March 1 - 8

Video game night at the library

Teenagers in grades 6- 12 can play popular video games at the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library on March 2, at 6 p.m. Registration is required, with first preference given to Valley Stream cardholders. For more information, call young adult services at

(516) 825–6422.

Computer classes at the library

On March 3, the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library is offering three computer classes.  The first class will be on email basics, and will be held from 10 to 10:55 a.m. The second class will be on Microsoft Word basics, which will be held from 11 to 11:55 a.m. The final class will be a Microsoft Excel basics class from 12 to 1 p.m. Registration is required. For more information, call (516) 825-6422 or email HYPERLINK “mailto:hwmlcontact@hotmail.com”hwmlcontact@hotmail.com.

Build a bird feeder in Elmont

Children in kindergarten through sixth-grade can get ready for spring by making a handmade bird feeder at the Elmont Memorial Library, on March 7, at 4:30 p.m. Registration is required. For more information call (516) 354- 5280 or email childrenservices@elmontlibrary.org.

Book talk

Actress and author Roma Downey, best known as the beloved angel on “Touched by an Angel,” visits the Madison Theatre, in Rockville Centre, on Wednesday, March 7, to discuss her book “Box of Butterflies: Discovering the Unexpected Blessings All Around Us.” Every since she was a little girl, according to Downey, she has seen butterflies as a reminder of God’s presence. In her deeply personal book, Downey shares stories from her life, alongside quotes, poems, scripture, and artwork that she hopes will uplift others as they have her. (516) 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.

Musical interlude at the Heckscher

Celebrate “First Friday” at Heckscher Museum of Art, Friday, March 2, 5-8:30 p.m. Explore the Museum’s exhibitions during free extended hours and enjoy a Performance by the Claudia Jacobs Band. The band, known by many for their eclectic and passionate originals, are equally known for their loving and inspired interpretations of songs written by beloved artists from the ‘60s and ‘70s (and ‘80s). Their set list could include vintage Talking Heads, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, CSN&Y and Richie Havens, for whom they opened.

Info: (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.