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 discuss how to live your healthfully, decrease the risk of disease and increase longevity using plant food nutrition. Learn about Phytochemicals and Micronutrients, the amount of fruits and vegetables per day that we as Long Islanders should eat, and how a plant food regimen can reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune disease, cancer, dementia, etc.
We'll also go over Dr. Furhman's Nutritarian Food Plate and how it compares with America's Food Consumption Pie Chart, as well as lifestyle changes that can improve health, longevity, and even lose weight permanently without dieting.
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.
The seminar will take place at the Great Neck Library Main Branch (159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck) on Tuesday, September 8, 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>.
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Local Event: Plant Food Nutrition and Disease Prevention, presented by Carol Leitman at Great Neck Library

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Preparing for the future is one of the best gifts you can give your family. This educational seminar is tailored for individuals eager to understand Long-Term Care and establish a reliable safety net for their savings, retirement plans, and peace of mind. Several essential topics will include:

<ul><li>Why it's important to have a long-term care strategy</li><li>Key questions to consider before creating a strategy</li><li>What's covered and not covered by government programs</li><li>How much long-term care services currently cost in your area</li><li>Solutions that can help give you peace of mind about the future</li></ul>





Presented by Eric Mirlis, Financial Services Professional Agent, New York Life Insurance Company. 

The event will take place at the Great Neck Library (159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck) on Tuesday, September 8, at 7:00 p.m. Registration is recommended but open to all. Non-residents are welcome as walk-ins, subject to space availability. 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: Choice. Options. Control. Developing an Informed and Lasting Long-Term Care Strategy  at GN Library

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Preparing for the future is one of the best gifts you can give your family. This educational seminar is tailored for...

Choice. Options. Control. Developing an Informed and Lasting Long-Term Care Strategy  at GN Library

The Great Neck Library invites you to view the latest exhibition, on display from September 1st to September 25th
in the Lower-Level Art Gallery at the Main Branch (159 Bayview Avenue). A special Artist’s Reception will be held on Wednesday, September 9th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

"Defaced and Defined: A Photographic Journey Through Great Neck" explores the intersection of nature and urban expression. This exhibit captures the raw, often overlooked artistry found in unexpected places around the Great Neck Peninsula. From intricate tree carvings to vivid graffiti, stickered road signs, and other signs of defacement, the collection invites viewers to reflect on how these marks disrupt and transform the environment. Among the featured works is a poignant tribute found on the bridge over Udall’s Pond, where graffiti memorializes those who perished in the 2001 World Trade Center attacks, adding a layer of collective memory to the urban landscape.

Christy Orquera serves as the head of reference and local history custodian at the Great Neck Library, and previously served in the U.S. Navy, where she spent three years traveling the world aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Nimitz during the Gulf War era in the 1990s.
A longtime photography enthusiast, Orquera has been capturing moments for nearly 50 years, a passion she inherited from her father, whose own artistic eye for composition and subject was an early influence. Orquera's first camera was a Kodak 110, which she received as a child at the age of four. Her formal photography education began in high school at Elizabeth Seton Academy in the south suburbs of Chicago, where she studied under Ms. Choi in an art-intensive curriculum.

She later pursued photography more seriously, taking a class through Nassau Community College’s Continuing Education program. There, she studied under Rick Recard, a renowned New York-based photographer and professor. She has also attended numerous Nikon classes and certification courses for personal enrichment.

Local Event: Art Reception: Defaced and Defined: A Photographic Journey Through Great Neck by Christy Orquera

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The Great Neck Library invites you to view the latest exhibition, on display from September 1st to September 25th
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Art Reception: Defaced and Defined: A Photographic Journey Through Great Neck by Christy Orquera

“Let passion be your compass and purpose your fuel. Draw strength from nature’s wisdom and your inner fire. Dare unapologetically, your journey can inspire others too.” 

