Hicksville UMC Off-Broadway
Holding Auditions:
Sunday, October 4
NC Legislative Candidates Forum:
Tuesday, October 6
Sixty Over Sixty Awards Gala:
Saturday, October 10
Saturday, September 26
Clothing Give Away
From 10 a.m. to noon at the Hicksville Christian Church, 105 Broadway (between E. Marie and E. Nicholai Sts.). Call 935-3855. All free – clothes, coats, baby clothes, blankets, linens, house wares and more.
Jewelry Extravaganza
Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Bede’s Episcopal Church, 220 Berry Hill Rd., Syosset. Proceeds will benefit Last Hope Animal Rescue of Syosset. Call 921-2008 (www.lasthopeanimalrescue.org).
Fall Retreat Series
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 369 Green Ave., East Meadow, will host a retreat entitled “Fyodor Dostoevsky: The Man, His Life, His Works” at 8 p.m. The retreat (free of charge) will be led by Dr. Constantine Kallaur, professor emeritus,SUNY-Nassau Community College. For more information, call 483-3649 or log onto www.htocem.org.
Wednesday, September 30`
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.
Drugs in our Community
What Everyone Needs to Know. The presentation will focus on topics including: Heroin on Long Island – cheap and readily available, children and your medicine cabinet, addiction – the impact upon the individual and the family. Guest speakers include: Lisa R. Kessler, LCSW, director of Community Programs for Central Nassau, Nassau County Police Department 8th Precinct’s POP Unit, Parent of a substance abuser to discuss the impact upon the family. Coffee and dessert will be served. 7 p.m. at 950 South Oyster Bay Rd. Space is limited for the free presentation so advance registration is encouraged. Call 396-2771.
Saturday, October 3
CROP Hunger Walk
The CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) walk will be held at Cantiague Park, Hicksville. Check-in is 10 to 11 a.m. The walk begins at 11 a.m. Contact Rose Mattei at 808-3695.
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 Ln., 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.
Children’s Books Featured at Westbury Friends Fair
The Westbury Friends Fair on Post Ave. at Jericho Tpke. has been a local tradition for 56 years, this year featuring new and gently-used children’s books. Also for sale: a wide range of books for adults, antiques and attic treasures, household items, as well as home-baked goods, flowering plants and fresh farm produce. Games are provided to keep children occupied while adults browse. Lunch is available and the LI Traditional Music group will provide lively music on the patio. The event is held rain or shine from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All items are donations; no dealers are included.
Sunday, October 4
Our Heroes Night Out Fundraiser for Homeless Veterans
From 3 to 7 p.m. Center Lane Pizza and MisMatch and YooHoo the clowns will be hosting a fund raiser 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.
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.
Hicksville UMC Off-Broadway Holding Auditions
Hicksville United Methodist Church Off-Broadway will hold auditions for its fourth annual production, Into the Woods, on Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. and Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Callbacks, if necessary, will be on Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. All roles are open. Auditions will be held at Hicksville UMC, 130 West Old Country Rd., (between Route 106/107). Prepare an audition song to showcase vocal abilities but isn’t difficult for the accompanist to sight-read. For more information, contact Dan Kani, producer, at bioteacher81@aol.com.
Tuesday, October 6
NC Legislative Candidates Forum
The League of Women Voters of East Nassau is a non-partisan advocacy organization committed to the goal of providing timely, objective, important information to the community so that the voter can take an active part in grassroots community affairs. At 7:30 p.m., the LWV is holding a NC Legislative Candidates Forum at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Rd., Plainview. The following candidates have been invited to participate: 14 LD: David Mejias (D, I, WF), Joseph Belesi (R,C). Old Bethpage, Farmingdale, South Farmingdale, North Wantagh, East Massapequa; 16 LD: Judith A. Jacobs (D, I, WF), Rebecca Alesia (R,C). Bethpage, Cove Neck, East Norwich, Jericho, Laurel Hollow, Muttontown, Oyster Bay, Oyster Bay Cove, Plainview, Syosset, Woodbury; 17 LD: Arshad Majid (D), Rose Marie Walker (R,I,C). Bethpage, Hicksville, Island Trees, Levittown, North Massapequa, Plainedge, South Farmingdale, Syosset. Questions for the candidates will be accepted from the audience. All are welcome.
St. Monica’s Widows/Widowers Group
Meets at 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 320 Broadway, Hicksville. First time guests pay $4 at the door. For further information call 681-3159.
Saturday, October 10
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. The cost is $45. To register call 631-360-9720. The course will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 10 at the Hicksville United Methodist Church, 130 W. Old Country Rd.
Sixty Over Sixty Awards Gala
School-Business Partnerships of Long Island presents the Second Annual Sixty over Sixty Awards Gala on Oct. 10 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury. For more information or to register contact HJMT COMMUNICATIONS, LLC 516-997-1950 or visit www.sbpligala.com.
