Calendar of Events in Suffolk

GENERAL EVENTS

Creative Expressions: Young Artists Showcase, Ward Melville Heritage Organization, Stony Brook, (631)751-2244, www.wmho.org. An annual competition for grades k through 12, featuring artwork in photography, sculpture, ceramics, painting, drawing, printmaking, computer art and anime. Proceeds to benefit WMHO Youth Corps. Admission to the exhibit is free. Starting 5/8.Family Fun Day, 3 Greenhills Road, S. Huntington, (631)673-7373. Join for a Family Extravaganza and experience Noah’s Ark stuff an animal, a caricature artist, sports and more on 5/10. Proceeds go to The Carol Baldwin Foundation for Breast Cancer Research

Open House, Huntington YMCA, www.ymcali.org.Meet the directors on 5/10, 12-2pm.

Open House, Gan Israel, 178 Cedar Road, E. Northport, www.CampGi.com. The Gan Israel camp director and staff will be on hand to answer questions about the 2008 summer program for toddlers, preschoolers, elementary-age children and C.I.T. Girls. Tours and refreshments will be available for all interested parents and children. On 5/11, 12-3pm.

Open House, Just Like Home Child Care, 326 W. 12th St., Deer Park, (631)586-0502. From noon-3pm. 5/18.

MUSEUMS

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PARKS & NATURE

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SHOWS & CONCERTS

A Pirate’s Tale, BayWay Arts Center, 265 East Main St., East Islip. Catch this performance on 5/3, 5/10 or 5/17 at 2pm.

ONGOING: Support Groups, Workshops and More...

Anger Management/Social Skills Fun Clubs, Kid Esteem, 411-A Lexington Ave., West Babylon, (631)321-6675. Anger Management, Girl Power, Making Friends, Power of Boys, ADHD Brain Power classes now forming. These groups offer a creative, fun approach to social skills, emotional growth and self-esteem for children ages 4-13 and their parents. Call to register.

Asperger’s Syndrome Workshop, New Life Chiropractic, 323 Middle Country Road, Smithtown, (631)265-1223, www.newlifechiropractic.com. A therapy program designed to improve your child’s social interaction, non-verbal communication and other associated symptoms. Led by chiropractic neurologist Dr. Keri Chiappino. Learn how the Maximum Achievement Program (MAP) effectively restores brain balance in children with Asperger’s and other autism spectrum disorders. On 2/11, 7:15-8pm.

Children & Teen Anger Management Workshops, Sunshine Prevention Center for Youth and Families, (631)476-3099. Give your child tools and skills for dealing with and expressing anger in a more positive way. Age-appropriate workshops.

Cystic Fibrosis Support Group, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach, (631)580-6075. For parents of children with cystic fibrosis. Meets the third Monday of each month, 7-8pm. Contact Hilary Fuslo at the listed number with any questions.

Epilepsy Support Group, The Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island, 179 Belle Mead Road, Suite 3, East Setauket, (631)467-3989. If you are an adult who has seizures, you can find much-needed support among others who share your pain. Anyone is welcome to attend the Epilepsy Foundation’s support group, facilitated by Joann Fricano, LCSW, which meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 11am. Please call to register.

Glycemic Control Lecture, Wild By Nature, 198 Main St., East Setauket, (631)246 5500. A free workshop addressing the health benefits of low glycemic eating. Teaches how adopting a low glycemic food diet may help burn fat, increase energy and improve overall health. Held by Dr. Brent Reynolds of New Life Chiropractic on 1/8, 7-8pm.