Networking Opportunity at Carlyle

There's a business networking opportunity Wednesday evening at the Carlysle designed to let local businesses interact. It's one of many events around the area today.

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Tuesday's options include:

1. CTG, the producer of Trade Nassau and Trade Brooklyn, sponsors  The business networking event is from 6-8 p.m. at - Deco 1600 Restaurant. Cost: $20 with pre-registration/$25 at the door.  Contact: (347) 464.0777

2. A new exhibit at the features more than 50 photos of photographer The event runs daily through Sept. 4 from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

3. The  has a variety of offerings Tuesday: At 7:30 p.m., Cindy Goldrich, an expert ADHD, shares strategies parents need to help their ADHD children. For more library events, check out our "events" listings or the library's web site.

4. It is a mitzvah to enable people to say Kaddish, and theasks your help to make that happen. Morning minyans take place at 6:30 a.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Evening minyans are at 8 p.m. Sunday to Thursday.

5. Did you read about the performed by the students of Mattlin Middle School? Did you take part in the  Friday at Plainview Middle School to benefit "Relay for Life?" We posted new photos yesterday. Did you read about our latest  Let us know your ideas for other family-friendly features and news stories for, or browse our "events" calendar for other happenings around town.