Upcoming Events
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.
Meet the Candidates Night
The Central Oyster Bay Democratic Club will hold a Meet the Candidates Night at 7 p.m. on Oct. 14 in the Community Room at Allen Park, Motor Ave., Farmingdale. The candidates for Town of Oyster Bay and Nassau County Legislative offices will attend.
Catholic Daughters Dinner
Catholic Daughters of the Americas #869 Annual Dinner and spectacular entertainment, featuring vocalists, dancers and comediennes will be held Oct. 24 at St. Ignatius Loyola School, Msgr. Tarrant Hall, 30 E Cherry St. Presented by the “The Seasoned Steppers”; choreographed by a former Radio City Rockette. Doors open at 6 p.m. with happy one half hour; bring your own drinks. Full sit down dinner and show are only $20, reservations required. Call Barbara 935-5576 or Ellen 933-0841 to reserve tickets and dinner selection: loin of pork, stuffed flounder or roast chicken, by Oct. 17. All proceeds go to charity, raffles will be sold.
Holiday Craft Fair/Flea Market
The St. Ignatius Boy Scout Troop 382 Holiday Craft Fair and Flea Market will be held on Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the St. Ignatius Loyola New School cafeteria, 30 E Cherry St. Vendor Information, call Maria 342-1021 or e mail: Troop382craftfair@gmail.com.
Defensive Driving
Sponsored by the Community Center of Plainview-Old Bethpage and the N.Y.S.P. State approved for insurance and point reduction. Oct. 13 and 20 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.
At Hicks Nurseries
Located at 100 Jericho Tpke., Westbury. The nursery is handicapped accessible throughout. The following is offered:
•Sept. 26: Creating Colorful Fall Containers. Hicks custom designer, Suzanne Armata, has a way with planters. She’ll show how to add seasonal autumn color to entryways, decks and patios with new or existing containers. You’ll be amazed at what you can create by following her tips. 2 p.m.
• Oct. 3: It’s Bulb Planting Time. After the drabness of winter our gardens cry out for brightness. Plant bulbs now and your spring garden will be alive with color. Vinnie Drzewucki, CNLP, shows how to plant spring flower bulbs such as tulips daffodils, crocus and more. 2 p.m.
• Oct. 10: Orchids are hard to grow. Hogwash! Orchids are so beautiful and elegant that every home should have at least one. Contrary to popular knowledge, orchids as houseplants are easy to grow and will continue to bloom for years. Presented by tropical plant expert, Walt Dworkin. 2 p.m.
• Through Oct. 31: Family Fun. There will be tractor-drawn hayrides and roasted corn on the weekends, a barnyard of farm animals, homemade fudge, candied and fudge apples, fresh-baked pies, New York State apples and thousands of pumpkins, including the Seventh Annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off, to be held on Oct. 4 at noon. The popular Otto the Ghost, appearing in person and in the free animated story Otto’s Green Halloween, in which the little ghost learns simple ways to help the earth through recycling and reusing. Hicks asks visitors to bring a nonperishable food item. All the food collected will be donated to Long Island Cares to benefit hungry people on Long Island.
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.
Vendors Wanted
For the Our Lady Of Mercy Holiday Fair held at Our Lady of Mercy School, 520 S. Oyster Bay Rd., on Nov. 23 from 1 to 9 p.m. in the school auditorium. Interested vendors should call Pamela McCaffery 681-2504.
Vendors Wanted
For the Hicksville United Methodist Church Craft/Holiday Fair held at 130 W. Old Country Rd., on Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the church Social Hall. Interested Vendors should call Annette or Jennifer Eichenauer 931-5239.
Vendors Wanted
For the Catholic Daughters of the Americas #869 Annual Craft Fair and Flea Market at St. Ignatius Loyola School, 30 E Cherry St., Hicksville, on Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For vendor information, call Marian 938-9285 by Nov. 6.
Ongoing Events
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.) began Sept. 24 and will be held through May 2010. Italian government sponsored. Pick form up at the school or call Debbie 294-0862. Registration thru early October.
Weekly Events
•The Relationship Journey: Widow, Widowers, Divorced and Single. Dynamic discussion and wonderful support. Start living again. There’s laughter, love and hope here. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Parkway Community Church, 95 Stewart Ave. (upper level). Fee $7. Age group 40 plus. Call 395-8303.
•Hicksville-Jericho Rotary Club meets every Thursday at 12:15 at Caracalla Ristorante, 102 Jericho Tpke., Syosset.
•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.
