Nassau Coliseum Fair, Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, (631)920-2103, www.nassaufair.com. One of the fairs of its kind in the metropolitan area. Features exciting entertainment and attractions, such as the action-packed Circus Hollywood, and more than 100 family-friendly rides and games. Saturday night offers spectacular fireworks shows by Bay Fireworks. Visit 7/3-7/6. Gates open at 5pm on Thursday and Friday, and 1pm on Saturday and Sunday. The fair closes at midnight.

Musical Theatre Experience, Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Road. A workshop for children and teens ages 8-16. It is for students of all levels and performing abilities. Features rehearsals for the ultimate performance of excerpts from Grease; and voice, drama, dance instruction; as well as a creative project. Runs 7/7-8/3.

Sundown Series, Port Washington Parent Resource Center, (516)767-3808. Special events hosted throughout July. Meet local firefighters and police officers and learn about fire safetythe at the Port Washington Police and Fire Department BBQ on 7/8, 6-7:30pm. Dance and sing along at Jeff Sorg and his Songs Say So Much Band with tips for “living green” on 7/15 from 6-7:30pm. Finally, get ready for a Hawaiin Luau and children’s songs with Miss Holli and Tommy on 7/22, 6-7:30pm.

Starlight Storytime, Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center, 45 Manetto Hill Road, Plainview, (516) 822-3535, www.miyjcc.org. Three special evenings of fun for parents and children ages 2-5. Bring your children in their pajamas with a favorite teddy bear for an hour of stories, singing, arts and crafts and a yummy snack. On Wednesdays, 7/9, 7/23 and 8/6 from 7-8pm.

Learn Watercolors, Hicks Nurseries, 100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, (516)334-0066, www.hicksnurseries.com. Students can learn landscape or botanical art with artist Harriet Carotenuto. The landscape sessions start 7/12 and meet for five consecutive Saturdays through 8/9, from 9:30am-1 pm. All skill levels welcome. The five-day botanical art program will be held from 7/28 through 8/1. Call for details.

Princess and Pirate Party, Orly’s Treehouse, (516)333 2277 www.orlystreehouse.com. Children meet their favorite princess and pirate, get a tattoo, bounce in bounce houses, make a craft and more. Don’t forget to bring children dressed up. On 7/16, 3-5pm.

Supporting Elderly Parents Through Transitions, National Association of Mothers’ Centers, Bristal Assisted Living located at 117 Post Ave., Westbury, (516)939-6667 ext. 102, catherinew@motherscenter.org, www.motherscenter.org. If you’re balancing the lives of your children and parents, attend this seminar titled “Sandwich Generation: Surviving the Midlife Tug of War” for valuable tips on 7/16, 8-9am.

The Ultimate Baby Shower, The Milleridge Inn, Jericho, jkitchen@viacord.com. A free dinner for expecting moms and dads designed to educate them on their option to bank their baby's cord blood. Also includes baby shower games, mingling, raffles for mom, a breatfeeding basics discussion from a lactation consultant and of course a discussion from a local OB/Gyn on cord blood stem cells. Held on 7/17, 6:30pm.


Children’s Culinary Club, Orly’s Treehouse, (516)333 2277 www.orlystreehouse.com. A mommy and me culinary club activity for children ages 2-3. Kids create their own edible sailboats and more. Fun cooking for summer heat. On 7/21, 1-3pm. Children ages 3½-7 may attend a drop-off culinary club activity on 7/28 from 1-3pm.

Free Play Session, My Gym Children's Fitness Center, 1320 Stony Brook Road Stony Brook. My Gym Children's Fitness Center hosts a free open house for kids to slide, climb, jump and play with their parents supervision. Gymnastics, sport skills and karate mini lessons, puppet shows and group games are held throughout the day! Come play for free on Friday, 8/22, 12-4pm, and Saturday, 8/23, 12:30-4:00pm.

Frankie Vallie & The Four Seasons, Capital One Bank Theatre at Westbury, Westbury, www.livenation.com. Concert is 7/7 at 8pm.

Lost in Yonkers, BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, (516)775-4420, www.broadhollow.org. A dramatic comedy by Neil Simon. Follows the story of a 1940s dysfunctional family. Call or log online for showtimes throughout July.

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Operation SPLASH, Freeport Recreation Center, 130 East Merrick Road, Freeport, (516)378-4770, www.operationsplash.net. Help keep clean the waters surrounding your community. Monthly meeting for Stop Polluting Littering And Save Harbors on 7/1 at 7:30pm.

Puppet Show, Valley Stream State Park, Valley Stream, www.nysparks.com. “Punch’s Magic Lamp” as presented by the 200 Children’s Summer Theatre on 7/20, 2pm.

