Home Improvement
Fraud Presentation:
Tuesday, September 22
24th Annual International
Coastal Cleanup:
Saturday, September 26
Seeking Local Artists:
Upcoming
Saturday, September 19
Holy Grounds Coffee House
At the Hicksville United Methodist Church, Old Country Rd. and Division Ave. Featuring live Christian music performed by Michael Cruz. 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. For more info visit www.holy-grounds.com or call 931-2626.
Soldiers’ Angels Fundraiser
Soldiers’ Angels is holding a fundraiser at Johhny McGoreys, Front St., Massapequa Park. The event will be from 5 to 9 p.m. with a $5 door donation and $3 drinks until 7 pm. There will be raffles and food and entertainment. Soldiers’ Angels is a volunteer led nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with over 1,200 volunteers in this area. Their mission is to aid and support the brave men and women of the United States military, veterans and their families.
Monday, September 21
Levittown Historical Society
Hicksville, 11801. Cinematographer Jennifer Uihlein presents her 2008 documentary on the history of Hicksville and the surrounding communities including interviews with local historians, archival footage, the recollections of older residents and the tale of her family’s migration from Ukraine to Hicksville. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Levittown Library. Free admission and refreshments. A brief business meeting of the Levittown Historical Society and Levittown Community Council to follow the program. Call 735-9060 or visit www.levittownhistoricalsociety.org.
Tuesday, September 22
National Council of Jewish Women
Westbury Section announces its opening meeting for the 2009-2010 season. It will take place at Community Reform Temple, The Plain Rd., at 6 p.m. There will be a Petite Supper, followed by Patricia Weiss, a well-known and entertaining astrologist, who will discuss How Astrology Will Help You Understand the People in Your Life. To reserve a seat at a table, call 222-1929 or 333-2967. The entire evening is free.
Home Improvement Fraud Presentation
A representative from Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s office will speak to the Nassau Chapter of CSEA Retirees about home improvement fraud, as part of Cuomo’s statewide Consumer Awareness Initiative. The presentation will be held at noon in Levittown Hall, Levittown Pky., Hicksville.
Wednesday, September 23
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.
Thursday, September 24
Italian Language Lessons
For children ages 4 to 18 plus adults, beginner, intermediate and advanced held every Thursday at St. Brigid’s School, Maple Ave., Westbury. Classes (4 to 6 p.m.) will be held Sept. 24 to May 2010. Italian government sponsored. Pick form up at the school or call Debbie 294-0862. Registration through early October.
Saturday, September 26
Tomorrow’s Hope Walk/Bike-A-Thon
The Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation will be conducting its 4th annual “Laps for Learning” walk/bike-a-thon that raises money for the Children’s Scholarship Fund. Laps-for-Learning is a family-fun event held at Cedar Creek County Park, Seaford. The walk/bike-a-thon consists of a 1-mile walk, 2-mile ride and a 4-mile ride. All participants will receive a delicious lunch generously donated by the New York State Councils of the Knights of Columbus. In addition, each participant will receive a free T-shirt to commemorate the event. Raffle chances, face painting, balloons, live DJ music and many more fun activities. All riders/walkers who raise $200 or more in pledges will be entered into a special drawing to win a laptop computer. $10 registration fee per participant. On site registration $20. Corporate sponsorship opportunities ranging from $100 to $5,000. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Event begins at 10 a.m. rain or shine. Register online: www.tomorrowshopefoundation.org. or call 745-6644, ext. 132/133.
24th Annual International Coastal Cleanup
In conjunction with the American Littoral Society will be held at Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, 50 Barry Dr., Glen Cove, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join thousands of volunteers just like you from Argentina to Vietnam who will be picking up trash from miles of beaches all over the world during the cleanup. Information about the trash collected goes to scientists at the Ocean Conservancy to determine what is polluting our water so that we can help stop it. Come for an hour, two hours, the full three hours. Wear old clothes, sneakers or boots (no sandals or flipflops). Bring water, insect repellent, sunscreen and work gloves, if you have them. Meet in front of the museum. For questions or directions call Dorothy McGarvey (beach captain) 523-7826 or cdgarvey@optonline.net or call the museum 571-8010. Rescheduled from Sept. 12.
