Many of us have lost someone near and dear. Grief can be devastating because we may feel lost and alone. Anyone who has experienced a loss is invited to join a free support group that will meet for eight Tuesdays beginning Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church Parish Outreach, 1025 Fifth Ave., East Northport.

The Lazarus support program is led by Roseann Pizzo and facilitators Victor Cosenza and Michael Malatesta. Email Roseann at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Speakers Dr. Jana Deitch, Catholic Health's chief of breast surgery, and Dr. Stephanie Sims, medical director of the St. Catherine of Siena Hospital Diagnostic Imaging Center, will discuss screening, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, highlighting recent advancements. 

When: 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28.

Register: Go to https://shorturl.at/tKyw5 on the internet. 

One Carleton Green, an 80-unit complex in Central Islip, is taking applications for affordable apartments. The apartments are open to Long Islanders earning between 30% and 100% of the area median income, according to Newsday. Rents will range from $863 to $2,864 a month. Program guidelines indicate that incomes could range from $25,890 for a single person looking for a studio apartment to $164,300 for a two- to four-person household seeking a two-bedroom apartment. There will be The developer specifies 10 units for people with mobility disabilities and five units for people with hearing/vision disabilities.

Applications are due by Sept. 14.

A drawing will be held Sept. 28.

Application information is available at ggvllc.com/lottery.

Youth Mental Health First Aid training teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. CN Guidance and Counseling Services will train adults 18 and older how to respond with its Mental Health First Aid Action Plan. Participants must attend both sessions.

When and where: 5 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 22 and 29, East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Rd.

Information and to register: Call 631-261-2313

The Chinatown Manpower Project is conducting a job fair. Bring copies of your resume and dress for success. Free to attend. Participating employers include:

• 1199 SEIU Employment Center
• BROAD USA
• Brooklyn Workforce 1
• C.A.R.E.S.
• Charles B. Wang Community Health Center
• Chinatown YMCA
• CMP (Chinatown Manpower Project, Inc.)
• Coalition of Asian-American IPA (CAIPA)
• Cooperative Home Care Associates
• Department of Citywide Administrative Services
• Do and Co Catering
• FDNY Office of Recruitment and Retention
• Fidelis care
• Golden Touch Home Health LLC
• Hand In Hand Development Inc.
• Healthfirst
• Humancare Home Healthcare LLC
• Jericho Project
• Koeppel Auto Group
• Lincoln Diagnostics, LLC
• LiveOnNY
• MassMutual
• Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
• New York Life
• New York State Department of Civil Service
• New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
• New York State Police
• NHS Of Queens CDC, Inc.
• NY Army National Guard
• NYC Children
• NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
• NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Office of School Health
• NYC Parks
• NYPD Cadet Corps
• NYPD Recruitment Section
• OceanFirst Bank
• People Care
• Primerica Financial Services
• Queens Surgical Center
• Rendr
• TD Bank
• The Allure Group
• Truecare Homecare Agency
• VNS Health
• Workforce 1
• More employers to come!

When and where: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Chinatown YMCA, 273 Bowery, Manhattan.

Information: Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Register at https://form.jotform.com/262016368394158

In September, Legal Services of Long Island, a nonprofit organization, will conduct free virtual legal advice clinics for eligible Suffolk County residents who are low-income and dealing with the following issues: Article 17A guardianship; divorce, custody and support; Article 81-guardianship; estate matters; bankruptcy; suspended or revoked license; deed and title matters; income tax questions.

Make an appointment: Go to https://shorturl.at/G3qUi on the internet, or call 631-232-2400, ext. 3315, and refer to the Advice and Counsel Clinic.

In a one-hour program, experts from the Cornell Cooperative Extension will teach how to recognize signs of a drug overdose, how to administer the Narcan antidote and how to care for individuals until emergency services arrive. See the poster attached to this email. 

When: Noon Thursdays, Sept. 10 and 24, and Oct. 8 and 22.

Learn How to Log On and Register: Email Cara Weiner Sultan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or register at https://shorturl.at/1UZzO

Narcan training fall 2026.pdf

• Online Legal Advice Clinic -- Register by June 8        

Legal Services of Long Island will provide free legal advice on several topics for eligible Suffolk County residents. Income limits apply. Advice will be given on Article 17A and Article 18 guardianship; bankruptcy; divorce, custody and support; estate matters; suspended or revoked driver's licenses; deed and title matters, and income tax issues. Meetings will be conducted via Zoom or over the phone from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 16, 17 and 18. See the attached flyer or call 631-232-2200, ext. 3315, to register.

• Free Advice on June 26 King Day of Service -- Register Now

Long Islanders can get free legal advice and help filing of petitions in matters of consumer debt; child and spousal support; custody and visitation; and name-change applications. English and Spanish speakers are welcome. Volunteer law students supervised by attorneys will meet with individuals from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, June 26, at the Nassau County Supreme Court complex at 100 Supreme Court Drive in Mineola. The service is provided in conjunction with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Registration is required and meeting times are limited. See the attachment to this email or call 516-493-3176.

The Northport and East Northport Public Libraries offer classes to help improve skills in English and Spanish. To register for any of the following classes, call 631-261-2313.

• Everyday Spanishmeets online via Zoom. This conversation group focuses on building listening skills, improving comprehension, and mastering key vocabulary to help you start conversing in Spanish immediately. The class is open to newcomers and experienced speakers. It meets on Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m.
• Dynamic Englishhelps participants develop English vocabulary, grammar, reading and pronunciation in a friendly conversation group. The class is intended for intermediate English learners. It meets on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the East Northport library, 185 Larkfield Rd. 
• Quick Readsmeets via Zoom. This informal monthly reading group is designed for intermediate English language learners and those who would like to develop literacy. The reading selection is emailed a week before the meeting. (Print copies are available at the East Northport reference desk.)  
• Pronunciation Practicemeets via Zoom. The class seeks to help participants improve English pronunciation skills with a certified speech-language pathologist and accent modification trainer. You will learn how to use standard American English sounds and strategies to get your point across. It meets on Mondays at 7 p.m.

Volunteer drivers and assistants are needed for the Parish Outreach van Monday through Thursday.

Our dedicated volunteers drive local residents to medical appointments, grocery stores and pharmacies.

If you are interested, call Valerie Raineri-Bergholm at 631-261-1306 for details

Come make new friends.

Card players of all levels are invited to enjoy the company of others in friendly games of hearts, poker, pinochle and more at 7 p.m. Mondays at St. Francis Church, 29 Clay Pitts Rd., Greenlawn.

Call Albert Prisco at 631-623-6109 or 631-988-4008, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.