Seniors Calendar: Long Island events

Some listed events are virtual; please call before attending.

FOREVER SIMON AND GARFUNKEL

Mattituck: Live performance by the tribute band Forever Simon and Garfunkel, 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Mattituck-Laurel Library, 13900 Main Rd., free, register, mattitucklaurellibrary.org, 631-298-4134.

HISPANIC ROOTS

Port Washington: Music performance by a Latin band, cultural displays and food representing various Hispanic countries, 2 p.m. Saturday,  Sept. 27, Port Washington Public Library, 1 Library Dr., free, pwpl.org, 516-883-4400.

NATIONAL COFFEE DAY

Hampton Bays: Celebrate the 1723 anniversary of Brazil’s first coffee shipment to the United States with a cup of coffee or a game (prizes awarded while supplies last), 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Ave., free, hamptonbayslibrary.org, 631-728-6241.

SECURITY RISKS

Middle Island: Learn to recognize and avoid identity theft, insurance fraud, phishing emails, scam calls and more, 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29, Longwood Public Library, 800 Middle Country Rd., free, register, longwoodlibrary.org, 631-924-6400.

SENIOR HOUSING SEMINAR

Copiague: Explore the full range of senior housing options on Long Island for those 55+, from aging in place and active lifestyle communities to assisted living, rentals and lesser-known alternatives, 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, Copiague Memorial Public Library, 50 Deauville Blvd., free, register, preference given to resident cardholders, copiaguelibrary.org, 631-691-1111.

WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE 

Franklin Square: Community Development Long Island shares free energy-efficiency improvements to eligible households, including insulation, heating system repairs and other energy-saving measures, 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., free, franklinsquarepl.org, 516-488-3444.

TRAVEL: CHICAGO

Online: Take a virtual trip around Chicago, explore public art, the museum campus, some of the city's architecture and more, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, hosted by Peninsula Public Library, free, visit peninsulapublic.org for a link, 516-239-3262.

MEMORY CAFE

Baldwin: For those with memory loss and their caregiver, live music performance and information on resources, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., free, includes complimentary lunch (additional guests must pay separately, request in advance), email emuller@baldwinpl.org to register, baldwinpl.org, 516-586-1507.

CREATING A PREPAREDNESS PANTRY

Huntington Station: Learn how to safely store food and supplies, what to stock, where to store them, and how to manage everything efficiently, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Rd., free, shpl.info, 631-549-4411.

OPERA TALK

Baldwin: Discussion of Mozart's opera "Don Giovanni," 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, hosted by Baldwin Public Library, free, register for a link, baldwinpl.org, 516-223-6228.

AMERICAN CIVIL WAR RETOLD

Mattituck: Explore key Civil War events through the voices of Jefferson Davis, Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln in this weekly four-part series, with each week focusing on a pivotal year, from Lincoln’s election and Bull Run to Antietam, Gettysburg, and the surrender at Appomattox, 5 p.m. consecutive Thursdays through Oct. 23, Oct. 2, Mattituck-Laurel Library, 13900 Main Rd., free, register, mattitucklaurellibrary.org, 631-298-4134.

With LaToya Rodriguez and Daniel Variano

By Gina Tabarus

gtabarus@newsday.com