•Bible Studies conducted by the Cornerstone Christian Church of LI every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Currently the book of Galatians in the New Testament is being studied. This is an in-depth study titled: Galatians: The Charter of Christian Liberty. Taught by Dr. Richard Goswiller, pastor, teacher, author of 30 years full-time ministry experience. There is also a time of questions and comments which stimulates interesting discussions. The group meets at 250 W. Old Country Rd., Country Bridge Plaza, (behind Antun’s Catering House; nearest cross road: Route 106). For more information call 342-1552 or go to our web site www.cornerstonechristianchurchny.com.
•Hicksville Homemakers business meeting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the William Bennett Community Center, 28 W. Carl St. Come in and join the group and become a member. Classes held every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monthly Events
•William M. Gouse Jr. Post #3211 VFW meeting at 8 p.m. at 320 S. Broadway. For information call 931-7843. Meetings are held every second and fourth Monday of each month.
•William M. Gouse Jr. Post #3211 VFW Ladies Auxiliary meets at 8 p.m. at 320 S. Broadway. Meetings are held every second Monday of the month.
•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.
•The LI Psoriasis Network Meetup Group will get together in the second floor In-Service Classroom of North Shore University at Plainview, 888 Old Country Rd., on the first Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. All are welcome. No cost. More information is available at http://psoriasis.meetup.com/24/
•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.
•Order Sons of Italy in America invites those interested to join the Galileo Galilei Lodge #2253 in Hicksville. The meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Wm. Bennett Community Building, 28 N. Carl St. Join by calling Marie Matassa 931-2843 for an application.
•The Board of Fire Commissioners regular meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month except in the month of December when the meeting is held on the first Tuesday. Meetings start at 6:30 p.m. in the board room of the E. Marie St. Firehouse. Meetings are also held on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at which time department matters and small details are discussed with the chiefs of the department.
•Nassau County Aquarium Society meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 66 Veterans Blvd., Massapequa. Free parking, free admission, guests welcome. Refreshments served. Junior members always welcome. Call Mike Foran 798-6766; Ken Smith 631-589-0913 or Brandie 631-473-4018.
•Disabled America Veterans (DAV) was founded in 1920, is congressionally chartered and dedicated to building better lives for America’s disabled veterans and their families. DAV Chapter #143 includes members from all of Nassau County. Meetings are held from September to June on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at TOBAY’s Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Rd., Massapequa. Call 797-6921 for further information or e-mail at DAVChapter143@gmail.com. Come and join your fellow veterans in support of each other.
•Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) was founded in 1978, is congressionally chartered and exclusively dedicated to Vietnam-era veterans and their families. VVA Chapter #82 is your Nassau County Chapter and meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at Hicksville’s VFW Hall. Call 677-5384 for further information or contact us by e-mail at info@vvachapter82.org. Come and join your fellow Vietnam Veteran in support of each other.
•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.
•Alzheimer’s Support Group. Are you a caregiver who would like to share your experience with others? There is strength in knowing you are not alone. Join this support group at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month in the Adult Day Health Care Program Room at the Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, 378 Syosset-Woodbury Rd., Woodbury. Call Sheldon Rybak, RCSW/ACSW 622-7770.
•Hicksville Historical Society. The trustees, members (and guests) of the HHS meet on the fourth Tuesday of March, May, September and November in the Kenneth Barnes Community Room in the Hicksville Library at 7:15 PM. Hickshistsoc@aol.com.
•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.
•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.
•Perceptual Problems Affecting Reading/Learning. Free meetings about a little-known but common perceptual problem which affects the reading and learning capabilities of children and adults, as featured on 60 Minutes, are now being held at Perceptual Change Associates, 120 Bethpage Rd., Hicksville. Seating is limited for the twice monthly meetings being held on the first Friday and second Thursday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m. For reservations to learn more about this easily correctable perceptual problem call 822-4900.
•Catholic War Veterans. All Catholics who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces are invited to attend the meeting of Joseph Barry Post No. 1946 of the Catholic War Veterans on the third Thursday of each month at 8 pm. at the Joseph Barry Knights of Columbus Council, 45 Heitz Pl. For information on joining call 433-5008.
•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. For information call 731-2488. Meetings are every second and fourth Friday.
•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.
•The River Flows Coffee House, an evening of fellowship consisting of conversation, board games, music that rocks as well as coffee provided by Starbucks and cake are offered. Presented by The River of Life Church on the second Saturday of each month. A free will offering of $7 per adult is allocated to a “Free Lunch Buffet” and other church ministries. 15 W. Marie St. 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Donations of nonperishable, prepackaged and canned, foods and personal hygiene products are needed to provide aid for the poor or homeless and can be dropped off Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. or by appointment. Call Pastor James Cohen 937-9226.
•Jewish War Veterans, Gieir-Levitt Post #655 invite all Jewish war veterans to join them at the Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview, at 9 a.m. on the second Sunday of every month. Call Larry Sklar 942-3327.
