Name: Incorporated Village of Hempstead Inaugural Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
Start: 2026-11-21T08:30:00-05:00
Location: Kennedy Memorial Park

Kennedy Memorial Park

Incorporated Village of Hempstead Inaugural Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
Date: November 21, 2026
Start times: • 8:30 AM – 5K Start (Rain or Shine) • 10:00 AM – FREE Kids Run
Amenities: Finisher medals, live/text/email results, free finish line photos, personalized bibs if registered 3 weeks in advance, free kids run.
Awards: Top 1 M/F overall; Top 3 M/F age groups (13 &amp; under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+).
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Incorporated Village of Hempstead Inaugural Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
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Incorporated Village of Hempstead Inaugural Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

The Merrick Library

As part of our Uncommon Tunes series, Sean Gaskell performs songs on the kora, a 21-string West African harp traditionally played by oral historians known as griots. Gaskell studied the instrument in Gambia and Senegal under renowned kora musicians, bringing the rich musical traditions of West Africa to life through stories, history, and song. No registration required.

Local Event: Uncommon Tunes: The Kora

Uncommon Tunes: The Kora

As part of our Uncommon Tunes series, Sean Gaskell performs songs on the kora, a 21-string West African harp traditionally...

In Watch How You Go: Jewish Wisdom for Your Journey Ahead, Rabbi Rachel Ain draws on Jewish tradition, more than two decades in the rabbinate, and her experiences as a mother, wife, daughter, and communal leader to explore what it means to live a meaningful Jewish life today. 
 
Written first as a message to her sons as they begin making their own way in the world, the book opens into a wider conversation about the questions that shape all of our lives: How do we balance family, work, faith, and responsibility? How do we hold on to belief when life is difficult? What does it mean to belong to the Jewish people? How can tradition help us respond to uncertainty, disagreement, antisemitism, and a changing world? 
 
Through personal stories, Jewish texts, and reflections on contemporary life, Rabbi Ain explores family, prayer, Shabbat and Jewish time, God and doubt, Israel and Jewish peoplehood, compassion, community, leadership, and the responsibility to make a difference. Her approach is rooted in tradition while remaining open to questioning, growth, and the realities of modern life. 

The evening's conversation will be moderated by Rebecca Sassouni, a frequent moderator at the library. An attorney, Rebecca currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Nassau County Bar Association, where she co-chairs the Women in Law and Student Mentorship committees. Sassouni is an active Advisory member of Long Island's Jewish Community Relations Council and the Great Neck Mayors' Coalition for Unity. Rebecca is a Past President of the Boards of Education and of SHAI, which she still serves as a Vice President.

The author event will be at the Great Neck Library (159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck) on Wednesday, November 4, at 7:00 p.m. Registration is recommended but open to all. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. For more information, please call Great Neck Library at (516) 466-8055 or email <a href="mailto:adultprogramming@greatnecklibrary.org">adultprogramming@greatnecklibrary.org</a>.

Local Event: Watch How You Go: Jewish Wisdom for Your Journey Ahead by Rachel Ain at Great Neck Library

Watch How You Go: Jewish Wisdom for Your...

In Watch How You Go: Jewish Wisdom for Your Journey Ahead, Rabbi Rachel Ain draws on Jewish tradition, more than two decades in...

Watch How You Go: Jewish Wisdom for Your Journey Ahead by Rachel Ain at Great Neck Library

Russo Law Group, P.C. is proud to present our 35th Annual Elder Law Conference for Health Care Professionals, “Protecting the Vulnerable: Law, Trauma, Advocacy &amp; Care”.
Today’s professionals face increasingly complex challenges when advocating for older adults, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable populations. This multidisciplinary conference will bring together legal, health care, and advocacy perspectives to provide practical information and strategies for better protecting and supporting those you serve.
<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JAPkWjknTDyo208yMKcdqQ" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to register, attend, and earn 4 contact hours!
Topics will include:
<ul><li>Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid &amp; Special Needs Update: The latest legal developments and updates.</li><li>Financial Exploitation, Fraud &amp; Scams: Recognizing the warning signs and protecting vulnerable individuals.</li><li>Trauma-Informed Practice: Understanding how trauma can present itself and inform professional practice.</li><li>Hospice &amp; End-of-Life Care: Navigating the complex legal, medical, and human considerations surrounding end-of-life care.</li></ul>
Protect. Advocate. Empower.
Join us for an informative program designed to give professionals the knowledge, awareness, and tools to better serve vulnerable individuals and their families.
<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JAPkWjknTDyo208yMKcdqQ" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to register, attend, and earn 4 contact hours!
Submit any further questions to Cindy Abrehu at <a href="mailto:cabrehu@vjrussolaw.com">cabrehu@vjrussolaw.com</a>.

Local Event: 35th Annual Elder Law Conference for Health Care Professionals

35th Annual Elder Law Conference for Health...

Russo Law Group, P.C. is proud to present our 35th Annual Elder Law Conference for Health Care Professionals, “Protecting the...

