Tuesday, September 2 The Nassau Mid-Island Chapter of the Barber Shop Harmony Society invites any man who is interested in singing barbershop harmony to join them any Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. in the Church of the Advent Winthrop Hall, 555 Advent St. (one block east of Post Ave.; two blocks south of Jericho Tpke.), Westbury. Call Peter Kenny 365-8138. Robert Van Cott American Legion Post #1139, 734 Woodfield Rd., West Hempstead, hosts a weekly Bingo game Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. Early bird and game specials. Meets on the first and third Wednesdays through April (except holidays) at 7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 1000 Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park. Social events, trips to our lodge in Vermont, and skiing in a variety of areas throughout the West and New England. Ages 21 and over, please. For additional info and schedules visit www.gardencityskiclub.com or call 872-1448. Meetings will be held on the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Floral Park Library, Tulip Ave. and Carolina Pl., Floral Park. Call the Arthritis Foundation 427-8272. Queens Village for boys ages 10 to 18 meets at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 92-10 217th St., Queens Village, every Friday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Call Mr. LeVine 1-781-465-5522 or email to Pear1H21@nyc.rr.com. Motorcycles will be displayed in the apple orchard of the Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Pky., Floral Park, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show will include various makes and models of motorcycles that have been out of production for 10 years or more. Participants are invited to compete in the Slow Race and the A People's Choice Trophy will be awarded. Music, farmhouse tours, hayrides, petting zoo and food will provide fun for the entire family. To enter a bike in the show, arrive for registration from 10 to 11 a.m. Admission $5 per person. Free parking. Call 718-347-FARM. The Floral Park Junior Woman's Club Starving Craftsman Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Memorial Park, Tulip and Plainfield Aves. $30 per 6 foot table; $15 for each additional table. This fair features hand-made items as well as other moderately priced merchandise. Rain date Sept. 14. If interested in participating, call Andrea 328-6444. The Floral Park Youth Council will be running a paint ball trip to High Velocity in Coram on Oct. 9 for ages 10 and up. The cost is $60 per person and includes transportation, three hours of playing time on High Velocity's six themed outdoor fields and all equipment including marker, headgear, ammo and unlimited air refills. The bus will leave the United Methodist Church at 8 a.m. The session is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Participants should dress accordingly for the weather. Space is limited and checks made out to FPYC must be received by Oct. 3. Contact Bob Wisniewski 328-0582 to pick up waiver and reserve your spot. Unit 105 is currently having an ongoing Recruitment Drive. Meetings are held on the last Monday of each month at the Village Hall, 120 Covert Ave. (side entrance on Chester Ave.). Those interested should call Deputy Inspector John Egan 573-7521 to find out more. Invista Solutions Inc., a website design and hosting firm located in Mineola and Garden City, has assisted Carol's Cause, a not-for-profit organization. Invista Solutions developed and maintains the website for Carol's Cause (www.carolscause.org). Carol's Cause was founded by the Laino family of Mineola in fond memory of Carol R. Laino, a courageous woman whose dying wish was to encourage more OB/GYN residents to enter the field of gynecologic oncology, and in turn, save more lives. The organization provides grant money via the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation to doctors doing original research to combat this exclusively women's disease. If you care to join in the fight against gynecologic cancers, donations may be made through the website or by mailing your donation to Carol's Cause, 304 Barwick Blvd., Mineola, NY 11501. The LI Junior Chamber of Commerce is the fastest growing young professionals organization in the Long Island metropolitan area. The LIJC regularly has the Meet and Greet on the first Thursday and the monthly meeting on the third Tuesday of each month, along with a variety of other events throughout the month such as bowling, karaoke, beach volleyball (summer seasonal), book club, entrepreneur roundtables, speaker events and special dinners; along with larger events such as the annual Chili Cook-off and multiple charitable events as well. For more information on the LI Junior Chamber, visit WWW.LIJC.com. Contact: Martin Dekom, Chairman, 850-2717 - Mdekom@gmail.com; Julie Dekom, Membership Director -Julz_5@yahoo.com; Steven Eiselen, Community Development VP -SEiselen@msn.com. Children, adults and seniors can find a wide variety of computer learning opportunities throughout the day and at affordable fees at the Cross Island YMCA, 238-10 Hillside Ave., Bellerose. From the basics of creating a Word document and surfing the Net, to repairs and troubleshooting, the Y offers programs for children, adults and seniors. Courses run for eight weeks. Call Marianne DeMarco 718-551-9314.

