There will be a white elephant sale, baked goods, clothing, furniture, toys, linens and more for everyone. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 40 Washington St., Hempstead. An anonymous organization for spouses, adult children over 18, family and friends whose lives have been affected by a gambling problem. Meets Mondays at the Jewish Community Center of W. Hempstead, 711 Dogwood Ave., W. Hempstead. For information call 321-2883. There will be triple bingo every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Bellerose Jewish Center, 254-04 Union Tpke., Floral Park. You can win up to $3,000. Will meet at the library at 1 p.m. on the first Monday of every month at the Elmont Library, 1735 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. There will be a guest speaker at every meeting. For further details call 775-9046. The speaker will be Dale Black - Pennington, Attorney at Law, provided by the Bar Association from Nassau County Speakers Bureau, who will discuss Wills, Advance Directives, Trusts and Estate Planning. The Elmont East End Civic Club will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Elmont Library, Hempstead Tpke. Meets on the first Tuesday of every month except July and August. 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. Mineola-Hempstead Lodge #125 meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m. at 236 Willis Ave., Mineola. Heavenly Brew will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church, 619 Fenworth Blvd., Franklin Square, every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 8 to 11 p.m. Casual coffee house atmosphere, assorted coffees, desserts and ice cream available for purchase. Music, board games, no cover charge. All ages welcome. Call 481-1797. Come see the most talked about deaf comedienne around at the Mill Neck Manor Deaf Education Center auditorium, 40 Frost Mill Rd., Mill Neck. A storyteller, poet and actress, Trix Bruce will present an "Improv Comedy" show from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door. "Audiences are captivated by Trix's sign artistry, sheer elegance and irresistible, smile-sparking humor," said one reviewer from www.trixbruce.com/about.htm. Don't miss this exciting event. For more information, or to reserve tickets in advance, email Loretta Murray at deafmns@aol.com. Hosted by Mill Neck Services for Deaf Adults, part of the Mill Neck Family of Organizations, this special performance will be held for one night only. The Mill Neck Family of Organizations includes Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf, the Mill Neck Manor Early Childhood Center, Mill Neck Foundation for Deaf Ministry, Mill Neck Audiology and Mill Neck Interpreter Service. For more information, call 922-4100 or visit http://www.millneck.org. The Mill Neck Manor festival brings the best of the autumn season to LI. This year's festival, Oct. 11 and 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., features apples, handmade country crafts, seasonable produce, grilled bratwurst, children's activities and more. Visitors will have an opportunity to learn about the deaf, the Mill Neck Family of Organizations and its services. There will be a Cheese House, baked goods, jellies, fudge and strudels. The Country Store features a full-line of Karl Ehmer wurst and bacon products. The "Gourmet Shop" offers fine snacks and sparkling apple cider. In the children's activities area, Gooseberry Grove will have a fantastic array of games, including an inflatable slide. Musicians Michele Purcell and Barbara Fine Buxbaum will perform. Facepainting by Agostino Arts on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The festival also showcases the latest in deaf technology, sign language novelty items and books, a hearing van featuring free hearing screenings from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $10 each and the winner, picked on Oct. 12 at 3 pm, receives half of all money collected. Proceeds go towards supporting the Mill Neck Family of Organizations. To become a Golden "Presenting" Sponsor, an Empire Sponsor, a Gala Sponsor or a McIntosh Sponsor, or for more information, call 628-4243. The Zookeeper's Wife by Diane Ackerman will be discussed at 10:30 a.m. at Congregation Beth Israel, 141 Hilton Ave., Hempstead. Call 489-7275.

Located at 115 Nichols Ct. at Washington St., Hempstead. Call 481-6990 for information on the following:

•Blood Pressure Screening conducted by volunteer nurses from the Kappa Eta Chapter of the Chi Eta Phi sorority on the first Wednesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6:30 p.m. No appointments necessary. The testing will be held on the main floor.

•The Adult Learning Center offers computer, audio and video programs to assist with preparation for GED classes. The programs are available for use (by appointment). Information about local GED test sites and GED applications are available at the center and the Adult Reference Desk.