35th Annual Elder Law Conference for Health Care Professionals

Virtual via Zoom

Learn how food choices can calm inflammation, ease joint discomfort, and support long-term health. Presenter Marie Ruggles, M.S., R.D., C.N., C.D.C.E.S., is a Nutritionist/Certified Diabetes Educator and author of Optimize Your Immune System: Create Health &amp; Resilience with a Kitchen Pharmacy, a 2021 Readers' Favorite Award and 2021 Nonfiction Authors Association Award winner.
The Great Neck Library will be hosting the event on Zoom on Thursday, November 5, at 11:00 a.m. Register for the Zoom Link beginning October 29 at 10 a.m.

Local Event: Soothe Achy Joints with 10 Anti-Inflammatory Foods, presented by Marie Ruggles

Soothe Achy Joints with 10 Anti-Inflammatory...

Learn how food choices can calm inflammation, ease joint discomfort, and support long-term health. Presenter Marie Ruggles,...

Soothe Achy Joints with 10 Anti-Inflammatory Foods, presented by Marie Ruggles

Discover how to nourish your body, uplift your emotions, and elevate your energy in this practical, inspiring holistic wellness journey. Perfect for anyone seeking more clarity, joy, and well‑being, each holistic health presentation provides a warm, supportive environment and real‑life tools you can use right away to feel healthier, happier, and more aligned in your everyday life.
In this month's program, Carol will be sharing powerful information that will assist you in creating the healthiest relationships with family members and friends. Note that there is a correlation between the health of our relationships and our health, longevity and quality of life.
We will have interactive discussions covering the Subconscious, Conscious and Super-conscious Minds, traditional therapy and somatic (body-centered) therapeutic techniques and how they work to clear traumas, why having appropriate expectations of family and friends is essential for our health and well-being, The Serenity Prayer; Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen Hunt-Imago on Dialogue-Mirroring, Validation and Empathy, and The 5 Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman.
Lastly, we will discuss why deep connection with Self is essential to creating healthy relationships with others. We will learn what Samadhi is, how we can achieve it, and how we "find ourselves by losing ourselves"!
Carol Leitner, MBA, Health Care Administration, Mount Sinai School of Medicine/Baruch College, has been marketing, supporting and educating the holistic health community for over 20 years through Meet Up organizations totaling 7,000 members: <a href="https://www.meetup.com/The-Wellness-and-Entrepreneurs-Exchange/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Wellness and Entrepreneurs Exchange</a>, <a href="https://www.meetup.com/Holistic-Living-on-Long-Island/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Holistic Living on Long Island</a>, and <a href="https://www.meetup.com/longislandentrepreneurs/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Long Island Entrepreneurs Meet Ups</a>.
She has produced hundreds of health events and a number of Health Expos on Long Island. Carol was awarded The Outstanding Leadership award from Bob Proctor's organization for her work and dedication to the holistic health field. She is Sales Director for Natural Awakenings Magazine, voted #5 in the USA for Health and Fitness. Carol also teaches various yoga and bodywork sessions.
This seminar will take place at the Great Neck Library Main Branch (159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck) on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Registration is not required; seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please call Great Neck Library at (516) 466-8055 or email <a href="mailto:adultprogramming@greatnecklibrary.org">adultprogramming@greatnecklibrary.org</a>.
Don’t miss these next 3 months of Healthy, Happy, High Energy Wellness Courses:
·<a href="https://greatnecklibrary.libcal.com/event/17248178" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">How Manifest the Life of Your Dreams with the Law of Attraction </a>(Zoom) on 12/3/26
·<a href="https://greatnecklibrary.libcal.com/event/17248209" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Critical Importance of Being Fully Hydrated</a> (Zoom) on 1/7/27
·<a href="https://greatnecklibrary.libcal.com/event/17248216" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">How to Achieve Optimal Spinal Health and Better Balance</a> (Zoom) on 2/4/27

Local Event: How to Create Healthy Relationships with Self and Others, presented by Carol Leitner, GN Library

How to Create Healthy Relationships with Self...

Discover how to nourish your body, uplift your emotions, and elevate your energy in this practical, inspiring holistic wellness...

How to Create Healthy Relationships with Self and Others, presented by Carol Leitner, GN Library

Known as the “Voice of Long Island,” Blake Grossman will share his journey as a content creator and the nostalgic Long Island stories that helped build his following. Hear what inspired him to document the places, people, and memories that make Long Island special, how his videos have resonated with audiences, and what’s next for Grossman World. A Q&amp;A will follow the presentation, so bring your questions! No registration required.&nbsp;

Local Event: Blake Grossman Presents Grossman's World

Blake Grossman Presents Grossman's World

Known as the “Voice of Long Island,” Blake Grossman will share his journey as a content creator and the nostalgic Long Island...

Rosemary Loar performs “Coração Vagabundo/Vagabond Heart” as part of this family-friendly jazz show, featuring creative arrangements of classics like “Fascinating Rhythm” and “My Favorite Things,” along with samba, swing, and Broadway favorites sung in five languages. No registration required.

Local Event: Merrick Sounds: Vagabond Heart with Rosemary Loar

Merrick Sounds: Vagabond Heart with Rosemary Loar

Rosemary Loar performs “Coração Vagabundo/Vagabond Heart” as part of this family-friendly jazz show, featuring creative...

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