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October is kimchi-making season!
Join CoSpire Café for a special hands-on Korean cooking experience with James Park—food creator, author, and culinary producer.<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kimchi-bossam-night-with-james-park-a-hands-on-korean-cooking-experience-tickets-2001400826749" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">RSVP</a>
Together, participants will make fresh radish kimchi, discover how its bold flavors come together, and enjoy it with bossam-style pork and Korean rice wine.
More than a cooking event, this is an opportunity to share Korean food and culture, connect with others, and support an inclusive community.&nbsp;
CoSpire Café serves as a real-world job training site where young adults with disabilities develop skills, gain experience, and demonstrate their talents. Your participation supports CIDA’s mission to expand meaningful employment and community opportunities for people of all abilities.
<h3>What to Expect</h3>
🥬 Make Your Own Radish Kimchi — Get hands-on and learn how the flavors come together
🥢 Kimchi + Bossam Tasting — Enjoy a classic Korean pairing
🍶 Makgeolli Pairing — Experience traditional Korean rice wine alongside your meal
👨‍🍳 Cook with James Park — Learn, taste, and ask questions along the way
🤝 Cook, Meet &amp; Connect — Share the experience with new people around the table
❤️ Eat Well. Connect. Make an Impact.
Please come hungry, come curious, and leave with a delicious memory to share!
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: CoSpire Café
Address: 36-28 Bell Blvd., Bayside, NY 11361

Local Event: Korean Food Night: Kimchi & Bossam Night with James Park at CoSpire Cafe

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October is kimchi-making season!
Join CoSpire Café for a special hands-on Korean cooking experience with James Park—food...

Korean Food Night: Kimchi & Bossam Night with James Park at CoSpire Cafe

This is NOT a typical haunted house
This is a theatrical experience that will haunt you.
In 1694, all Puritans know three things:
Winters are harsh, Life is very difficult,
And evil witches are real.
They are hiding in and among us… can you tell who is who?
Can you see the guilty from the innocent?
Join us at the hauntingly beautiful Center for the Women of New York 
@ Fort Totten Park
An experience you will never forget.
Event nights: October 15, 16, 17
and October 22, 23, 24
7 to 10 pm with Timed Entry Tickets
GROUP OF 8 DISCOUNT: 
When you buy 8 tickets, enter GROUPOF8 to save 15%
This is an indoor event- Rain or Shine
*Please note: This experience involves flashing light effects and stairs. If someone in your
group has an issue with either, please let us know at the time of online ticket purchase.
ADA and Alternate accommodations are available with previous notice.
Please note: This is a theatrical horror experience intended primarily for teens and adults and includes mature themes. Parental/guardian discretion is advised for younger guests.
CWNY promotes the equality, advancement, and well-being of women. 
All funds raised go directly to CWNY workforce development, education, and support services.
Thank you for your support!

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Join us on Friday, October 16th for Radio Bingo!! Bringo your own beverage and food!!! We provide the wonderful Music Trivia with DJ's at Work!! This event will have your on your feet.

