Bowling Fundraiser for
Daniel Fuentes Memorial Scholarship:
Saturday, November 14
Seasons of Harmony Concert:
Sunday, November 15
Korean War Veterans of NC:
Monday, November 16
Saturday, November 14
Relive the Era of The Beatles
Temple Beth-El of Bellmore presents the cast of Beatlemania for a live performance. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. at 1373 Bellmore Rd., N. Bellmore. The cast (www.moptops.com) recreates the sights and sounds of The Beatles so faithfully that you will recall when the world was engulfed in the most pleasant fever of all: Beatlemania. Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased with PAYPAL at www.tbebellmore.org or with credit cards at 781-2650. For further information: tbe.events@yahoo.com.
Mommas House Gala
The Mommas House annual gala, a cocktail party, will honor three former resident, Cherise I., Catherine P. and Katie McD., who have overcome many obstacles to become successful young women. Come and hear their stories. The gala will be held at the Brookville Country Club, Brookville. Tickets are $150 per person. Mommas House is a home for young mothers ages 17 to 23 years and their babies. Call Mary McCaffrey at 681-2547.
Dinner Dance
As part of the year-long celebration marking its 150th Anniversary, St. Ignatius Loyola Parish will be holding a Dinner Dance from 7 to 11 p.m. in Msgr. Tarrant Hall, E. Nicholai St., Hicksville. Cost is $45 per person. Mail responses and checks (made payable to St. Ignatius Loyola Parish) to St. Ignatius Loyola Rectory, 129 Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801, Attn: Dinner Dance. Call Michele 695-6835 for more information. All guests must be age 21 and over. The church will try to accommodate groups up to eight per table who would like to sit together. Indicate seating preference with response. Seating is limited. RSVP no later than Nov. 7. No walk-ins allowed.
Holy Trinity HS to Present The Crucible
Holy Trinity Diocesan High School Theatre Arts Program will be performing The Crucible at 7:30 p.m. through Nov. 14. Tickets are $8 in advance; $10 at the door. For information call 433-2900.
Bowling Fundraiser
A fundraiser for the Spc. Daniel A. Fuentes Memorial Scholarship Fund is being held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Farmingdale Lanes. The $20 per person includes three hours of bowling, pizza, soda and a camouflage wristband. Raffle prizes. Children ages 6 and under are $10. Tickets can be purchased at Farmingdale Lanes, Island Trees High School. Call Susan Lyons and Nancy Fuentes at 491-9156 or nancy@creativeplanningevents.com.
Sunday, November 15
Concert
Seasons of Harmony presented by the Twin County Chorus of Sweet Adelines International at 2 p.m. at the Farmingdale-Wantagh Jewish Center, 3710 Woodbine Ave., Wantagh. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door one hour before show time. For more information or to order tickets in advance call Nancy 795-7070 or Marilyn 631-277-6353 or email:twincounty3@optonline.net.
Food Drive
The Center for the Alignment of Body, Mind and Spirit, 2050 Wantagh Ave,, Wantagh, will be sponsoring a food drive from 1 to 4 p.m. All donations of non-perishable food items will be given to Long Island Cares: The Harry Chapin Food Bank. Long Island Cares provides emergency food where and when it is needed, sponsors programs that help families achieve self-sufficiency, and educates the general public about the causes and consequences of hunger on Long Island. To thank you for your donation, you will have the opportunity to meet the staff of health care professionals and receive a gift card for complimentary services, including chiropractic, acupuncture, therapeutic massage, reflexology, nutrition counseling and spiritual counseling. Refreshments will be served. Call 221-3500 for details.
Monday, November 16
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. Free refreshments. Brief business meeting. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Levittown Library in the Meeting Room. Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month (except July, Aug., Jan., Feb.). For more information call 735-9060 or go to www.levittownhistoricalsociety.org. Program: “The New Jerusalem.” Paul Manton, vice president of the society, explores the ethnic and religious origins of the Pilgrims, their voyage on the Mayflower and the misconceptions concerning their relationship with the American Indians and the Puritan settlement of New England.
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. Program: Joseph Sledge, public affairs director of the Northport Veterans Hospital, will be the main speaker.
Tuesday, November 17
Mind and Memory
Cathy Pistone of the Visiting Nurse Association will speak on Mind and Memory at 12:30 p.m. at the Community Center on Salisbury Park Dr. and Carman Ave., East Meadow. Sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women -Westbury Section. Refreshments. Free. All are welcome. Call 735-8755.
Wednesday, November 18
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.
Thursday, November 19
Informational Swine Flu Program
Doctors from Premiere Care will be at the East Meadow Library at 12:30 p.m. to discuss the H1N1 virus, a.k.a. the Swine Flu. Learn about the vaccine, symptoms and concerns. Sponsored by the Friends of the East Meadow Public Library. All welcome. Free.
NAMI LI Regional Council
Meeting at 7 p.m. at North Shore University Hospital at Plainview, 888 Old Country Rd., Lecture Room (lower level). Call 694-7327 or 367-1893. Program: Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning: Protecting the interests of a disabled child or family member with Frank R. Tortora, attorney and counselor at law.
