History of Hicksville:
Sunday, March 7
Defensive Driving Course:
Saturday, March 13
Blood Drive:
Friday, March 19
Saturday, March 6
Model Train Show/Sale
March 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the St. Ignatius Loyola School Cafeteria, 30 E. Cherry St., Hicksville. $3 adults; $2 children. Layouts by HOTRACK, TROLLEY, NTRAK and more. For more information call 932-0391.
St. Patrick’s Celebration
Join ACDS (the Association for Children with Down Syndrome) from 7 to 10 p.m. for its annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at the Parish Center, 99 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre (Parish of St. Agnes Cathedral). A night of great food, raffles, Irish music by Martin Flynn and more. $50 per person, 21 and over. $60 at door. For details or tickets visit www.acds.org or call Vinnie Santo at 933-4700, ext. 116. If you can’t attend and would like to make a donation, visit the website www.acds.org. All proceeds to benefit ACDS and its programs. ACDS is a 501(3)(c) not for profit agency.
Sunday, March 7
Military Bridge
The St. Ignatius Loyola, Catholic Daughters of the Americas #869, annual Military Bridge, will be held Sunday, March 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of fun and cards for just $10 which includes coffee, cake and prizes. March on down to Msgr. Tarrant Hall in St. Ignatius Loyola School, 30 E Cherry St. For reservations contact Alice 433-7857.
History of Hicksville
Come for the screening of the documentary Hicksville 11801. This informative film explores Hicksville’s vast history from its early beginnings to contemporary life. Free admission. Free refreshments. 1:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 40 W Nicholai St. Call 931-2225.
Friday, March 12
Super Market Bingo
Held by the Nassau Chapter Columbiettes at the Joseph Barry Council, 45 Heitz Pl. The door will open at 6:30 p.m. and the start time will be 7 p.m. The cost will be $7 a person, which will include a set of cards, coffee and cake. For reservations call Michele 932-1565 or Barbara 931-2960.
Saturday, March 13
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.
Sunday, March 14
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Auction
Last Hope Animal Rescue’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Auction will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Milleridge Cottage (at Milleridge Inn), 585 North Broadway, Jericho. Last Hope of Syosset is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of stray, abandoned and death-due pound animals. Live auction, raffle baskets. Tickets: $65 per person in advance; $75 at the door. For more info call 631-946-9528 or 631-664-5481 or visit: www.lasthopeanimalrescue.org.
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast
The East Meadow Kiwanis Club offers a delicious way to help others in need. Unlimited juice, pancakes, eggs, sausages, coffee and tea. Plus, free blood pressure screening, face painting, balloons and raffle drawings for Amazon Kindle Reading Device, Garmin Portable GPS and iPod nano. Proceeds go toward the club’s college scholarship and underprivileged children projects. Only $5 adults; $3 seniors, students and children. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the East Meadow High School cafeteria, 101 Carman Ave., East Meadow. Contact Gary Fromowitz at 455-9344 for info.
Tuesday, March 16
OLM Senior Trip
Our Lady of Mercy Seniors invite you to join them on 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.
Thursday, March 18
Mercy League Trip
Plan on joining the Glen Cove, Hicksville, Syosset Mercy League on its trip to The Culinary Institute. There will be a tour of the bakery followed by luncheon in the French Cuisine Escoffer Restaurant. Following lunch it’s off to F.D.R.’s home in Hyde Park for tours of the home, library and museum. The cost is $100. For reservations call Gerry 935-6651. All profit goes to Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre.
Friday, March 19
Blood Drive
East Street Elementary School will hold its annual Blood Drive from 3 to 9 p.m. in the gym. Donors must weight at least 110 pounds and be between 16 to 75 years of age; 16-year-olds must have parental permission while those 76 and older need doctor’s note. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Susan Straber at 396-1515.
Saturday, March 20
St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance
Holy Family Parish invites you to attend the annual St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance at 8 p.m. Featuring music by the Kitty Kelly Band. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information call the Holy Family Parish Center 938-3846, ext. 302.
Holy Grounds Coffee House
At the Hicksville United Methodist Church, Old Country Rd. and Division Ave. Featuring live Christian music performed by Ray Melograne. Free refreshments. All ages are welcome. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.and close at 11 p.m. Suggested donation $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.
Spring Craft Fair
At Holy Trinity, 98 Cherry Ln., Hicksville. The craft fair will host over 100 vendors selling their spring crafts/flowers, plus food, refreshments, bake sale, raffles/Chinese auction. All proceeds go towards HT athletics and performing arts. Call 433-2900 or email titanclub@holytrinityhs.echalk.com.
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 benefit Last Hope Animal Rescue of Syosset. Call 921-2008 if you have items to donate. No vendors. www.lasthopeanimalrescue.org.
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.
Weekly Events
•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.
•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 more information call 342-1552 or go to the website www.cornerstonechristian churchny.com.
•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.
•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.
•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@vva chapter82.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.
•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.
•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 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.
•LI Junior Chamber of Commerce regularly has the Meet and Greet on the first Thursday and the monthly meeting on the third Tuesday of each month, along with a variety of other events throughout the month, For more information on the LI Junior Chamber, visit WWW.LIJC.com. Contact: Martin Dekom, Chairman, 850-2717 – Mdekom@gmail.com; Julie Dekom, Membership Director -Julz_5@yahoo.com; Steven Eiselen, Community Development VP -SEiselen@msn.com.
•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.
•LI Tourette Syndrome Association Support groups for those who have family members or other loved ones with Tourette Syndrome meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of each month at the DeMatteis Center, north side of Northern Blvd., Old Brookville (directly opposite the NY Institute of Technology campus). There are three separate support groups running simultaneously: one group for children, one for teens and one for parents/adults. Siblings of TS children are also invited. Free for LI-TSA members. For further information, call 876-6947 or email LongIslandTSA@aol.com.
•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.