The NC Auxiliary Police Unit has available, through the cooperation of the NYS Office of Crime Prevention, very informative pamphlets on how you, the homeowner, can better protect you and your family from being a victim of crime. Any resident requesting a copy of these pamphlets can write to NC Auxiliary Police Unit 116, PO Box 288, West Hempstead, NY 11552; call 538-5800; or e-mail: NCAP116@AOL.COM. The following pamphlets are available:

•Common Sense for the Elderly

•The Babysitter Guide

•Crime Check (Home Survey)

•Don't Be a Victim of Burglary

•Rape Prevention

The Psychological Evaluation, Research and Counseling Clinic in the Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center on the campus of Hofstra University is offering a new service to assist individuals newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes acclimate to their new lifestyle. The program is not intended to replace the patient's medical care but rather supplement the care they are receiving from their treating physician. The program consists of six weekly sessions held for 90 minutes in a small group setting. If you or someone you know has been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and are interested in making lifestyle changes contact the Program Coordinator, Noreen Vail-Gandolfo 317-5693 or NVail1@pride.hofstra.edu for more information.

Located at 506 Stewart Ave., Garden City, the following is offered:

•Free Puppet Show on Seizure Disorder. A free children's program on epilepsy using the internationally acclaimed "Kids on the Block" troupe of puppets to public and private elementary schools. These shows are appropriate for the 3rd and 4th grades levels but can be tailored to your needs. Programs are also available for junior and senior high classes. Help us foster a climate of acceptance, understanding and compassion in our schools for all. Call Janet Romeo, ext. 145.

•Support Groups. Do you have seizures? Are you having difficulty with jobs, relationships, etc.? Are you isolating from your family and friends? If you answered yes to any or all of the above questions, we have group for you. Call Irene Rodgers, CSW, ext. 415.

FISH Organization of Floral Park provides transportation to and from medical appointments for residents in the Floral Park/Bellerose area. FISH needs volunteers for only one day a month as telephone coordinators who then contact regular or back-up drivers to schedule pick-ups, or as drivers who provide transportation to and from medical appointments. FISH provides the cell phone service and mileage driven is a tax deduction. If you wish to take part in this worthwhile service, contact Peggy Thivierge 437-8896 or Fran Hornberger at 775-0740. The residents of communities served by Mercy Medical Center will have the opportunity to apply for free or low cost health insurance for children, families and adults up to age 64 on the first Thursday of every month from 5 to 7 p.m. in Mercy's Main Lobby. Staff from Catholic Charities of LI will assist you and our children applying for Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus and Medicaid Health Insurance Programs. The bi-lingual enrollers will screen adults for income eligibility for the state's health insurance program Family Health Plus. Children are eligible for Child Health Plus. These programs cover medical check-ups, hospitalization, emergency care, prescriptions, vision and dental care. Are you a senior who would like help paying for your Medicare benefits and prescription drugs? Free assistance is only a phone call away if you qualify for extra help because of limited income. There may be a way to alleviate some of the cost of Medicare - deductibles and coinsurance, Part B premiums, prescription drug plans (Part D). Reducing monthly premiums, annual deductibles and co-payments, aiding with coverage gaps (the doughnut hole). To learn more call a LIS/HHS (Low Income Subsidy from US Dept. of HHS) counselor from Family & Children's, a community of caring. 485-3425, ext. 222. The Bellerose Jewish Center, 254-04 Union Tpke., Floral Park, offers a free Jewish education for kindergarten and Sunday School children. A thorough religious curriculum with experienced teachers for 3rd grade to their Bar/Bat Mitzvah is also provided. Come each Saturday for Youth Services from 10 a.m. to noon and Adult Services from 8:45 a.m. to noon. Call 718-343-9001. The Parent and Child Connection is beginning its Mommy and Me Program. Classes include free play, songs and crafts and new friends await you. Call Sherry 328-6431 or 244-0057. In 1982 Options for Community Living, Inc., was established to help respond to the need for supportive housing for people living with mental illness. As the Mental Health Residential Program continued to expand, Options began serving homeless families as an emergency shelter provider in 1990. A few years later, Options opened a comprehensive case management and housing program for Long Islanders with HIV/AIDS. A small not-for-profit organization with humble beginnings has since grown to serve over 800 individuals and families with special needs across Long Island. With offices in Hempstead, Smithtown and Riverhead, help is easily accessible. For more information or to offer support call 631-361-9020. Visit www.optionscl.org.

The following programs regularly serve all residents of Nassau County (call the NC Dept. of Senior Citizen Affairs 571-4330):

•Employment Referrals for Seniors. The NC Dept. of Senior Citizen Affairs is a resource to employers seeking qualified workers and to mature job seekers, 55+, who want assistance with employment and resume preparation. Services are free of charge.

•The Foster Grandparents Program is recruiting senior volunteers to share their time and love with children in Nassau County. Volunteers receive a non-reportable stipend, transportation reimbursement, paid holidays, sick days and vacation days.

•If you are 55+, make your spare time count. Join the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, a national organization, and share your talents and skills at one of the many diversified placements.