Military Bridge
The Ladies Auxiliary of Columbus Lodge, Order Sons of Italy, is sponsoring its annual Military Bridge at the lodge, 2143 Boundary Ave., Farmingdale (rear entrance of the Stuart Manor building), to raise funds for its many charities. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person which includes snacks, soda, cake, coffee/tea and table prices. For tickets contact Yolanda Fanella 694-5409.
Friday, November 20
Giant Book Sale
Sponsored by the Friends of the Wantagh Library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wantagh Library, 3285 Park Ave., Wantagh. Sales are cash only. Call 221-1200. Also on Nov. 21.
Saturday, November 21
Holiday Craft Fair
At Holy Trinity High School Newbridge Rd., Hicksville, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Over 100 vendors will be selling new merchandise and crafts. Free admission, raffles, Chinese auction, bake sale and concession. Vendors Wanted. All profits support the performing arts and athletic programs of Holy Trinity Diocesan High School. For more information and/or vendor forms contact: Holy Trinity High School 433-2900. Email: TitanClub@HolyTrinityHS.echalk.com. Also on Dec. 5.
Sunday, November 22
Bird Walk
Join the South Shore Audubon Society on a bird walk at the West End of Jones Beach. The walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the northeast corner of the parking lot at Jones Beach West End #2. Rain will cancel the walk. The bird walk is free of charge. The walk leaders and other birders and nature enthusiasts will be happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. For more information, log onto www.ssaudubon.org or telephone Steven Schellenger 987-8103.
Holiday Craft Fair
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Legions Auxiliary, Post #1711, 3123 N. Jerusalem Rd., Levittown, to benefit child welfare, veteran groups and needy families in the community for the holidays. Vendors wanted. Tables $40. For more information call Judy 796-6094.
Indoor Yard Sale
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Temple Emanu-el, 123 Merrick Ave., East Meadow (two blocks south off Hempstead Tpke., off the M5 exit on Meadowbrook Pky.). Call 794-8911. No admission fee.
Long Island Choral Society
Presents Mozart’s Requiem, Puccini’s Gloria and Pärt’s Beatitudes. The concert will also feature an organ and orchestra. 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock, 48 Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset. The program will include: Requiem by W.A. Mozart with soloists (sopranos, Carol L. Carmen, Patricia Gallagher, Susan Ann Laustsen and Katrina L. Montagna, altos, Debbie Bertolini, Beth-Ann Fredrickson and Deborah Goldstein, tenor William J. Schmitt III, baritone Ladd Jeffers and bass Michael J. Plant; Messa di Gloria by Giacomo Puccini with soloists (tenors, John P. Evans of Levittown, R. Todd Hoisington, William J. Schmitt III, baritone Stephen V. Treglia and basses Anthony Barton and Michael J. Plant; and Beatitudes by Arvo Pärt. Individual advance sale concert tickets as well as season ticket subscriptions are available through www.LICS.org, or by calling 594-2926. Tickets are also available at the door on the day of the performance.
Saturday, November 28
Defensive Driving
Sponsored by the Community Center of Plainview-Old Bethpage and the N.Y.S.P. State approved for insurance and point reduction. 8 a.m. to 2:30 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.
Sunday, November 29
Bingo For Kids
Spend an afternoon having fun with your family at a special bingo designed just for kids. At Temple Beth-El. 1373 Bellmore Rd., N. Bellmore you can play bingo for prizes such as toys and books. 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 and serving a variety of reasonably priced items such as pizza, soda and ice cream. No food can be brought with you into the temple because strict kosher food laws are observed. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. with play beginning at noon. Group packages can be arranged with two weeks advanced notice and a 25 percent deposit. (Minimum of 8 children). At least one adult for every four children must be present. The adults do not have to play. Price is $8 per child. Includes bingo games paper for two hours of play, slice of pizza (from Hunki’s Kosher Pizza in West Hempstead), and a can of soda or water. Call 781-2650.
Antiques, Collectibles, Handcrafts Flea Market
Sponsored by the Bellmore Lions Club from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bellmore LIRR station at Bedford Ave. and Sunrise Hwy., Bellmore. To be a vendor call 785-0222.
Upcoming Events
Psychic Night
The Long Island League to Abolish Cancer is hosting a Psychic Night on Dec. 10 at 6 or 7 p.m. at Domenico’s Restaurant, 3270A Hempstead Tpke., Levittown. Come for dinner and a night of fun and a psychic reading. Call Jane 692-2809 for more information and a reservation. Go to www.lileaugetoabolishcancer.org.
Shopper’s Night Vendors Needed
The Annual Shopper’s Night, sponsored by the Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood, will be held on Dec. 2 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Temple Emanu-el, 123 Merrick Ave., East Meadow (two blocks south off Hempstead Tpke., off the M5 exit on Meadowbrook Pky.). Vendors are needed. Fees are $35 for a single table; $30 for each additional table. No admission fee. Call 794-8911.
Vendors Wanted
For the “Think Pink Expo.” All table fees will be donated to the South Nassau Communities Hospital Cancer Program. Email: dawnv321@optonline.net.
At Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Located at 3434 Hempstead Tpke. The following events are offered:
• The Pioneer Club is up and running every Wednesday at 6:15. 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 516-731-7387.
• Vendors needed for the Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair being held on Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Annamarie 491-2192 for information or application.