In this powerful memoir, Unapologetically Daring to Inspire, trailblazing entrepreneur, innovator, and author Petronely Grindea chronicles her remarkable path from Transylvania to the upper echelons of America’s beauty industry. With unflinching honesty, she explores the complexities of womanhood, offering a beacon of hope and solidarity for those seeking to find their voice and claim their strength. From beauty expert to wellness pioneer, Petronely shares how passion, nature, and purpose helped her reclaim her strength, and how it can help you do the same. The book includes tactical advice and reflection exercises designed to help readers – particularly women in their 40s and 50s – navigate their own journeys of self-discovery and professional development. 

Petronely Grindea revolutionized the spa and wellness industry as the founder of LifeBotanica and co-founder of Innovative Wellness 360, pioneering the “beauty from within” concept and empowering countless individuals to achieve holistic wellness. With over 25 years of experience and collaborations with industry giants like Elizabeth Arden and Estée Lauder, her expertise has been featured in top publications and media outlets, including Spa Management, Cosmopolitan, Vogue, and CNBC. Learn more at petronelyempowers.com.

This author event will take place at the Great Neck Library, 159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, on Thursday, September 10, at 7:00 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>.

Local Event: Author Event with Petronely Grindea: "Unapologetically Daring to Inspire" at Great Neck Library

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“Let passion be your compass and purpose your fuel. Draw strength from nature’s wisdom and your inner fire. Dare...

Author Event with Petronely Grindea: "Unapologetically Daring to Inspire" at Great Neck Library

After more than 55 years of marriage, Belle Gayer shares the wisdom, lessons, and insights she has learned about building a love that truly lasts. In <a href="https://arerelationshipsforsuckers.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Are Relationships for Suckers?</a>, she challenges the myths of fairy-tale romance and reveals the real truth about relationships. Lasting love is not luck or fate, but a skill that can be learned and practiced.

Drawing from decades of experience and thousands of relationship questions she has answered, Gayer explores how communication, commitment, flexibility, and genuine devotion create strong and enduring partnerships. Honest, compassionate, and deeply insightful, this book offers guidance for anyone who has loved, lost, struggled, or wondered if lasting love is still possible.

Author Belle Gayer has been an advisor on Quora.com for over seven years, sharing advice, insights and practical wisdom to the tune of 35.2 million views and thousands of upvotes and compliments. She believes in loving yourself and carrying a strong self-esteem first before all else, and that the most powerful force in the world is a heart that knows its own worth. Everyone is worthy of great love and other great things in their life!

This author event will take place at the Great Neck Library (159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck) on Monday, September 14, at 7:00 p.m. Registration is not required; 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: Author Event & Book Signing with Belle Gayer: "Are Relationships for Suckers?" at GN Library

Author Event & Book Signing with Belle Gayer:...

After more than 55 years of marriage, Belle Gayer shares the wisdom, lessons, and insights she has learned about building a...

Author Event & Book Signing with Belle Gayer: "Are Relationships for Suckers?" at GN Library

Memory cafés are another way people with memory loss and their loved one are coming together for a light meal or snack, enjoy live entertainment, make new friendships, and support one another. People can relax and just be themselves, knowing that no one judges them. Everyone there is going through almost the same things that you go through every day. A memory café has no real agenda or purpose except to enjoy each other’s company and help you and your care partner stay connected – the focus is on having fun and being together.

During today's Memory Café you will:
<ul><li>Be provided a complimentary Kosher lunch for 1 family caregiver and 1 care recipient.</li><li>Enjoy live music</li><li>Connect to our community and receive resources.</li></ul>



Cafés are open to people who are involved with the care and support of the family member with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. This event is provided by Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands at the Parker Jewish Institute, in conjunction with Nassau County Office for the Aging, and supported by a grant from the New York State Department of Health. 

The Memory Cafés will take place at the Great Neck library, 159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, on Tuesday, September 15, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. RSVP is required, as seats are limited. One registration per pair. For more information, please contact Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands at <a href="tel:516-586-1507">516-586-1507</a> or e-mail <a href="mailto:WHHH@parkerinstitute.org">WHHH@parkerinstitute.org</a>.

Local Event: Memory Café courtesy of Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands and NC Office for the Aging at GN Library

Memory Café courtesy of Willing Hearts, Helpful...

