Seniors Calendar: Long Island events
EARLY ROCK AND ROLL SIBLING GROUPS
Online: Learn about sibling acts spanning the first decade of rock and roll, including The Everly Brothers, The Ronettes (pictured), The Paris Sisters, The Angels, Randy & The Rainbows and The Teen Queens, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, hosted by Franklin Square Public Library, free, register for a link, franklinsquarepl.org, 516-488-3444.
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INTRO TO CONSUMER REPORTS
Farmingdale: Learn how to access ratings, reviews and recommendations for thousands of products and services, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Rd., free, call to register, farmingdalelibrary.org, 516-249-9090.
MAXIMIZE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS
Floral Park: Learn about possible choices for deciding when to take Social Security, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, Floral Park Public Library, 17 Caroline Place, free, register, floralparklibrary.org, 516-326-6330.
BIRDING
Amagansett: Learn about wading birds, waterfowl and raptors that can be seen on Long Island and where to observe each of them, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, Amagansett Free Library, 215 Main St., free, register, amagansettlibrary.org, 631-267-3810.
GOOGLE — MORE THAN A SEARCH ENGINE
Online: Learn about various Google services, including Google Image Search, Google Translate, video, maps and Google Arts & Culture, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, presented by SeniorNet, free, register for a link, seniornetli.org, 631-470-6757.
'MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET — A RADIO PLAY'
Port Washington: Based on the 1947 Christmas classic movie that tells the story of Kris Kringle, a department store Santa who claims to be the real Santa Claus, presented by Port Washington Play Troupe, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, Port Washington Public Library, 1 Library Dr., free, register, portwashingtonplaytroupe.com, 516-884-4400.
CONCERT
Syosset: Songs by Tony Bennett and pianist Bill Evans performed by Joel Zelnik and P.J. Parker, 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, Syosset Public Library, 225 S. Oyster Bay Rd., free, register, syossetlibrary.org, 516-921-7161.
NORMAN ROCKWELL
Online: Learn about the life and artwork of American painter Norman Rockwell, 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16, hosted by Peninsula Public Library, free, visit peninsulapublic.org for a link, 516-239-3262.
THE BEST OF 'THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW'
Merrick: Highlights from the show are shared, 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Ave., free, register, merricklibrary.org, 516-377-6112.
MEDICAID HELP
Roosevelt: Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council representatives will assist aged, blind and disabled people enroll in Medicaid, Medicaid Buy-in for Working People with Disabilities (MBI-WPD), Medicaid Spend-Down and Medicaid Savings Programs (MSP), 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, Roosevelt Public Library, 27 W. Fulton Ave., free, first come, first served, rooseveltlibrary.org, 631-435-3000.
THOSE BOISTEROUS BOYS FROM THE BORSCHT BELT
Plainview: Hear about famous entertainers who began their careers in the Catskills, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Rd., free, poblib.org, 516-938-0077.
LONG ISLAND, THE GOLD COAST AND HOLLYWOOD
Online: Explore how Long Island was represented in old Hollywood films, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, hosted by Bryant Library, free, register for a link, bryantlibrary.org, 516-621-2240.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT AND LITTLE WOMEN
Online: Learn about the life of American author Louisa May Alcott and the success of her novel "Little Women," 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, hosted by Sachem Public Library, free, register for a link, sachemlibrary.org, 631-588-5024.
CHRISTMASTIME IN IRELAND
Port Jefferson: Learn how Christmas is celebrated in Ireland, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, hosted by Port Jefferson Free Library, free, register for a link, portjefflibrary.org, 631-473-0022.
VETERANS' SUPPORT GROUP
Elmont: Support each other with fellowship, conversation and sharing with the Charles Evans Center, anonymous and confidential, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, Elmont Memorial Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., free, elmontlibrary.org, 516-354-5280.
WINTER STARGAZING
Bridgehampton: Learn about the constellations in the winter sky, including Orion and Gemini, learn about their mythology, significance and how to identify them from your own backyard, held in-person and online, in-person attendees can participate in a stargazing session following the lecture (weather permitting), feel free to bring your own telescope, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, The South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center, 377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpke., free, register, hamptonsobservatory.org.
HOLIDAY CHEER
Freeport: The Freeport High School Select Chorale, Mixed Chorus and Alumni perform holiday tunes, 3:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 20, Freeport Memorial Library, 144 W. Merrick Rd., free, freeportlibrary.info, 516-379-3274.
SOLSTICE LABYRINTH CELEBRATION
Sayville: Celebrate the winter solstice and discuss the meaning and use of labyrinths, snacks will be served, 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, Sayville Library, 88 Greene Ave., free, register, sayvillelibrary.org, 631-589-4440.
With LaToya Rodriguez and Daniel Variano
Newsday Live Music Series: Long Island Idols Newsday Live presents a special evening of music and conversation with local singers who grabbed the national spotlight on shows like "The Voice," "America's Got Talent,""The X-Factor" and "American Idol." Newsday Senior Lifestyle Host Elisa DiStefano leads a discussion and audience Q&A as the singers discuss their TV experiences, careers and perform original songs.
Newsday Live Music Series: Long Island Idols Newsday Live presents a special evening of music and conversation with local singers who grabbed the national spotlight on shows like "The Voice," "America's Got Talent,""The X-Factor" and "American Idol." Newsday Senior Lifestyle Host Elisa DiStefano leads a discussion and audience Q&A as the singers discuss their TV experiences, careers and perform original songs.
