Oklahoma!:
Saturday, May 1
Adventures in Music:
Monday, May 3
Candidates Forum:
Thursday, May 6
Saturday, May 1
Oklahoma
Performances at Temple Emanu-el, 123 Merrick Ave., East Meadow. Tickets are $18 adults; $14 seniors (62+); $9 under 18. Call 794-8911. 8 p.m. Also on May 2 at 2 p.m.
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.
Sunday, May 2
Glorious Music for Organ, Orchestra and Choir
The Diocesan Choir of Rockville Centre, led by Michael Wustrow, will combine forces with the South Shore Symphony to present sacred masterworks for chorus and orchestra. The program will include the Te Deum of John Rutter, and other works by J.S. Bach and Gustav Holst. The 80-piece South Shore Symphony Orchestra, led by Scott Jackson Wiley, and St. Agnes Cathedral co-director of music Michael L. Bower on the organ to present Camille Saint-Saens’s Symphony No. 3, the famous organ symphony, known for its thunderous organ chords at the beginning of the last movement. Over 200 musicians present works from the 19th and 20th centuries in the spacious acoustics of St. Agnes Cathedral, 29 Quealy Pl, Rockville Centre, at 7:30 p.m. Suggested ticket donation is $15 adults; $10 students and seniors. Call 764-9578.
Monday, May 3
Adventures in Music
At noon at Temple B’nai Torah, 2900 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh, at noon. Call 221-2370 for more information. Light refreshment preceding presentation. Programs and dates are subject to change. Program: Cantor Steve Sher, “There’s No Such Thing as Jewish Music!”
Wednesday, May 5
National Council of Jewish Women
NCJW-Long Island Sections – Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at Temple Avodah, Oceanside, highlighting NCJW’s priority issue, the well being of children, and recognizing community coalition partners: Child Care Council of Nassau and Planned Parenthood of Nassau County for its Teen Advocate Project. Also honoring NCJW volunteers, including (in memoriam) Sonya “Sonny” Goldman, recently of Mineola, and formerly a Westbury resident. For information and to RSVP call 569-3660. $36 couvert. Mail to: NCJW- L.I. Sections, 342 Central Ave., Lawrence, NY 11559. Honorees include Geraldine Zimmerman, East Meadow resident, NCJW-East Meadow Section.
Thursday, May 6
Candidates Forum
The Levittown Council of PTA will hold its annual Candidates Forum at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Levittown Memorial Education Center, 150 Abbey Ln. This is an opportunity for the residents of the Levittown School District to meet and submit questions to the candidates running for two of the trustee positions on the school board. Serving as forum chairperson is Angela List of Levittown. For additional information, call 735-2234.
Saturday, May 8
Bel Canto Chorale
Are you Hidin’ from Haydn? Having trouble Copin’ with Copland? For instant relief, come to our performance of Haydn’s Mass in Time of War and selected songs by Copland. 8 p.m. at the Church of St Jude, 3606 Lufberry Ave., Wantagh. $15 ($12 for students and seniors). Call 541-0726 or e-mail belcantochorale1@aol.com for more information.
Giant Flea Market/Blood Drive
The Parkway Community Church, 95 Stewart Ave., will hold its annual May Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain or shine). There will be “treasures” for all, including a plant and bake sale. First Step Nursery Open Hous. Vendors interested in renting space should contact Millie at 938-1233.
Craft Fair/Gift Show
The Hicksville Boys & Girls Club will hold a Craft Fair/Gift Show at Levittown Hall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event is taking place the day before Mother’s Day and will provide an opportunity to purchase that special gift. For further information, call 822-KIDS.
Tuesday, May 11
Brain Tumor Support Group
For survivors and their family members from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bellmore Library, 1551 Newbridge Rd., Bellmore. Facilitator: Blake Levine, 631-274-1338. Sponsored by The Guardian Brain Foundation. Call Mary, 631-271-3292. www.guardianbrain.org. Also on June 4, July 13, August 10, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14.
Thursday, May 13
Four Free Vocal Lessons For Ladies
Ladies do you like to sing? Twin County Chorus meets in Wantagh every Thursday. Come to the first of four guest nights on May 13 at 7:15 p.m. and continuing for the following three Thursday nights and find out how you can enrich your life. Call Bobbi 798-4325 or Susan 729-8323 for more information and directions. Visit http://www.twincounty.org.
Saturday, May 15
Spring Yard Sale
Held by the Wantagh Preservation Society from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the museum grounds, 1700 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh (across from Emeric Ave.). Cost is $25 for 10’ wide space, you provide your own table. For more information and application, call Tom Watson at 781-2108 or email watsoto3@verizon.net. Rain date May 16.
