Camelot – Saturday, June 6
Antiques, Collectibles, Handcrafts Flea Market – Tuesday, June 8
K of C Gold Party – Friday, June 12
Saturday, June 6
Oh, What a Night
A musical cabaret performance of greatest hits. Musical show with 30 talented singers. Musical director Emmy Award-winner Kim Oler. Dance music by Jen Grabowski and Where’s Ringo? Popular and Broadway tunes. Set ups, soda, BYOB, snacks and chips, coffee and cake. Night club-style seating. 8 p.m. at Temple B’Nai Torah, 2900 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh. Tickets $20 per person. Reservations or at the door. Call 946-7207. No children under 10.
Public Forum – Lighthouse Development
Nassau County Legislator Dave Mejias will be hosting a public forum regarding the proposed redevelopment of the Nassau Coliseum and surrounding area. A presenter from the Lighthouse Development Group will be present to detail the proposed project as well as answer any questions. The meeting will be held at the Levittown Library at noon. For more information contact Legislator Dave Mejias at 571-6214.
Animal Lifeline’s Super Yard Sale
Where a great buy becomes a good deed. June 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1613 Bellmore Rd., North Bellmore (adjacent to the old Smithville Café.) This is an opportunity for all animal lovers to assist local cats and dogs by helping to raise funds for Animal Lifeline’s spay/neuter and rehabilitation programs. If you would like to donate saleable yard sale items (no clothes or books), call Kathy 785 7340 for more information. Rain dates June 13 and 14.
Camelot
Presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions. The musical classic, filled with elegant pageantry, is based on the legendary story of King Arthur, Guenevere and Lancelot. The fabulous score includes If Ever I Would Leave You, I Loved You Once in Silence, The Lusty Month of May, How to Handle a Woman and Camelot. Performances: June 12 at 8 p.m.; June 6 and 13 at 4 and 8 p.m.; June 7 and 14 at 2 p.m. at The Show Place, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. Tickets $25 per person; senior citizens/students (ages 6 to 17) $20 per person. Super Senior Saturday at 4 and Sunday at 2 p.m. Senior citizen tickets $15. Fun Friday at 8 p.m. Student tickets $15. For individual and group ticket information and reservations, call 599-6870 or go to www.plazatheatrical.com.
Tuesday, June 7
Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group
Held on the first Tuesday of every month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the East and West Conference Rooms on the Main Floor at Nassau University Medical Center, 2201 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. For information call Linda McCammon 543-2245, ext. 212.
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.
Antiques, Collectibles, Handcrafts Flea Market
Sponsored by the Bellmore Lions Club from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bellmore LIRR station at Bedford Ave. and Sunrise Hwy., Bellmore. Also on June 21. To be a vendor call 785-0222.
Tuesday, June 9
Free Workshop/Book Signing
Don’t You Get It? Living With Auditory Learning Disabilities. An opportunity to attend a workshop and book signing with an author and contributing writers. The workshop will cover what an Auditory Processing Disorder is and how to help your child within the home and school environment. Attend this event at 7:30 p.m. at the East Meadow Library, East Meadow. For more information call 651-2003 or go to www.psychdocinfo.com.
LI Crisis Center Seeks Volunteers
Long Island Crisis Center, the oldest 24-hour, seven-day-a-week crisis intervention and suicide prevention hotline, is looking for volunteers for the upcoming Volunteer Counselor Training Program. Those interested in becoming a volunteer telephone crisis intervention counselor with LICC must first call 826-0244 to schedule an interview. No experience is necessary to volunteer and the hours are flexible to fit the individual needs of volunteers. All counselors must begin with orientation training. The free comprehensive orientation training program takes place over three evenings, June 9, 16, 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. in LICC’s office in Bellmore.
Thursday, June 11
Twin County Chorus
A chapter of Sweet Adelines International is hosting Open House rehearsals each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. during for the month of June at Farmingdale-Wantagh Jewish Center, 3710 Woodbine Ave., Wantagh. To register and for further information call Bobbi 983-2128 or Susan at 729-8323]. Visit www.twincounty.org for more information.
Friday, June 12
K of C Gold Party
The Knights of Columbus Holy Innocents Council Columbiettes is hosting an event at 7:30 p.m. Turn your old or broken gold jewelry into cash. Appetizers and cash bar. Free admission. To reserve a seat or for further information call Donna at 342-1513 or Maureen at 731-0090.
