Gold Party/Boutique Showcase
Friday, July 24
Vacation Bible School
Monday, July 27
Saturday, July 18
Holy Grounds Coffee House
At the Hicksville United Methodist Church, Old Country Rd. and Division Ave. Featuring live Christian music performed by Simple Praise. Free refreshments. All ages are welcome. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and close at 11 p.m. Suggested donation of $5 at the door. Nonperishable food items for the HUMC Food Pantry will be collected. For more info go to www.holy-grounds.com or call 931-2626.
Friday, July 24
Gold Party/Boutique Showcase
The Hicksville VFW invites all to its Gold Party and Boutique Showcase to benefit our military veterans and troops overseas from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hicksville VFW, 320 S. Broadway (one fifth mile south of Old Country Rd. on the west side of S. Broadway). Come for an evening of wine and cheese and see how much your broken and unwanted gold is worth. Your bling-bling 10kt, 14kt, 22kt, 24kt, gold coins, platinum and white gold are worth extra dollars – gold is now over $900 an ounce. Attending will be Avon, Tupperware, Tastefully Simple and a live demonstration by Pampered Chef along with displays from other vendors. For reservations, RSVP to Tim Glover 931-7843 or 644-5663.
Monday, July 27
Vacation Bible School
The Hicksville United Methodist Church, 130 W. Old Country Rd., 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.
Upcoming Events
Hempstead Town Children’s Summer Festival Shows
Shows are free to the public. Bring lawn chairs or beach blankets. Early arrival suggested. For more information call 292-9000, ext. 480 or visit www.toh.li.
•July 21: The Tell Tale Storytellers at Levittown Veterans Memorial Park. 1:30 p.m.
•July 24: The Tell Tale Storytellers at Azalea Road Park, Levittown. 1:30 p.m.
•July 29: Jim McClenahan at Seamans Neck Park, Seaford. 10:30 a.m.
•July 31: Jim McClenahan at Levittown Veterans Memorial Park. 1:30 p.m.
•Aug. 4: Erik’s Reptile Adventure at Veterans Park, East Meadow. 1:30 p.m.
•Aug. 5: Erik’s Reptile Adventure at Levittown Hall, Hicksville. 11 a.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. Aug. 4 and 6 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.
Senior Adult Club Trip
Join the St. Ignatius Senior Club for its Smoky Mountain Show trip Oct. 4 through Oct. 10. Transportation, six nights lodging, 10 meals (six breakfasts and four dinners). Guided tour of Smoky Mountains and evening shows and one morning show. Visit to Dollywood and gaming at Harrahs Casino. Price $650. Call Irene Rapp 935-6299 for information.
Local Marines/Families Golf Outing
The 2nd Battalion, 25th Marines Association will host its third Annual Golf Outing at Eisenhower Park on Aug. 3 to raise funds for the support of local Marine Reservists and their families. Play will take place on the Red and White Courses with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Check in begins at 10 a.m., followed by a barbeque lunch. Play will be followed by a buffet dinner at the Carltun. Proceeds will help the nonprofit organization provide comfort and support to family members of deployed Marines; care packages for those on the frontlines of the War on Terror; and if need be, funds will be used to assist wounded Marines or provide for the survivors of any killed in the line of duty. There are several openings available for foursomes. To register for the event, or learn how you can help, visit the 2nd Battalion, 25th Marines Association online at www.225marines.org. Sponsorship opportunities are still available and donations of merchandise for raffle will be greatly appreciated. Call 718-309-3986 for more information.
Mercy League Trip
Renault Winery and overnight at Atlantic City’s Resorts Casino. The Glen Cove, Hicksville, Syosset Mercy League is going on Aug. 11 and 12 on this fun overnight. The trip includes a tour of the Renault Winery with luncheon, dancing and open bar at the winery. The on to Resorts Casino for the overnight stay. The cost is $125 D.D. with a $15 give back at Resorts. Payment in full is needed by July 1. For reservations call Jean 349-0444. All profit goes to Mercy Medical Center.
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 July 24. For more information, or for an application call Roberta Baade 922-4100, ext. 220.
Freeport H.S. Class of 1959 50th Reunion
Member of the Freeport High School Class of 1959 have planned a gala weekend to celebrate their 50-year reunion from Sept.11 to 13. Begins Friday night with a meeting at E.B. Elliot’s on the Nautical Mile to renew old acquaintances. Saturday will find the group at Jones Beach Field 6 or at Museum Row riding Nunley’s Carousel once more, in the bleachers at the Freeport vs. Oceanside football game or just riding around the village visiting old haunts. At 7 p.m. converge at the Freeport Yacht Club for dinner and enjoyment of music of the ‘50s. Before starting home on Sunday, groups will meet at local diners for farewells over brunch. For more information go to http://web.me.com/fhsclassof59reunion/Site/Welcome.html or contact Pat (Lowenthal) Cohen: larrypat13@yahoo.com or 766-5509. Paid reservations must be received by Sept. 1.
