Hicksville Historical Society:
Tuesday, November 24
Craft Fair:
Saturday, December 5
Senior Flu Vaccine:
Upcoming
Friday, November 20
Girl Scouts of NC Chorus Performs
Come watch the world-renown Girl Scouts of Nassau County Chorus sing at one of their holiday performances. For more information on the Girl Scouts of NC, call Donna Rivera Downey 741-2550, ext. 260, or visit www.gsnc.org. Nov. 20 at the Broadway Mall. Santa will arrive at 5 p.m.
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 (snow date Dec. 6).
Craft Fair
St. Pius X School of Melville will sponsor a Craft Fair featuring pictures with Santa, handmade items, ornaments, wood crafts and many other items. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 320 S. Broadway, Hicksville. Call 631-351-0116.
Blood Drive
At Trinity Lutheran Church, 40 W. Nicholai St., from 3:30 to 8:45 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. For an appointment, directions or more information call Peg 822-4867.
Holy Grounds Coffee House
At the Hicksville United Methodist Church, Old Country Rd. and Division Ave. Featuring live Christian music performed by Nightsong ( Bill Cooper and Bette Kron). 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. Nonperishable food items for the HUMC Food Pantry will be collected. For more info. visit www.holy-grounds.com or call 931-2626.
Family Barn Dance
Bring the whole family, especially the kids and grandparents, to a fun-filled evening of live music and dancing. A caller will instruct country-style dances, while musicians from the LI Traditional Music Association (www.litma.org) provide lively folk music. The dance runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Westbury Friends Community Center, 550 Post Ave., Westbury. Cost: free for under 18; $7 adults. Refreshments will be provided; snack table donations appreciated. The dance is presented by the LI Traditional Music Association, in conjunction with Westbury Friends Meeting. Contact Lauren at Boingercat@scottopia.com or 746-4270.
Multi-Family Garage Sale
A large multi-family garage sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 22 at 147 Whitney St., Westbury (one block east of Carle Place High School).
Monday, November 23
Holiday Fair
Our Lady Of Mercy Holiday Fair will be held in the Our Lady of Mercy School auditorium, 520 S. Oyster Bay Rd., from 1 to 9 p.m. Over 80 vendors will be on hand. Refreshments will be available throughout the day as well as homemade hot dinners and bakery item prepared by the school mothers. Interested vendors should call Pamela McCaffery at 681-2504.
Tuesday, November 24
Hicksville Historical Society
The Seaford Story. Join neighbors from the Seaford Historical Society and explore Seaford’s extraordinary transformation from colonial Quaker settlement to 19th century seaside resort to suburbia’s gateway to Jones Beach. 7:15 p.m. in the Hicksville Library. For more information write hickshistoc@aol.com or call 796-3826.
Saturday, November 28
Holy Family Concerts Series
Presents An Evening of Songs and Arias presented by three of Long Island’s very own Stars of Tomorrow, Andrea Arias-Martin, soprano, Joseph Demarest, tenor, and Nicole Piccolomini, mezzo-soprano. Accompanied by Pianist Ronald F. Land. 7:30 p.m. at Holy Family Church Fordham Ave., corner of Newbridge Rd. Tickets are $15 adult; $10 student/senior.
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.
Tuesday, December 1
Defensive Driving
Sponsored by the Community Center of Plainview-Old Bethpage and the N.Y.S.P. State approved for insurance and point reduction. Dec. 1 and 8 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.
Saturday, December 5
Craft Fair and Flea Market
Catholic Daughters of the Americas #869 Annual Craft Fair and Flea Market at St. Ignatius Loyola School, 30 E Cherry St., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mineral/Jewelry Sale/ Open House
At the Hicksville Gregory Museum, 1 Heitz Pl, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This museum fundraiser will feature specimens of amethyst, rock crystal and smoky quartz, agate gift items, gemstone jewelry and other material for sale in a wide range of prices. On the days of the sale the museum will be open to the general public at no charge. For more information call 822-7505, ext. 12. Also on Dec. 6 from noon to 4 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Senior Seasonal Flu Vaccination Program
Held by Nassau University Medical Center, 2201 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Dec. 15 in the NUMC auditorium. The NuHealth System seasonal influenza vaccination program is provided at no out-of-pocket expense for seniors 60 and older, who are urged to bring their Medicare card if they have one. Note that this program is for seasonal influenza only. H1N1 influenza (formerly known as Swine Flu) vaccine will not be offered at this program. Additional details on H1N1 will be provided in the coming weeks. Call 393-7453 for more information on the NuHealth System seasonal flu vaccination program.
