The Week Ahead-Fun Things To Do This Week

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Island Park Feast of San Gennaro
Games, rides, food and an indoor casino. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, 6:00 p.m. MASS & Procession, Feast 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, Feast 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, Feast 3:00 p.m. to Midnight. Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, Feast 1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Blue Bayou: A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt
Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. Vocalist Carolyn Benson captures the look and sound of rock’s first female superstar, Linda Ronstadt. Backed by a quartet of musicians, Mark Pohl on drums, Davie Wise on guitar, Peter Crugnale on bass, and Phil LoPinto on piano, Blue Bayou performs hits from Linda’s early rock/pop career including “When Will I Be Loved,” “Different Drum,” and “You’re No Good.” This concert is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. Seating is on a first come basis.

Friedberg JCC Open House

Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come join us for our Open House and find out about what the JCC has to offer! We will be giving new members a 20 percent discount on membership as well as special discounts on aquatics classes! Participate in a program that will honor the Oceanside Police and Fire Departments for all they do. Join our Zumba-thon and help support the JCC while having a great time! There will be games and activities for the entire family! For more information, contact Carol Shore at 634-4153 or cshore@friedbergjcc.org.

Birds all around
Muttontown Preserve is a delightful place in which to get close to nature. Greet the new season during a guided tour with a naturalist for a “Migrating Birds” nature walk, Sunday, Sept. 11, 9:30 a.m. Find out about migration patterns along with a close-up demonstration of bird-banding. Info: (516) 571-8500.

A tasty evening
Tempt your palate while supporting the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County at the annual “Taste & Toast the Town” event, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 6-9 p.m. Relax and enjoy a selection of food and wine from Long Island’s premiere restaurants, bakeries and wineries in elegant ambiance at the Chateau Briand. Info: (516) 378-2000 ext. 651 or www.ucpn.org.