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Get Out (If Weather Permits) - Your Local Guide to the Weekend, Aug. 27-28

See what's happening in your area this Saturday and Sunday.

We’ve found plenty to do this weekend and if the weather cooperates, there’s some fun outdoor events planned for the community.

If Hurricane Irene does decide to visit Long Island, we’ve found some indoor things to keep you occupied as well. Please check the availability of these events before heading out in case of cancellations due to the weather and listen for instructions from local authorities about when to stay home (or even evacuate) the area.

Fight Hunger with Laughter
Where: Holiday Inn of Westbury, 369 Old Country Rd. Carle Place.
When: Saturday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m.
Why go: This comedy troupe, featuring Fred Rubino and four additional comics, promises to put on a hilarious show, and all for a great cause. This benefit contributes to food banks in our area and admission is only a donation of non-perishable food. Reservations are required so please contact Keith at comedytogoinc@yahoo.com or call 516-232-3222
Cost: Please bring a donation of any non-perishable food item

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Singers Showcase
Where: Peninsula Library, 280 Central Ave. Lawrence. Phone: 516 239-3262
When: Sunday, Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Why go:  Mezzo-soprano Frances Devine and bass-baritone Richard Cassell perform Broadway music, Yiddish songs and arias from grand opera. Tickets required, please call for more information.
Age: All
Cost: Free

Scottish Festival
Where: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd.
When: Saturday, Aug. 27 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Old Westbury Gardens
Why go: A day of bagpipe music, dancing, singing, Celtic vendors and Scottish food.  There will be games and events for children and traditional Scottish Highland Games
Age: all
Cost: $15 adults, $10 seniors, $5 children

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Meet Psychics
Where: Hampton Inn Garden City, 1 North Ave. Garden City
When: Sunday, Aug. 28 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Why go:  This event provides psychic mediums who will perform readings.  There will be various types of readings available, such as Tarot reading, palm reading, aura readings, and astrological readings. There will be vendors as well.
Cost:Free admission or $30 for readings.

Italian Festival
Where: Michael J. Tully Park, Evergreen and Denton Avenues in New Hyde Park
When: Friday, Aug. 26, 6-11 p.m; Saturday, Aug. 27, 3-11 p.m; Sunday, Aug. 28, 3-11 p.m.
Why go: Italian festival sponsored by the Sons of Italy Cellini Lodge in New Hyde Park. There will be music, international food court, games and rides. Definitely something for everyone here. 
Age: all
Cost: $1 admission per person plus cost of tickets for rides

Zumba Class
Where: Rockville Centre Parks and Recreation Department, 111 N Oceanside Rd, RVC, 516-678-9238
When: Saturday, Aug. 27, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Why go: Zumba is hugely popular and this class makes it accessible to all.  It involves dance and aerobic elements. It incorporates all different dance genres like hip-hop, samba, salsa, merengue, mambo, and martial arts to name a few. It’s definitely worth a try! Be sure to wear smooth-soled sneakers or flat shoes and workout-wear.
Cost: $5 per class, pay-as-you-go.
Website: http://www.rvcny.us/rec.html

Hurricane Party
Where: Bahia Social Club, 832 W Beech St, Long Beach. Phone: 516-442-1338
When: Friday, Aug. 26, Saturday, Aug. 27 from 7:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.
Why go: Ride out Hurricane Irene in style at Bahia in Long Beach! They are offering their own brand of hurricanes for $5 along with wings and other food/drink specials.  As they describe it “Come on foot, come by boat, bring a friend, bring a flashlight, as long as the ice lasts you'll have a Hurricane!”
Website: http://www.bahiasocialclub.com

Soldier March
Where: Monroe Blvd & Boardwalk, Long Beach
When: Sunday, Aug. 28, beginning at 8 a.m.
Why go: Peaceful Minds, a project sponsored by FJC, is holding a 5 Mile March on the boardwalk. Soldiers will be doing a 10 Mile March at the same time. Participants can either run or walk. This organization serves as a wellness center for veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom who suffer from PTSD, anxiety, headaches, depression, insomnia, pain and traumatic brain injuries. Peaceful Minds treats the veterans for free with therapies including reiki, acupuncture and massage.
Age: all
Cost: $20 to participate in the 5 mile. Also, you can sponsor a soldier in the 10 mile in increments of $10 a mile.

Musical Medley
Where: Kennedy Plaza, 1 W Chester St, Long Beach
When: Sunday, Aug. 28, from 10  a.m. – 5 p.m.
Why go:  This very special afternoon provides music, art, crafts, photography and fun. Performers include the talented duo of Hal Laufer and Andrea Beerman featuring their Nice N' Easy From Broadway to Hollywood" program, from 12:30-1:30 p.m.  From 1:45-2:45 p.m., singer-songwriter, Christine Solimeno, will be accompanying herself on guitar and bringing a delightful mix of originals and well known tunes to the Plaza.
Age: all
Cost: free
Website: http://www.artsintheplaza.com

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