Robert Spiotto’s Musical Tribute to Danny Kaye

Temple Emanuel of Great Neck, 150 Hicks Ln., will present “Courting the Jester,” Robert Spiotto’s Musical Tribute to Danny Kaye. Multi-talented Bob Spiotto sings and dances in a non-stop overview of Kaye’s life, told with energy and humor. Come and see him in this 90-minute tour-de-farce with musical direction and accompaniment by Peter A. Pece. 3 p.m. Tickets are $10/adult with discounts for students and seniors. The price of admission includes a “Meet the Artist” dessert reception that follows the show. Call 482-5701.

Mardi Gras Party

The theme this year is Celebrating Our Diversity. Come and celebrate the diversity in Great Neck from 1 to 3 p.m. All Saints Church, 855 Middles Neck Rd., in Huske Hall. Parishioners are asked to bring an ethnic dish of food, and dress in outfits representing their country of origin. Enjoy music and dance from around the world with entertainment provided by various dance groups who represent our cultural diversity. For more info, call 482-5392.

Great Neck Park District

Tennis and Skate Holiday Mini Camps. Varied times. Parkwood Sports Complex. Skate or Tennis Mini Camps available Feb. 20-24 for ages 6+. Non resident fees apply. Call 829-9050 (tennis) or 487-2975, ext. 114 (skate) for more info.

Great Neck Park District

Board of Commissioners work session meeting. 9 a.m. at the Park District Office, 5 Beach Rd.

Tuesdays with REAP

(Retired Energetic Active People) invites recent and long-time retirees to join a group of your peers for inspiring programs and stimulating discussions. REAP meets every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ( except when schools are closed) at the Cumberland School, 30 Cumberland Ave., Great Neck. Bring lunch if you wish. Beverages are provided. Call 441-4949. 9 a.m. seminar: “Bridge Game Falling Down” presented by Ronald Ullman. 11 a.m. program: “Israel: Today and Tomorrow,” a panel discussion by led by Stanley Schwartz.

Great Neck Park District

Board of Commissioners business meeting. 8 p.m. at the Park District Office, 5 Beach Rd.

Medical Supplies Needed

There will be a collection of new and used medical supplies at Great Neck Synagogue which will be delivered to the AFYA Foundation which collects all of these supplies and ships them in large containers to clinics and hospitals in developing countries in Africa and Latin America. The synagogue is calling for medical supplies including: wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, commodes, bandages, sutures, adult and baby diapers, unused needles, thermometers, eyeglasses, soap, anti-bacterial sprays, latex gloves, plastic sheets, diabetes supplies and whatever other supplies you have. No prescription medications. Nothing past expiration date. Special request for soft side carry-on suitcases and duffel bags to pack supplies in.

Great Neck Park District

•Nature program: Just-A-Hike. 12:30 p.m. at Muttontown Preserve (equestrian entrance). Takes place outdoors. Adults only (16 years+). Register by Feb. 20. Call 482-0355.

•Sunday @ 3 Series. Concert: The Esty Forever. 3 p.m. GN House. Admission with park card.

Great Neck Park District

Board of Commissioners business meeting. 8 p.m. at the Park District Office, 5 Beach Rd.

St. Aloysius Sociables

The monthly luncheon, sponsored by the St. Aloysius Sociables of Great Neck, will be held at noon at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Melville Hall, Kings Point- Great Neck. Price: $13 per person. Call Helen Sullivan for reservations 487-7824.

Great Neck Public Schools

South High School Music Night. 7:30 p.m. 341 Lakeville Rd. Info: 441-4851.

Moms In Babeland

Lifeline for New Moms (newborn -12+months). Overwhelmed? Meet new moms and explore balancing baby, partner, work and you. Moms in Babeland is a support group led by Jean Geffen LCSW, BCD, who received her masters in social work from Columbia University and has helped hundreds of new moms adjust to the “rollercoaster ride of motherhood.” First year of development and interaction between parent and child is crucial. With sensitivity and humor explore: changes in roles, family dynamics, relationships, stay-at-home mom/working parent/other options, sandwich generation, developmental issues and more. Daytime and evening groups in Great Neck and Forest Hills. Call for a free consultation 466-7876 or 718-520-7299 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

•Boy Scout Troop 10 meets every Monday (except school holidays) from 7:45 to 9 p.m. in the Community Room of St. Paul’s Church, Grace Ave. at Gilchrest Rd. Boys at least 10 and one half years old or in the 6th grade are invited to join. Attend a meeting or call Scoutmaster Dwight Rosenstein 482-3603 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .Visit www.troop10greatneck.com. No meetings during July and August.

•Israeli Folk Dance Night with renowned folk dance instructor Danny Uziel. Beginners welcome. For the first 30 minutes Danny will instruct, then move to some more intermediate dances for everyone to enjoy. Tuesdays from 8:15 to 10:30 p.m. in the Youth House behind the main building of Temple Israel. Call 482-7800 for details. The group meets from 8 to 11 p.m. in the Crystal Ballroom. It is not a beginner’s group, but appropriate for intermediate to advanced levels; from 10 to 11 p.m., partner dances will be taught (partners are not needed).

