Developmental
Disabilities and Epilepsy, The Epilepsy Foundation
of Long Island, 506 Stewart Ave., Garden City, (516)739-7733
ext. 155. Angela Scicutella, M.D., Ph.D. leads this workshop
about the issues affecting individuals with developmental
disabilities and epilepsy. Training hours available for
Medicaid Service Coordinators. Free, however, reservations
are required. Call Dolores at the number listed to attend
the event on 5/1, 3-5pm.
Motivating Struggling and Reluctant Readers,
Literacy Builders, 88 Sunnyside Boulevard, Plainview,
(516)605-0024, www.literacy-builders.com. A parent forum
meeting on 5/15 from 7-8pm.
Walk for St. Mary’s Kids and Family Fun
Day, Belmont Park, Elmont, (718)281-8890, www.stmaryskids.org/walk.
This is an opportunity to become an advocate for children
with special healthcare needs and their families. Bring
your friends, family, and co-workers along to walk,
have fun, and raise awareness and funds to support programs
and services at St. Mary’s Healthcare System for
Children. A noncompetitive ½-mile or 3-mile event
with exciting activities for kids like games, face painting,
arts and crafts, entertainment and more. Registration
starts 7:30am and walk starts at 9am on 5/18.
Family Holiday Workshop, Mid-Island
Y Jewish Community Center, 45 Manetto Hill Road, Plainview,
(516)822-3535, www.miyjcc.org. Enjoy a Lag B’Omer
picnic for 2-5 year olds and parents in the JCC’s
park. Make colorful kits, sing songs, play games and
learn all about the holiday on 5/21, 7-8pm.
Festival, The Ethical Humanist Society
of Long Island, 38 Old Country Road, Garden City, (516)488-1199.
Teenage artists, musicians and poets are being sought
to participate in a festival to be held at The Ethical
Humanist Society of Long Island on 5/31. The theme for
the festival is “Create a Caring World.”
There is no entrance fee. For more information about
the Festival or to obtain a registration form, call
Alison Pratt at the number listed.
Tween Nights at Let’s Bounce ‘n’
Party, 602 N. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst, (631)2-BOUNCE(226-8623).
Every Friday head over for a DJ, games, movie option,
inflatables and more.Limited availability, purchase
tickets in advance. For ages 11-13 (6th-8th grade).
Adult must present one form of ID to sign waiver and
admission form for child. Child will not be permitted
to leave unless released to authorized adult. From 9:30-11pm.
Blue Man Group Exhibit, Long Island
Children’s Museum, www.licm.org, www.blueman.com.
The Blue Man Group’s nationally touring children’s
exhibit is running now until 5/4. Making Waves encompasses
1,500 square feet and is designed to unite science and
art. Participants may see, feel, hear, and create sound
in fun-filled Blue Man style. Use Blue Man instruments
to emit unique sounds and experience a surround sound
theater. Children discover how sound is made, construct
dynamic instruments with PVC piping, and learn about
musical pitch, rhythm, and melody.
Cultural Exchange Program, Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview, (516)822-3535, ext. 324, www.miyjcc.org. All Jewish teens ages 14-16 are invited to participate in Crossing Borders, a cultural exchange program with the JCC’s Partnership 2000 Matnas (Center) in East Talpiot, Jerusalem. The program empowers participants to break down cultural borders and explore their Jewish identity through exercises, leadership training and interaction with their Israeli peers. Call for more information.
Friendship Connection Foundation, 17 Maple Drive, Great Neck, (516)422-4727. This unique, nonprofit group serves the needs of learning and developmentally disabled adolescents, adults and their parents who are battling anxiety, depression and loneliness. Weekly meetings are held at The New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury. Call to sign up or learn more.
Fun Fitness Program, Mid-Island Y Jewish Center, 45 Manetto Hill Road, Plainview, (516)822-3535. Enjoy a fun, 30-minute workout. JCC Express is designed for women seeking an effective exercise routine in a comfortable environment. Call for details.
