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Upcoming Events

United Way of Long Island Outreach Table

Jan8

United Way of Long Island will provide information and resources about the variety of services and programs tailored to meet the needs of Long Islanders, including student loan debt, healthcare costs and heating bills

Where

Great Neck Library - Main Building

159 Bayview Ave.

Great Neck, NY

Phone

516-466-8055

Price

free

Dance with Project LEAP

Jan9

Learn ballet from professional dance instructors, final ballet performance will be held on May 10 at Peconic Ballet Theatre, held for 14 classes on Thursdays (no class on Jan. 23, Feb. 20, April 17 and 24), register by Dec. 23

Where

Flanders Youth Center

655 Flanders Rd.

Riverhead, NY

Phone

631-702-2425

Price

$40

Virtual: Guided Meditation for Self-Healing with Patricia Anderson

Jan13

Join in for one or all of the meditation sessions to bring harmony and balance into your life. Learn the beautiful practice of Jin Shin Jyutsu to help your body heal and keep you relaxed.

Where

Jericho Public Library

,

Phone

516-935-6790

Price

free

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