The St. Petersburg Classic Ballet, founded in 1996, has performed throughout Russia, Europe, North America and the states of the former Soviet Union. The company of 12 soloists and principal dancers is offering "A Classical Ballet Gala" that includes classic group works, familiar pas de deux and solos, and more. For information about the season and subscribing, call (516) 868-5366, or visit the Web site MBCCA.org.
Free mammography testing. The van for free mammography testing will be at the Merrick Library on March 31 and the North Bellmore Library on April 30. Testing will be done between 8:30 a.m. and 2:10 p.m. by appointment only. Mammograms are no cost to women over age 40. Any insurance will be accepted, without co-pay. If you have health insurance, you must bring a prescription from your doctor. If you are uninsured, there will be no charge. Photo ID required. If you have not had a mammogram through the Nassau Health Care Corp., you must bring prior films. For more information or an appointment, call Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg's office at (516) 571-6219.
How to grieve your assessment.
Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg will present a forum on how to file a tax grievance with the Assessment Review Commission. The filing period is Jan. 2-March 3. Experts from the Assessment Review Commission will provide assistance, guidance and information on the process. A question-and-answer session and one-on-one assistance will follow. Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bellmore Library.
Extend the holidays toy and book drive. Legislator Dave Denenberg and his son, Aron, are running an "extend the holidays" toy and book drive to collect books and toys for donations to hospitalized children and children in need after the holidays. Unwrapped toys, gifts and books may be dropped off at Denenberg's district office, 2818 Merrick Road in Bellmore, Monday through Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. The deadline for the toy and book drive is Feb. 2. For more information, call (516) 409-6623 or (516) 571-6219.
Nassau-Suffolk Performing Arts. Members of Nassau-Suffolk Performing Arts will perform at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Feb. 6, and Saturday, Feb. 7. The wind symphony and concert band will perform at 8 p.m. in the Concert Hall (the main stage) on Feb. 6. The jazz band, jazz ensemble and vocal jazz ensemble will perform "An Evening of Jazz" at 8 p.m. at Hillwood Recital Hall on Feb. 7. Tickets are $20 general admission and $10 for students and seniors. Tickets are available at the box office on the night of the show. To order tickets ahead of time, call Tilles Center's box office at (516) 299-3100, (212) 307-4110 or order online at www.tillescenter.org. or Ticketmaster.com. There are per-ticket fees when ordering online or by telephone. All ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts is on the C. W. Post Campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville.
The Stage. "Crimes of the Heart," a Pulitzer Prize winner by Beth Henley, will play at The Stage in Merrick Jan. 3-Feb. 1, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20, student and senior discount $15 on Fridays and Sundays. For tickets, call the box office at (516) 868-6400, or visit www.thestageinmerrick.com
The Stage. "A Year with Frog and Toad" will play Jan. 3-Feb. 7 on Saturdays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $9. For tickets, call the box office at (516) 868-6400, or visit www.thestageinmerrick.com
Merrick Library
Computer Kindergarten for grown-ups. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m. to noon. This is a slow-paced, user-friendly workshop for first-time computer users. This class covers the basics in a way that even the most inexperienced users will understand. $5 fee.
Computer First Grade for grown-ups Wednesday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m. to noon. In this workshop, you will learn how to work with text including inputting, inserting, moving and erasing, learn basic word processing skills, understand commands and dialog boxes. There is a $5 fee. Registration has begun.
North Merrick Library
Sunday concert. Solo Noi Tre, a local group from Huntington, has performed rousing renditions of opera and Broadway favorites for the past six seasons and will do so again at the library on Feb. 8 at 2 p.m.
Cooking: dinner with Thomas Jefferson. Chef Barbara Sheridan will treat you to a demonstration of foods that Jefferson could have served at his home for entertaining, as well as give you the opportunity to taste many dishes on Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Merrick Schools
Feb. 24. Emergency evacuation drill. Early dismissal at 2:45 p.m.
North Merrick Schools
Jan. 29. First kindergarten report cards.
Camp Avenue comedy night. 7 p.m.
Harold D. Fayette Reflections Night. 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 30. No school. Superintendent's conference day.
Feb. 3. Harold D. Fayette kindergarten pictures.
Central High School
Jan. 29. Regents exams.
Jan. 30. Regents exams.
Feb. 3. Callhoun guidance program for 11th-grade parents. 7 p.m.
Feb. 4. Board of education meeting, 8 p.m.