At Hicks Nurseries
Located at 100 Jericho Tpke., Westbury. The nursery is handicapped accessible throughout. The following is offered:
•Real live reindeer will be at Hicks from Nov. 27 through Dec. 24. Visit during store hours from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and until 8 p.m. on Sundays. There’s always a lot going on for children during the holiday season. Admission is free. Christmas Holiday Story open until Dec. 24 during store hours. Cookies Santa, displays with child-size moving figures, shows how Santa’s friends all make him his favorite treat. Free. There will be a food drive for charity so bring packaged and canned goods to donate. Mail letters to Santa in the North Pole Mailbox…and he will answer. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Visits with Santa Nov. 27 through Dec. 23 everyday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. Free.
Vendors Wanted
• The Hicksville Boys & Girls Club will hold its Holiday Craft Fair/Flea Market on Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Levittown Hall. The event will provide everyone with the perfect opportunity to do last minute holiday shopping. To obtain a vendor contract, call the club at 822-KIDS and one will be mailed, emailed or faxed to you.
• “Think Pink Expo.” All table fees will be donated to the South Nassau Communities Hospital Cancer Program. Email: dawnv321@optonline.net.
Weekly Events
• 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 information call 342-1552 or go to our web site www.cornerstonechristianchurchny.com.
• 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.
• Martial Arts America in Hicksville, 300 South Broadway, holds free Child Safety workshops on Saturdays. The free workshops are offered as part of the school’s monthly community service. For more information, visit www.MaaSchools.com or call 932-5275.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Hicksville-Jericho Rotary Club meets every Thursday at 12:15 at Caracalla Ristorante, 102 Jericho Tpke., Syosset.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
Safe Boating Courses
Safe Boating Courses, free vessel safety checks and more from America’s Boating Club, the United States Power Squadrons. With 18 squadrons around Long Island, there’s one near you. Visit WeBoatSafe.org or call 1-800-341-8777 for more information.
Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services
Located at 950 South Oyster Bay Rd., Hicksville. The following programs are offered:
• The Community Program has a group for senior citizens. The Golden Years? The group is open to all people over 60 who are dealing with issues related to drugs or alcohol. This is an opportunity to talk confidentially with your peers as well as having the support and guidance of a skilled professional. Medicare and most other insurances are accepted. For information about this or any other services call 822-4060.
• A support group for those who have family members with mental illness meets Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. The fee is $5 per family. Therapeutic and supportive services to people hampered in their functioning by mental illness, psychological difficulties and/or substance abuse and addiction problems is provided. Among its services, the agency provides outpatient mental health services for children and adults living in Nassau County. The staff is comprised of psychiatrists, registered nurses and certified social workers. Call 822-6111.
• An outpatient substance abuse agency offering a Parenting Group on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. This group specializes in parenting issues for substance abusers as well as parents whose children use drugs. While drug use among teens has declined in other parts of the country, it continues to rise here in Nassau County. For information on this group as well as other services, call 822-4060. All inquiries are confidential.
• Women’s Domestic Issues group provides support and education to women experiencing domestic conflict, child abuse, substance abuse and related issues. The focus will be on education, support as well as empowerment and proactive behavior. Issues related to the family and the legal system will be addressed. The group will be held on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Preregistration required. Call 822-4060.
• Young Adult Drug Addiction Group for people 18 to 21 who are recovering from drug addiction. The goals are to enhance skills, increase self-awareness and work toward a drug and alcohol free life. The group meets Thursdays at 8 p.m. Call 822-4060. All inquiries are confidential.
• Volunteers are needed by Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services to help staff the Pretty New Thrift Shop, 238 Main St., Farmingdale. The volunteers help raise much needed funds for the agency so that mental health and substance abuse programs can continue to be provided to the residents of Hicksville and the surrounding communities. If you have four hours per week and are looking to make friends while helping to raise needed revenue, call Diane Bythrow or Sharon Bohen at 822-6111, ext. 229.
• 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.