The Manhasset Public Library plays host to many local community organizations’ meetings and programs. Here are are a few groups that might be of interest to you:
MANHASSET CASA
Manhasset CASA has been in existence since 2001 and works with numerous community partners to reduce substance abuse among youth by connecting parents, school, youth and the community as partners in this common goal. CASA engages its members to view substance abuse as an issue of public health and utilizes specific strategies that address why and where substance use is prevalent in the Manhasset community and how to change the environment whereby it exists. The Manhasset Public Library and the Honorable Jack M. Martins sponsor Manhasset CASA’s Active Parenting Series (fall) and Power of Parenting Series (winter/spring) which provides parents and caregivers with the skills, insight and knowledge they need to raise healthy and responsible youth in today’s world. For more information, go to www.manhassetcasa.org.
MANHASSET NEWCOMERS CLUB
New to Manhasset? E-mail Newcomers’ President Heidi Franchetti and say “hello” @ ManhassetNewcomers@yahoo.com or call 365-0865
NORTH SHORE AUDUBON SOCIETY
Their mission is to promote, protect and preserve the envoriment, and the birds that inhabit it, through education, advocacy and leadership. Please visit their website @ www.northshoreaudubon.org. Programs are free and suitable for children age 12 and up.
LONG ISLAND CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Open meetings for photographers- from the novice to the professional. Interesting programs will be presented monthly. For more information please contact Laura Glabman, (516) 902-7012.
SEPTA @ YOUR LIBRARY
Manhasset Special Education PTA (SEPTA) is a parent-teacher group that services Manhasset’s special needs community with guest speakers and experts on a range of special education topics. Please join Manhasset SEPTA at the library for their monthly presentations. Feel free to contact them to become a member online or suggest topics at www.ManhassetSEPTA.org
MANHASSET WOMEN’S COALITION AGAINST BREAST CANCER
For more information on MWCABC and its Outreach Program, please view their website at www.manhassetbreastcancer.org
MANHASSET-GREAT NECK PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
Beginning in September, check the library calendar for new bi-monthly educational photography meetings. All levels of expertise and new faces are always welcome.