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Provides a community writing project for women interested in memoir form and who desire support in changing personal memories into narratives that will be moving to others. Writing projects range from short stories to book length manuscripts. In addition to the weekly writing workshops, there are public readings and demonstration workshops. There is also a bi-lingual workshop and magazine focused on the Latina community. Call for more information and schedule of workshops and locations.

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Workshops / Symposiums
Writing Instruction
Writers Clubs / Societies
Offers collection of minerals, fossils, butterflies, moths, and seashells as well as local historical materials. Educational programs in the sciences are offered for school and scout groups in house or as outreach programs.

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Field Trips / Excursions
Museums
Volunteer Opportunities
Outdoor Environmental Education
Educational Programs
Education
Science and Technology Museums
Provides Information and Referral, Reference Services, Readers Advisory and programs for children from birth through grade 8 as well as parents. Programs and services include, but are not limited to topics such as Homework Help, storytimes, arts and crafts, parenting issues and summer reading programs.

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Public Libraries
Reference / Information
Recreational / Leisure / Arts Instruction
Children's Library Services
Offers a variety of summer recreation programs for girls and boys 5-12 years of age. Programs may include but are not limited to Go Green, Why Should We Recycle focusing on environmental conservation, Fun with Fitness! highlighting nutrition and physical fitness, and the Crayon Box That Talked emphasizing teamwork and cooperation. Call for more detailed program information.

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Physical Activity and Fitness Education / Promotion
Recreational / Leisure / Arts Instruction
Recreational Activities / Sports
Offers services to improve your company's productivity with customized employee training at your site or ours. The Training Source at Western Suffolk BOCES offers: Customized training to improve employee skills, competitively priced classes, instructors with business and academic backgrounds, convenient locations at your site or a BOCES center, daytime or evening classes, free consultation of your training needs and a databank of well-trained job seekers. Call to discuss the education and training needs of your employees. Sample training offerings include: Computer Training; Health & Safety; Online Training; Professional Development; Technical-Industry Specific and Workplace Literacy. Call for more detailed information regarding the needs of your company.

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Computer and Related Technology Classes
Professional Continuing Education
Adult Education
Internet Courses
Technical / Trade Schools
Occupational Health and Safety
Workshops / Symposiums
Vocational Centers
This program is appropriate for the novice actor who is just trying theatre out for the first time, as well as for more experienced students, because there is no audition, thus giving them a chance to enjoy a less intensive rehearsal schedule, while still allowing their work to culminate in a performance. Material is chosen to suit each individual actor, to be done on a variety of levels by each member of the group. The program combines class and rehearsal so that students are learning acting technique and perfecting their musical theatre skills. There are 3 groups by age, PGT Kids for children, Young Actors Ensemble for pre-teens and Teen Conservatory for adolescents.
Offers courses in a variety of interests. Sample course offerings include: Adult, Child & Infant CPR/AED; Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) For Healthcare Provider; Country Western Line Dancing; Volleyball; Men’s Basketball; Basic Self-Defense Course; Zumba; Yoga; Raising Financially Savvy Kids; Blackbelt Selling For Beginners (Introduction To Sales); Weight Loss, Food, And Exercise: Where To Start? Drug Free Help For IBS, GERD, And SIBO; Natural Solutions To Headache And Migraine Pain; Sleep Problems: Natural Solutions To Better Sleep; New Home Buyers Seminar; Defensive Driving Course; ABCs Of Annuities, Living Wills, Health Care Proxy, & POA; Real Estate 101; Online Course: Notary Public Preparation Class And Online Notary Signing Agent Course. Courses vary each semester. Call for detailed information.

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Driver Training
Public Schools
Adult Education
Recreational Activities / Sports
Continuing Education
Exercise Classes / Groups
Dance Instruction
Yoga
Provides Reference, Information and Referral, Readers Advisory and programs for children from birth through grade 6 as well as their parents. Programs and services include the Parent/Child Workshop, Homework Help, arts and crafts, storytimes, and performances and films.

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Recreational / Leisure / Arts Instruction
Public Libraries
Reference / Information
Library Services
Children's Library Services
Offers many programs and services for children age newborn – 6th grade, such as reading clubs, story hours, online books, arts and crafts, Lego Free Play, chess club (grades 3-6), Children’s Rotating Art / Poetry Exhibit and much more. See https://briarcliffmanorlibrary.org/children-and-families/ for additional dates, times and contact info.

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Arts and Crafts Instruction
Children's Library Services
Provides Reference, Information and Referral, Readers Advisory, Computers, AARP Tax Assistance and a wide range of other programs.

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Computer and Related Technology Classes
Arts and Crafts Instruction
English as a Second Language
Literary Societies / Book Reading Clubs
Information Services
Games
Volunteer Opportunities
Library Services
AARP Tax Aide Programs
Provides reference, information and referral, reader's advisory, job search training and Tutor.Com. Programs may include book discussions and computer instruction.