•Free Weekly Stand-Up Comedy Show every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Simply Fondue of Great Neck, 24 Great Neck Rd., (across the street from the LIRR Great Neck station), second floor, The Gardens shopping plaza. No admission fees; no drink minimums - just free comedy. Featuring acts from top clubs of Manhattan and LI. Call 466-4900.

•The Rotary Club of Great Neck welcomes you to its breakfast meeting on Wednesdays from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Inn of Great Neck for fellowship, interesting programs, and an opportunity to provide “Service Above Self.” Questions? Call the club line at 869-6860 during business hours.

•Great Neck Choral Society meets Wednesdays from 7:20 to 9:30 p.m. in the Choral Room at Great Neck South Middle School, 349 Lakeville Rd., Lake Success. David Close, conductor. Website: www.gnchoral.org. For information call 233-1460 or 536-0451. Rehearsals resume Sept. 15.

•Womanspace now in its 32nd year meets weekly to discuss issues of interest and concern to women. New members are welcome. Join us on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 at the Great Neck Senior Center, 80 Grace Ave.

•GN Water Pollution Control District Board of Commissioners meets every Thursday at 8:30 a.m. at the district offices, 236 E. Shore Rd. Open to the public. Call 482-0238.

•Manhasset-Lakeville Fire/Water District will meet every Tuesday at 5 p.m. and Thursday at 5 p.m. to discuss the weekly business of the district. All meetings will be conducted in the Boardroom at the District Office, 170 East Shore Rd., Great Neck, unless otherwise publicly notified. The regular office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The board is available on a daily basis to respond to concerns, questions and issues of the district residents pertaining to fire/water district matters. Special arrangements or appointments can be made through Barbara Pisani at 466-4416, ext. 704.

•Peace Vigil. Become a “Presence for Peace.” Join the vigil to protest the loss of life and treasure in Iraq and Afghanistan and to bring our troops home. Every Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m., corner of Northern Blvd. and Lakeville Rd. Sponsored by Great Neck SANE/Peace Action. Information: 487-3786.

•Gold Coast Rotary Club breakfast meetings are held every Friday from 8 to 9 a.m. at Bruce’s Bakery, 34 Middle Neck Rd. Free for guests considering membership; $10 visiting Rotarians. Call Clarisse Panellino 718-343-2110.

•Belgrave Water Pollution Control District. Board of Commissioners will conduct a public business meeting every Friday at 11:45 a.m. If Friday should be a public holiday, the meeting will be held on Thursday at 11:45 a.m. Meetings held at Belgrave, 34-01 255th St., Little Neck. Call 487-2759.

•Movie Night every first Monday of the month at Global Harmony House, 46 S. Middle Neck Rd. Meditation/reflection 7 to 7:30 p.m. Movie 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. All welcome. Free admission. RSVP 773-0971 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Sponsored by the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization.

•Kiwanis Club of Great Neck Peninsula meets the second Monday of the month from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. at Great Neck House, 14 Arrandale Ave. Join the club for fellowship, dialogue and action as its seeks, through service, to change the world one child and one community at a time. New members always welcome. The club is a local chapter of Kiwanis International and its goal is to help children in our community and worldwide through service projects. Visit http://kiwanisgnp.org for more information.

•North Shore Elks Lodge #1458 meeting at 8 p.m. at the Elks Club, 30 Haven Ave., Port Washington, on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Formerly GN/PW Elks Lodge #1543.

•Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group. Caring for someone with Dementia is extremely challenging. Family members and friends of those with Dementia can get support for the difficulties they face everyday. Held on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Great Neck Senior Center, 80 Grace Ave. Call Gail Busillo, CSW. Call 562-3362.

•Lions Club of Great Neck meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at Bevanda Restaurant, 570 Middle Neck Rd., at noon. If you would like to attend or become a member of the Lions Club, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 829-5192.

•North Shore Playwrights Circle (formerly the Playwrights Circle of Great Neck). Meetings are held every other Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Sterling Glen of Great Neck, 96 Cutter Mill Rd. Light refreshments are served. Readings range from discussions of member’s ongoing works to original playwriting exercises. These are aimed at helping members solve playwriting problems such as opening scenes, too much exposition, etc. No fee to join. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it _ (mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) 773-0911 to get on the email list for meetings announcements.

•Look Good...Feel Better, a free support program presented by the American Cancer Society in partnership with the National Cosmetology Association and the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, which helps cancer patients look and feel their best during and after cancer treatment. Held on the third Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Arena Oncology Associates, PC, 1999 Marcus Ave., Suite 120, Lake Success. For information or to reserve a space call Georgianna Barakat 365-2430.

•Bereavement/Caregiver Support Groups. Project Independence will host two support groups, one for the bereaved and another for caregivers, on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at the Great Neck Senior Center, 80 Grace Ave. The groups offer emotional support from others grieving a loss, the bereavement support group will help attendees cope with physical, mental and emotional effects of grief. Call 311 for more details or information about Project Independence.

•Free Blood Pressure Screening offered by St. Francis Hospital’s DeMatteis Center every second Thursday of the month (except July and August) from 10 a.m. to noon at the GN Senior Center, 80 Grace Ave. For information on other screening dates call 487-0025.