At 11 a.m. Fridays at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700. All new Bingo games every Friday at 7:15 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Hall, 83 Sea Cliff Ave., Glen Cove. $1,500 in cash prizes. Door prizes and progressive on last game. Smoke-free environment. Call 676-1828 for further info. A closed meeting will be held every Friday at 10 a.m. at the Parkway Community Church, 95 Stewart Ave., Hicksville. Call Donna for more information 520-4608. Meets every Friday at 3:30 p.m. sharp in the Westbury Community Center, 360 Post Ave., Westbury. For further information, call Alverna Lewis 997-6529. Every Friday (except August). Games begin at 7:30 p.m. at St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School, 101 Maple Ave., Westbury. Two "Share the Wealth" Games are offered, a $500 and a $1000 Jackpot as well as Progressive Bingo. Other weekly events include Bell Jars and 50/50 Raffles. Food and drinks are available in the kitchen. Call 334-0021, ext. 145. 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. Harvest Moon Ball at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. Cocktail hour 6 p.m. Dinner 7:30 p.m. Catered by the Bellport Country Club. Open bar all evening. Black tie optional. Music provided by the Andy Healy Band. MC Tony Jackson. Donation $80 per person. Reservations required. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080. Sponsored by the Ladies Kennel Association of America, dogs compete over a series of ramps, jumps, and obstacles. Held at Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. Call 333-0048. Also on Oct. 5. Bring your hamsters, gerbils, dogs, cats, birds, fish, ferrets, lizards, etc. for a special St. Francis blessing...even the NCPD Mounted Unit will be there. 1 p.m. at St. Francis Polish National Catholic Church, 1752 Harton Ave., East Meadow. Call 794-5189. The Powells Lane School PTA will be holding a fundraising car wash from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The parents and children of the PTA will wash your car for just $5 or your SUV for $7. The school is located at 603 Powells Ln. The car wash will also be held on Oct. 11. The Jivamukti Yoga School invites you to attend "The Power of Devotion," a Bhakti yoga retreat at Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury, Rd. This intensive, one-day event is being hosted by author, filmmaker and Hofstra University Professor Joshua M. Greene and Jivamukti instructor Beth Krafchik. The program will be presented to help students to discover the sacred in the everyday, to awaken devotion within the heart and to enhance meditations and daily practices. The retreat will feature live music, poetry, asana classes, intimate discussions, and shared experiences. A delicious vegetarian meal will also be provided. Most of the program will take place at Orchard Hill, an 1859 Quaker farmhouse that was the former home of Old Westbury Gardens' founder, Peggie Phipps. Reservations and prepayment ($150 per person) is required. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The public is invited to participate. Crop (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty). The walk will be held in Cantiague Park. Sponsored by the Parkway Community Church. Call 938-1233. East Meadow Fire Department's Company #4 will sponsor a Giant Yard Sale at Carmen Ave. and Salisbury Park Dr. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 542-0584. Rain date Oct. 5. Westbury Friends Meeting, 550 Post Ave., corner of Post Ave. and Jericho Tpke., presents the 55th annual Quaker Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring baked goods, live music, plant sale, hot dogs and chili, gently used items for sale, fun and games for the children. Beginners and advanced beginners/intermediates. Sundays at the Nassau Cultural Center, 574 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow. To register call 794-0506. Singles on Sundays every Sunday at 6 p.m. at PieSanos Pizzeria, 2330 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. Call 851-6114. Singles meet and greet. Introductions and discussion. Fee $10 plus expenses. It's almost time for the 6th annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off where Long Islanders will vie to determine who has grown the largest pumpkin this year. The judging will be held today at noon at Hicks Nurseries, 100 Jericho Tpke. Winners in previous years have grown pumpkins weighing 876, 920 and 1030 pounds. Prizes will be awarded to the top three pumpkin growers. In addition to the pumpkin contest there will be numerous fall activities underway at the nursery, including hayrides, farm animals, roasted corn, kettle corn, the Otto the Ghost story and Otto in person. Call 334-0066. The LI Out of the Darkness Community Walk to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will be held at Old Westbury Gardens. Walker registration 8:30 a.m. Suggested media arrival 9:30 a.m. Walkers begin route throughout the grounds at 10 a.m. Proceeds will fund research, education and support programs both locally and nationally. Meets every Monday at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion New Cassel Post #1861, 887 Prospect Ave., Westbury. Every Friday there will be a march from the same address at 7 p.m. October through April; 8 p.m. May through September. Call Margaret Miller-Scott 997-0408. 