Flea market fundraiser
The Valley Stream Lions Club is holding its 23rd annual outdoor flea market on Sept. 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Arthur J. Hendrickson Pool parking lot. Antiques, toys, jewelry, household items, medical supplies and much more will be sold. All proceeds benefit the Valley Stream Lions. For more information, call (516) 887 – 3483 or email vslionsfleamarket@gmail.com.
Challah bake with Chabad
Women and girls ages 12 and older can make their own challah on Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. at the Chabad of Valley Stream, located at 550 Rockaway Ave. in Valley Stream. There will be musical entertainment as the women bake. Tickets cost $25 and can be bought at https://chabadofvalleystreamcom.clhosting.org.
The science of ‘Star Wars’ in Elmont
Children in grades 3 – 6 can learn all about Light Sabers and optical illusions on Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Elmont Memorial Library. Registration is required. For more information, call (516) 354- 5680 or email childrenservices@elmontlibrary.org.
Art explorations at Hofstra University Museum
Set out with the kids on an “Artful Adventure,” on Saturday, Sept. 9, at 11:30 a.m., at Hofstra’s museum. The program, which runs through December, begins with a session on printmaking, in conjunction with the museum’s new Andy Warhol exhibition. Museum educators will lead participants (ages 5-10) in a discussion about art and then guide visitors in a hands-on art project. Kids can enjoy their own 15 minutes of fame, inspired by Andy Warhol. Info: (516) 463-5672 or t www.hofstra.edu/museum.
From the stage to the page
Actress Alexandra Silber shares her journey from the Broadway stage to published author, when she appears at the Madison Theatre to share the tale of how her historical novel ”After Anatevka” took shape, Saturday, Sept. 9, at 8 p.m. Part cabaret, part book signing, the event features a mix of songs and excerpts from the novel that Silber considers a sequel to “Fiddler on the Roof.” Info: (516) 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.
