Memorial Day Weekend at Old Bethpage Restoration
Saturday, May 23
Parent Group
Thursday, May 28
Spring Singles Dance
Saturday, May 30
Saturday, May 23
Memorial Day Weekend at Old Bethpage Restoration
Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage , will welcome in the sheep over Memorial Day weekend, with a range of related activities such as sheep-shearing, wool-spinning and weaving, from May 23 to May 25. The sheep-shearing demonstrations involve a farmer skillfully applying a set of hand shears to remove fleece from the village’s own flock of sheep. The craft of wool-spinning will also be demonstrated and children will have the opportunity to help with the preparation of wool just before it is spun into yarn, known as “wool carding.” The event takes place at Powell Farm, a 19th-century barn originally located in Syosset. Entertainment includes the OBVR Dancers performing 19th-century contra-dances (and wearing attire of the time), accompanied by fiddle and dulcimer. The OBVR Brass Band will perform each day at 2 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. On May 25 at 2 p.m., the village’s Civil War “veterans” will commemorate Decoration Day as it was first observed in the early 1870s, complete with a parade, a solemn patriotic program, and ceremonies at the Village cemetery honoring the fallen. Call 572-0200.
Tuesday, May 26
Eating Disorder Treatment
A weekly group for anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating on Tuesday evenings from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at the Reflection Counseling Center, 202 Terminal Dr. Sliding scale fee. To register call 576-3120.
Italian Culture Society at Farmingdale
Meets the last Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Ellsworth W. Allen Park, Motor Ave. Italian lessons are given by a native Italian teacher. For lessons in Italian come early at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments are served – ample parking. For private lessons call Francesca at 249-4543.
Golden Donors Blood Drive
Eligibility criteria: bring ID with signature or photo, minimum weight 110 pounds, age 16 to 75 (16 year olds must have parental permission. Agee 76 and over need doctor’s note), eat well (low fat) and drink fluids, no tattoos for the past 12 months. 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Crest Hollow Country Club, 8325 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury. Call LI Blood Services 1-800-688-0900.
Open House at Westbury Friends School
Toddler through Grade 5. Tour the school and observe classes. 9 a.m. at 550 Post Ave., Westbury, corner Post Ave. and Jericho Tpke. For further information, call 333-3178.
Blood Drive
Hosted by New Island Hospital, 4295 Hempstead Tpke., Bethpage, from 7 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Community members welcome.
Wednesday, May 27
Adolescent Group
Offered by Reflection Counseling Center, 202 Terminal Dr. for youth who are struggling with abstinence from alcohol or drugs. Group sessions focus on education, communication skills, relationships and self-esteem issues. The group meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. For information on joining or to learn about other services call 576-3120. All inquiries are confidential.
Women’s Issues Group
For women who are in recovery from alcohol and/or drugs. Offered by Reflection Counseling Center, 202 Terminal Dr., on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Group sessions focus on those issues of communication skills, relationships and self-esteem. Call 576-3120.
Multi-Faith Forum
Hosted by the Plainview Reformed Church, 560 Old Bethpage Rd., on Wednesdays during May at 7:3 p.m. Featuring representatives from the following faiths: Sikhism, Hindusim, Islam and Judaism. The program is designed to better understand our neighbors. Call Pastor Kent E. Huyck 931-8770.
Free Walk-In Stroke Screenings
Plainview Hospital and the American Stroke Association invite all to participate in this free stroke risk assessment, education and screening program. 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Plainview Hospital, Lecture Rooms A and B, 888 Old Country Rd. Call the Plainview Hospital stroke program coordinator 719-2411 for more information or call 1-888-4-STROKE for other screening sites near you.
N. Syosset-Woodbury Republican Club
Will be holding its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at The Woodlands at the Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course, South Woods Rd., Woodbury. The guest speaker will be Town of Oyster Bay’s Bay Constable Captain Philip Rhoads. The Bay Constables are part of the Department of Public Safety’s Marine Enforcement Division and service both the North and South Shores of the Town. Captain Rhoads will discuss the responsibilities and duties of the Bay Constables, such as Search and Rescue, Safety, Weather and Enforcement. For information on attending this event, contact 921-1000.
Thursday, May 28
Young Adult Drug Addiction Group
Offered by the Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Community Program, 950 S. Oyster Bay Rd., Suite 102. For people 18 to 21 who are recovering from drug addiction. The goals are to enhance skills, increase self-awareness and work toward a drug and alcohol-free life. The group meets Thursdays at 8 p.m. Call 822-4060. All inquiries are confidential.
Calling All Seniors
Why be bored at home? Come for fun, trips and to meet new friends. Qualifications: resident of Hicksville, Plainview or Levittown. Meetings every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bethpage Senior Center, 103 Grumman Rd. West, Bethpage. Call 571-9910.