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., Hicksville. The fee is $5 per family. In addition to verbal support, the group presents guest lecturers, workshops, education programs and holds social events. For information call 822-6111. Writing Workshop hosted by Marvin Illman on the first and third Mondays of each month. Sharpen your skills on paper whether you want to write creatively, professionally or personally. 7:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. Call 741-9850 for information. Meets each Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 369 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. The Nassau Mid-Island Chapter of the Barbershop 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. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Barnes and Noble, Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. Call 741-9850 for information. Every Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700. Stop by the Children's Room for a cornucopia of stories and fun. Meets every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Harvest Diner, 841 Old Country Rd. For further information call President Curtis R. Elder 334-2026. The club is a service organization for the New Cassel/Westbury area and is actively seeking members in order to continue serving the neighborhood in a variety of ways. Come for an "introductory" meeting to see what good the club does. Call Sue Picciarelli 997-8807. 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. Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at The Bristal, 117 Post Ave. For more information, call 997-3966. Open meeting for clergy, physicians, social workers and those of the public interested in alcoholism as it effects friends and family of the alcoholic. Speakers provided. Admission free. 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month at the Church of the Advent, Winthrop Hall, Advent St. Call 433-8003. Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700. Meets at 1 p.m. on the first Tuesday (except July and August) of the month at Levittown Town Hall, Levittown Pky. and Beech Ln., Hicksville. Anyone over the age of 50 and a national AARP member is invited to attend. For information call 794-9158. Carle Place Chapter meets Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at Carle Place High School, Cherry Ln., Carle Place. Refreshments served. Learn new crafts or teaching ideas of your own. For Caregivers will be held at The Bristal Assisted Living, 40 Merrick Ave., East Meadow, every Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Caregivers are welcome to bring their loved ones who will participate in a Reflections Program while the support group is meeting. Call Kate Schneider 542-0800, ext. 1025 to register or for more information. The Mid Nassau Jewish Retirement Club meets every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Temple Emanuel, 123 Merrick Ave., East Meadow. Guests $5. Refreshments and entertainment at all meetings. Come and make new friends. Call Dorothy 481-9508. Meets at 10 a.m. on the second Wednesday of the month at Charles F. Fuschillo Park's large meeting hall, Carle Rd. and Broadmoor Ln. For information call Frank Morrone at 997-5776, ext. 5. Meeting at 8 p.m. at the Westbury Community Center, 360 Post Ave. The club is the Republican Club for the Westbury Republican Committee, covering the Westbury, Carle Place and Old Westbury communities. Meetings are generally held on the second Wednesday of each month. Anyone interested in joining is encouraged to contact Peter J. Cavallaro 997-2096. Sponsored by the LI Self-Help Clearinghouse for men and women who are separated, divorced or currently in the process of divorcing. The goal is to assist people in coping with this transition, by sharing their experiences, strength and hope. The group meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at NYIT, Old Westbury Campus. No charge. Reservations required. Call 626-1721 or 328-9553. Indulge in an evening of poetry readings hosted by Carol Zimet and her loyal group of poets. Anyone who would like to read his/her original work is invited to sit in and join the group. The warm and accepting atmosphere makes it easy to open up and join in. Meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. Call 741-9850 to confirm the event. Open House every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Westbury United Methodist Church, 265 Asbury Ave. Visual and performing arts for youth. Adult dance classes available. Lyrical jazz, drama, African, ballet, personal devotion through dance, liturgical dance, writing workshops, art classes and more. Call Robin Marshall 680-4671. Email: sanaamovement@optonline.net. A 12-step self-help group, offers help and support to those who have clutter problems in their homes or workplace. Meets weekly on Thursdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 265 Asbury Ave., and also the 1st and 3rd