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Computer and Related Technology Classes
Personal Enrichment
Recreational / Leisure / Arts Instruction
Reference / Information
Public Libraries
Literary Societies / Book Reading Clubs
Offers a 5-week summer camp which specializes in the arts. Some classes include making musical instruments, creating music video, drawing and painting, theater, music instruction, jewelry, metal work, etc.

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Arts and Crafts Instruction
Dance Instruction
Acting Instruction
Musical Instruments
Filmmaking Instruction
Special Interest Camps
Music Instruction
Provides reference, information and referral and reader's advisory. Offers a wide range of programs including arts and crafts, book discussions, knitting guild, ESL classes, computer classes, performances and films. Special programs offered on select Sundays. Call for further information.

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Personal Enrichment
Recreational / Leisure / Arts Instruction
Adult Literacy Programs
Library Services
Reference / Information
Public Libraries
The Nanuet Family Resource Centers are a school-based, school linked, support initiative. The goal is to support all Nanuet district families and their children to best develop and achieve both academically and personally. Services and programs include, but are certainly not limited to: information and referral services, free parent-teacher workshops and network-a free strength based child assessment program.

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Family Literacy Programs
Extended Child Care
Parent / Child Instruction
Provide socialization and recreation to adults with developmental disabilities. Activities include dinners, yoga, games, community trips, arts and craft projects, music and dancing, and more.

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Field Trips / Excursions
Recreational Activities / Sports
Arts and Crafts Instruction
Brings outstanding local and nationally known artists and their work to the college in order to enrich the experiences of students, faculty, and the surrounding communities. The galleries also serve as a venue for the exhibition of artwork done by Suffolk's students and faculty. Receptions and lectures are usually held in conjunction with most exhibits, all of which are free and open to the public. Check the Arts and Entertainment Schedule for upcoming art exhibits. Galleries include the Maurice N. Flecker Memorial Gallery located on the Ammerman Campus, The Lyceum Gallery located on the Eastern Campus and Sagtikos Art Gallery located on the Grant Campus. Call for detailed information regarding each gallery.

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Community Colleges
Art Appreciation
Leisure Activities / Recreation
Arts Appreciation
Art Galleries / Exhibits
Provide a number of fitness, sports and aquatic programs that help develop fitness, a positive use of leisure time, reduction of stress, including classes and team or individual competition. Also offers a program, Triple Play which improve kids knowledge of healthy habits, increase the hours of physical activities, and strengthen their ability to interact positively with others, and adds a parent's piece to encourage them to take part and improve or enhance healthy habits in themselves and their children.

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Parent / Child Instruction
Physical Fitness
Recreational Activities / Sports
Swimming Facilities
Provides information and referral, reference services, reader's advisory and a wide variety of programs, which may include story-times, arts and crafts, science, music, chess and films. Also offers summer feeding site for Island Harvest and summer reading club. Please call for more information.

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Public Libraries
Children's Arts and Crafts
Children's Library Services
Homework Help Programs
Story Hour
Provides Reference, Information and Referral, Reader's Advisory, AARP driver safety courses, tax assistance, Recovery Incorporated, and a wide range of programs which may include arts/crafts, genealogy assistance, computer classes, and concerts.

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Public Libraries
Arts and Crafts Instruction
Genealogy Classes
Computer and Related Technology Classes
Music Performances
Driving Safety Education
Tax Preparation Assistance
Provides a number of programs with opportunities to prepare children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities, which focus on skills needed for their future. Some highlights include weekly recreational trips, respite and more.

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Filmmaking Instruction
Recreational Activities / Sports
Special Olympics
Field Trips / Excursions
Life Skills Education
Computer and Related Technology Classes
Provides art classes in drawing, painting and watercolor techniques, from beginner to intermediate, including one-on-one instruction. Students will work with still life, photographs and imagination.
Provides a variety of programs designed for teenagers in the community, such as babysitter training, dances, sports, exercise classes, art instruction, games and more.

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Arts and Crafts Instruction
Child Care Instruction
Recreational Activities / Sports
Physical Fitness
Provides reference, information and referral, reader's advisory and programs for children. Other services include Live Librarian and Live Homework Help.

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Public Libraries
Children's Library Services
Children's Arts and Crafts
Homework Help Programs
Children's Reading Clubs
Provides Reference, Information and Referral, Readers Advisory and Live Librarian. Offers a wide range of programs which may include arts and crafts, book discussions, and AARP defensive driving courses.

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Public Libraries
Reference / Information
Library Services
Recreational / Leisure / Arts Instruction
Personal Enrichment
Leisure Activities / Recreation
Provides Reference, Information and Referral, Readers Advisory and programs for children from birth through grade 5. Programs include arts and crafts, storytimes, cooking, performances and a summer reading club.

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Children's Reading Clubs
Public Libraries
Reference / Information
Children's Arts and Crafts
Children's Library Services
Story Hour