The Bern Nix Trio – Saturday, April 17
AARP Bingo Bonanza – Wednesday, April 21
Seussical the Musical – Thursday, April 29
Saturday, April 17
Mother’s Day Boutique
Sponsored by the LI League to Abolish Cancer at West Hollow Middle School, 250 Old East Neck Rd., Melville, from 1 to 4 p.m. Vendors needed. Call Bobbi 631-424-4863 or Iris 516-942-8301.
The Bern Nix Trio
The Bern Nix Trio featuring Bern Nix on guitar, Francois Grillot on bass and Jackson Krall on drums. Henry Rollins of Sonic Youth, and their fans, as well as fans of the jam band scene love and support improvised jazz. 8:30 p.m. at Mr. Beery’s, 4019 Hempstead Tpke., Bethpage. Admission is $10. Call 579-7049 for more info.
Sunday, April 18
Holistic Health Fair
Dr. Linda Eisen, a Huntington chiropractor, announces the 18th Holistic Health Fair to be held at the Huntington Hilton, Route 110, Melville, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Typical vendors include nutrition, environmentally safe products, life coach, natural skin care, anti aging, safe water, chiropractic, Naturopathic Medicine, reflexology, weight loss, clinical hypnosis, fitness, Yoga as well as interesting and education lectures throughout the day on various health related topics. Admission is $5 or nonperishable food donations to benefit LI Cares accepted in lieu of admission fee. For additional information or to participate as a vendor or sponsor, contact Dr. Linda Eisen 631-385-7321 or email: drleisen@verizon.net.
Monday, April 19
Levittown Historical Society
Presents: From Deutschland to Long Island. Randall J. Ratje of the Steuben Society examines the German-American legacy on Long Island, the roles of ethnic Germans in the growth of the Hicksville, Island Trees and Bethpage communities in the 19th and 20th centuries. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Levittown Library.
Tuesday, April 20
Farmingdale Board of Education
All meetings are on Wednesdays at 8 p.m., unless otherwise stated, at Howitt Middle School in the east cafeteria. Budget adoption.
Wednesday, April 21
AARP Bingo Bonanza
The public is welcome to the AARP Farmingdale Chapter’s Bingo Bonanza from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Farmingdale Library. There will be a 50/50 raffle, door prizes and monetary prizes for Bingo winners. A $1 donation is asked for coffee and café. For more information call Anne Derasmo 631-694-2371.
League of Women Voters of E. Nassau
Present a documentary following Three Addicts’ Journeys Through The East End Drug Courts. LWV will view an exclusive showing of an interesting and provocative film that deals with a novel way of handling drug related crimes. Jacqui Lofaro, co-director and producer, and former chair of the LWVNYS Education Foundation, will be on hand to share information and ideas with the audience. 7 p.m. at the Levittown Library. For further information, call Dell Smith 520-9366.
Saturday, April 24
Need a Place to Live?
ALI’s Housing and Development Task Force presents an event that will connect renters and buyers of all ages and backgrounds with lenders, builders, landlords, realtors, attorneys, the Long Island Housing Partnership, Habitat for Humanity, the Division of Housing and Community Renewal, Community Development Corporation of LI and many others to help Long Islanders find and finance the perfect place to live. The event will feature workshops and there will also be a special presentation at 12:30 p.m. on The Future of Housing and Development on Long Island. WOR 710’s Dottie Herman will broadcast “Eye on Real Estate” Live from the event from 10 a.m. to noon. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Farmingdale State College. Admission is free. No registration necessary. However, f you are a young adulton Long Island, register today for ALI’s Young Adult Database.
Sunday, April 25
Sound Success for ALS Show
The Raves, a classic rock band, legendary singer Ian Lloyd’s Stories, That 70s Band and Barnaby Bye will supply entertainment. The Red, White & Blues Band, will be playing in memory of Eric “Mango” Vartdal. Special guests include Godfrey Townsend (of Alan Parsons Project), Andy Aledort (of Dickey Betts) and folk legend Caroline Doctorow. Food, raffles, drink specials, celebrity guests and door prizes. Doors open at 3 p.m.; music starts at 3:30 p.m. at the Nutty Irishman, 323 Main St., Farmingdale. Tickets are $20 at the door. For more information call Mick 631-335-8886. Proceeds to benefit the Columbia University ALS Gift Fund.
