Music Cafe – Saturday, May 30
Cantiague Park Theme Nights – Friday June 5
Car Wash/Car Show/Swap Meet – Friday, June 6
Saturday, May 30
Music Cafe
Trinity Lutheran’s Praise Band presents an evening of contemporary Christian music at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church’s gym, 40 W. Nicholai St. A fun evening of fellowship, music, desserts and coffee. The evening is sponsored by Trinity Lutheran’s Praise Band (931-2225). Admission free.
Travel Expo
Friend Travel, Ltd., is presenting a Travel Expo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ground Round Restaurant, Hempstead Tpke., Levittown. Representatives from cruise lines, hotels, all-inclusive resorts and tourist boards will be present. Party 105 will be broadcasting live. The Town of Hempstead Passport Van will be on hand as well. For more information call Ann at Friends Travel at 822-5966 or email friendstravel@optonline.net.
Sports Day 2009
Benefit for Schneider Children’s Hospital. Featuring a bagel breakfast, barbecue lunch, raffles, entertainment starting at 9 a.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Long Island’s own Iridesense will play a very special live outdoor concert from noon to 1 p.m. Held at Cantiague Park, 490 W. John S. Tickets are free. Music schedule: KJOY 98.3 from 10 to 11 a.m. WMJC 94.3 from 11 a.m. to noon.
Monday, June 1
Family Support Group
An ongoing support group for those who have family members or other loved ones with mental illness. Meets on Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services, 950 South Oyster Bay Rd. The fee is $5 per family. In addition to verbal support, the group presents guest lecturers, workshops, educational programs and holds social events. For information call 822-6111.
Tuesday, June 2
Parenting Group
Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling’s Community Program, 950 S. Oyster Bay Rd., is an outpatient substance abuse agency offering a Parenting Group on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. This group specializes in parenting issues for substance abusers as well as parents whose children use drugs. While drug use among teens has declined in other parts of the country, it continues to rise here in Nassau County. For information on this group as well as other services, call 822-4060. All inquiries are confidential.
Overeaters Anonymous
Are you a compulsive overeater? Under eater? Overeaters Anonymous can help. There is a meeting on Tuesdays on the corner of Salisbury Park Dr. and Carmans Rd., East Meadow, across from the firehouse from 7:45 to 9:15 p.m. Call for directions 997-4534. For information about the meeting call Nancy 798-2547 (between 7 and 9 p.m.) or Ed 845-5423.
Bible Studies
Cornerstone Christian Church of LI conducts bible studies every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Currently the book of Galatians in the New Testament is being studied. This is an in-depth study titled: Galatians: The Charter of Christian Liberty. Taught by Dr. Richard Goswiller, pastor, teacher, author of 30 years full-time ministry experience. There is also a time of questions and comments which stimulates interesting discussions. The group meets at 250 W. Old Country Rd., Country Bridge Plaza, (behind Antun’s Catering House; nearest cross road: Route 106). For more information call 342-1552 or go to our web site www.cornerstonechristianchurchny.com.
Do you have Psoriasis?
The LI Psoriasis Network Meetup Group will get together in the second floor In-Service Classroom of North Shore University at Plainview, 888 Old Country Rd., on the first Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. All are welcome. No cost. More information is available at http://psoriasis.meetup.com/24/
Central Nassau Chapter #1592 AARP
Meets at 1 p.m. on the first Tuesday (except July and August) of the month at Levittown Town Hall, 201 Levittown Pky., Hicksville. Anyone over the age of 50 and a national AARP member is invited to attend. No fee. For information call 794-9158.
St. Monica’s Widows/Widowers Group
Meets at 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 320 Broadway, Hicksville. First time guests pay $4 at the door. For further information call 681-3159.
Wednesday, June 3
Women’s Domestic Issues
A new group at the Community Program at Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services, 950 South Oyster Bay Rd., providing support and education to women experiencing domestic conflict, child abuse, substance abuse and related issues. The focus will be on education, support as well as empowerment and proactive behavior. Issues related to the family and the legal system will be addressed. The group will be held on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Preregistration required. Call 822-4060.
The Relationship Journey
Widow, Widowers, Divorced and Single. Dynamic discussion and wonderful support. Start living again. There’s laughter, love and hope here. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Parkway Community Church, 95 Stewart Ave. (upper level). Fee $7. Age group 40 plus. Call 395-8303.
Thursday, June 4
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.
Hicksville-Jericho Rotary Club
Meets every Thursday at 12:15 at Caracalla Ristorante, 102 Jericho Tpke., Syosset.
Hicksville Homemakers
Business meeting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the William Bennett Community Center, 28 W. Carl St. Come in and join the group and become a member. Classes held every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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.
Saturday, June 6
Car Wash/Car Show/Swap Meet
To benefit the Cancer Center for Kids held by The Michael Magro Foundation from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the student parking lot of Barry Tech, 1196 Prospect Ave., Westbury. Rain date June 7. The car show is open to all types of hot rods, rat rods, classics, customs and muscle cars; motorcycles welcomed too. Trophies will be awarded to the largest crowd pleasers. The $5 donation per wash and $10 entry/$20 vendor fee for the car show and swap meet will benefit the Hicksville-based non-profit, which pledges 100 percent of proceeds to helping families of children diagnosed with cancer through the Cancer Center for Kids at Winthrop Hospital and to establish a scholarship fund for a student who has achieved in both academics and sports. For more information, visit www.michaelmagrofoundation.com.
Sunday, June 7
St. Ignatius Graduates
As St. Ignatius Loyola Parish continues the 150th Anniversary Celebration, all students who will graduate this year are invited to attend a special ?Baccalaureate Mass in their honor at 11 a.m. in the church. All parishioners graduating or receiving degrees this year are welcome: Nursery School on up to Ph.Ds.? If you plan on attending RSVP by June 1 by sending your name, level of graduation/ degree and school name (optional) to St. Ignatius Loyola, 129 Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801. Call 931-0056.
Upcoming Events
Cantiague Park Theme Nights
At Cantiague Park’s (W. John St., Hicksville) indoor ice skating rink skaters will be able to enjoy a new theme with related pop music on Fridays from 9 to 11 p.m. Participants can also join in the fun by dressing in a costume appropriate to the theme. Call 572-0200.
• June 5: Under the Sea
Trip
Join the Glen Cove, Hicksville, Syosset Mercy League on a great trip to Booth Bay Harbor, ME, July 16 to 20. Enjoy at 5 day, 4 night stay at Spikewood Lodge in Booth Bay with its unique shops. The trip includes sightseeing, food and gratuities. The price is $664 D.D. You may park at St. Paul’s, Jericho, where the bus will pick up and drop off the group. For further information call Jeanette 931-2062. All profit goes to Mercy Medical Center.
Wine Tasting/Poetry/Taste of Huntington
An evening of wine tasting, poetry and a taste of Huntington will be held on June 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Walt Whitman House, 246 Old Walt Whitman Rd., West Hills, to benefit Last Hope Animal Rescue of Syosset. The evening will feature wines donated by Stew Leonard’s, select readings of Walt Whitman poems by “The Walt Whitman Project, Greg Trupiano, artistic director, and a selection of treats from several Huntington restaurants. Tickets are $40 pp in advance; $45 pp at the door. Tours of the WW birthplace will be available at a minimal charge. Send name address phone number and check by June 15 to Last Hope, Inc., PO Box 61, Syosset, NY 11791. www.lasthopeanimalrescue.org. Call 509-0137 or 631-205-5069.
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.
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.
