Seniors Calendar: Events from Nov. 7 to Nov. 14

During the pandemic, most listed events are virtual; please call ahead before going to any event.

LAUGHS AT THE LIBRARY

Stand-up with comedian Mark Brier, 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Bethpage Public Library, 47 Powell Ave., Bethpage, free, held in-person and online, visit bethpagelibrary.info for link information, 516-931-3907.

PATCHES AND PIECES QUILTING

Monthly quilting club, bring your own supplies and projects, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Monday, East Islip Library, 381 E. Main St., East Islip, free, eipl.org, 631-581-9200.

DEEP SPACE EXPLORATION

A local NASA solar system ambassador discusses the importance of the new James Webb Space Telescope, infrared astronomy and how NASA is able to retrieve images from deep space, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Patchogue-Medford Library, 54-60 E. Main St., Patchogue, free, register to attend in-person (limited space), or visit pmlib.org for a link to view online, 631-654-4700.

ELECTRIC VEHICLES 101

Learn about the basics of electric vehicles, ask current electric vehicle owners why they chose to go electric and what it’s really like to drive one, 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Cold Spring Harbor Library, free, register for a link at cshlibrary.org, 631-692-6820.

SOCRATES SALON

Share your life experiences, knowledge and wisdom about topics that matter, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Great Neck Library, free, register for a link by email at grossassoc@aol.com, greatnecklibrary.org, 516-466-8055.

FROM ITALY WITH LOVE

Tenor Salvatore Chiarelli performs popular, traditional and classical Italian and Neapolitan songs in English, Italian and Neapolitan, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Locust Valley Library, free, register for a link at locustvalleylibrary.org., 516-671-1837.

APPETIZER DEMONSTRATION

Learn how to make a provolone and artichoke cheese ball with toasted pine nuts, as well as a honey crisp apple and cranberry cheese ball for the holidays, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, hosted by Plainedge Public Library, free, visit facebook.com/plainedgepubliclibrary to view, 516-735-4133.

DOWNLOAD E-BOOKS AND AUDIOBOOKS FROM THE LIBRARY

Learn how to download and use audiobooks and e-books from the library’s website. Demonstrations include username and password creation, maneuvering the website, finding/downloading the items and more, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Northport-East Northport Library, free, Suffolk County cardholders can register for a link at nenpl.org, 631-261-6930.

KNEE AND HIP PAIN SOLUTIONS

A board-certified orthopedic surgeon shares advances in the treatment of hip and knee pain, with a focus on arthritic knee and hip challenges, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library, 27550 Main Rd., Cutchogue, free, register at cutchoguelibrary.org, 631-734-6360.

LUCILLE BALL FROM HOLLYWOOD TO TELEVISION

Learn about the life and career of actress Lucille Ball, with a focus on her television show "I Love Lucy," 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, hosted by Glen Cove Library, free, register for a link at glencovelibrary.org, 516-676-2130.

VIETNAM 45 YEARS AFTER THE FALL OF SAIGON

Tour of modern-day Vietnam, explore markets, fishing boats, Buddhist temples, French architecture, Halong Bay and more, noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, hosted by Great Neck Library, free, visit greatnecklibrary.org for a link, 516-466-8055.

ONE-TOUCH GENEALOGY RESEARCH

Learn the best way to extract as much information as possible from a genealogy record on the first pass, how to save and name record images, how to make sure you can find the record in the future and more, 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, hosted by Harborfields Library, free, register for a link at harborfieldslibrary.org, 631-757-4200.

FABULOUS BLACK FASHION DESIGNERS

Learn about fashion designers of color and their contributions to the fashion industry, discover the story behind Jackie Kennedy’s wedding dress and the stories of other Black fashion designers who helped shape the industry, masks are required, 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, hosted by Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Rd., Southampton, free, register at myrml.org, 631-283-0774.

SALUTE TO OUR VETERANS

All are welcome to come and honor our veterans with an eventing of music, dancing, a full buffet dinner, wine, beer, soda, coffee and dessert; those with uniforms or part of a uniform are encouraged to wear it, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Guglielmo Marconi Lodge, 333 Moffitt Blvd., Islip, $25, to reserve, call Joe at 631-669-7275.

JOHN LENNON

Learn about Lennon's life from his early days in Liverpool through the Beatles success, the band's eventual breakup in 1969, and how he moved on to spend the 1970s exploring other interests; the program features video, music, and insights Lennon was known for, 2 p.m. Friday, Syosset Library, 225 S. Oyster Bay Rd., Syosset, free, visit syossetlibrary.org for in-person registration or link to view online, 516-921-7161.

MISSION MARGRATEN PLUS

Fundraiser to assist 17 Long Island World War II Veterans to fly to the Netherlands to attend Liberation Day celebrations to thank Dutch families for caring for over 8,300 graves of fallen American heroes, features director Anthony Giacchino with a screening of the documentary "Colette" (2020, not rated, 24 min.), followed by six short films, Big Band music by a 100-year-old World War II Veteran and his Sound of Music Orchestra and honored guests, 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Great Neck South Middle School, 349 Lakeville Rd., Lake Success, $25 suggested donation at the door or text WW2GO to 243725 to make a donation, call 631-766-3296 to reserve, missionmargratenplus.org.

Compiled by Gina Tabarus with LaToya Rodriguez, Daniel Variano and Keri Wall-Treudler

By Gina Tabarus

gtabarus@newsday.com