An ongoing support group for those who have family members or other loved ones with mental illness. Meets on Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services, 950 South Oyster Bay Rd. The fee is $5 per family. In addition to verbal support, the group presents guest lecturers, workshops, educational programs and holds social events. For information call 822-6111. Meeting at 8 p.m. at 320 S. Broadway. For information call 931-7843. Meetings are held every second and fourth Monday of each month. Will be the topic when Anthony Gentile, author of Love and Mercy, Vol. 1, speaks at 8 p.m. at the Joseph Barry Knights of Columbus Hall, 45 Heitz Pl. Sponsored by the LI Coalition for Life. Call 631-243-1435. The public is invited. Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling's Community Program, 950 S. Oyster Bay Rd., is an outpatient substance abuse agency offering a Parenting Group on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. This group specializes in parenting issues for substance abusers as well as parents whose children use drugs. While drug use among teens has declined in other parts of the country, it continues to rise here in Nassau County. For information on this group as well as other services, call 822-4060. All inquiries are confidential. Do you suspect food rules your life? Overeaters Anonymous may be the answer for you. It is not a diet club, but a Fellowship of people recovering from compulsive overeating. OA offers mutual support. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. Tuesdays from 7:45 to 930 p.m. at Salisbury Park, Salisbury Park Dr., East Meadow. Call 997-4534. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Everyone welcome. Additionally you may call for information the following numbers: Nancy 798-2547 (between 7 and 9:30 p.m.), Ed 845-5423 or Alex 333-7341. Cornerstone Christian Church of LI conducts bible studies every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Currently the book of Galatians in the New Testament is being studied. This is an in-depth study titled: Galatians: The Charter of Christian Liberty. Taught by Dr. Richard Goswiller, pastor, teacher, author of 30 years full-time ministry experience. There is also a time of questions and comments which stimulates interesting discussions. The group meets at 250 W. Old Country Rd., Country Bridge Plaza, (behind Antun's Catering House; nearest cross road: Route 106). For more information call 342-1552 or go to our web site www.cornerstonechristianchurchny.com. A new group at the Community Program at Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services, 950 South Oyster Bay Rd., providing support and education to women experiencing domestic conflict, child abuse, substance abuse and related issues. The focus will be on education, support as well as empowerment and proactive behavior. Issues related to the family and the legal system will be addressed. The group will be held on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Preregistration required. Call 822-4060. Widow, Widowers, Divorced and Single. Dynamic discussion and wonderful support. Start living again. There's laughter, love and hope here. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Parkway Community Church, 95 Stewart Ave. (upper level). Fee $7. Age group 40 plus. Call 395-8303. Offered by the Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Community Program, 950 S. Oyster Bay Rd., Suite 102. For people 18 to 21 who are recovering from drug addiction. The goals are to enhance skills, increase self-awareness and work toward a drug and alcohol free life. The group meets Thursdays at 8 p.m. Call 822-4060. All inquiries are confidential. Why be bored at home? Come for fun, trips and to meet new friends. Qualifications: resident of Hicksville, Plainview or Levittown. Meetings every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bethpage Senior Center, 103 Grumman Rd. West, Bethpage. Call 571-9910. Meets every Thursday at 12:15 at Caracalla Ristorante, 102 Jericho Tpke., Syosset. Business meeting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the William Bennett Community Center, 28 W. Carl St. Come in and join the group and become a member. Classes held every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The people of the United Methodist Church of Woodbury are hosting a Vacation Bible School Beach Party 2008 through Aug. 30 with a kickoff celebration dinner with registration beginning today at 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday sessions will run from10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for children ages 11 and under. Games, Bible stories, crafts, music and fun will be had by all. Call Pastor Gia Lynne Hall 692-7179. On Fridays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., from now through Thanksgiving, residents can buy locally grown produce at a Farmer's Market, which will be located on the west side of the Nassau University Medical Center campus, in the parking lot of the former Activities building, near the Carmen Ave. entrance. The market allows residents to purchase fruit, vegetables, cheese from upstate New York, homemade salad dressings, pickles from Oyster Bay, breads, baked goods, jam, jelly as well as items from a local Greek baker. There is free parking available to shoppers and the stand is open rain or shine. The Long Island Philharmonic Chorus will be holding auditions for a performance of the Brahms Requiem in March 2009. If interested, contact Jim McLean at (631) 434-9035 or email at jmcle6@aol.com. The organization is based in Melville and rehearsals are held in Commack; however the chorus is open to anyone from Long Island. For the Our Lady of Mercy Holiday Fair on Nov. 24 from 1 to 9 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy School, 520 S. Oyster Bay Rd., in the school auditorium. Interested vendors should call Pamela McCaffery 6871-2504.