On the Calendar

For the week of August 15

Lawrence - The Par Group's Samuel Levine Memorial Golf Classic will be held on Monday, August 18 at the Seawane and Rockaway Hunting Club in Lawrence, to benefit Sunrise Day Camp, the only day camp in the nation for children with cancer and their siblings. The event will honor Morey Danon, Group Director and Senior VP of Signature Bank; Michael L. Faltischek, Senior Partner at Ruskin Moscou Faltischeck, P.C.; and, Ted Haft, President and CEO of 680 5th Avenue Associates and Ten O'Five Investment Group. To register or for more information on sponsorships, please visit our website at www.sunrisedaycamp. org or call (516) 766-4341.

Hewlett - Join Yeshiva of South Shore's raffle by entering online at www.oneinahundred.orghttp://www.oneinahundred.org> . Tickets are $500 each, with the chance to win $18,000 dollars. The drawing will be on August 19 at the 5th Annual Tom & Judy Raskin Concert on the lawn at 1170 William Street.

Plainview - The Plainview-Old Bethpage Library will host a knitting circle on August 19, and September 2 and 16, from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Learn to knit or crochet and enjoy pleasant conversation as you work. Bring worsted weight yarn and either #8 needle sizes or a size "J" crochet hook. The library is located at 999 Old Country Road in Plainview.

Oceanside - The Friedberg JCC will be hosting a lecture entitled "Out National Elections: The Great American Drama of 2008" on Wednesday, August 20 at 2:00 p.m. Dr. Herbert Rosenbaum, Prof. Emeritus, Political Science, Hofstra University will explore the issues surrounding this year's national elections. The cost is $6, which includes light refreshments. The JCC is located at 15 Neil Court in Oceanside. For more information call (516) 766-4341 ext. 114, e-mail mlevi@friedbergjcc.org, or visit the website at www.friedbergjcc.org <http://www.friedbergjcc.org> .

Oceanside - The Friedberg JCC is offering several day trips during August. On Wednesday, August 20, there will be a trip to Bally's Casino in Atlantic City with casino cash givebacks, bagel breakfast, movies, raffles and more! Register early to reserve a spot, at a price of $50. On Thursday, August 28, take a trip to see "Over the River and Through the Woods" at the John Engeman Theater in Northport. Fee of $112 includes ticket, lecture on the coach bus about the show and an elegant lunch at La Casa Café in Northport. For more information, call the JCC at (516) 766-4341, ext. 129 or e-mail drosen@friedbergjcc.org.

East Meadow - The Suburban Park Jewish Center will host an open house for prospective members on Sunday, August 24, from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. Come meet the rabbi, cantor and members of the SPJC congregation. Learn about the free Hebrew school, Bar/Bat Mitzvah program, adult study classes, Shabbat and holiday services and more. SPJC is located at 400 Old Westbury Road in East Meadow. For more information, please call (516) 796-8833 or (516) 520-5733.

Plainview - The Mid-Island Y will host an evening Family Holiday Workshop: All About Rosh Hashanah for children 2-5 years old and parents on Thursday, September 2, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. There is a $20 fee for non-members. Mid-Island Y is located at 45 Manetto Hill Road in Plainview. For more information, please call (516) 822-3535, ext. 342.

Plainview - The Village Agency Dolphins swim team is having an informational meeting on Sunday, September 7 at 12:00 noon at the Mid-Island Y, located at 45 Manetto Hill Road in Plainview. They are looking for new members ages 5-17. For more information, please call (516) 822-3535, ext. 330.

Oceanside - The Friedberg JCC is hosting a lecture given by Professor Brian Rose of Fordham University about "The Golden Age of Television: What made the 1950s so Special for American TV?" on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. There is a $5 optional donation. The JCC is located at 15 Neil Court in Oceanside. For more information, call (516) 766-4341 ext. 114.

Lawrence - EndTheMadness announces its fourth annual Lawrence Shabbaton, September 12-13, Parshat Ki Tetzei, at Congregation Beth Sholom, for singles aged 22-30. The cost is $35 per person. Our hosts look forward to having us join them for meals in a natural, relaxed setting for a truly enjoyable Shabbat. Attendees will be joining their host families for both Shabbat dinner and Shabbat lunch in groups of six (three men & three women). On Shabbat afternoon there will be a scheduled activity (TBA), followed by Seuda Shlishit at the shul and a Melave Malka event. The Shabbaton will be strictly limited to an exclusive group of 48 observant singles. To request a reservation, please contact Reena at etm.ontheweekends@gmail.com. The weekend is sponsored by EndTheMadness (www.endthemadness.org <http://www.endthemadness.org> ) and Congregation Beth Sholom.

Oceanside - South Nassau Hospital will host classes on Basic Life Support on two Wednesdays, September 10 and 17, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. in Conference Room 2. South Nassau Hospital is located at One Healthy Way. For more information, please call (516) 377-5333.

Oceanside - The Friedberg JCC is having an Open House on Sunday, September 14, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Members can register for fall classes in advance and can save $50. The JCC is located at 15 Neil Court in Oceanside. For information, call (516) 766-4341, ext. 130.

Oceanside - The Friedberg JCC, located at 15 Neil Court, is having an event titled "Just playing? Is your child learning enough?" on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information call (516) 766-4341, ext. 162.mayer