See the Birds in Massapequa Preserve
Join the South Shore Audubon Society for a bird walk at the Massapequa Preserve from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The walk leaders and other birders and nature enthusiasts will be happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. The bird walk is free. Bring binoculars. Rain will cancel. The group will meet at the northeast parking lot at the Massapequa LIRR Station. For more information, log onto www.ssaudubon.org or call Steve Schellenger 987-8103.
Thursday, April 29
Seussical the Musical
Holy Trinity High School, 98 Cherry Ln., Hicksville, will be performing Seussical the Musical on April 29, 30 and May 1 at 7:30 p.m. It is a fantastic musical to be enjoyed by all ages. Tickets are $10 at the door or $8 if purchased in advance. Call 433-2900, ext. 146.
Upcoming Event
Spring Swing
Mill Neck Family’s fourth annual Spring Swing Invitational Golf Tournament will be held at the North Hills Country Club in Manhasset on May 24. Sportscaster and author Len Berman will join the event, where he’ll play golf and speak at the Champions Dinner. Entries are limited to the first 25 men’s, ladies’ or mixed foursomes. All golfers will receive an autographed copy of Berman’s new book The Greatest Moments in Sports. Additional copies will be available for purchase. For an entry fee of $350 per person, guests will enjoy delicious brunch, golf challenges and food and refreshments on the 7th, 10th and 12th holes of the course. Cocktails, a Champions Dinner, honoree recognition, raffle prizes, a silent auction and golf contest awards will follow the tournament. Don’t play golf? Register for dinner only at just $95 per person. Proceeds benefit the Mill Neck Family of Organizations. Sponsorship opportunities are available. To register for golf, sign up for dinner only, sponsor the event or purchase a copy of the book by Len Berman in advance of the tournament, contact Nancy Leghart 628-4243.
Ongoing
Weekly Events
•Bingo every Monday and some Saturdays there is a Bingo Game to support the Arthritis Foundation LI Chapter. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the game starts at 7:15 p.m. Bingo takes place at110 Bingo Hall, 585 Broadhollow Rd., Melville, across from Harrows. Come to bingo and enjoy a night of fun and good times, while supporting a great cause! Call Jennie 631-427-8272.
•Free Support Group for divorced or separated meets every Monday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at St Kilian’s Church Parish Center, 485 Conklin St (Route 24). Widowed and never married welcome as well. All singles needing support. Call 753-0923.
•Do You Speak Yinglish? The Yiddish Club, an entertaining, enjoyable, social experience, allows individuals of varying language abilities to speak “Yinglish,” a combination of Yiddish and English. Members and nonmembers alike are given an opportunity to read, speak and tell stories related to their Yiddish experiences. The Yiddish Club meets every Monday from approximately 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Farmingdale Wantagh Jewish Center, 3710 Woodbine Ave., Wantagh. For additional information, call 785-2445.
•Therapeutic Movement Group. Bodies in Motion is a therapeutic movement group for children ages 5 to 1 who need that extra special attention to promote coordination, strength, balance, fine and gross motor skills, social skills, attention and focusing. This group meets Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. at Hot Shots Xtremes Gymnastics Center, second floor, 127 B. Carmans Rd., Farmingdale. Call 631-249-3127 or 631-249-3126. Email: kidsjumpstart@yahoo.com. Facilitators are licensed therapists specializing in pediatrics.
•The Hardscrabble Balladeers. Singers are wanted for the Hardscrabble Balladeers Adult Choral Group, now rehearsing at 7:30 p.m. every Monday at the Community Center of the Hardscrabble Apartment Complex, 404 Main St., Farmingdale. The performance season starts in September. Repertoire includes all popular standards, hymns and semi-classical numbers. Opportunities for soloists and small ensemble groups are available. Call Lou 586-8067 for additional information.
