Pet-a-Palooza – Saturday, August 15
New Island Hospital Blood Drive – Wednesday, August 19
Whitman/Kiwanis BBQ – Saturday, August 22
Saturday, August 15
CCFA Team Challenge Informational Meetings
Team Challenge is the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s new endurance training program. This exciting new fundraising program trains you to run or walk a half marathon while helping the foundation raise funds to find a cure for ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Team Challenge is heading to the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon. The ultimate Vegas experience with electrifying, live entertainment. Come to experience a surefire win. Rock n roll with Elvis on this action-packed course down the strip. Do something you never thought you could do while helping 1.4 million people win back their lives. Make a difference, help find cures and run or walk 13.1 miles. The meetings will be held at 10 a.m. on Aug. 15 at Smyth Nora, LLP, 143 Main St., Huntington, and 6:30 p.m. at Bertucci’s, 881 Walt Whitman Rd., Melville. Call Stacey Clark 222-5530.
Pet-A-Palooza
Blessings, Beach Babies, Toe-Tapping Entertainment at Little Shelter’s Pet-A-Palooza. Break out your dogs swimsuit and beach wear accessories for the Doggie Swimsuit Competition. Prizes will be awarded to the most creative and best dressed canines. At 3 p.m. tap your toes to the sounds of Nicole Oliva as she sings her range of jazz, Broadway tunes and more. From 4 p.m. onwards, enjoy the music of Blue Heron Entertainment. On Aug. 16 you will be entertained by the talents of Paul Presley and Enid Cohen who will be singing their country music repertoire. At 3 p.m. Little Shelter will be transformed as pet lovers celebrate the bond they have with their beloved pets at a Blessing of the Animals service. Pastor Paul Britton of Gloria Dei Evangelical Lutheran Church will give each pet an individual blessing. All furry and feathered friends are welcome. Call 631-368-8770, ext. 205. The shelter, located at 33 Warner Rd., Huntington, will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Hundreds of adorable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be available for adoption.
Wednesday, August 19
Blood Drive
Hosted by New Island Hospital, 4295 Hempstead Tpke., Bethpage, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call 520-2518 or www.newislandhospital.org.
Friday, August 21
Nassau Chapter, Knights of Columbus
Monthly meeting at St. Mary’s/Maris Stella Council, 78 Hempstead Ave., Lynbrook, at 8 p.m. Contact: Steve Connolly 312-5375 or St. Mary’s/Maris Stella Council 887-2228.
Saturday, August 22
Whitman/Kiwanis BBQ
At the West Hills Day Camp, 21 Sweet Hollow Rd., West Hills, from noon to 7 p.m. The cost is $12 adults; $8 children ages 6 to12; children under 5 are free. It includes food, live music, cash bar, games, raffles and play areas for the kids. The BBQ is being held to raise funds for the neediest children in the Huntington area. Sponsored by Kiwanis and the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association.
Monday, August 24
Republic Airport Commission
The next scheduled Republic Airport Commission meeting, which is open to the public, is scheduled for at 7 p.m. in Conference Room 201 of the Main Terminal of Republic Airport, 7150 Republic Airport.
Saturday, August 29
Trip to New York Transit Museum
Farmingdale-Bethpage Historical Society is sponsoring a trip to the New York Transit Museum to see the exhibit entitled The Route of the Dashing Commuter: The Long Island Railroad at 175. The NY Transit Museum is housed in the old Court St. station in downtown Brooklyn. The special LIRR display includes historic and contemporary photographs, maps, illustrations and objects on loan and from the museum’s collection that tell the fascinating story of the railroad and how it contributed to the development of Long Island. Registration and travel information is available on the society’s website, www.fbhsli.org.
Upcoming Events
Art in the Park Event Seeks Local Artists
The Women’s Club of Farmingdale is sponsoring the Second Annual Art Show and Sale on Sept. 12 (rain date Sept. 13) on the Village Green in Farmingdale. Artists are invited to bring their paintings, drawings, photographs and sculptures to show. Ribbons will be awarded for first, second, third place and honorable mention placement. Reservations are available now. Entry fee is $50 (not refundable) for a 10-foot square area. Applications can be obtained at Village Hall, Main St., Farmingdale or online at www.Farmingdalevillage.com (click on the Community Events tab). For more information call Fran Rotondo 752-7493 or Dolores Cianciabella 631-694-5145.
Long Island Masterworks Auditions
The Long Island Masterworks will be auditioning experienced singers for its 20th Anniversary concert in November, featuring music by 20th and 21st century composers, including the world premiere of a new piece commissioned by the Masterworks. To schedule an audition, contact Jim McLean at 631-434-9034, or email at jmcle6@aol.com.
American Sign Language Classes
Interested in learning the third most popular language studied in the United States? This fall, Mill Neck Services will offer American Sign Language classes at its new Day Habilitation and Interpreter Services building, 501 S. Broadway, Suite A, Hicksville. Within New York State, many school districts now recognize ASL as a “foreign” language, providing credit towards a Regents diploma. Enroll today in the level 1 adult ASL classes, to be held on Mondays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. from Sept. 14 through Nov. 30. As with other languages, the deaf community, in response to cultural and technological change, is constantly introducing new vocabulary. Register today and become a part of this expanding community. The cost of the adult non-credit course is $185, plus a $140 materials fee. For more information, or to register for classes, call 922-3818, ext 306 or visit www.millneck.org and click Donate Now!