Local Event: Radio Bingo

Radio Bingo

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Eight-day culinary celebration showcases specially curated prix fixe menus at 17 participating Port Washington restaurants 
This fall, the Port Washington BID invites residents and visitors to pull up a chair, discover a new favorite restaurant, and experience the diverse flavors that make the community one of Long Island’s most inviting dining destinations. 
Port Washington Restaurant Week will take place Sunday, October 18, through Sunday, October 25, 2026, bringing together 17 local restaurants for an eight-day celebration of food, hospitality, and the village’s vibrant business community. Sponsored by the Port Washington Business Improvement District, the event will feature specially curated prix fixe menus designed to make exploring Port Washington’s dining scene both delicious and accessible. 
From comforting Italian classics and waterfront dining to ramen, Thai cuisine, Mediterranean specialties, dim sum, wine-bar fare, and more, Restaurant Week offers diners an opportunity to travel the world without leaving Port Washington. 
Holly Byrne, Executive Director, Port Washington Business Improvement District said, “Restaurant Week is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the talented restaurateurs who help define Port Washington’s character, while encouraging residents and visitors alike to explore our business district, support local businesses, and enjoy the many flavors our community has to offer.” 
Curated menus and accessible pricing 
During Port Washington Restaurant Week, participating restaurants will offer specially curated prix fixe menus for dine-in guests: 
<ul><li>Three-course dinner menus will be offered at either $35 or $48 </li></ul>
<ul><li>Select restaurants may offer two-course lunch menus for $21 </li></ul>
<ul><li>Some participating restaurants may feature optional add-on items for an additional cost </li></ul>
Prix fixe offerings do not include gratuity, tax, or beverages and are available for dine-in only. On the final day of the event, Saturdayt, October 24, prix fixe menus will be available until 6:00 p.m., and diners are encouraged to plan their visits accordingly. 
Whether it is a casual lunch with colleagues, a long-overdue gathering with friends, a date night, or an evening spent discovering a restaurant for the first time, Port Washington Restaurant Week offers a reason to make a reservation and make a day of it. Visitors are encouraged to stroll Main Street and the surrounding business districts, visit neighborhood shops, and experience the welcoming energy that makes Port Washington a destination in every season. 
Participating restaurants 
The 2026 participating restaurants include: 
<a href="https://apramen.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">AP Ramen</a>, 57 Main Street, Port Washington, <a href="tel:+15166908166" target="_blank">5</a>16-690-8166 
<a href="https://www.ayhansmarketplace.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ayhan’s Shish Kebab</a>, 293 Main Street, Port Washington, 516-767-1400 
<a href="https://bosphoruscafegrill.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bosphorus Café Grill</a>, 183 Shore Road, Port Washington, 516-321-9999 
<a href="https://www.chadathaibistro.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Chada Thai Bistro</a>, 24B Main Street, Port Washington, 516-883-3940 
<a href="https://www.finnmaccoolsny.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Finn MacCool's</a>, 205 Main Street, Port Washington, 516-944-3439 
<a href="https://www.florasrestaurants.com/floras-wine-bar-port-washington" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Flora’s Wine Bar &amp; Café</a>, 172 Main Street, Port Washington, 516-734-5612 
<a href="https://www.ginosofportwashington.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Gino’s of Port Washington</a>, 48 Main Street, Port Washington, 516-944-0276 
<a href="https://www.ikedoramen.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ikedo Ramen,</a> 983 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington, 516-441-5780&nbsp; 
<a href="https://jia-dimsum.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jia Dim Sum</a>, 84 Old Shore Road, Port Washington, 516-488-4801 
<a href="https://ninosbeach.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Nino’s Beach</a>, 43 Orchard Beach Blvd, Port Washington, 516-502-0441 
<a href="https://port-washington-thai.webflow.io/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Port Washington Thai</a>, 170 Main Street, Port Washington, 516-789-2999 
<a href="https://www.rivabluristorante.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Riva Blu</a>, 283 Main Street, Port Washington, 516-321-9233 
<a href="https://www.ruka99.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ruka Asian Fusion</a>, 99 Main Street, Port Washington, 516-883-5460 
<a href="https://sullivansquay.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sullivan's Quay</a>, 541 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, 516-883-3122 
<a href="https://www.thewildgooseli.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Wild Goose</a>, 75 Main Street, Port Washington, 516-441-5505 
<a href="https://www.toscaniniristoranteitaliano.com/?utm_source=gbp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Toscanini Ristorante Italiano</a>, 179 Main Street, Port Washington, 516-944-0755 
Participating restaurant menus and details on available lunch, dinner, and add-on offerings will be posted as they become available at <a href="https://portwashingtonbid.org/restaurant-week/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">portwashingtonbid.org/restaurant-week</a>. Diners are encouraged to review the event webpage before visiting to compare menus, pricing, and availability at each location. 
About Port Washington Restaurant Week 
Port Washington Restaurant Week is an eight-day culinary celebration sponsored by the Port Washington Business Improvement District. Held from Sunday, October 18, through Sunday, October 25, 2026, the event highlights the community’s independent restaurants through specially curated prix fixe menus and encourages residents and visitors to explore Port Washington’s distinctive dining scene. 
For participating restaurants, menu details, and event updates, visit <a href="https://portwashingtonbid.org/restaurant-week/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">portwashingtonbid.org/restaurant-week</a>.

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