Seniors Calendar: Long Island events
LEAPING ON LI: FROGS AND TOADS
Copiague: Learn about frogs and toads that live on Long Island, their 250-million-year evolution, the threats they face, and the sounds you may hear from them, as well as tips on when and where to see tadpoles and adults, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20, Copiague Public Library, 50 Deauville Blvd., free, register, copiaguelibrary.org, 631-691-1111. Credit: Danielle Silverman
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MANAGING YOUR PAPER
Manhasset: Professional organizers teach techniques on how to manage everyday paperwork, as well as answer questions and provide organizing solutions to common challenges, 7 p.m., Monday, March 17, Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave., free, register, manhassetlibrary.org, 516-627-2300.
NATIONAL TREASURES
Online: Discover U.S. national historic sites that have shaped the nation, and learn about the preservation work that safeguards them, 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, hosted by Peninsula Public Library, free, visit peninsulapublic.org for a link, 516-239-3262.
VINCENT VAN GOGH
Setauket: Learn about the famed and tormented life and artwork of 19th century post-Impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh, 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., free, register, for library cardholders, emmaclark.org, 631-941-4080.
FALCONRY ON LONG ISLAND
East Islip: Chris Paparo presents his red-tailed hawk, Emmy, and discusses the instincts of raptors, how they are trained and what it took to become a falconer, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, East Islip Public Library, 381 E. Main St., free, eipl.org, 631-581-9200.
HOME AND AUTO INSURANCE
Farmingdale: Learn the essentials of your coverage, why rates fluctuate and common insurance myths, bring your declaration pages for a personalized review, 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Rd., free, register, farmingdalelibrary.org, 516-249-9090.
THE 7 WONDERS OF THE WORLD
Roslyn: Learn about the history of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, Bryant Library, 2 Paper Mill Rd., free, register, bryantlibrary.org, 516-621-2240.
MEDICAID ASSISTANCE
Baldwin: Enrollers from the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council assist the aged, blind and disabled enroll in Medicaid, long-term care, Medicaid Spend-Down, Medicare Savings (MSP), Medicaid Buy-In for Working People with Disabilities (MBI-WPD) and Medicaid for Institutional Care in a Nursing Home, 1 p.m. Thursday, March 20, Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., free, baldwinpl.org, 516-223-6228.
ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOP:
PROBATE AND MEDICAID TIPS
Glen Cove: Discussion on estate administration, Medicaid and planning for long-term care, bring questions, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20, Glen Cove Public Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave., free, glencovelibrary.org, 516-676-2130.
TAX PLANNING AND RETIREMENT
Rockville Centre: Learn key financial strategies, identify your retirement goals and explore tax-saving opportunities, 6 p.m. Thursday, March 20, Lakeview Public Library, 1120 Woodfield Rd., free, register, lakeviewlibrary.org, 516-536-3071.
SENIOR CONNECTIONS
Selden: Confidential support service for seniors and their families provide information to non-Medicare health and social service resources, 11 a.m. Friday, March 21, Middle Country Public Library, 575 Middle Country Rd., free, mcplibrary.org, 631-585-9393.
UNDERSTANDING HABITS
Merrick: Discussion on how our habits impact both physical and mental health, and discover strategies to improve daily well-being, noon Friday, March 21, Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Ave., free, register, merricklibrary.org, 516-377-6112.
MIRACLES OF THE MIND
Syosset: See a performance of mind-reading and illusion, audience participation, clean comedy and more, 2 p.m. Friday, March 21, Syosset Public Library, 225 S. Oyster Bay Rd., free, syossetlibrary.org, 516-921-7161.
HOOTENANNY
Port Washington: An evening of live music featuring local talent performing tunes of many styles, with a focus on 1965 and 1975, 7 p.m. Friday, March 21, Port Washington Public Library, 1 Library Dr., free, pwpl.org, 516-883-4400.
VOLUNTEER FAIR
Lindenhurst: Representatives from local volunteer organizations and civic groups discuss how to get involved, 11 a.m. Saturday, March 22, Lindenhurst Memorial Library, 1 Lee Ave., free, lindenhurstlibrary.org, 631-957-7755.
SHAKESPEARE'S 'HENRY VIII'
Online: Discussion of William Shakespeare's history play "Henry VIII," 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 22, hosted by Shelter Island Public Library, free, register for a link, shelterislandpubliclibrary.org, 631-749-0042.
CONCERT
Plainview: Something Special Big Band performs music by Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra and more, 4 p.m. Saturday, March 22, Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Rd., free, register, poblib.org, 516-938-0077.
With LaToya Rodriguez and Daniel Variano
NewsdayTV's Spring Break special From the Long Island Aquarium and beyond, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano has your look at Spring Break activities.
NewsdayTV's Spring Break special From the Long Island Aquarium and beyond, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano has your look at Spring Break activities.
