Community Corner

Town Board; Film Festival Tuesday

Some happenings in and around Port Washington

Health Lecture: In "21st Century Cancer," Dr. Mike Shodell will examine this new understanding of cancer at a fundamental level never before achievable, and the resultant new treatments now being developed. Sponsored by the Health Council. 7:30 p.m.

Town Board Meeting: The North Hempstead Town Board meets Tuesday at 7:30p.m. at Town Hall. A public hearing will take take place at the meeting regarding the adoption of an ordinance to establish parking restrictions from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on school days to allow for school buses, on the east side of Highfield Avenue, north of Avenue C, in Port Washington. Tentative Hearing Date is Nov. 19, 2013. Agenda

Anti-bullying Program: A program to teach kids and parents about the dangers of cyberbullying, sexting, Internet predators, and social-networking websites will be presented by Nassau District Attorney Kathleen Rice in Manhasset at 7 p.m. Tuesday. More information

Gold Coast Film Festival: The third Gold Coast Film Festival conitues Tuesday in Port Washington at 7:30 p.m. with the film How Sweet It Is. The film tells the story of an alcoholic theater owner who needs to needs to put together a successful musical in order to pay off his mob debt, but problems arise when the wise guys want to cast their friends in the production. The film festival event includes a question and answer session with Paul Sorvino at the Soundview Theater. For the full lineup and ticket information, visit the festival's website.


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