Blessing of the Animals – Sunday, October 4
Black and White Conversion – Monday, October 5
Homemakers Council – Tuesday, October 6
Saturday, October 3
LI Breakfast Club
Meeting at 9 a.m. sharp at 162 Hicksville Rd., corner of Hempstead Tpke. and Singleton’s Shopping Center, Bethpage, in the offices of Ed Mangano. The speaker will be Jim Ryan, author of Simple Happiness. Change your thoughts and you’ll change your life. In this dynamic seminar Jim Ryan discusses the nature of thought: A thought is just a thought. You will begin to understand that your life becomes a manifestation of the thoughts you choose to hang on to. Jim explains that gratitude is the place to start. He concludes the program with several anecdotes that will give you a different, an empowering perspective on living your best life. You will see that when you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. A better life is just a thought away. Rock Can Roll project at the meeting. Bring a can of healthy and nutritious food (or other nonperishable food donation). Go to www.rockCANroll.org. Join the LIBC – $15 fee.
Tribute to Cold War Veterans
At 11 a.m. at the American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport, 1230 New Hwy., Farmingdale, Cold War veterans from throughout the region are invited to stand with U.S. Congressman Steve Israel, History Channel’s Chief Historian Dr. Libby O’Connell and Stop & Shop Supermarkets as they pay public tribute to those who served during the Cold War.
Garage Sale/Bake Shop
To raise funds and awareness for Soldiers’Angels, a volunteer led non profit 501(c)(3) organization with over 1,200 volunteers in this area. Their mission is to aid and comfort to the men and women of the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and their families. 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit Soliders’ Angels. The event will be held at the First Baptist Church, 66 Clark Ave., Massapequa. To donate an item call 209- 9687. Go to SOLDIERSANGELS.ORG.
Sunday, October 4
Blessing of the Animals
At 10 a.m. All are welcome with their pets. St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church 298 Conklin St. in Farmingdale.
Family Fun Day
To benefit critically ill children and their families at Schneider Children’s Hospital. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at White Post Farms, Melville. Admission $70 per person. The price includes admission to the farm, one pumpkin, pony ride, train ride, fee pail per child, barbecue lunch in private VIP tent, $10 voucher per person to be used toward purchase of your choice, gift bag.
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.
Monday, October 5
Black and White Conversion
The Photoshop manual states that there are over a dozen ways to convert a digital image to black and white and each monthly magazine seems to have an article about a new (and usually more complicated) way. This show tries to simplify black and white conversion by way of a slide show presentation followed by a live Photoshop demonstration. Dick Hunt will also touch on toning, spot toning, pseudo infra-red and explain why some of the latest CS tools and camera raw may not be the best thing for you to use. 8 to 10 p.m. at the Levittown Library, 1 Bluegrass Ln., Levittown. Call 505-0684.
Plainedge Cerebral Palsy Meeting
At 8 p.m. at the North Massapequa Community Center, 214 N. Albany Ave. After the business meeting, refreshments will be served. Nonmembers welcome to attend. Call Bunny 798-0314.
Tuesday, October 6
Farmingdale Homemakers Council
Meeting at 10 a.m. at Ellsworth Allen Town Park, Veterans Way. The guest will be Ken Heino from the Nassau County Office of Consumer Affairs. All welcome. Refreshments served. Call Addie 249-7281.
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: 14LD: 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.
Thursday, October 8
Young Professionals Group
After hours event from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Croxley Ales, 190 Main St. Cash bar, complimentary food. Members free; nonmembers $20. RSVP required. Go to info@mefchamber.org (www.melvillechamber.org).
Friday, October 9
Steven Labriola to Speak
Town of Oyster Bay Clerk, Steven Labriola, will be the guest speaker at the Ann Bambino Lodge #2352, Order Sons of Italy, 151 Front St., Massapequa Park, in the downstairs meeting room, at 7p.m., as the lodge celebrates Italian Heritage Month. Admission is free. Refreshments served at the conclusion of the program. Call Marjorie Moschella 249-2879.
Philosophy Club
Join the Center for Inquiry for a free monthly forum. Change your philosophy, change the world. Guest speakers and topic: The Bethpage High School Philosophy Club with their faculty director, Wendy Way, who will direct a discussion by her students on the topic of “Who determines what is right from what is wrong? 7 p.m. at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Rd., Plainview. Free and open to the public.
Saturday, October 10
Poetry Event
Nassau Poet Laureate Gayl Teller and Suffolk County Poet Laureate Tammy Morgan will read their poems as well as other Long Island poets. The reading is one of many local activities in preparation for the World March for Peace and nonviolence, a historic, three month, world wide initiative. Refreshments will be served. Free admission. 2 to 5 p.m. Ellsworth Allen Park, Motor Ave., in the Community Room.
Sixty Over Sixty Awards Gala
School-Business Partnerships of Long Island presents the Second Annual Sixty over Sixty Awards Gala 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.
The Ron Jackson Trio
Guitarist Ron Jackson has worked with blues legend James Blood Ulmer and Vernon Reid of Living Colour and Defunkt. He is a great mainstreams jazz guitarist for fans of John Scofield and Pat Metheny. All artists represented by Glenn Leslie Management. 9 to 11 p.m. at Mr. Beerys, 40 19 Hempstead Tpke., Bethpage. Price $10. Call 579-7049.
Tuesday, October 13
Republic Airport Commission Meeting
The next scheduled Republic Airport Commission Meeting, which is open to the public, is scheduled for 7 p.m. in Conference Room 201 of the Main Terminal of Republic Airport, 7150 Republic Airport.
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.
Wednesday, October 14
Meet the Candidates Night
The Central Oyster Bay Democratic Club will hold a Meet the Candidates Night at 7 p.m. in the Community Room at Allen Park, Motor Ave. The candidates for Town of Oyster Bay and Nassau County Legislative offices will attend.
Health Fair
Featuring free screenings for: Blood Pressure, Lipid Profile and Glucose (4 hour fast required), Body Mass Index, Carotid Ultrasound Screening (men and women over age 50), Abdominal Aorta Ultrasound (men only age 65 and over). Plus: nutritional information, diabetes educator, refreshments. Valet parking. 2 to 7 p.m. at New Island Hospital, Ambulatory Surgery Center (located next to Emergency Department), 4295 Hempstead Tpke., Bethpage. To receive any of the free health screenings, you must preregister by calling 520-2440. You will receive a return call to schedule your appointment. Also on Oct. 28.
Thursday, October 15
Special Needs Estate Planning
Bill Heslin and Gloria Wagner, financial services representatives and MetDESK specialists, invite the community at 7:30pm to an informative workshop regarding special needs estate planning. Space is limited. RSVP to 631-391-2622 or 631-391-2671.
Upcoming Event
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.
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.
