What's happening around Rockville Centre this week

End of Summer Soirée featuring author Elisabeth Egan

You’re invited to the Library’s 5th End of Summer Soirée on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. Meet with friends and celebrate a summer of reading as we welcome special guest Elisabeth Egan, the Books Editor at Glamour magazine and the best selling author of “A Window Opens.” In “A Window Opens,” a wife and mother of three leaps at the chance to fulfill her professional destiny — only to learn every opportunity comes at a price. Book signing and sale will follow, with refreshments, raffles and more.

Sizzlin’ Summertime Shabbat Sing-Along

Children ages 8 and under are invited to a special summertime Shabbat celebration featuring singing, dancing, a PJ Library® storytime and a refreshing summertime kiddush. Contact Cantor Rachel Kohlbrenner for additional information at (516) 766-4300 or cantor@centralsy.org. Aug. 6 at 10 a.m. at 430 DeMott Avenue in the Men’s Club Lounge.

Hello, My Name is Doris

Come down to the library on Friday, Aug. 5, at 2 p.m. and watch this movie in which a self-help seminar inspires a 60-something woman to romantically pursue her younger co-worker. Starring Sally Field and Max Greenfield. Rated R. 95 minutes. 

More summer sounds

Tony Orlando once again headlines Nassau County's annual Salute To Veterans night at Eisenhower Park’s Lakeside Theatre. The ’70s pop singer will regale his audience with his many hits from the “Dawn” days, including “Tie a Yellow Ribbon” and “Knock Three Times,” among others, on Saturday, Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m. (516) 572-0200 or 572-0223.

Farm to Table

Old Westbury Gardens is the setting for a special Farm to Table dinner at its newly restored Barn at Orchard Hill, Saturday, Aug. 6, 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a cocktail reception, followed by chef Kim Klopstock’s creative dinner featuring local organic and bio-dynamically farm-raised veggies and sustainably harvested meat and fish. Dine to the scintillating sounds of another locally raised product, Long Island’s own Johnny Cuomo. $150, includes cocktail hour, wine and dinner. Info: (516) 333-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.