•Senior Pops Orchestra. If you love good music and play the violin, cello, viola or bass, come join the Senior Pops Orchestra. Rehearsals on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. at Sweet Hollow Hall, West Hills County Park, Melville (near Northern State Route 110). The “Pops” is a not-for-profit organization whose members enjoy getting together to make beautiful music. Call 414-1831 for travel directions. Further information call 795-1706.
•The Scrabble Club meets on Thursdays from 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. at the Plainedge Library, 1060 Hicksville Rd., Massapequa. All ages. Scrabble players wanted. Call Judy 827-9506.
•Storytime every Thursday at 11 a.m. at Borders, 231 Airport Plaza, Farmingdale. Call 631-752-0194.
•Mastering Life – Conversations. Do you experience frustration in relationships, career, health, confidence? Conversations produces a permanent, positive shift in all areas of life. Led by Stefan Deutsch, human development expert. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m. in Melville. Call 631-692-0986. $10.
Monthly Events
•Island Photo Group, a talented group of dedicated photographers working together to advance each other’s photographic skills and to be an exciting force in photographic education on LI. They meet the first three Mondays of every month at 7:30 p.m. (except legal holidays) in the Community Center in Allen Park, 101 Motor Ave. in Farmingdale. For information contact 986-4976 or 753-0654 or email barlowephoto@yahoo.com or visit www.IslandPhotoGroup.org.
•Performance Poets Association. This talented troupe performs original poetry recitals on the third Monday of each month at 8 p.m. at Borders Books, 231 Airport Plaza, Route 110, Farmingdale. Call Judith D’Ambrosio 579-2474.
•Farmingdale Knights of Columbus meeting at 8 p.m. at 1 Morton St. (off 109). New members always welcome. Call 1-631-755-2204. Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
•Speak Easy: A Toastmasters Club. Can help you conquer your fear of public speaking. In Bethpage, Northrop Grumman Toastmasters meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 5:45 p.m. in Northrop Grumman Building 5, South Oyster Bay Rd., Bethpage. Call Brian 346-7516.
•Farmingdale American Legion, Hugh C. Newman Post #449 is looking for new members who have served in the Armed Forces during various wars and conflicts such as WWII, Korea, Viet Nam and the Gulf War. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at VFW Post #516, 635 Main St. (just south of the railroad crossing), at 8:15 p.m. Call Commander Thomas Taylor 752-9613.
•Italian Culture Society at Farmingdale meets the last Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Ellsworth W. Allen Park, Motor Ave. Italian lessons are given by a native Italian teacher. For lessons in Italian come early at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments are served – ample parking. For private lessons call Francesca at 249-4543.
•Central Oyster Bay Democratic Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the community room at the Nutty Irishman, 323 Main St., in the Village of Farmingdale. All are welcome to attend. The club serves the communities of Farmingdale, North Massapequa, Plainedge, Bethpage, Old Bethpage, Plainview and Farmingdale State University. For more information call 909-8318, or email info@centraloysterbaydems.cjb.net.
•Farmingdale AARP Chapter 3967 welcomes new members, offers senior information, entertainment and Bingo at meetings which are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Farmingdale Public Library. New members sought. Call President Ann Derasmo 631-694-2371.
•Free Diabetes Support Group for adults living with diabetes meets the third Wednesday of each month from 1 to 2 p.m. Facilitators are certified Diabetes educators. The group provides a forum for support and diabetes education. The meetings are held in the Diabetes Education Classroom at New Island Hospital, 4295 Hempstead Tpke., Bethpage. Call 520-2213 to reserve a spot.
•Green Living Seminars, a series hosted by Starflower Experiences at 7 p.m. at the Melville Branch of the Half Hollow Hills Library, 510 Sweet Hollow Rd., directly across from the Sunquam Elementary School (between Route 110 and Old Country Rd.). The seminars will be held on the second Thursday of each month except July and August. Call 938-6152.
