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May 22: Vikings, Fitness And More

Happenings in Port Washington.

1. There's a one-hour early childhood exercise and nature program for moms and their toddlers and preschool-age children at Sands Point Preserve.  All children must be accompanied by an adult. $10 per car. 10 a.m. Learn more.  2. Go Vikings! Port takes on Massapequa in boys lacrosse in the semifinals at Hofstra University. 5:30 p.m. $6. 3. Let's go Port! The Vikings challenge Massapequa in girls lacrosse at Adelphi University. 4 p.m. $6. 4. Are local students finding summer jobs? Weigh in.  5. Learn about age-related macular degeneration. Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind. 6-8 p.m. Free. Learn more. 

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May 11: Revitalization, Vikings And A Saturday House Tour

Happenings in Port Washington.

1. North Hempstead's Business & Tourism Development Corporation is offering a free “Downtown Revitalization” seminar on May 11th at 8:15am at the Clubhouse at Harbor Links. Get the details on registration and other information. 2. The Friends of Library's  43rd annual Book & Author Luncheon is Friday at 11 a.m. at a new venue, the North Hills Country Club on the LIE North Service Road. Learn more.  3. Needed: donations of clothes, shoes, furniture, appliances and household items. All proceeds to benefit HomeFreeHome.org, which its holding it 5th annual Mother’s Day weekend fundraiser at 11 Mill Pond Road. Volunteers needed too. Learn more. 4. Spend time Saturday at the Thomas Dodge Homestead. The 1721 home will throw open its doors to the …

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April 30: Mommy And Me Pilates, World Festival

Happenings in Port Washington.

1. Join certified instructor Bianca Velez and other new moms while having fun with your baby for a challenging Pilates workout at Evolution Pilates. 11-11:55 a.m. 2. There's storytime and crafts at The Dolphin Bookshop, 3-4 p.m. Find more Screen-free Week events.  3. Go Vikings! Port takes on Syosset in girls lacrosse. Schreiber High School. 4:30 p.m. 4. Check back with Patch for scenes from World Festival 2012.  5. Keep up with local news by getting Patch delivered to your inbox – sign up for our newsletter. 

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April 27: 2nd Cup of Coffee, Office Hours

Happenings around Port Washington.

1. Port SEPTA is holding a 2nd Cup of Coffee event at Sweet Comfort Bakery and Cafe. The organization aims to bring together parents for an informal exchange to share helpful information, gain knowledge and encourage each other while relaxing with a cup of coffee. All are welcome. Don't hesitate to bring your kids who are not in school yet. 9:30 a.m. 2. Which is the best florist in Port Washington? Weigh in. Our poll closes at 9 a.m. 3. Patch is holding office hours on Friday from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Sweet Comfort. Join Ad Manager Dawn Andrew and Local Editor Adina Genn. 4. Go Vikings! Port is hosting an invitational meet for boys and girls track at 4:15 p.m. at Schreiber High School. 5. Our Lady of Fatima is hosting a Whole Community …

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April 16: Unclaimed Funds, Vikings and Upcoming College Fair

Happenings in Port Washington

1. Are you owed some of the state’s $11 billion in unclaimed funds? Representatives from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office will be on site to help New Yorkers find out if they are owed money. Port Washington Public Library. 12-2 p.m. 2. Go Vikings! Port takes on Farmingdale in softball. Guggenheim Elementary School. 4:30 p.m. 3. Save the date: Wednesday is the 6th Annual College Consortium at Schreiber High School. 6:30-9 p.m. 4. Sign up for PAL 2nd and 3rd grade baseball and softball. $175. 325 Main Street. 5. Tell the community about your upcoming event by posting it on our calendar. 

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April 11: Zumba, Vikings And Photography

Happening in Port Washington.

1. Take a Zumba class at 12 S Washington Street. 9:30 a.m. Get the details on class fee and description. 2. Go Vikings! Port takes on Hicksville in baseball at Guggenheim Elementary School. 10:30 a.m. 3. There's an Ancient Order of Hibernian's Meeting at St. Peter of Alcantara. 8 p.m. 4. There's a photography lecture at the Port Washington Public Library. 8 p.m. 5. Share your news with the community by posting an announcement on Patch. 

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April 9: Police Commissioners, Veterans of Foreign Wars And Vikings

Happenings in Port Washington.

1. The Board of Commissioners of the Port Washington Police District meet at 9 a.m. at police headquarters. 2. The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1819 meet at  29 Mohegan Ave, 8 p.m. 3. Go Vikings! Port takes on Hicksville in baseball at Guggenheim Elementary School. 10:30 a.m. 4. Where in town do you buy athletic gear? Take our poll.  5. Tell the community about your upcoming event by posting it on our calendar. 

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April 2: Book Discussion, The Bard and Vikings

Happenings in Port Washington.

1. There's a book discussion of Edmund Burke’s "Reflections on The Revolution in France." Port Washington Public Library; 1 p.m. 2. Later at the library, the beginning of a month-long salute to the Bard on his 448th birthday (he was born on April 23, 1564) with a screening of "Antony and Cleopatra" (1972-148 minutes). See who stars in this film.  3. Who is the best tax preparer in Port Washington? Weigh in.  4. Go Vikings! Port takes on Baldwin in girls softball. Guggenheim Elementary School; 4:30 p.m. 5. Planning a garage sale? Post the event on our calendar. 

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March 29: Film, Chess And Vikings

Happenings around Port Washington.

1. Join fellow chess player at Port Washington Public Library; 2-4 p.m. 2. Go Vikings! Port takes on Mac Arthur in girls badminton. Schreiber High School. 4:45 p.m. 3. See "Finding Carlton: Uncovering the Story of Jazz in India," a 2012 film directed by Susheel Kurien, who will speak at the screening. 115 Middle Neck Rd, Great Neck, 7:30 p.m. Learn more about this film.  4. There's a workshop for moms at Integrative Healing Center. The event focuses on developing a support struction for mothers. 7 p.m. Learn more about this event.  5. What's your go-to nail salon? Weigh in.

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March 28: Cell Tower, Library Budget And An Author Visit

Happenings around Port Washington.

1. There's a cell tower lease discussion Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Port Washington Police District headquarters. The district is in the position to take over an existing cell tower, and exploring whether to keep it and add a tenant or two, or take it down. Community members are encouraged to attend.  2. There's a budget session at the Port Washington Public Library. 7:30 p.m. 3. After visiting area schools, author and illustrator Emily Jenkins ("Toys Come Home") will sign books at The Dolphin Bookshop at 3:30 p.m. 4. The Saint Mary's High School spring open house takes place at 7 p.m. 51 Clapham Ave, Manhasset. 5. Go Vikings! Port takes on MacArthur in girls lacrosse at  Schreiber High School

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