Memory cafés are another way people with memory loss and their loved one are coming together for a light meal or snack, enjoy...

Memory Café courtesy of Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands and NC Office for the Aging at GN Library

Come and learn strategies to conquer phobias, mental blocks, bad habits, anxiety, stress, &amp; beyond in this guided presentation by Dr. Laurence Miller, MD, FAAP. Bring your thoughts, and questions for an engaging discussion!

Dr. Laurence Miller, MD, FAAP has practiced hypnosis for over four decades, helping people get over a fear of flying, quit smoking, develop healthy eating habits, stop obsessive nail biting, and more. A retired pediatrician, Dr. Miller now focuses on helping people of all ages overcome whatever is holding them back through hypnotherapy.

The seminar will take place at the Great Neck Library, 159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, on Tuesday, September 15, at 6:30 p.m. Registration is not required and open to all ages; 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>.

Local Event: Hypnotherapy Seminar with Laurence H. Miller, MD, FAAP at Great Neck Library

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Hypnotherapy Seminar with Laurence H. Miller, MD, FAAP at Great Neck Library

Celebrate comedy icon Mel Brooks, centennial milestone with an immersive multimedia presentation hosted by presenter Jack Schnur! The presentation features interviews with Mel himself talking about his career, also his wife Anne Bancroft and various actors in his films including Gene Wilder and Marty Feldman. Audio and video clips from his films include The Producers, Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles, Silent Movie and others.

Presenter Jack Schnur was a video tape editor at CBS for 30 years and has presented entertainment lectures at numerous libraries around the area.

The lecture will take place at the Great Neck Library, 159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, on Thursday, September 17, at 2:00 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>.

Local Event: Mel Brooks, presented by Jack Schnur at Great Neck Library

Mel Brooks, presented by Jack Schnur at Great...

Celebrate comedy icon Mel Brooks, centennial milestone with an immersive multimedia presentation hosted by presenter Jack...

Mel Brooks, presented by Jack Schnur at Great Neck Library

Great Neck Library Election: Monday, October 26, 2026, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 
Eligible voters will elect a total of five seats:
Four seats expiring in January 2027 – Two on the Board of Trustees (Liman Mimi Hu and Rory Lancman) and two on the Nominating Committee (Daniel Pitt Stoller and Joanna Stolove)
One vacant seat on the Board of Trustees (Brachah Goykadosh), with a remaining two-year term.
SLATE of CANDIDATES
<ul><li>Daniel Straub for the expiring seat of Liman Mimi Hu, Board of Trustees</li><li>Liman Mimi Hu and David Shahverdi for the expiring seat of Rory Lancman, Board of Trustees</li><li>Krish Soundararajan and Lynne Bursky-Tammam for the expiring Vacant Seat, Board of Trustees</li><li>Leon Manoucheri and Melissa Jurin for the expiring seat of Daniel Pitt Stoller, Nominating Committee</li><li>Ilana Scheiner Kroll and Debra Kaufman for the expiring seat of Joanna Stolove, Nominating Committee</li></ul>




HOW to VOTE
To vote, you must be 18 years of age* or older, a resident of the Great Neck School District, and either a valid library card holder by the Record Date of October 5, 2026, 5:00 PM, or a registered voter with the Nassau County Board of Elections. Residents may also elect to vote by proxy. See the Important Dates box for more information. For general questions about the election, please email botelection@greatnecklibrary.org.
* To vote at the library election, if your 18th birthday occurs on or before the record date of October 5, 2026, you must update your library card to an adult library card and/or register to vote with the Nassau County Board of Elections before the record date of October 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

WHERE to VOTE
<ul><li>Residents living in zip codes 11023, 11024, and 11363 vote at the Main Library Community Room (159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11023)</li><li>Residents living in zip code 11021 vote at the Great Neck Village Hall (2 Gussack Plaza, Great Neck, NY 11021)</li><li>Residents living in zip codes 11020, 11030, 11040, and 11362 vote at the Parkville Branch Library (10 Campbell Street, New Hyde Park, NY 11040)</li></ul>


