Community Corner
Get Out Weekend Planner: Nov. 11-12
Cycle for Island Harvest, the Goo Goo Dolls, Vienna Symphony Orchestra, Restaurant Week and more events in the area.
Tripp's Cycle-thon for Island Harvest
Where: Equinox Fitness Center, 7550 Jericho Tpke, Woodbury
When: Sat., 1p.m. to 5p.m.
Why Go: The economy has been rough on both Island Harvest and the people they feed. Come get a workout with cycling guru Tripp Doherty while helping Island Harvest raise funds for over 40,000 turkeys and meals for hungry Long Islanders. Reserve your spot by stopping by Equinox or calling (516) 714-8100.
Price: $35 per person per hour of cycling. $100 for all four hours. You do not need to be a. Equinox member to participate.
Where: Woodbury Gymboree, 100 Woodbury Road
When: Sun. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why Go: Gymboree Play & Music is celebrating 10 awesome years in Woodbury. RSVP at (516) 367-3950
Price: FREE
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Where: The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Blvd, Greenvale
When: Sat. at 8 p.m.
Why Go: Watching PBS isn't the only way to soak up a little culture. Listen to this Austrian symphony weave their way through the famous classical pieces of Brahms and Beethoven.
Price: $47-$102
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Long Island Restaurant Week
Where: 516 American Kitchen & Bar, Cool Fish Wine Bar & Grill, Mim's Restaurant, Fulton & Prime Fish & Steak
When: All weekend
Why Go: Syosset joins restaurants across the island for the annual Restaurant Week. Beginning Sun. and running all week, , , , and will offer prix fixe menus of their house favorites. Try a new restaurant in Syosset or visit your old favorites.
Price: depends upon the restaurant.
Where: Plainview Jewish Center, 95 Floral Dr. W, Plainview
When: Sun., 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Why Go: Donating bone marrow helps patients suffering from blood cancer and diseases. Doctors swab your cheek to see if you are a match. You will be contacted if you are a match.
Price: FREE
The Goo Goo Dolls with Ryan Star
Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave, Huntington, NY
When: Sat. at 8 p.m.
Why Go: Slide over to the Paramount and give a little bit of your attention to the Grammy nominated Goo Goo Dolls before it's too late. Don't get dizzy by all the black balloons.
Price: $49