Sunday, May 16
Art Auction
Gala art auction at the East Meadow Jewish Center, 1400 Prospect Ave., East Meadow. Preview at 6 p.m. Auction at 7 p.m. Purchase art from Marlin Art in all media and price ranges. Major credit cards accepted. Win raffle and door prizes. Dairy nosh is included. Admission $10 per person. For more information or reservations call 483-4205 Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.eastmeadowjc.org.
Upcoming Events
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Events
Located at 3434 Hempstead Tpke.:
•The church will be holding its 5th Annual Community Yard Sale on May 15. Spots are 10’x10’. Huge, highly visible location to sell your treasures. For more information or an application contact Robin 491-2192.
•Vendors needed for the church’s Kidsfest ’10 to be held on June 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 491-2192 for information or an application.
•Vacation Bible School. The church is hosting a High Seas Expedition Vacation Bible School this year. It will run from Aug. 16 through 20 from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. All children from age 3 through 5th grade are welcome. So don’t miss out on all the fun this summer. For information call 731-7387.
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
•Homemakers Club Levittown Day Chapter meeting from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays at the VFW Hall Post #9592, Hickory Lane, Levittown. Call 579-4420.
•Adult Education led by Rabbi Alan Lavin at the Farmingdale Wantagh Jewish Center, 3710 Woodbine Ave., Wantagh. Course #1 Torah Reading Skills. Learn and sharpen your basic skills to read Torah. Mondays at 7 p.m. Course #2 Basic Talmud. Learn the legends, laws and background of the Wisdom of the Rabbis. 8:10 p.m. Call 785-2445.
•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.
•Overeaters Anonymous meeting every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 474 Wantagh Ave., Levittown. Do you have a problem with food? We are a 12-step group for those who eat compulsively. Call 794-1333.
•Business Networking International. Join the “All In” chapter of BNI at its breakfast meeting every Tuesday at 7 a.m. at the East Bay Diner, Merrick Rd., Seaford. Referrals are exchanged between local business people to help their businesses grow. Call Denise Langweber for more information at 765-2800, or meet the group there.
•Duplicate Bridge, ACBL-sanctioned. Run by Certified Bridge Director Mayer Wiesen. Tuesdays from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Temple B’nai Torah. Bring a partner, a friend or come alone. $7 donation. Refreshments served. For players interested in a friendly laid-back game, send name, phone and email address to Temple B’nai Torah, 2900 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh, NY 11793, or drop in the Brotherhood box in the temple office. For additional information, call 221-2370.
•Bingo For Kids/Families. On Tuesday evenings you can fun with your family at a special bingo designed just for kids. At Temple Beth-El of Bellmore, 1373 Bellmore Rd., N. Bellmore, you can play bingo for prizes (not cash). Doors open at 6 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per player. An adult must accompany the children. Adult play is optional. Bring a marker or purchase one at the event. The snack bar will be open at 6 p.m. and will serve a variety of reasonably priced items. No food can be brought with you into the temple because strict kosher food laws are observed.
•Alzheimer’s Support Group for Caregivers will be held at The Bristal Assisted Living, 40 Merrick Ave., East Meadow, every Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Caregivers are welcome to bring their loved ones who will participate in a Reflections Program while the support group is meeting. Call Kate Schneider 542-0800, ext. 1025 to register or for more information.
•Duplicate Bridge Game every Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. at the Farmingdale Wantagh Jewish Center, 3710 Woodbine Ave., Wantagh. Sessions are $8 and are run by Ellen Davidoff, an accredited director and teacher. Open to the public. Enjoy yourself while earning master points. Call 785-2445.
•The Mid Nassau Jewish Retirement Club meets every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Temple Emanuel, 123 Merrick Ave., East Meadow. Refreshments and entertainment at all meetings. Come and make new friends. Call Dorothy 481-9508.
•Women’s HIV/AIDS Counseling Services offering free: support service, individual counseling, couples/family counseling, services for children. If you are a woman with HIV or AIDS and you need a place to talk or just to listen, we’re here to help. The Support group meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the “B” Building, Room 347 (inside the Child Development Center), Nassau University Medical Center, 2201 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. Individual counseling is also available by appointment. Call Dr. Suzanne Lachmann or Dr. Laura Cini at NCMC 572-5932.
•Gam-Anon meeting, an anonymous program for spouses, adult children over 18, family and friends who may be affected by a gambling problem. 24-hour hotline 321-2883. Fridays at 8:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Hempstead Tpke., Levittown.
