Blood Drive:
Saturday, January 23
Military Bridge:
Sunday, January 24
Souper Bowl of Caring:
Ongoing Event
Saturday, January 23
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. Cost $45. To register call 631-360-9720. The course will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hicksville United Methodist Church, 130 W. Old Country Rd.
Blood Drive
Your donation will help to save up to three lives. The community hospitals need your help. Please share this lifesaving gift. 8;45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Hicksville United Methodist Church, Old Country Rd. and Nelson Ave. Contact Ginny Visceglie (931-0157) or Andrew Austen (729-9365) if you have any questions or to make an appointment. For questions concerning medical eligibility call 1-800-688-0900.
St. Stephen’s Nursery School Open House
The bright and cheerful classrooms of St. Stephen’s Nursery School can be visited during the Open House from 10 a.m. to noon. The school provides an age appropriate curriculum for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide tours. The Nursery School is located at 270 So. Broadway – across from Delco Plaza. Call 931-0267 with any questions.
Hicksville Downtown Revitalization Workshop
Hear about what issues could become a major focus of downtown revitalization, work in groups to share your ideas and concerns. The goal of the is to come together with a unified focus on revitalizing the area. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at VFW Post #3211, 320 S. Broadway. Agenda: breakfast/networking, design presentation by Vision LI, retail and market area information presentation by AECOM, Q&A, lunch and design workshops, presentation and discussion of results. Call the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce 931-7170.
Benefit/Fundraiser
Held at Mulcahy’s Music Hall in Wantagh, in memory of James D. McNaughton, a New York City Police Officer who was killed in Iraq. The proceeds from the event will be donated to two great charities – The Wounded Warrior Project and The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. The Wounded Warriors Project seeks to assist those men and women of our armed forces who have been severely injured during the conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other locations around the world. The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund has provided more than $65 million in support for the families of military personnel lost in service to our nation, and for severely wounded military personnel and veterans.
Sunday, January 24
Military Bridge
The Glen Cove, Hicksville, Syosset Mercy League is holding a Military Bridge at Msgr. Tarrant Hall (handicapped accessible) of St. Ignatius Loyola RC Church Old School, Hicksville. There will be coffee, tea and cake served and everyone goes home with a prize. There is no need to know bridge. Admission is $10. Call Betty for reservations 364-0548. Doors open at 1 p.m. All profit goes to Mercy Medical Center.
Historical Society Winter Social
Held at the Gregory Museum from 2 to 4:30 p.m. This year’s special guest will be Anne Kingsbury, poet and educator from the Walt Whitman Birthplace, who will discuss how Abraham Lincoln and Walt Whitman became admirers of each other’s work. Examples of influences of each will be read, including Whitman’s poetic tributes to Lincoln. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome. For more information, email hickshistsoc@aol.com or 796-3826.
Friday, January 29
Admissions Open House/International Pot Luck Feast
Westbury Friends School invites parents of school-age children to an Admissions Open House and International Pot Luck Feast. Join the school community to eat a delicious international meal, mingle with the school’s wonderful families and learn about and tour the school. Children are welcome, however there is no babysitting, so be prepared to juggle eating, touring and parenting. 6 p.m. For more information, call 333-3178 or email naranda@westburyfriends.org.
Saturday, January 30
Jewelry Extravaganza/Mini-Flea Market
At St. Bede’s Episcopal Church, 220 Berry Hill Rd., Syosset, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds to benefit the feral cat programs at Last Hope Animal Rescue of Syosset. Call 921-2008. www.lasthopeanimalrescue.org.
Tuesday, February 2
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.
Wednesday, February 3
Holy Family Blood Drive
From 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Holy Family School cafeteria, 5 Fordham Ave.
Upcoming Events
Family Fun Night/Chinese Auction
To benefit Kismet Road Runners and the patients of Shriners Hospital for Children will be held at 6 p.m. on Feb. 13 at Kismet Shriners, 18 W. Nicholai St. The event will feature raffles for such prizes as including Mets tickets, a flat screen TV, a GPS, various baskets of cheer, a kid’s bicycle, gift certificates to local restaurants and more. Admission includes a hot buffet, soda, coffer and dessert as well as free entertainment for children, including clowns, balloons, crafts, jewelry making/beads, tattoos, etc. There will also be a cash bar and a 50/50 raffle. The cost is $10 per adult (includes 10 free raffle tickets); $5 per child (includes 5 free raffle tickets) with a maximum of $30 per family (includes 25 free raffle tickets). For tickets and information, contact John or Sue 305-5189 or Maria 917-864-4413.
OLM Senior Trips
Our Lady of Mercy Seniors invite you to join them on the following trips:
• Award-winning Woodloch Pines Resort for five days of fun and good food. March 8-12. Call Joan 938-4261.
• A fascinating trip to Chicago May 16-22. The cost will be $549 for a double including tips and transportation. Enjoy a tour of Chicago, visit the Navy Pier, tour the Stained Glass Museum, cruise Lake Michigan, enjoy he Chicago water tower and the Shedd Aquarium. Call Joan 938-4261.
Ongoing Event
Souper Bowl of Caring
Between now and Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 7), Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services is participating in the “Souper Bowl of Caring” and will be collecting food items to replenish its food pantry. Central Nassau will have a special drop-off box in its main lobby, 950 S. Oyster Bay Rd. – to collect donations. Items can be dropped off through Super Bowl Sunday. For more information, call Gene Gallagher 396-2771.
Weekly Events
•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-Jericho Rotary Club meets every Thursday at 12:15 at Caracalla Ristorante, 102 Jericho Tpke., Syosset.
•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.
•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.
•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. 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.
•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.
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.
Exhibit
An ongoing exhibit of rocks and minerals, dinosaurs and fossils, butterflies and moths and historical artifacts and curiosities in Hicksville’s historic 1895 Heitz Place Courthouse. Now featuring the “Sights and Sounds” audioguide system in English and Spanish, the Naturalist’s Gift Shop and “Butterfly Days” every Thursday afternoon. Gregory Museum, Heitz Pl. and Bay Ave. Call 822-7505 or log onto www.gregorymuseum.org. Closed Mondays. February Exhibit: “Charles Darwin Observed.” An exhibit of books, photographs and memorabilia from the Paul Manton collection commemorating the life and contributions of one of the world’s most important scientific minds and his place in modern thought. The exhibit will be in the William C. Clark History Room.