Tuesday, September 29
NC’s Assessor’s Tax Exemption Office
The Nassau County Assessor’s Office is coming to help all file for property tax exemptions at the East Meadow Public Library. They will have the forms, the computers and the staff to make getting an exemption as easy as possible. 2 to 4 p.m. and a second program from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring a copy of your 2008 tax forms. Admission free.
Wednesday, September 30
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.
STAR Workshop
Want to know more about STAR? Need help with the application? Come to Senator Kemp Hannon’s Enhanced STAR Workshop at 7 p.m. at Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Pky., Hicksville. To reserve your seat, call 739-1700 or e-mail Senator Hannon at hannon@senate.state.ny.us. For more information regarding your eligibility for Enhanced STAR, visit www.kemphannon.com.
Saturday, October 3
CROP Hunger Walk
The CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) walk will be held at Cantiague Park, Hicksville. Check-in 10 to 11 a.m. The walk begins at 11 a.m. Contact Rose Mattei at 808-3695.
Walk to Remember
In recognition of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, which aims to increase the community’s understanding of the grief associated with the loss of an unborn or newborn child, Winthrop-University Hospital’s Perinatal Bereavement Team will host the Sixth Annual Walk to Remember at 9 a.m. at Field 5 of Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. This event enables parents, relatives and friends who have lost a child due to pregnancy complications, stillbirth, early infant loss or fetal abnormalities to walk in remembrance of their loved one. The day includes a light breakfast, a candlelight memorial service and the opportunity for parents to create a personal memory page for inclusion in Winthrop’s Memory Scrapbook. A donation of $15 per person is requested; children under 12 years of age may participate for free. The funds raised will support the work of Winthrop’s Perinatal Bereavement Team. For registration information or to make a donation, call Eileen Magri 663-2984 or send e-mail to: emagri@winthrop.org.
Business Community Expo
Presented by the Levittown Chamber of Commerce from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park (in front of the Levittown Library), Hempstead Tpke. at Shelter Lane, Levittown. Exhibits, giveaways, entertainment. Join the scavenger hunt Oct 4 through Oct. 18. Meet Levittown Lucy and get your scavenger hunt book at the chamber table. Chamber expo passport prize drawing, child safety fingerprinting, Town of Hempstead Passport Shop.
Blessing of the Animals
At 1 p.m. at St. Francis Polish National Catholic Church, 1752 Harton Ave., East Meadow. The special blessings of creatures great and small will be held inside the church. Call 794-5189.
Sunday, October 4
Our Heroes Night Out Fundraiser for Homeless Vets
From 3 to 7 p.m. Center Lane Pizza and MisMatch and YooHoo the clowns will be hosting a fundraiser at the Center Lane Pizza, Levittown. Twenty percent of the profits will go towards Our Heroes Night Out – a program that provides events for the homeless veterans. There will be lots of fun entertainment for the family. Face painting, balloons, cotton candy magic show and other fun surprises. Bring a food item and receive $1 off purchase. Food will go to a local food pantry. Sponsorships or donations are also welcome. Call Carol 579-6524 for more details.
Giant Yard Sale
From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the East Meadow Fire Dept. Station #4, Carman Ave. and Salisbury Park Dr. Call 542-0584 for more information.
Upcoming Events
Seeking Local Artists
The Autumn Artique, sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church of Levittown, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Autumn Artique will feature the artwork of church members and local residents as well as glassware, antique china, linens, toys, holiday decorations, books and more. Display space is available to artists who wish to exhibit and sell their work for a nominal fee of $25 for an 8’ display space. The exhibition area will be indoors at the church facility, 474 Wantagh Ave. Levittown. Call the church office 665-6112 to obtain a registration form and to reserve space. All requests for space and registrations must be received by Sept. 22.
Barn Dance
The Columbiettes of Joseph Barry Knights of Columbus, 45 Heitz Pl., will be having a Barn Dance on Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. Cost $25 per person. Partners are not required. Chicken and ribs, beer, wine and soda. “Dance All Night” with Larry Moser. Reservations are required. Call 334-7255 or 822-7605.
At Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Located at 3434 Hempstead Tpke. The following events are offered:
•The 17th Annual Fall Craft Fair will be held on Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be arts and crafts vendors, refreshments and a bake sale. Call 491-2192 for information or an application.
