Meet the Candidates Night:
Wednesday, October 14
Dahlia Display:
Saturday, October 17
Catholic Daughters Dinner:
Upcoming, October
Saturday, October 3
CROP Hunger Walk
The CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) walk will be held at Cantiague Park. Check-in 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 Lane, Levittown. Exhibits, giveaways, entertainment. Join the scavenger hunt Oct. 4-18. Meet Levittown Lucy and get your scavenger hunt book at the chamber table. Chamber expo passport prize drawing, child safety fingerprinting and Town of Hempstead Passport Shop available.
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 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.
Senior Adult Club Trip
Join the St. Ignatius Senior Club for its Smoky Mountain Show trip Oct. 4-10. Transportation, six nights lodging, 10 meals (six breakfasts and four dinners) included. Guided tour of Smoky Mountains and evening shows and one morning show. Visit to Dollywood and gaming at Harrah’s Casino. Price $650. Call Irene Rapp at 935-6299 for information.
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 3 p.m. Oct. 11. 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 that isn’t difficult for the accompanist to sight-read. For more information, contact Dan Kani, producer, at bioteacher81@aol.com.
Monday, October 5
NC Legislature
Meeting at 10 a.m., with committees meeting at 2 p.m. at 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola, in the legislative chambers. The public is welcome to attend. For further information, call 571-6285.
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 Road, Plainview. The following candidates have been invited to participate: 14th L.D. – David Mejias (D, I, WF) and Joseph Belesi (R, C); 16th L.D. – Judith A. Jacobs (D, I, WF) and Rebecca Alesia (R, C); 17th L.D. – Arshad Majid (D) and Rose Marie Walker (R, I, C). Questions for candidates will be accepted from the audience. Open to the public.
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.
Central Nassau Chapter #1592 AARP
Meets at 1 p.m. on the first Tuesday (except July and August) of the month at Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Pkwy. and Beech Lane. Anyone over the age of 50 and a national AARP member is invited to attend. For information call 794-9178. Program: Hempstead Fire Inspector Joseph Giordano will speak to members.
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 Road.
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 at 997-1950 or visit www.sbpligala.com.
Tuesday, October 13
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 Oct. 20 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Plainview Middle School, Central Park Road. To register, call 1-516-495-4786 (please note, you must dial 1-516 first even is hat is your area code as there is a connection problem in some areas of Nassau County).
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., Farmingdale. Candidates for Town of Oyster Bay and Nassau County Legislature will attend.
Saturday, October 16
Free Senior Care/Wellness Expo
Meet Long Island’s leading senior care and wellness experts at Family & Children’s free “Older, Wiser and Yes, Better! Expo” scheduled for from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Bristol Assisted Living, 117 Post Ave., Westbury. This expo is perfect for seniors, soon-to-be-seniors and those who care for them. Attendees will have the opportunity to gather information on long-term care options, meet experts in estate planning and senior services, plus see demonstrations on health and wellness. Free brunch will be served. A free gift will be given to the first 20 attendees and raffle prizes, including a $750 first prize, will be awarded at the event. RSVP by calling 292-1300, ext, 2223. Visit www.familyandchildrens.org for information.
Barn Dance
The Columbiettes of Joseph Barry Knights of Columbus, 45 Heitz Place, will hold a Barn Dance at 8 p.m. Cost is $25 per person and chicken and ribs, beer, wine and soda. “Dance All Night” with Larry Moser. Partners not required. Reservations are a must. Call 334-7255 or 822-7605.
Saturday, October 17
Dahlia Display
The Mid-Island Dahlia Society will put on a dazzling show of dahlias ranging in size from “thumbnail” to 12 inches (“dinner plate”) in diameter at Hicks Nurseries, 100 Jericho Tpke., will be the place to come to see gorgeous, colorful display of dahlias. Entry to the display is free. In the Henry Hicks Learning Center during store hours (8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday through Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. to 8 pm). Call 334-0066. Also Oct. 18.
Holy Grounds Coffee House
At the Hicksville United Methodist Church, Old Country Road and Division Ave., featuring live Christian music performed by Crossfire. Free refreshments. All ages 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 information, visit www.holy-grounds.com or call 931-2626.
Sunday October 18
Daffodil Garden/Planting Event/ Admissions Open House
At Westbury Friends School, 550 Post Ave., Westbury, corner of Post Ave. and Jericho Tpke., at 1 p.m. Come to help plant the new garden, tour the school and learn about the programs available to children in toddler through fifth grade. For further information, call 333-3178.
Upcoming Events
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. All proceeds go to charity. Raffles will be sold. Call Barbara at 935-5576 or Ellen at 933-0841 to reserve tickets and dinner selection (loin of pork, stuffed flounder or roast chicken) by Oct. 17.
Holiday Craft Fair/Flea Market
The St. Ignatius Boy Scout Troop 382 Holiday Craft Fair and Flea Market will be held Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the St. Ignatius Loyola New School cafeteria, 30 E. Cherry St. For vendor information, call Maria 342-1021 or email Troop382craftfair@gmail.com.
At Hicks Nurseries
The nursery, located at 100 Jericho Tpke., Westbury, is handicapped accessible throughout and the following is offered:
• 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.
• Oct. 17: Come to see gorgeous, colorful display of dahlias. The Mid-Island Dahlia Society will put on a dazzling show of dahlias ranging in size from “thumbnail” to 12 inches (“dinner plate”) in diameter. Entry to the display is free, which are held in the Henry Hicks Learning Center at the store during store hours (Saturday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) Call 334-0066. Also Oct. 18.
• Oct. 17: Digging and Storing Summer Bulbs and Tropical Plants. If you take care of your summer bulbs and tropical plants, they will bloom for you year after year. Learn how to care for cannas, dahlias, caladiums, elephant ears and other tropical plants for the winter. Presented by Vinnie Drzewucki. 2 p.m.
• Through Oct. 31: Family Fun. 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 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
• St. Ignatius Boy Scout Troop 382 Holiday Craft Fair and Flea Market: Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the St. Ignatius Loyola New School cafeteria, 30 E. Cherry St., Hicksville. For vendor information, call Maria at 342-1021 or email Troop382craftfair@gmail.com.
• Our Lady Of Mercy Holiday Fair: In the Our Lady of Mercy School auditorium, 520 S. Oyster Bay Road, on Nov. 23 from 1 to 9 p.m. Interested vendors should call Pamela McCaffery at 681-2504.
• Hicksville United Methodist Church Craft/Holiday Fair: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 14 in the church’s social hall, 130 W. Old Country Road. Interested vendors should call Annette or Jennifer Eichenauer at 931-5239.
• 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 Event
Italian Language Lessons
For children ages 4 to 18 plus adults, beginner, intermediate and advanced. Every Thursday at St. Brigid’s School, Maple Ave., Westbury. Classes (4 to 6 p.m.) will be held through May 2010. Italian government sponsored. Pick form up at the school or call Debbie 294-0862.