Friday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the School of the Community Reformed Church, 90 Plandome Rd., Manhasset. There are no dues or fees. For more information, email CLAWestbury@yahoo.com, call (866) 800-3881 or visit www.ClutterersAnonymous.net. Join Rabbi Michael Stanger at the Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation, 21 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury, as he explores and interprets the Book of Exodus each Thursday at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. This course is free of charge and part of a continuing series. For more information call synagogue office 333-7977, ext. 10 or email office@owhcong.org. Meets the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 8 p.m. in the lower level of Our Lady of Hope RC Church, Cherry Ln. and Broadway, Carle Place. For further information, call Grand Knight Augustin Berry at 333-5499. Come for an evening of fun with your family on the second and fourth Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700. Led by Commander Al Piscitelli, meets on the second Friday of each month at 8 p.m. at 252 Rushmore Ave., Carle Place. For further information, call 334-6603. For patients and caregivers at 1:30 p.m. on the second Friday of the month at the NY College of Osteopathic Medicine of NYIT, Northern Blvd., Old Westbury. Call 626-6114. Free literature about Parkinson's disease is available. The children's choir from the Holy Trinity Cloister of the Orenburg Region, Russia, will be performing Russian folk music at 7 p.m. at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 369 Green Ave., East Meadow. A free will offering to benefit the children will be requested. For more information, call 483-3649 or log onto htocem.org. 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. Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha meets every second Saturday of the month at Westbury Community Center. The executive meeting is at noon. The chapter meeting is at 2 p.m. On Oct. 11 and 12, the Long Island Chrysanthemum Society will hold its 54th annual show. Members will display their flowers as they compete for blue ribbons and other awards. On Oct. 18 and 19, the Mid-Island Dahlia Society will put on a dazzling show of dahlias from the size of a thumbnail to 12 inches (dinner plate) in diameter. Entry to the show is free, which is held in the Henry Hicks Learning Center, Hicks Nurseries, 100 Jericho Tpke., Westbury. Viewing hours are during store hours. Call 334-0066. 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. 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. Jewish War Veterans, Gieir-Levitt Post #655 invite all Jewish war veterans to join them at the Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview, at 9 a.m. on the second Sunday of every month. Call Larry Sklar 942-3327. Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward A Cure at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Severe allergic reactions are life threatening and currently there is no cure for food allergies. Therefore it's now more important than ever to find a cure. Come and join Team Manhasset in "Moving Toward a Cure" walk. For more information and to register to walk, go to http://www.foodallergywalk.org. 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. Hicks Nurseries is offering free garden-related seminars at 2 p.m. All classes, which are taught by nursery experts, are approximately one hour long and are held in the Henry Hicks Learning Center at Hicks Nurseries, 100 Jericho Tpke. Reservations are not necessary. Call 334-0066. The nursery is handicap accessible throughout. Oct. 4: Orchids for Beginners. A celebration of 60 years of fashion pesented by the Children's Medical Fund of NY and Lester's on Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Old Westbury Country Club. For a chance to model, sign up at any Lester's location. Call Wendy Talerman 352-344 or email wtalerman@cmfny.org.

The Nassau North Shore Christian Women's Club invites all women to its "Harvest Country Fair" Luncheon on Nov. 4 at 11:30 a.m. at the George Washington Manor Restaurant. Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn. The cost is $17. The special feature will be "Prize Winning Wares." Bring a bounty of fresh-bakes goods, crafts and new gifts to sell beginning at 11 a.m.

Patricia Tai, song writer and soloist, will entertain with prize winning melodies and will bring us a "Harvest of Inspiration" with words of Peace, Hope and Joy. For reservations or information call Jane Voss 742-0861 or Alice Russo 248-9726 by Oct. 24. Cancellations are essential.

To be held on Nov. 19 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Temple Emanu-el, 123 Merrick Ave., East Meadow (two blocks south off Hempstead Tpke. by the Meadowbrook Pky.). Vendors are needed. Fees are $35 for a single table and $30 for each additional table. There is no admission fee. Call 794-8911. For the Westbury Senior Center's Bazaar on Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendor fees: Indoor $35; outdoor $40. 8' x 4' space. Supply your own table. Discount available before Oct. 3. Call 334-5886.