June 1 - 8

Teenage video game night at the library

Teenagers in grades 6 – 12 can play Super Smash Brothers Brawl, Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution and Mario Kart at the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library on June 2 from 6 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments will be served. Registration is required, with preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. For more information, call (516) 825 – 6422 or email hwmlcontact@hotmail.com.

Free block party

at the pool

The Hope Day Network will be hosting a Hope Day on June 3 at noon at the Hendrickson Pool Parking Lot. The block party will feature a kids zone, a teenage zone, community and health services a job fair and family portraits. For more information, visit hopedaynetwork.org or call (516) 561 – 6150.

New York Exceptions perform at Elmont Public Library

The New York Exceptions will perform music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s on June 4 at 2 p.m. at the Elmont Public Library. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call (516) 354 - 5280 ext. 1002

Ripe for the pickin’

It’s strawberry festival time again. The 2017 version of the Nassau County Strawberry Festival, sponsored by the Bellmore Kiwanis and Lions clubs, features strawberry delights, and carnival rides and attractions, including live entertainment, It’s on the grounds of Bellmore BOCES School in North Bellmore. Thursday through Sunday, June 1-4. Info: www.nassaucountystrawberryfest.com.

Shut Up and Sit Down’ with The Sopranos

The gang from the beloved HBO hit series reunites for a “talk back” event, featuring a Q&A session, Wednesday, June 7, at 7 p.m., at the Madison Theatre, on the Molloy College campus, in Rockville Centre. Lorriane Bracco, Tony Sirico, Steve Schirripa, Johnny Ventimiglia, Vincent Curatola, and Dominic Chianese are on hand, along with special guests, for this fascinating evening, benefiting the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. Comedian Joey Kola is Master of Ceremonies. Enjoy a “Taste of New York” after the show, on the Great Lawn, sampling cuisine from area restaurants. Info: (516) 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.