Philosophy: The Musical – Saturday, May 22
Farmingdale Relay for Life – Wednesday, May 26
Indoor/Outdoor Yard Sale – Saturday, May 29
Saturday, May 22
Philosophy: The Musical!
Will be performed at the Bethpage High School Center for the Performing Arts 7:30 p.m. The box office opens at 6:45 p.m. and tickets are $6. Loosely based upon The Wizard of Oz, in this story Dorothy goes on a magical journey to the Land of Why where she encounters some of the greatest minds of western philosophy. Each teaches her about the meaning of life through laughter and song. For more information, contact 644-4100.
MADD Walk to Stop Drunk Driving
Senator Fuschillo and Assemblyman Weisenberg as well as Lenny Rosado, father of 11-year-old Leandra who was killed on the Henry Hudson Parkway last October – who collectively saw that the governor signed Leandra’s Law strengthening child endangerment laws and requiring an ignition interlock in all offenders vehicles – will be there along with many families of drunk driving victims and community leaders. Held on the Great Lawn of Farmingdale State College. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Program at 10 a.m.
Monday, May 24
Spring Swing
Mill Neck Family’s fourth annual Spring Swing Invitational Golf Tournament will be held at the North Hills Country Club in Manhasset. 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. Registration required by May 17.
Wednesday, May 26
Farmingdale Board Of Education
Special meeting at 8 p.m. in the HMS auditorium.
Farmingdale Relay For Life Fundraiser
Two hours of unlimited bowling, soda/coffee/tea and finger foods. One hundred percent of the proceeds go to the Farmingdale Relay for Life in support of cancer victims and survivors. 6 to 8 p.m. at Dave and Busters of Farmingdale, 261 Airport Plaza Blvd. $15 per person. For more information contact, Arlene Soete asrelay4life@aol.com or Tom Hickey, trhjan29@aol.com.
Saturday, May 29
Indoor/Outdoor Yard Sale
Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main St. (corner of Grant Ave.), will hold its annual indoor/outdoor Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. New and used items will be for sale, including household goods and toys, and breakfast and lunch snacks will be available. Monies raised will support church and mission projects.
Wednesday, June 2
Rebuilding Together
Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Farmingdale Library, 116 Merritts Rd., Farmingdale. A nonsectarian volunteer organization that repairs homes for low income families. For information call 541-7322.
Farmingdale Board Of Education
All meetings are on Wednesdays at 8 p.m., unless otherwise stated, at Howitt Middle School in the east cafeteria.
Friday, June 4
2010 Spring Fling
Hosted by HealthCare Partners, IPA, Arthritis Foundation and BriarCliffe College from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the college, 1055 Stewart Ave., Bethpage. Complimentary refreshments will be served, free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings will be offered. Workshops include Balance Screenings, Yoga or Feeling Better Everyday. Live entertainment by John Roper and the Bob Knight Four. To register call 1-800-501-1799.
Farmingdale Relay For Life Fundraiser
The American Cancer Society’s Farmingdale Relay for Life is holding a fundraiser at Adventureland from 6 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $25 for all the rides and 20 percent will go to the relay. Bring family and friends to this fun-filled night for a worthy cause. For more information contact, Arlene Soete asrelay4life@aol.com or Tom Hickey, trhjan29@aol.com.
Saturday, June 5
JC Café
The JC Café at Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main St. (corner of Grant Ave.), will host well-known Christian contemporary singer Kim-Marie Vargas. Kim-Marie’s powerful witness has taken her on mission trips to Yugoslavia (where her songs reached the Pops Chart top ten), Singapore, Russia and several other countries. Currently residing on the North Shore, she now ministers in song at local churches, women’s groups and coffee houses. Opening for Kim-Marie will be the FUMC’s very own Worship Band. Come an evening of inspirational celebration. Doors open at 7 p.m. The program begins at 7:30 p.m. Suggested donation $5; complimentary coffee and desserts.
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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•The Relationship Journey, a group for widow, widowers, divorced and singles 45+. Meets every Thursday at 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 449 Stewart Ave., Bethpage. Fee $7. Facilitated by TV talk show host of The Relationship Journey. Refreshments. Call 395-8303 for room location.
•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.
•Clutterers Anonymous, a 12-step self-help group, offers help and support to those who have clutter problems in their homes or workplace. Meets weekly on Thursdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 265 Asbury Ave., and also the 1st and 3rd Friday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the School of the Community Reformed Church, 90 Plandome Rd., Manhasset. There are no dues or fees. For more information, email CLAWestbury@yahoo.com, call (866) 800-3881 or visit www.ClutterersAnonymous.net.
•Massapequa Ballroom Dance Society hosts a full-course hot buffet Dance Luncheon, open to the public, .on Fridays from noon to 3:30 p.m. at Manor East Catering Hall, 201 Jerusalem Ave., Massapequa. Dance to all your favorite music with a professional DJ. Singles area and couples. $15 donation. Call 718-332-7825 or email Dancezee@aol.com.
•Overeaters Anonymous. Are you a compulsive overeater? Under eater? Overeaters Anonymous can help. There is a meeting on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Rose of Lima Church, 2 Bayview Ave., Massapequa. For information about the meeting call Nancy 798-2547 (between 7 and 9 p.m.) or Ed 845-5423.
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.
•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.
•South Shore Hand Smockers meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Main St., Babylon. Beginners are welcome. Call Marie 631-277-1096.
•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.
