Efrem Spring Collection

Check out Efrem’s spring collection, sponsored by Efrem of Woodbury, Red Door Salon and Spa, Iavarone Bros., and Laguna Grille!

2012 Long Island Hospitality Ball

On Monday, June 18, the 2012 Long Island Hospitality Ball is back!  This year’s event will be held at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury.  This fundraiser helps the American Cancer Society, and raised $170,000 alone from last year’s event!

The gala was created and organized by Keith Hart, a hospitality industry mainstay and cancer survivor, to raise funds for charity by showcasing offerings from the region’s top restaurants, wine and spirit brands, nightclubs and entertainers as well as hotels and catering halls. (more…)

A Local Love Story, Brought To You By The Inn At Bowman’s Hill

Here is our last installment of another Long Island love story, brought to you by The Inn At Bowman’s Hill.  This month we are catching up with Renee and Carl, a couple from Massapequa.

NH:  How did you two meet?

Renee:  We used to work together at a mortgage company in Melville. (more…)

Women’s Self Defense Seminar and Fundraiser

Check out the women’s self defense seminar and fundraiser for the (more…)

Prepare To Be Ravaged…By Maximus Spa Salon!

This Thursday, February 9, Maximus Spa Salon will be holding a special event starting at 7:30 called “Prepare To Be Ravaged.”  Stop by the event for a night of (more…)

A Local Love Story, Brought To You By The Inn at Bowman’s Hill

We are happy to bring you another local love story, brought to you by the Inn At Bowman’s Hill.  This week we share the story of Heather and Jason, a couple whose love was clearly meant to be.

Nassau Happenning:  How did you two meet?

Heather: My friend Jessica kept trying to set me up on a date with her friend.  I consistently said no, because I didn’t want to go out with him and not like him and make our friendship weird.  Meanwhile, (more…)

A Local Love Story, Brought To You By The Inn At Bowman’s Hill

Here is another local love story brought to you by The Inn At Bowman’s Hill!  Kristin and Louis’ love story is proof that love and romance can hit you where you least expect it!

Reader’s Choice: What Do You Want To Read on NH?

Nassau Happening would like to show our appreciation to all of our lovely readers! To show our gratitude, we are going to let YOU (the reader) decide what you would like to read in Nassau Happening in 2012. Leave a comment below and tell us what you think we should write about, starting in January.  Do you love our (more…)

An Inside Look at MMA Fitness

Think of boot camp, throw in some mixed martial arts, mix in some cardio, and finish off with grappling….what am I talking about?  MMA Fitness, a new class offered at Max Fitness in Plainview.  For those of you short on time and big on results, this class may just be what you’ve been waiting for.  The hour-long class is split into two parts.  The first half hour is a high intensity cardio workout using grappling “dummy” weighted bags that you kick, punch, hit, and use to make you work out (and sweat!) a ton.  This part is set up in 5 five-minute sections that each target a specific body part or focus, such as core, arms, or legs.  Each five minute section has five exercises (one minute each), so you won’t be bored.  There is a one minute break in between sections, and then you are right back at it.  The second half hour part of the class is a lesson and practice session in real MMA grappling.  Instructor Rafael Gomez has over 36 years of martial arts experience, so you can be sure you will be able to try out the moves without risking injury.  If you aren’t interested in learning these maneuvers, you can still take the first part of the class.

Interested in seeing more?  Below are some videos that will give you a snapshot of the class, including some absolute beginner participant’s thoughts. (more…)

Jill Zarin: Real Long Islander, Real Housewife, Real Woman

Yes, I am a huge Real Housewives of New York fan.  (Okay, I am a fan of every season.)  But there is something special about the RHONY cast, since one of Long Island’s own, Jill Zarin, is part of the cast.  Born and raised in Woodmere, Jill has become one of the most famous housewives from the Bravo series, and we couldn’t be prouder.  So why write about her here on Nassau Happening?  Well ladies, Jill has found a way to make all of us look our very best with Skweez Couture Shapewear.  (more…)