Calendar of Events

It’s time for all of us to take heart the warnings of real science that demonstrate the hazards to people, pets, and wildlife from the use of pesticides and herbicides in our lawns and gardens. renowned garden designer Edwina von Gal’s Perfect Earth Project, based in East Hampton, NY, collaborates with professional gardeners and lawn care services to educate workers and customers about these hazards and present sustainable, wildlife friendly alternatives to a beautiful lawn. Edwina will talk about her conversion to toxin free and why toxin free is important to supporting biodiverse ecosystems. She will also provide the basics of nature-based maintenance, and design suggestions for keeping it easy with attention to bird habitat.

Following the presentation there will be a Q&A session for individuals to address specific needs and to provide action items for encouraging neighbors and communities to engage in practices that will protect wildlife and bird populations on a wider scale.

This interactive, immersive program is a profoundly moving experience as it encourages people to think about the harsh realities of poverty and talk about how communities can address the problem. Most importantly, it moves people to make a difference. CAPS bridges the gap from misconception to understanding. It sensitizes community participants to the realities of poverty as it is based on real Community Action clients and their lives. CAPS exists to promote poverty awareness, increase understanding, and inspire local change.

Advance registration is required; participating is limited. Light refreshments will be served.

Co-sponsored by the Maurice A. Deane School of Law and Hofstra University Honors College.

For more information, please call the Hofstra Cultural Center at (516)463-5669 or visit:

www.hofstra.edu/culture

Member of the public are welcome. Come and join us in working to make Brookhaven Better Through Community Participation and Civic Engagement.

For more information call (631)281-7145 or email abco1@gmail.com.

Suffolk Community College Culinary Arts and Hospitality Center

This event aims to increase awareness of issues that affect local minority communities and our community at large. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with health professionals from local health and community-based organizations and observe exercise and healthy food demonstrations.

Hofstra, North Campus.

For more information and a full schedule of events, please call (516)463-5301 or visit hofstra.edu/nphw2018.

WEDLI is a not for profit organization whose goals are to foster economic development in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

From governmental contacts to new business opportunities, if you’re not certified, you may be missing out on valuable opportunities to connect  with potential clients who want (and need) to work with businesses like yours.

Join us for a “how to” session that will review the benefits of WBE certification, as well as responsibilities and requirements.

Our speakers are Erica Chase-Gregory of the Farmingdale Small Business Development Center, along with one of her successful WBE owners, Kimberly DiLeo, founder of KIMCO, a Long Island mechanical construction company.

Sponsored by Colliers International

Pricing:

Pre-registration $25 for members; $35 for non-members. At door add $5. Advanced registration ends at 5PM Wednesday, 4/11.

Call Suzanne Kirkpatrick-Nelson (631)208-2207 or Kennetha Pettus (516)860-7507.

This event raises scholarship funds for deserving students from the Village of Hempstead to attend Hofstra University, while strengthening the bond between the two communities. Each year, the prestigious Unispan Award is presented to individuals whose professional or personal lives has enriched the Hempstead community.

Main Dining Room. Mack Student Center.

For information and to make a reservation, please call Alex LaMagna at (516)463-5284 or visit hofstra.edu/h4h.

The agenda will include a presentation by Public Financial Management Consulting (PFM) on the Study of Property Tax Alternatives that they have prepared as LIRPC’s consultant.

Hofstra’s Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies is hosting the meeting.