Blood Brothers Showing – Saturday, May 1
LI Water Conference – Monday, May 3
Early Years of Farmingdale State – Tuesday, May 4
Saturday, May 1
Blood Brothers
Presented by The Back Stage Theater Company of Farmingdale State College in the Little Theater, Roosevelt Hall. Blood Brothers is the haunting, compelling story about a poor woman who surrenders one of her newborn twins to the childless woman for whom she cleans. The boys grow up streets apart, never learning the truth but becoming firm friends and falling in love with the same girl. One prospers while the other falls on hard times. On the day they find out they are related, tragedy strikes both of them. Performance dates are May 1, 7, 8 at 8 p.m.; May 9 at 2 p.m. Tickets $5 non-Farmingdale students/senior citizens; $10 for all other patrons and free to Farmingdale students. Tickets may be purchased at the box office prior to each performance. For further information and for group sales, call 631-420-2641.
Seussical the Musical
Holy Trinity High School, 98 Cherry Ln., Hicksville, will be performing Seussical the Musical. 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.
Monday, May 3
LI Water Conference
Make your vote count when it comes to the best tasting water on Long Island. Residents are invited to have their voices heard and participate in a blind taste-test of tap water from dozens of water suppliers on Long Island, voting on which tastes best. The Best Tasting Water Contest is held every year in celebration of National Drinking Water Week. Sponsored by the Long Island Water Conference, the week will culminate with a press conference to announce the winner of the tasting contest, who will then advance to the New York State Competition. May 3 through May 7 at Campus Commons, Farmingdale State College, 2350 Route 110.
Tuesday, May 4
LIVE Corporate Orientation/Team Volunteering Seminar
Employees of civic-minded corporations and members of business groups, academic institutions, nonprofits and community/religious groups – do you have one day out of the year to donate to your fellow Long Islanders? If so, attend a LIVE orientation and learn about team volunteering. LI Volunteer Enterprise mobilizes teams of volunteers to adopt and complete a one day project for a not for profit organization in need. Volunteers plant, paint, refurbish, assist, serve, counsel, construct and beautify – building morale and teamwork while helping others. 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Sbarro Building, 401 Broad Hollow Rd., lower level, Melville. For more information and to view the projects available in Nassau and Suffolk visit www.liveli.com or call 631-753-2761.
Farmingdale Homemakers Council
Meeting at Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park, Veterans Way, at 10 a.m. The program will be Achievement and Recognition Day. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome. For more information call Addie 249-7281.
Early Years of Farmingdale State College
Dr. Frank Cavaioli, professor emeritus , will present a talk on “The Early Years of Farmingdale State College.” The presentation, sponsored by the Farmingdale-Bethpage Historical Society, will be given in the Board Room of Farmingdale Village Hall, 361 Main St., at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Cavaioli has been selected to write the official history of the local school, the oldest public college on Long Island, for its upcoming one hundredth anniversary in 2012. The talk will cover the administrations of the first two directors, Albert Johnson and Halsey Knapp. There is no preregistration or fee required to attend the program, which is open to the public. For more information, visit www.fbhsli.org or call 249-3099.
Volunteering Seminar
Held by Long Island Volunteer Enterprise (LIVE) at its annual Corporate Orientation which will be held from 8:30 to 10: 30 a.m. at Pricewaterhouse Coopers in the Sbarro Building, 401 Broad Hollow Rd., lower level, Melville. All companies, not-for-profit and for-profit organizations, civic and community groups are invited to attend. A list of projects up for adoption and more information on LIVE can be found at www.liveli.com. To speak with a LIVE representative call 631-753-2761.
Wednesday, May 5
Farmingdale Board Of Education
All meetings are on Wednesdays at 8 p.m., unless otherwise stated, at Howitt Middle School in the east cafeteria.
Tuesday, May 11
Farmingdale Board Of Education
All meetings are on Wednesdays at 8 p.m., unless otherwise stated, at Howitt Middle School in the east cafeteria. Public Hearing.
Saturday, May 15
Farmingdale State Class Reunion
Farmingdale State College 1950 and 1960 Class Reunion will be held at 5 p.m. at University Club, located in Knapp Hall, Farmingdale State College, 2350 Broadhollow Rd. The cost is $60 per person. Contact 631- 420-2529 or alumni@farmingdale.edu.
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
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.
•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. Meetings are every second and fourth Friday. Call 731-2488.
•Italian Genealogical Group meetings are held on the second Saturday of every month from September to June at 10:30 a.m. at the Bethpage Library, 50 Powell Ave., Bethpage. Free. Visit http://www.italian.org. Telephone 631-931-3907 Free.
