J&J Transition Meeting
2025-05-22 18:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Byrne Center – East, 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY, 11553
Invited MEMBERS ONLY event!

J&J Mother's Meeting
2025-06-20 18:00 - 22:30 | Byrne Center – East, 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY, 11553

Connect with Your Legislator: Mobile Office Hours
2025-06-23 19:30 - 20:30 | Byrne Center – East, 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY, 11553
Join us for Mobile Office Hours with Legislator Olena Nicks at the John J. Byrne Community Center. This is your opportunity to meet directly with your local representative, share your concerns, ask questions, and discuss the issues that matter most to you and your family. All community members are welcome—your voice matters!

2025 Heroes In The Community Gala
2025-06-28 16:00 - 20:00 | Byrne Center – East, 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY, 11553
Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PMJoin us for an unforgettable evening at the 2025 Heroes in the Community “Dress in White” Gala, honoring those who lead with vision, service, and heart. Hosted by the John J. Byrne Community Center, this signature event raises vital funds to support youth, families, and community-building programs in Uniondale and beyond.
MEET OUR HONOREES!
Secure your spot at the 2025 Heroes in the Community “Dress in White” Gala – Reserve your tickets today!

UCC Summer Day Camp
2025-07-07 09:00 - 17:00 | 806 Jerusalem Ave, Uniondale, NY 11553, 806 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, 11553, United States
Attention kids 7-12: Plunge into summer and make new friends with camp activities such as:

Arts & Crafts
Reading
Library
Cooking
Sports
Water Play
Field Trips
Fun & Games

The total cost is $800 (a non-refundable $200 registration fee will be applied to camp costs; multi-child discounts are available), and the camp runs on weekdays from July 7th to August 8th. Space is limited, so to make a registration appointment, call (516) 538-9487 or email UCCyp@optonline.net

Fans and Shades Community Day
2025-07-12 15:00 - 20:00 | Byrne Center – East, 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY, 11553

National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course
2025-07-19 09:00 - 15:30 | Byrne Center – East, 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY, 11553
The DDC 6-hour classroom course is presented by National Safety Council-certified instructors who use modern and multi-media techniques to offer a new approach to learning accident prevention skills. You’ll receive a course guide to use in class and to keep for future reference. Even the most experienced drivers find the course interesting and filled with valuable safe driving tips. It’s also great for new drivers and about-to-be drivers. Family involvement is encouraged!
The cost is $40 per person, payable to Martin Hirscfield at the address on the attached flyer. We look forward to seeing you there!

National Night Out
2025-08-05 17:00 - 20:30 | Byrne Center – East, 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY, 11553

Beyond the Backpack
2025-08-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Byrne Center – East, 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY, 11553
Join Us for Beyond the Backpack – A Free Family Event!
Saturday, August 9th | 11 AM – 2:00 PM
Get ready for a day of fun, learning, and community at John J. Byrne Community Center, “Beyond the Backpack,” a free family-focused event powered by Nickelodeon, Optimum, and Paramount – right here at the Byrne Center!
Join us to celebrate The Great Dora Fiesta with Beyond the Backpack! Get ready to play and learn with a special Dora meet & greet, fun games, kindergarten readiness resources, and awesome giveaways!
The family-fun fiesta games will include:

Isa’s Yummy Garden – search for fruits in Isa’s Garden to make fruit salad.
Boots Banana Toss – put your counting and color skills to the test in this fun game!
Dora’s Music Center – celebrate all things music with Dora and make your own maracas.
Arts & crafts station, and so much more!

RSVP
Event Details

Date: Saturday, August 9
Time: 11am-2pm
Address: John J. Byrne Community Center, 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, New York 11553

We hope to see you there!

JAZZ BONE
2025-08-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Byrne Center – East, 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY, 11553
Join us this August for Jazz Bone: Free Uniondale Summer Jazz 2025, a vibrant music series hosted at the John J. Byrne Community Center! Enjoy live performances on August 12th, 19th, and 26th at 6:00 PM, featuring the incredible talent of Napoleon Revels-Bey, Artistic Director of Nassau Performing Arts Inc. This family-friendly event celebrates the spirit of jazz and community. All are welcome — public donations accepted to support future arts programming.
📍 925 Jerusalem Ave, Uniondale, NY🎷 Hosted by Nassau Performing Arts Inc.🔗 More info: https://dot.cards/rbmusic☎️ Contact: 516-750-0810 | nassaupainc@gmail.com

Girl Scout Meeting
2025-09-17 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-11-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Byrne Center – East, 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY, 11553

Know the System, Change the System: A Micro-to-Macro Approach to Advocacy, Voting, and Healing
2025-09-18 17:30 - 21:00 | Byrne Center – East, 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY, 11553
Join us for an inspiring and informative continuing education event focused on mental health advocacy, healing, and civic action, featuring a keynote by Jessica Mitchell, LMSW, MA, and a dynamic panel of local leaders.
Panelists include:
*Warren K. Graham, Ph.D., LCSW (NASW NYS President)
*Rebecca Sanin, M.A., J.D. (Suffolk County Legislator)
*Tammie Williams-Pittman, LMSW
*Joylette Williams, Ph.D.
*Debra Mulé, MSW (Nassau County Legislator)
RSVP & Details can be found here: www.hhptherapy.com/events-1/advocacy

Cultivating Lives 5th Annual Second Chance Free Financial Prosperity Workshop
2025-09-27 14:00 - 18:00 | Byrne Center – East, 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY, 11553
Join us on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM for a free, empowering workshop designed to help individuals in underserved communities take control of their financial future.
Facilitated by Dr. LaShawn Lukes, this interactive session will cover essential financial topics, including:

Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI)

Credit Restoration & Building

Understanding Your Credit Report

Budgeting Strategies

Credit-Building Credit Cards

Wills & Exit Plans

Mindset Development

And more!