•The church announces its new children’s program. Pioneer Club will begin Sept. 23. The Pioneer Club is on the order of the Boy Scouts/Girl
Scouts. It’s open to different age groups. For more information and/or an application contact 731-7387. We look forward to seeing you.
Ongoing
Weekly Events
•Homemakers Club Levittown Day Chapter meeting from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays at the VFW Hall Post #9592, Hickory Lane, Levittown. Call 579-4420.
•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, education programs and holds social events. For information call 822-6111.
•Duplicate Bridge, ACBL-sanctioned. Run by Certified Bridge Director Mayer Wiesen. Tuesdays from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Temple B’nai Torah. Bring a partner, a friend or come alone. $7 donation. Refreshments served. For players interested in a friendly laid-back game, send name, phone and email address to Temple B’nai Torah, 2900 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh, NY 11793, or drop in the Brotherhood box in the temple office. For additional information, call 221-2370.
•Bingo For Kids/Families. On Tuesday evenings you can fun with your family at a special bingo designed just for kids. At Temple Beth-El of Bellmore, 1373 Bellmore Rd., N. Bellmore, you can play bingo for prizes (not cash). Doors open at 6 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per player. An adult must accompany the children. Adult play is optional. Bring a marker or purchase one at the event. The snack bar will be open at 6 p.m. No food can be brought with you into the temple because strict kosher food laws are observed.
•The Mid Nassau Jewish Retirement Club meets every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Temple Emanuel, 123 Merrick Ave., East Meadow. Refreshments and entertainment at all meetings. Come and make new friends. Call Dorothy 481-9508.
•Adult Yiddish Classes beginners and advanced beginners/intermediates. Sundays at the Nassau Cultural Center, 574 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow. To register call 794-0506.
•New Attitudes Singles meets every Sunday at 6 p.m. at PieSanos Pizzeria, 2330 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. Call 851-6114. Singles meet and greet. Introductions and discussion. Fee $10 plus expenses.
•Women’s HIV/AIDS Counseling Services offering free: support service, individual counseling, couples/family counseling, services for children. If you are a woman with HIV or AIDS and you need a place to talk or just to listen, we’re here to help. The Support group meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the “B” Building, Room 347 (inside the Child Development Center), Nassau University Medical Center, 2201 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. Individual counseling is also available by appointment. Call Dr. Suzanne Lachmann or Dr. Laura Cini at NCMC 572-5932.
•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.
•Gam-Anon meeting, an anonymous program for spouses, adult children over 18, family and friends who may be affected by a gambling problem. 24-hour hotline 321-2883. Fridays at 8:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Hempstead Tpke., Levittown.
•The 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.
Monthly Events
•East Meadow-Levittown JWV Post #709 meets every month except July and August. 8:15 p.m. on the second Monday at the East Meadow Jewish Center, Prospect Ave. and 10 a.m. on the fourth Sunday at Levittown Hall, Levittown Pky. New members always welcome. For questions call 794-8226.
•Korean War Veterans of NC Chapter #1 regular monthly meeting at 8 p.m. (1:30 p.m. during the winter months) at American Legion Post #1711, 3123 N. Jerusalem Rd., Levittown. The chapter meets on the third Monday of every month (except July and August). Call 334-1025.
•Levittown Historical Society. If you are interested in helping collect memorabilia, photographs, appliances and furnishings from the early days of Levittown, come down for an interesting evening. All welcome. No admission charge. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Abbey Lane Elementary School, Gardiners Ave. Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month (except July, Aug., Jan., Feb.). For more information call 822-7505.
•NC Mammography Unit will be at the Israel Community Center, 3235 Hempstead Tpke., from 9 am. to 2 p.m. every fourth Monday of the month except July and August. Call 731-2580 for registration.
•Faith on Tap. The object of “Faith on Tap” is to address concerns of people in their 20s and 30s on issues of faith and morals, which have an impact on the lives of individuals, families, local communities and society at large. 7 to 9 p.m. on the last Monday of the month at the Wantagh Inn, across the street from the Wantagh railroad station. Admission is free. Call 378-0665. Not held in December, May, June, July or August.
•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.
•East Meadow Lions meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the East Meadow Library. Call John Persich 334-3730.
