St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance
Saturday, March 20
Hicksville Nursery School Open House
Wednesday, March 24
Get Ready to Dance
Saturday, March 27
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. 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.
JewelryExtravaganza/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.
Monday, March 22
Duffy Park Civic Meeting
At 7:30 p.m. in the Kenneth Barnes Community Room of the Hicksville Library. All are welcome.
Tuesday, March 23
Hicksville Historical Society
The meeting will feature a video titled Levittown: A Living History and will be presented by guest speaker Louise Cassano. Owner of LuCas Communications, Louise is known for her work in Levittown. She is past president of the Levittown Chamber of Commerce and the Levittown Community Council. She chaired the Levittown 50th Anniversary Committee and in 2006 chaired its 60th Anniversary Committee. The documentary, featuring many original Levittown residents, was a product produced for the 60th Anniversary. Brief business meeting begins at 7:15 in the John J. Burns Community Room, Hicksville Library. For more info write hickshistsoc@aol.com.
Wednesday, March 24
Hicksville Nursery School Open House
From 10 a.m. to noon at 115 W. Cherry St. (north of Old Country Rd.). Parents are offered a unique opportunity to share in their child’s early education. The school provides the community the best possible preschool at the lowest possible cost. Registration is being held for the 2010-2011 school year for 2-year- old playgroup, 3- year-old nursery school and 4-year-old preschool programs. The school in a nonprofit, nonsectarian, cooperative nursery school that was founded in 1967. Call 681-8246 for more information or visit www.hicksvillenurseryschool.com.
Toddler Story Time
Westbury Friends School and Old Westbury Gardens invite parents and toddlers for another free Toddler Story Time at 10 a.m. at Westbury Friends School, 550 Post Ave., corner of Post Ave. and Jericho Tpke., Westbury. Each child in attendance will receive a free pass to Old Westbury Gardens. An adult must stay with each child throughout the hour. Limited to 10 children, so reserve your space early by calling 333-3178.
Saturday, March 27
Blood Drive
The 2nd Annual Sarah Grace Weippert Memorial Blood Drive will take place at Hicksville’s William P. Bennett Community Center, 28 Carl St., from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, be between the ages of 16 – 76 (16-year-olds need parental consent; 76 and older need doctors note) and have a signed photo ID. There will also be a free bone marrow donor screening. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Matthew or Marissa Weippert at 433-9745 or email Matt.Weippert@TheSarahGraceFoundation.org.
Get Ready to Dance
The Hicksville United Methodist Church, 130 W. Old Country Rd., is hosting a dance featuring the G Strings and Amethyst Roxx (formerly known as Moms That Rock). Both bands play great dance music. This is a fundraiser for the Youth Group WorkCamp trip scheduled for July 11-17. The youth (and adults) work hard all that week to help others. Help them go on this mission trip by coming to the dance. Adults $10; children 13 and under $5; family $25. Tickets can be purchased at the door. For questions call Susan Jensen 242-6369.
Saturday, April 3
Flower and Plant Sale
At the Hicksville Fire Department from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on W. John St.
Upcoming Events
Book and Author Luncheon
TOBAY Hadassah invites you to its Book and Author Luncheon on April 12 at noon at Ayhan’s Shish Kabob. The cost is $25 for lunch. The book being discussed is Trapped Inside the Story by Leslie Cohen. Call Marsha 349-7930 or Frieda 802-3524 for reservations.
Pasta Supper
Catholic Daughters of the Americas #869 annual Pasta Supper will be held April 17 at 6 p.m. at St. Ignatius Loyola School Cafe, 30 E Cherry St. Enjoy an evening of delicious home cooked pasta. You deserve a break today, so make a reservation right away! Dinner includes pasta, salad, bread, soda, coffee and dessert. (BYOB). Reservations are only $10 per person or a special family rate of $25 (3 children, max). Call Ellen 933-0841.
Supermarket Bingo
Held by the Columbiettes of Joseph Barry Knights of Columbus, 45 Heitz Pl., April 23 at 7 pm. Games begin 7:30 p.m. Cost $5 per person includes 1 set of cards. Additional cards/specials/raffles available. Coffee/cake. Call 433-8607, 822-7605 or 579-0480.
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 our web site www.cornerstonechristianchurchny.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@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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