Saturday, June 13
Free Mammograms/Cervical Exams
To uninsured women over the age of 40 provided by the Cancer Screening Partnership at Nassau University Medical Center. Free take-home test for colorectal cancer for women 50 and over and their partners will be distributed. These services are offered in conjunction with NUMC, North Shore/LIJ Health System, Planned Parenthood, South Nassau Communities Hospital and others, starting at 8:30 a.m. at NUMC, 2201 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. Appointments are necessary. Only a form of identification with photograph is necessary. Call 572-3300 for appointment and exact location of screening exams. Also on July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12.
Wednesday, June 17
Island Trees Board of Ed
Work Session at 7 p.m. in the Board Room (Superintendent’s Office) of the Geneva N. Gallow School, 74 Farmedge Rd., Levittown. Call 520-2100.
Saturday, June 20
Defensive Driving
Sponsored by the Community Center of Plainview-Old Bethpage. State approved for insurance and point reduction. Sponsored by N.Y.S.P. 8 a.m. to 2:30 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.
Holy Grounds Coffee House
At the Hicksville United Methodist Church, Old Country Rd. and Division Ave. Featuring live Christian music performed by Servants of the Shepherd. Free refreshments. All ages are welcome. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and close at 11 p.m. Suggested donation $5 at the door. For more info. visit www.holy-grounds.com or call 931-2626.
Wednesday, June 24
Island Trees Board of Ed
Meeting at 8 p.m. in the General Purpose Room of the Geneva N. Gallow School, 74 Farmedge Rd., Levittown. Call 520-2100.
Upcoming Events
At Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Located at 3434 Hempstead Tpke. The following events are offered:
• GriefShare. The church will be beginning a new 13-week program for grieving. No matter how long it’s been since the loss of your loved one, this course is for you. The program will begin at 1 p.m. on June 14. The cost is $30 per person (unless you have attended previously). Limited seating, reservations recommended. Register at 491-2192.
• Vendors selling children-related products only are needed for this Kidsfest ’09 being held on Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to p.m. Call 491- 2192.
• Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will be hosting “Crocodile Dock” Vacation Bible School this year. It will run from Aug. 17 through Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4p.m. All children from age 3 through 5th grade are welcome. So don’t miss out on all the fun this summer. For information call 731-7387.
Midshore Mother’s Center Summer Fun 2009
The Midshore Mothers’ Center invites you to take part in the 11th Annual Summer Fun Program. You can register for six-week summer programs, Daddy and Me T-Ball and Mommy and Me in the Park or take advantage of the lower group rates at venues such as amusement parks, museums, aquariums and zoos. Preregistration, which is in progress, required for all events. Download the Summer Fun booklet by visiting www.midshoremotherscenter.org. For further information call the center 679-4641.
Lazy Days of Summer Picnic
The 12th Annual Lazy Days of Summer Picnic will be held by the Levittown Community Council on July 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jerusalem Avenue Park and Pool, East Village Green, Jerusalem Ave. No admission fee. Free day of family entertainment. Music and entertainment, face painting, caricature artist, games for all ages, pony rides and petting zoo. Open to all residents of Levittown and Island Trees communities. Call Ginny Isola 796-0099 or Anita Thompson 796-9426. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses in the local area to sponsor activities. Call Louise or Mauro Cassano 735-5901 for information. Exhibits limited to Levittown Community Council organization members only.
Levittown Memorial H.S. Class of 1979 30th Reunion
Will be held Friday, June 26 at the Knights Of Columbus in Seaford. For info, contact George O’Malley 537-3883 or Classmates.com.
Reach for the Stars Teen Talent Search
The competition will be for solo vocal talent only. One hundred and twenty contestants will be chosen on a first-come, first-served basis from applications received. Applications must be postmarked by June 24. Auditions will be held on July 15, by appointment only. There will be no open call. All contestants must be at least 13 but no older than 19 years of age on the day of the finals, Aug. 8. All applications must be accompanied by copies of proofs of age and Nassau County residency as well as photo ID. Originals of all proofs must be presented at audition. A $25 application fee will apply. Applications may be obtained at any Nassau County Park or museum, and all Nassau County libraries. Applications have also been distributed throughout the community. Auditions and finals will be held at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Call 572-0396 or visiting the website at www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.
Vacation Bible School
The Hicksville United Methodist Church, 130 W. Old Country Rd., Hicksville, invites children to go to the edge this summer at Camp E.D.G.E. (Experience and Discover God Everywhere). This extreme adventure camp takes kids on exciting Bible treks. The fun begins July 27 and ends July 31 from 9 a.m. to noon. To be a part of the experience call Jennifer Eichenauer 931-2626. Check out the booth at the Hicksville Street Fair on July 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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.
