Seniors Calendar: Long Island events
Examine the origins of our solar system as well as its current status and anticipated changes over time in New Hyde Park, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, Hillside Public Library, 155 Lakeville Rd., free, register, hillsidelibrary.info, 516-355-7850. Credit: iStock
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FREE SAFETY HOME REPAIRS
Rebuilding Together Long Island offers free minor home repairs to qualified low-income homeowners who are elderly or physically unable to maintain their home on their own. Bathtub cutout conversions to walk-in showers and wheelchair ramps are also constructed for qualified homeowners. Proof of vaccination required, call 631-777-7894, rebuildingtogetherli.org.
TANGO CONCERT
West Hempstead: Live musical performance of Argentine music with professional dancers, 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, West Hempstead Public Library, 500 Hempstead Ave., free, whplibrary.org, 516-481-2608.
OUT OF RUSHMORE'S SHADOW
Online: Storyteller Lou Del Bianco shares the tale of his grandfather Luigi Del Bianco, who was chief carver behind the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, featuring photographs, timelines and primary source documents, 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, hosted by Seaford Public Library, free, register for a link, seafordlibrary.org, 516-221-1334.
MEDICARE UPDATES AND INFO
Syosset: Existing and new Medicare members learn about changes and options with prescription drug plans, Medicare Savings Programs, NYS EPIC Drug Coverage and more, 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, Syosset Public Library, 225 S. Oyster Bay Rd., free, syossetlibrary.com, 516-921-7161.
HOT TOPICS
Bohemia: Discuss major topics in today's news and current events, 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave., free, connetquotlibrary.org, 631-567-5079.
ARTIST LEONARA CARRINGTON
Port Washington: Explore the life and works of English-Mexican Surrealist artist and writer Leonora Carrington, noon Tuesday, Oct. 7, Port Washington Public Library, 1 Library Dr., free, register to attend in-person or online, pwpl.org, 516-883-4400.
SHIRLEY BASSEY AND TOM JONES
Albertson: Discuss the lives and careers of British vocalists Shirley Bassey and Tom Jones, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, Shelter Rock Public Library, 165 Searingtown Rd., free, attend in-person or visit srpl.org for a link, 516-248-7363.
GUIDE TO FUNERAL AND MEDICAL PLANNING
North Merrick: Learn how asset protection strategies can help a person qualify for Medicaid while preserving funds for their loved ones, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, North Merrick Public Library, 1691 Meadowbrook Rd., free, register, nmerricklibrary.org, 516-378-7474.
TRAVEL: ISRAEL
Lawrence: Explore childhood in the early years of Israel, 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., free, peninsulapublic.org, 516-967-5777.
LECTURE: VINCENT VAN GOGH
Online: Learn about one of the world’s most popular and well-loved artists, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, presented by The Atelier, free, visit atelierflowerfield.org for a link, 631-250-9009.
THE HAUNTED THEATERS OF BROADWAY
Elmont: Hear stories of the ghosts who haunt theaters around the world, 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, Elmont Memorial Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., free, elmontlibrary.org, 516-354-5280.
DISCUSSION GROUP
Port Washington: Patrons 60 and older gather for a casual discussion exploring the topic “What Would You Ask Einstein Today?” 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 Port Washington Public Library, 1 Library Dr., free, pwpl.org, 516-883-4400.
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