•Adult Yiddish Classes beginners and advanced beginners/intermediates. Sundays at the Nassau Cultural Center, 574 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow. To register call 794-0506.
•New Attitudes Singles meets every Sunday at 6 p.m. at PieSanos Pizzeria, 2330 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. Call 851-6114. Singles meet and greet. Introductions and discussion. Fee $10 plus expenses.
•Bel Canto Chorale. Singing in Nassau county for over 40 years, welcomes new members. Each year, the chorale performs two major concerts and a benefit concert. All soloists are selected from within the membership. All voices are invited to rehearsals on Sundays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church, 1845 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh. Call 541-0726 or e-mailbelcantochorale1@aol.com.
Monthly Events
•East Meadow-Levittown JWV Post #709 meets every month except July and August, at 8:15 p.m. on the fourth Sunday at Levittown Hall, Levittown Pky. Breakfast is served and all new members are welcome. For questions call 794-8226.
•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.
•Levittown Historical Society. If you are interested in helping collect memorabilia, photographs, appliances and furnishings from the early days of Levittown, come down for an interesting evening. All welcome. No admission charge. Free refreshments. Brief business meeting. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Levittown Library. Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month (except July, Aug., Jan., Feb.). For more information call 735-9060 or go to www.levittownhistoricalsociety.org.
•NC Mammography Unit will be at the Israel Community Center, 3235 Hempstead Tpke., from 9 am. to 2 p.m. every fourth Monday of the month except July and August. Call 731-2580 for registration.
•Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group held on the first Tuesday of every month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the East and West Conference Rooms on the Main Floor at Nassau University Medical Center, 2201 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. For information call Linda McCammon 543-2245, ext. 212.
•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.
•East Meadow Lions meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the East Meadow Library. Call John Persich 334-3730.
•Performance Poets Association meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 8 p.m. at The Cup Café, Railroad Ave., Wantagh. Hosted by Cliff Bleidner and Irene Wright. $2 plus one purchase. Call 794-9826.
•Knights of Columbus Holy Innocents Council #3581 meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the council headquarters, 3581 Jeffries Rd., at 8 p.m. The newly renovated meeting hall is also available for party rentals. Call 735-1724 for rentals.
•Free Informational Lectures. Chiropractors Dr. Laraine Valenti and Dr. Michael Bernstein will hold free informational lectures in their office, 3000 Hempstead Tpke., Suite 304. They have found that many people appreciate the opportunity to get their health related questions answered by caring doctors. The lectures are held the first Thursday of each month from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Due to limited seating, registration is required by calling Lois 731-0712 or 579-4949. All attendees will receive a free reusable hot/cold pack and a certificate for a complimentary spinal examination and consultation.
•St. 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.
•The Levittown Chapter of the Red Hat Society meets the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Community Room of the Levittown Library. The chapter is accepting new members. For more information contact felinequeenjean@aol.com.
•The Levittown South-North Wantagh Republican Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 3123 N. Jerusalem Rd., Levittown. Food is always served. There is no charge to attend and new members are always welcome. Every meeting has an informative speaker or presentation. Call 731-7600 or 1esr@optonline.net.
•Levittown American Legion Post #1711 meets on the first and third Friday of each month at the Post Headquarters located at 3123 North Jerusalem Rd., Levittown. Meetings start at 8 p.m. Any veterans residing in the area are encouraged to come down to Post Headquarters and join the ranks to share the comradeship we all had when serving as members of the Armed Forces.
•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.
•St. 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.
•Pet Loss Support Group. People who feel very sad about the loss or serious illness of their cat or dog can now come to a bi-weekly support group led by an experienced counselor in the conference room at Bide-A-Wee, 3300 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh. These sessions are open to the public; they are not restricted to Bide-A-Wee clients or adopters. The group facilitator is Medea Berkman, a pet loss group leader with many years of experience. She gently guides the healing process to help people come to terms with their feelings of sadness and loss. No fee, but all donations are gratefully accepted to help Bide-A-Wee provide for the animals in our care until we place them in loving homes. To register call Joan Stoppa in the Bide-A-Wee Wantagh Outreach Office 785-4199, ext. #1. The group sessions meet the first and third Saturdays of every month, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
•First Stroke Survivors meeting will be held at St. Frances de Chantel Church. Meetings will continue to be held on the first Saturday of every month in room 10 of the schoolhouse. St. Frances is located at 1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh. Stroke survivors, caregivers and anyone else interested in learning about strokes are invited to attend. These meetings are being conducted by the Hope 4 Stroke Foundation. 2 p.m. For more information call Pete at 804-8495.
