Seniors Calendar: Events from Oct. 17 to Oct. 24
ONLINE: PARANORMAL INVESTIGATORS The Long Island Paranormal Investigators answer questions about the different types of hauntings that occur, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Patchogue-Medford Library, free, register for a link at pmlib.org, 631-654-4700. Credit: Getty Images / iStock
During the pandemic, most listed events are virtual; please call ahead before going to any event.
FREE HOME-SAFETY REPAIRS FOR QUALIFIED LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS
Rebuilding Together Long Island offers free minor home repairs to low-income homeowners who are elderly or physically unable to maintain their home on their own. Wheelchair ramps are also constructed for qualified homeowners, proof of vaccination required, rebuildingtogetherlongisland.org, call 631-777-7894.
THE DEVIL IN NEW YORK
Learn about the witch trial of Goody Garlick that occurred on Long Island three decades before the Salem Witch Trials, learn the stresses of ordinary 17th-century life in New York and why the fear of witches existed, 7 p.m. Monday, presented by Three Village Historical Society, $5 suggested donation, register for a link, tvhs.org/lecture-series, 631-751-3730.
BLUBBER BURGER
Learn about how much fat is in your favorite fast food and its possible impact on your health, presented by the Suffolk Cornell Cooperative Extension, 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, hosted by Uniondale Library, free, register for a link at uniondalelibrary.org, 516-489-2220.
HAUNTED LONG ISLAND
Hear about the spine-tingling stories of our resident ghosts, ghouls and monsters, learn the real story behind "The Amityville Horror," Oyster Bay’s haunted Raynham Hall and numerous other hauntings across Long Island, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Copiague Library, free, visit copiaguelibrary.org for a link, 631-691-1111.
HAUNTED LODGING
A paranormal researcher discusses some of the famous haunted hotels in America and who might be haunting them, 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by East Hampton Library, free, register for a link at easthamptonlibrary.org, 631-324-0222.
AND THAT’S THE WAY IT IS — A LOOK BACK AT 70 YEARS OF TV NEWS
Examine the impact of television journalism over the past 70 years, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Glen Cove Library, free, register for a link at glencovelibrary.org, 516-676-2130.
NOTORIOUS RBG
Discussion about the life and work of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, presented by the New-York Historical Society, 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, hosted by South Huntington Library, free, register for a link at shpl.info, 631-549-4411.
COOKING DEMONSTRATION
Learn how to make chicken breast with a sun-dried tomato basil sauce in honor of Italian heritage month, 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, hosted by Plainedge Public Library, free, visit facebook.com/plainedgepubliclibrary, 516-735-4133.
LAKEVILLE LITERARY CLUB
Discuss "The Giver of Stars," the novel by Jojo Moyes, 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, hosted by Great Neck Library, free, visit greatnecklibrary.org for a link, 516-466-8055.
FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT
Learn the seven steps to financial planning for your retirement, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, hosted by Sachem Library, free, register for a link at sachemlibrary.org, 631-588-5024.
ALL ABOUT STREAMING SERVICES
Learn about different streaming services, what devices you will need, what the subscription fees may be and more, bring your questions, 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, hosted by South Huntington Library, free, register for a link at shpl.info, 631-549-4411.
HALLOWEEN AT THE OPERA
Explore the art of revenge through ghosts, witches and demons in famous operas, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, hosted by Levittown Library, free, register for a link at levittownpl.org, 516-731-5728.
GENEALOGY DISCUSSION GROUP
Get help with researching your ancestors, come discuss strategies and learn how others have succeeded, 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, hosted by Patchogue-Medford Library, free, register for a link at pmlib.org, 631-654-4700.
ESTATE PLANNING FOR PETS
Learn about options for making sure your pet is taken care of if you are unexpectedly gone, noon Wednesday, hosted by Westhampton Free Library, free, register for a link at westhamptonlibrary.net, 631-288-3335.
ART TALKS
Explore the life and art of Michelangelo, 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, hosted by Sachem Library, free, register for a link at sachemlibrary.org, 631-588-5024.
ALL ABOUT SMART-HOME DEVICES
Learn about the features offered in your smart-home devices, such as Alexa, Google Home and Apple HomePod, see how to set up an account, communicate with your device, what apps you will need, and more, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, hosted by Northport-East Northport Library, free, Suffolk County cardholders can register for a link at nenpl.org, 631-261-6930.
THE OBAMA PORTRAITS
Discussion on Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald’s portraits of former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, hosted by Freeport Library, free, visit freeportlibrary.info for a link, 516-379-3274.
COYOTES ON LONG ISLAND
Wild Dog Foundation discusses the impact coyotes have had on Long Island, how we can coexist with them and how they may create a complete ecosystem, 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, hosted by Smithtown Library, free, Suffolk County cardholders can register for a link at smithlib.org, 631-360-2480.
Compiled by Gina Tabarus with LaToya Rodriguez, Daniel Variano and Keri Wall-Treudler
