Funny Business
Thursday, August 20
Benefit Concert
Friday, August 28
Saturday, August 15
Holy Grounds Coffee House
At the Hicksville United Methodist Church, Old Country Rd. and Division Ave. Featuring live Christian music performed by Spirit Lifters. 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.
All-Female Roller Derby Game
The action continues on Long Island as The Wicked Wheelers of the West take on the Mid-Island Rolling Thundercats at Skate Safe America, 182 Bethpage Sweet Hollow Rd., Old Bethpage (249-1717). Doors open at 7 p.m.; whistle blows at 8 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance; $15 at the door; children under 8 free. For purchasing info, contact Skate Safe America.
Fresh in the Park Concert Series
Sponsored by the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park. Attendees of this free concert will enjoy performances by today’s freshest artists with featured performances by American Idol favorites, Elliot Yamin and Michael Johns. The chamber and Fresh 102.7 invite the entire family to spread out on the lawn and let the sounds of Today’s Fresh Music come floating in on a breeze. Fresh in the Park will feature live music, interactive displays, free samples and much more. As a sponsor, the chamber will be distributing coupon/ad packs to attendees and is making this opportunity available to members only to participate. Read more about this opportunity at www.HicksvilleChamber.com.
The Taming of the Shrew
Presented by A Small Company In America. Directed by Scott E. Jarvis of Port Washington with a great cast of new and veteran ASCIA members. The cast includes John F. Anderson (Sea Cliff), Susan L. Blake (Glen Cove), Courtney Connolly (Rockville Centre), Jesse Lee Combs (Lindenhurst) Arielle Harding (Mill Neck), Anthony Mattera (Holbrook), Ashley Mattera (Holbrook), Karl K. Melissen (Deer Park), Greg Moller (Levittown), Brian Rossi (Levittown), Michael Schlapp (West Hempstead), Paul Wallace (Franklin Square) and Stephen T. Wagner (Hicksville). This production will be presented at New York Institute of Technology’s Old Westbury Campus, in Salten Hall, Northern Blvd. Dates: Saturdays, Aug. 15, 22, 29 at 8 p.m.; Sundays, Aug. 16, 23 at 3 p.m.; Fridays, Aug. 21, 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for evenings; $18.00 for matinees; with a senior discount of $2 off each ticket; student and children’s tickets always $10. Call 686-7894.
Sunday, August 16
Hebrew School Open House
Come and see why your kids will love our innovative programs and Bar/Bat Mitzvah classes. Find out how a obne day-a-week, low cost Hebrew School can work. Prizes. Refreshments. 7 to 8 p.m. at 16 New South Rd., Hicksville. Questions or info? Call 888-4-JUDAISM or go to www.thejhc.org.
Kittens/Cats Adoption Day
Held by Last Hope Animal Rescue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Petco, Jericho Tpke., Syosset. Kittens and cats. Tested, neutered/spayed, vaccinated. Gifts with every adoption. Call 921-0722 (Petco) or 297-5556. Go to Lasthopeanimalrescue.org.
Thursday, August 20
Funny Business
Presented by the Hicksville Chamber. The monthly Business After Hours with a twist. Network and connect with leads first, and then stay and enjoy a great Comedy Show. Governors Comedy Club, 90 Division Ave., Levittown. Open networking: 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. Comedy Show: 8 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets: members $15; nonmembers $20. Employees/friends and family members are welcome to come to the show that follows at the member price.
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
Defensive Driving Course
The National Safety Council’s course for a 10 percent insurance reduction from liability and collision premium and up to four points deducted from driving record. Cost is $45. To register call 631-360-9720. The course will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hicksville United Methodist Church130 W. Old Country Rd.
Friday, August 28
Benefit Concert
The United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County Adult Day Services program will hold a Summer Benefit Concert at Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Pky., Hicksville, from 7 to 10 p.m. The evening will include music, raffles, 50/50 and refreshments. Performers include Creation, Dwayne Hudson on trombone and vocal, Hart Attack and Killa Beatz. Tickets are $10 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Maura at 378-2000, ext. 429 or Cathy at 378-2000, ext. 420.
Upcoming Events
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!
Vendors Wanted
For the Our Lady of Mercy Holiday Fair to be held at 520 South Oyster Bay Road on Nov. 23 from 1 to 9 p.m. in the school auditorium. Interested vendors should call Pamela McCaffery 681-2504.
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.
Vendors Wanted
For the St. Ignatius Boy Scout Troop 382 Holiday Craft Fair and Flea Market on Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Ignatius Loyola, New School Cafeteria, 30 E. Cherry St., Hicksville (LIE Exit 41S, 1 ½ miles south on Route 107). For vendor information, call Maria 342-1021 or e mail: Troop382craftfair@gmail.com.
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. Begins Friday, Sept. 11 with a meeting at E.B. Elliot’s on the Nautical Mile. Saturday, Sept. 12 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, Sept. 13, groups will meet at local diners for farewells over brunch. For more information, 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.