Parent Group
Reflection Counseling, 202 Terminal Dr., offers a Parent Group for those parents struggling with their child’s use of alcohol and/or drugs. Group sessions focus on parenting and communication skills and education. The group meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. To register call 576-3120. All inquiries are confidential.
Rotary Club of Bethpage-Plainview
Serving the community since 1955. Dinner meeting 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Thursday at Marriott Residence Inn, 9 Gerhard Rd., Plainview. For information call 681-7960.
POB Senior Citizen Club
Nassau County provides a lunch program for the Plainview-Old Bethpage Senior Citizen Club on Thursdays when the school is in session. Calls (937-6424) must be made by Tuesday to request a lunch or cancel a lunch. A voluntary donation of $3 is requested. The program is held when school is in session in the All-Purpose Room at the Jamaica Avenue School, 85 Jamaica Ave.
May Healing Circle
Encourages the balance of body, mind and spirit through a natural energy healing and relaxation technique involving light touch. Powerful yet gentle for all ages. $10. 8 p.m. at The Family Wellness Center, 641-B Old Country Rd., Plainview. Call 822-8499 to register.
Friday, May 29
POB Senior Citizen Club
Meeting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays in the All-Purpose Room at the Jamaica Avenue School, 85 Jamaica Ave. For information call 937-6424. The club offers trips, cruises, parties, social and line dancing, art courses for all levels, craft classes, card games, bingo, horseracing, yoga, education programs, etc. Members must be 55 years or older, residing in the POB S.D. are eligible. Bring school tax bill as proof of residency. Dues is $15. New members welcome.
Saturday, May 30
Spring Singles Dance
At 8 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Sunnyside Blvd. Networking from 8 to 9 p.m. DJ Ronnie 9 p.m. Live band 10 p.m. Fee charged after 9 p.m. Donations for Glory House Women’s Shelter. Hair, personal and feminine products. Go to SinglesForCharities.com.
Upcoming Events
Defensive Driving
Sponsored by the Community Center of Plainview-Old Bethpage. State approved for insurance and point reduction. Sponsored by N.Y.S.P. June 4 and 11 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Plainview Middle School, Central Park Rd. To register call 1-516-495-4786. There is a connection problem in some areas of Nassau County. You must dial 1-516 first even if that is your area code.
New Island Hospital Golf and Tennis Classic
Proceeds benefit the implementation and operations of the new Stroke Center. June 3 at the Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course, Huntington Indoor Tennis. Dining at the Woodlands Mansion. Registration and lunch 11:30 a.m. Shotgun start 1 p.m. Cocktail reception/awards 6 p.m. Contact Rita Raio 520-2518 or rraio@nihli.org or Halina Carrigan 520-2301 or hcarrigan@nihli.org.
Call For Craft Vendors
Mill Neck Manor is calling for vendors of handmade items for its Annual Fall Harvest Festival, held on Oct. 10 and 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A favorite tradition on LI, visitors eagerly await the festival for its crafts, apples, pumpkins, pies and other delicious treats. Country crafts, offering handmade items and holiday gifts, are one of the festival’s main features. If you make or sell crafts and feel that you would be a great addition to the Festival, you are encouraged to apply. Vendors are assigned an outdoor space (10’x10’) with a table and two chairs. All vendors are required to have a tent or canopy; those vendors who do not own a suitable tent may rent one from Mill Neck Manor for a small fee. A nonrefundable fee of $300 will be due once vendors are selected. The deadline to apply is June 26. For more information, or for an application call Roberta Baade 922-4100, ext. 220.
Learn Sign Language
The Mill Neck Foundation for Deaf Ministry Sign Language Camp for Hearing Kids invites children ages 8 to 16 to learn a new language and have fun. Held on the campus of Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf, the camp teaches beginning sign language in an enjoyable and unique way. In two sessions (July 13 through 17 and July 20 through 24), campers are divided by age (ages 8 to 12 and 13 to 16). ??Through activities, games and arts and crafts, campers are taught the sign language alphabet and numbers as well as signs for animals, foods, colors and much more. Campers in session one will have basic conversations in sign by the end of the camp and those with a prior knowledge of the language in session two will build on their current skills and focus on conversational sign. At the end of each week, a special presentation will be held for friends and family about what the students learned. Campers eat lunch daily with deaf students and interact with Mill Neck students during games, storytelling and swimming sessions. Classes are led by deaf instructors with hearing teacher assistance. Camp is held from 8:30 am to 3:30 p.m. daily and costs $230 per child (includes lunch and a book, arts and crafts, a notebook, a bag and more). Enrollment is limited. The deadline for enrollment is June 26. Contact Nicole Romano 351-3844 or nromano@millneck.org for more information and/or to enroll your child in camp.