•Performance Poets Association meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 8 p.m. at The Cup Café, Railroad Ave., Wantagh. Hosted by Cliff Bleidner and Irene Wright. $2 plus one purchase. Call 794-9826.
•NC Mothers of Twins Club, a caring support, education and resource for parents of multiples. Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. at the Parkway Community Church, 95 Stewart Ave., on the third Tuesday of each month with the exception of July and December. Call 616-3366 or visit www.NCMOC.org.
•Knights of Columbus Holy Innocents Council #3581 meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the council headquarters, 3581 Jeffries Rd., at 8 p.m. The newly renovated meeting hall is also available for party rentals. Call 735-1724 for rentals.
•Young Widows/Widowers Social Group, a nonsectarian, nonprofit organization of widows and widowers ages 40 to 69 years of age. Fee for members is $3, nonmembers $5. Meets at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 55h St. and Franklin Ave., Garden City, on the third Wednesday of each month. For additional information call Sandy 996-6574.
•Free Informational Lectures. Chiropractors Dr. Laraine Valenti and Dr. Michael Bernstein will hold free informational lectures in their office, 3000 Hempstead Tpke., Suite 304. They have found that many people appreciate the opportunity to get their health related questions answered by caring doctors. The lectures are held the first Thursday of each month from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Due to limited seating, registration is required by calling Lois 731-0712 or 579-4949. All attendees will receive a free reusable hot/cold pack and a certificate for a complimentary spinal examination and consultation.
•The LI Junior Chamber of Commerce regularly has the Meet and Greet on the first Thursday and the monthly meeting on the third Tuesday of each month, along with a variety of other events throughout the month, For more information on the LI Junior Chamber, visit WWW.LIJC.com. Contact: Martin Dekom, Chairman, 850-2717 – Mdekom@gmail.com; Julie Dekom, Membership Director -Julz_5@yahoo.com; Steven Eiselen, Community Development VP -SEiselen@msn.com.
•St. Bernard’s W/W Interfaith Organization general meeting at 8 to 11 p.m. at the Elks Club, 2612 Veterans Blvd., Massapequa. All are invited. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month. For further information contact Chris 631-842-6734.
•The Levittown South-North Wantagh Republican Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 3123 N. Jerusalem Rd., Levittown. Food is always served. There is no charge to attend and new members are always welcome. Every meeting has an informative speaker or presentation. Call 731-7600 or 1esr@optonline.net.
•Levittown American Legion Post #1711 meets on the first and third Friday of each month at the Post Headquarters located at 3123 North Jerusalem Rd., Levittown. Meetings start at 8 p.m. Any veterans residing in the area are encouraged to come down to Post Headquarters and join the ranks to share the comradeship we all had when serving as members of the Armed Forces.
•Bethpage Masonic Lodge No. 975 Free and Accepted Masons will meet at 8 p.m. at the Hicksville Masonic Temple, 18 W. Nicholai St., Hicksville. Meetings are every second and fourth Friday. Call 731-2488.
•Bernard’s W/W Interfaith Organization Dance every fourth Friday at the Elks Club, Veterans Blvd., Massapequa, at 8 p.m. to midnight. $12. For further information contact call Chris 631-842-6734.
•Pet Loss Support Group. People who feel very sad about the loss or serious illness of their cat or dog can now come to a bi-weekly support group led by an experienced counselor in the conference room at Bide-A-Wee, 3300 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh. These sessions are open to the public; they are not restricted to Bide-A-Wee clients or adopters. The group facilitator is Medea Berkman, a pet loss group leader with many years of experience. She gently guides the healing process to help people come to terms with their feelings of sadness and loss. No fee, but all donations are gratefully accepted to help Bide-A-Wee provide for the animals in our care until we place them in loving homes. To register call Joan Stoppa in the Bide-A-Wee Wantagh Outreach Office 785-4199, ext. #1. The group sessions meet the first and third Saturdays of every month, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
•First Stroke Survivors meeting will be held at St. Frances de Chantel Church. Meetings will continue to be held on the first Saturday of every month in room 10 of the schoolhouse. St. Frances is located at 1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh. Stroke survivors, caregivers and anyone else interested in learning about strokes are invited to attend. These meetings are being conducted by the Hope 4 Stroke Foundation. 2 p.m. For more information call Pete at 804-8495.
