Community Corner

Weekend Planner: Tracy Morgan Performs, Last Hope Benefit, Blood Drive

What's happening around the local area this weekend.

As the week winds down, people are looking for things to do to keep busy this weekend around Nassau County.

Here's a look at what's happening around the local area:

Tracy Morgan at Governor's Comedy Club:

  • Comedian Tracy Morgan will be performing in a special event at Governor's in Levittown this weekend.
Wine Testing to Benefit Last Hope Animal Rescue:
  • Gather some friends and family and join us at the historic Walt Whitman House for a relaxed evening while we sample some of the wines selected and donated by Stew Leonards.
Tug of War to Benefit Wounded Warrior Project:
  • The Long Island Police Tug-Of-War Championship will take place on Friday at 5:30 p.m. at Jones Beach Field 4. This event brings together Law Enforcement Officials from Nassau and Suffolk with the goal of raising funds and awareness for our wounded Veterans and their families.
Your Happiness Matters — Heal Your Mind: 
  • "Your Happiness Matters" will feature a full lineup of entertainment and wisdom in Garden City. The event will be held at Adelphi University Performing Arts Center on Friday at 7 p.m.
80's Freestyle Night at Mulcahy's of Wantagh:
  • We are promoting an 80's Freestyle music event on Friday at Mulcahy's. Our venue is right by the LIRR and we will have live performances by Judy Torres, TKA, Cynthia, George LaMond and Kimberly.
Fresh in the Park at Lakeside Theatre: 
  • Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced that Nassau County will host Fresh FM Presents: Fresh in the Park on Saturday at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Antigone Rising Live at Nickerson Beach Park: 
  • Foot-stomping, internationally-acclaimed Antigone Rising rocks Nickerson Beach Park on Sunday.
St. Agnes and the New York Blood Center Blood Drive: 
  • To register for Sunday's event, we ask that those interested/able to call Pam or Tom Toy at 516-764-7874 in order to schedule an appointment. (for medical eligibility call 1-800-688-0900).
Family Fun Night at Garden City Pool: 
  • Head to the Garden City Pool for Friday Family Night. The featured movie is the popular Disney film "Wrek-it-Ralph."
Fundraiser for East Meadow Native:
  • A fundraiser for Dennis Carley, who was critically injured in a motorcycle accident in Delaware July 17, will be held at RC Dugans Sunday, 5-8 p.m.
Free Family Fun Children's Day at Eisenhower Park: 
  • Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced that Nassau County will host “Children’s Day” on Sunday, July 28 from 3-7 p.m. at Eisenhower Park. Admission is free. 


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