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.
Vendors Wanted
The 17th Holistic Health Fair will be held on Oct. 18 at the Huntington Hilton Hotel, Route 110, Melville, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Typical vendors include nutrition, environmentally safe products, life coach, natural skin care, anti aging, safe water, chiropractic, Naturopathic medicine, reflexology, weight loss, feng shui, fitness, Yoga as well as interesting lectures throughout the day on various health related topics. Admission is $5 or non-perishable food donations to benefit LI Cares accepted in lieu of admission fee. For information or to participate as a vendor or sponsor, call Huntington chiropractor Dr. Linda Eisen 631-385-7321 or email: drleisen@verizon.net.
Volunteers Needed
The Mill Neck Family of Organizations is seeking volunteers to work at food sales, children’s activities, apple booths and more during the Fall Harvest Festival to be held on Oct. 10 and 11. The outdoor festival, known as “Apple Sale,” features a wide variety of apples and seasonable produce, craft items, a Cheese House, deaf specialty items and much more. Volunteer support from local civic and church groups, students, alumni, staff, parents and faithful supporters, have made this a special and memorable event. Volunteers can work from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 12:30 to 5 p.m. or all day. Food tickets will be provided for all volunteers who work four or more hours. This year, the Mill Neck Family will host a “Kick-Off Breakfast for Volunteers” on Oct. 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Deaf Education Center. Open to all 2009 volunteers ages 16 and over, the event will feature a delicious continental breakfast, an orientation and a long-time volunteer recognition ceremony. Have a fond Fall Harvest Memory? Yours may be highlighted at the breakfast. For more information about becoming a volunteer, to sign up for the breakfast or to share a fond festival memory, call Catherine Giordano 922-4100, ext. 231. Volunteers may also sign up at www.millneck.org.
Ongoing
Weekly Events
•Bingo every Monday and some Saturdays there is a Bingo Game to support the Arthritis Foundation LI Chapter. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the game starts at 7:15 p.m. Bingo takes place at110 Bingo Hall, 585 Broadhollow Rd., Melville, across from Harrows. Come to bingo and enjoy a night of fun and good times, while supporting a great cause! Call Jennie 631-427-8272.
•Free Support Group for divorced or separated meets every Monday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at St Kilian’s Church Parish Center, 485 Conklin St (Route 24). Widowed and never married welcome as well. All singles needing support. Call 753-0923.
•Do You Speak Yinglish? The Yiddish Club, an entertaining, enjoyable, social experience, allows individuals of varying language abilities to speak “Yinglish,” a combination of Yiddish and English. Members and nonmembers alike are given an opportunity to read, speak and tell stories related to their Yiddish experiences. The Yiddish Club meets every Monday from approximately 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Farmingdale Wantagh Jewish Center, 3710 Woodbine Ave., Wantagh. For additional information, call 785-2445.
•Therapeutic Movement Group. Bodies in Motion is a therapeutic movement group for children ages 5 to 1 who need that extra special attention to promote coordination, strength, balance, fine and gross motor skills, social skills, attention and focusing. This group meets Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. at Hot Shots Xtremes Gymnastics Center, second floor, 127 B. Carmans Rd., Farmingdale. Call 631-249-3127 or 631-249-3126. Email: kidsjumpstart@yahoo.com. Facilitators are licensed therapists specializing in pediatrics.
•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.
•The Hardscrabble Balladeers, an adult mixed chorus meets at 404 Main St. in the Hardscrabble Apartment Complex every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. You are welcome to join in singing songs we all know: Rodgers & Hammerstein, Cole Porter, Sigmund Romberg, Friml, Victor Herbert, etc. the social of “Coffee And” will make you feel like “one of us” from your first visit. Call Lou 586-8067 for more info.
•The Senior Pops Orchestra of LI, a 65-member volunteer community orchestra specializing in performing light classics, Broadway show tunes and popular music is recruiting musicians for all string sections. Orchestral experience is preferred. There is no age requirement or fee to join. Rehearsals are Wednesday mornings in Melville. Call 631-421-1795.
•The Scrabble Club meets on Thursdays from 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. at the Plainedge Library, 1060 Hicksville Rd., Massapequa. All ages. Scrabble players wanted. Call Judy 827-9506.
•Storytime every Thursday at 11 a.m. at Borders, 231 Airport Plaza, Farmingdale. Call 631-752-0194.
•The Relationship Journey, a group for widow, widowers, divorced and singles 45+. Meets every Thursday at 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 449 Stewart Ave., Bethpage. Fee $7. Facilitated by TV talk show host of The Relationship Journey. Refreshments. Call 395-8303 for room location.
•Mastering Life – Conversations. Do you experience frustration in relationships, career, health, confidence? Conversations produces a permanent, positive shift in all areas of life. Led by Stefan Deutsch, human development expert. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m. in Melville. Call 631-692-0986. $10.
•Massapequa Ballroom Dance Society hosts a full-course hot buffet Dance Luncheon, open to the public, on Fridays from noon to 3:30 p.m. at Manor East Catering Hall, 201 Jerusalem Ave., Massapequa. Dance to all your favorite music with a professional DJ. Singles area and couples. $15 donation. Call 718-332-7825 or email Dancezee@aol.com.