Location: Hosted at John J. Byrne Community Center, 925 Jerusalem Ave, Uniondale.

Mandatory RSVP | Limited Free Seating – Only 10 More Seats Available!

This workshop offers practical tools, expert guidance, and valuable resources to support long-term financial success.
Register now using the QR code on the flyer or visit www.cultivatinglives2020.org.
For more details, call 347-644-0657.

TAHD Festival
2025-10-04 09:00 - 19:00 | Byrne Center – East, 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY, 11553
Hosted by the Youth Empowerment Institute & Supreme Mathematics

Mary-Kay Workshop
2025-10-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Byrne Center – East, 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY, 11553

Birthday Party-Private Event
2025-10-12 14:00 - 19:00 | Byrne Center – East, 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY, 11553

Uniondale Fire Department- Fire Prevention Open House
2025-10-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Byrne Center – East, 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY, 11553

First Time Home Buyers Workshop
2025-10-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Byrne Center – East, 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY, 11553
Sponsored by Signature Premiere Properties

Nassau County Early Voting
2025-10-25 - 2025-11-02 | Byrne Center – East, 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY, 11553
More Info:
https://byrncenter.org/the-jjbc-is-proud-to-be-an-early-voting-location-for-the-2025-general-election/

Hours:

Sat, Oct. 25: 9am – 6pm

Sun, Oct. 26: 9am – 6pm

Mon, Oct. 27: 7am – 6pm

Tues, Oct. 28: 10am – 7pm*

Wed, Oct. 29: 10am – 7pm*

Thurs, Oct. 30: 9am – 6pm

Fri, Oct. 31: 9am – 6pm

Sat, Nov. 1: 9am – 6pm

Sun, Nov. 2: 9am – 6pm

(*Extended hours until 8pm on Oct. 28 & Oct. 29)
Remember: On Election Day, November 4, 2025, you MUST vote at your assigned polling place.
For more information about early voting in Nassau County, visit NASSAUvotes.com or call (516) 571-VOTE.

Halloween Family Festival
2025-10-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Byrne Center – East, 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY, 11553
Halloween Festival at the Byrne Center!
Join us for a day full of family fun, frights, and fall festivities on Saturday, October 25th, from 10 AM to 5 PM at 925 Jerusalem Ave., Uniondale.
Enjoy a day packed with:

Haunted House & Maze
Kid Zone & Bounce Houses
Shopping & Over 60 Vendors
Face Painting & Family Activities
Food, Music & More!

Fun for the whole family!
Hosted by @market_events111 — follow them on Instagram for updates.

UCC Youth Project Halloween Party
2025-10-31 18:30 - 21:30 | Byrne Center – East, 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY, 11553

The Nubian Gents & Feminine Fire Step & Performance Ensemble
2025-11-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Byrne Center – East, 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY, 11553

US-NYCRT Chaplain Graduation
2025-11-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Byrne Center – East, 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY, 11553

Purposeful Planning: How to Build, Protect & Transfer Your Wealth
2025-11-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Byrne Center – East, 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY, 11553
Join us for a free, informative, and interactive financial workshop, complete with a continental breakfast!
This engaging session will teach you how to build, protect, and transfer your wealth through proven financial strategies and legal planning tools.
What You’ll Learn:
Build

Proven financial planning strategies

Saving and investing for retirement

Protect

Safeguarding assets from Medicaid & long-term care costs

Maintaining control over legal and health decisions

Transfer

The benefits of a trust

How to avoid probate and minimize family conflicts

Featured Presenters:

Vereline McClaney, Financial Advisor, Lincoln Investment

Sharon T. Hoskins, Esq. & Robert D. Hoskins, Esq., Hoskins Life & Legacy Planning, P.C.

Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: John J. Byrne Community Center, 925 Jerusalem Ave, Uniondale, NY
FREE Registration: BPTworkshop.eventbrite.comCall: 516-907-2300 or (516) 554-8124Email: info@byrncenter.org
Take charge of your financial future. Reserve your seat today!

His & Hers: Chat & Chew
2025-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Byrne Center – East, 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY, 11553
Join us for His & Hers: Chat & Chew, a special night of conversation, education, and community created for men and the women who support them.
November is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and this free event brings together medical experts, advocates, and families for an evening dedicated to understanding prostate health, building awareness, and strengthening support systems.
What to Expect:
For Him:Expert urologists share vital insights into prostate health and prevention strategies.
For Her:Learn how to support and advocate for your loved ones through education and communication.
For Everyone:Enjoy dinner, open dialogue, and community connection in a welcoming environment.
Featured Speakers:

Bill Stephney – Former President of Def Jam Recordings / Prostate Cancer Advocate

Tavya Benjamin, MD – Chief of Urology, Glen Cove Hospital

Joe O. Littlejohn, MD – Urological Surgeon, Northwell Health

FREE Admission | Dinner includedRSVP by November 5Register: bit.ly/HisAndHersEvent
Presented by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® – Theta Iota Omega Chapter, Ivy Foundation of Suffolk/Nassau Counties, Inc., Northwell Health, and the John J. Byrne Community Center.
Contact for more info:(516) 554-8124 | info@byrncenter.org
Let’s come together for awareness, empowerment, and support this November!

Foundational EMDR Training
2025-11-13 08:30 - 17:30 | Byrne Center – East, 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY, 11553
Foundational EMDR Training through Helping Hands Psychotherapy

Youth Empowerment Institute-Supreme Mathematics
2025-11-15 11:00 - 12:30 | Byrne Center – East, 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY, 11553