ADD Support Group for Women, The Gathering Place, Hicksville, (516)635-2007,www.libertyorganizing.com. Support Group led by ADHD Coach and Professional Organizer that focuses on systems and strategies for a less frustrating and more joyous life. Celebrating uniqueness and creating a life that allows for cultivation of strengths. Meets the first and third Thursday of the month from 10:30am-noon.

Bereavement Support Groups, Good Shepherd Hospice, Carle Place, Babylon and Port Jefferson, (631)474-5500. Support groups are currently available for children and adults in eight-week sessions at all locations.

Bereavement and Trauma Services, North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center, 480 Old Westbury Road, Roslyn Heights, (516)626-1971, www.northshorechildguidance.org. Provides low-cost support groups and trained professionals for those who have been through traumatic experiences. Specialists are available for schools and communities to provide crisis intervention, therapy and consultations.

Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group, The Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack, (631)462-9800, ext. 129. For spouses, partners andsignificant others. Share your experiences, fears and frustrations in a supportive environment. A free group. Meets the first and third Wednesday of every month, 6:45-8pm. Individual counseling available.

Breast Cancer Medical/Pharmaceutical Support, Better Living Now, www.betterlivingnow.com, (877)BET-LIV-NOW, ext. 127. This full-service medical and pharmaceutical supply company offers a boutique to cater to the needs of mastectomy patients. A staff of experienced women fits women with fashionable bras, swimwear and natural breast forms. Private appointments available.

Breast Cancer Support Groups, Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program, most groups held at the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program, School of Social Work, Adelphi University in Garden City, offices: (516)877-4314, hotline: (800)877-8077, www.adelphi.edu/nysbreastcancer. Individual, group and telephone counseling are available, along with a 24/7 hotline staffed by trained volunteers who have had breast cancer. Groups offered: Women Newly Diagnosed on Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm; Women Post-Treatment on Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm; The Close Knit Group for those who also like to craft on Thursdays, 1:30-3pm and the second Thursday of each month. Pre-registration required. Call to find out about other groups, including those for couples, teens and men with breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Survivor Workshops, Adelphi University’s Alumni House, 154 Cambridge Avenue, Garden City, (516)877-4325. Survivors may attend the following free workshops: Handmade Journals: learn techniques from an art teacher/survivor on how to create a handmade keepsake for preserving memories and increasing personal awareness, on 2/4, 7-8:30pm; Reiki: use gentle touch to move energy through the body and promote balance, relaxation and healing, on 2/27, 7-8:30pm. Workshops are free and pre-registration is required.

Breastfeeding Support Group, Breastfeeding Resources, Manhasset, (516)365-4877, www.breastfeedingresources.net, info@breastfeedingresources.net. Board Certified Lactation Consultant Beverley Rae provides breastfeeding information, networking and support for nursing mothers. Come with the baby and any questions. The group meets twice a month on Thursdays, 1:30pm-2:45pm. Call or e-mail to register.

Cancer Wellness: “Strength To Strength,” Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, East Hills, (516)484-1545, ext. 175, www.sjjcc.org. A unique cancer wellness program for improving the body, mind and spirit of survivors. Geared toward individuals recovering from cancer treatment or actively engaged in a treatment regimen. Engages participants in Pilates, motion exercises, structured cardiovascular exercises and counseling. Become stronger and improve overall emotional strength. Physician clearance required. Mondays from 5-6pm and Fridays from 12:30-1:30pm. Free.

Children’s Social Skills Group, Adult Developmental Center, Hewlett, (516)596-0073. This program aims to help elementary school children develop communication and problem solving skills. Three groups: Mondays-Wednesdays, 6-7pm. Call for registration information.

Clutter Support Group, The Gathering Place, Hicksville, (516)635-2007, www.libertyorganizing.com. Led by a professional organizer and life coach. Learn tips and ideas for downsizing clutter and developing strategies for a more organized life. Meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month, 10:30am-noon. Additional programs available on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

A Community at Temple Judea, Temple Judea, 98 Jerusalem Ave., Massapequa, (516)798-5444, www.temple-judea.org. Temple Judea offers religious education to children of all ages, promotes brother and sisterhood and has dynamic youth groups, a PTA and adult education classes. Temple Judea has an entire spectrum of activities and groups for the whole family in a very open and welcoming environment.

Compassionate Parenting Workshop, Fealz Wonderful Inc., Smitelli Family Life & Wellness Center, 185 Merritts Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735, (516)637-1278 www.fealzwonderful.com. How can you protect your children when their choices endanger their safety? How can you handle problem behaviors? How can you create meaningful relationships with your children? This workshop explores how to turn communication challenges into opportunities. Call for dates, times and prices. Registration required.

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.