IMPORTANT DATES
<ul><li>September 14: Proxy request forms available at our locations and online at greatnecklibrary.org/library-election</li><li>October 8: Meet the Candidates Night at Main Library Community Room</li><li>October 20: Last day for the library to mail Proxy Ballots.</li><li>October 23 before 5:00 PM: Completed Proxies must be received at the Main Post Office on Welwyn Road or deposited in a locked box at the Main Library, Lakeville Branch, Station Branch, or the Parkville Branch on this date ONLY.</li></ul>

Local Event: Great Neck Library Board of Trustees Election

Great Neck Library Board of Trustees Election

Great Neck Library Election: Monday, October 26, 2026, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 
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Bayway Arts Center

Chris Ruggiero’s shows have always featured the greatest hits of the 50s, 60s, and 70s, but this Patriot’s Day weekend, Chris has planned a rock ‘n’ roll road trip across the U.S. with stops in every major city that gave us the great American soundtrack of our lives. 
From NY Doo Wopp and Jersey’s Boys to Detroit’s Motown sound and Chicago soul all the way to sun-drenched west coast rock ‘n’ roll harmonic bliss, Chris will deliver an All-American salute to our first responders and veterans in this one-show-only special concert event. Joining Chris will be The American Bombshells, a dynamic vocal trio with an upbeat modern day twist on the Andrews Sisters. 
Expect to hear your favorites from Chris’s albums, like “Unchained Melody” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” plus new additions for this special occasion.Save $5.00 per ticket by entering the code word Patch26 at checkout

Local Event: Chris Ruggiero in Concert with The American Bombshells in East Islip

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Chris Ruggiero’s shows have always featured the greatest hits of the 50s, 60s, and 70s, but this Patriot’s Day weekend, Chris...

Chris Ruggiero in Concert with The American Bombshells in East Islip

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Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the fight against breast cancer.
Receive a complimentary bra fitting. For every guest who gets fit and purchases a regular-price Wacoal or b.tempt’d bra at the event, Wacoal will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen®, supporting breast cancer research, patient services, and critical education programs.
Whether you’re overdue for a fitting, refreshing your top drawer, or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, this is an easy way to do something good for yourself and your community.
Bring your daughters, friends, sisters, and neighbors. Make it a girls’ day with purpose!
The event runs from September 11-13; check your location for availability. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome, and the event is open to all.

Local Event: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness (Sep 11-13)

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer...

Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the...

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness (Sep 11-13)

Jay Estate

The Jay Heritage Center in Rye, New York will celebrate America at 250 with a toast to Jay Medal honorees Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annette Gordon-Reed, the Carl M. Loeb University Professor at Harvard University and award-winning Lincoln historian Harold Holzer.
The Jay Medal for Service was created in 2012 to recognize individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment to and engagement with their community mirroring the multifaceted contributions of John Jay and his descendants. These honorees have demonstrated through their life's work that our shared narratives as a country, complicated as they are, can be better illuminated through the highest caliber of ongoing scholarship and advocacy. Honorees are selected for their excellence in the fields of American history, environmental stewardship, social justice or civic engagement.
Joining the celebration will be Chief Judge of the State of New York and the New York Court of Appeals, Honorable Rowan D. Wilson and historian and philanthropist Elihu Rose who will present the awards at JHC's annual Soirée. Special guests will include David Blight, Frank Cogliano, Joanne Freeman, and Beverly Gage.

The Jay Medal Soirée will be held Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Jay Estate from 5:30-9:30pm. Cocktails, dinner, award ceremony and dancing. Cocktail Attire.
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Jay Medal Soirée

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SOUTHAMPTON VILLAGE COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
1,100 +/- SF commercial office space offers a refined and functional setting for professional use. With its prime Village location, practical layout, and timeless interior details, this is a strong opportunity for an office, studio, or professional service business seeking a polished Southampton presence. Was originally used by an architectural firm.
For additional information please contact Zachary at <a href="tel:631-379-8435" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">631-379-8435</a>.

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