Bowl for a Cause:
Sunday, June 6
Blood Drive:
Tuesday, June 8
Governors Comedy Club:
Thursday, June 17
Saturday, June 5
Giant Yard Sale
From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the East Meadow Fire Department Station #4, Carman Ave. and Salisbury Park Dr. Call 542-0584. Rain date June 12.
Sunday, June 6
Bowl for a Cause
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society brings help and hope to thousands of people battling cancer. Join the society at North Levittown Lanes for a fun afternoon of bowling at 2 p.m. Reservations are required. For more information or to RSVP, contact Tracey Bianco 686-7173.
Tuesday, June 8
Blood Drive
From 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hicksville United Methodist Churchm Old Country Rd. at Nelson Ave. Contact Ginny Visceglie (931-0157) or Andrew Austen (729-9365) if you have any questions or to make an appointment.
Wednesday, June 9
The Art of Casual Elegance
Design enthusiasts have a rare opportunity to learn how design professionals shop with a free guided tour of one of the design industry’s leading resources for fabric and furniture. Mindy Miles Greenberg, a Long Island-based interior designer, will present “The Art of Casual Elegance” at Robert Allen | Beacon Hill’s trade-only showroom at 220 Crossways Park West, Suite B, Woodbury, at 1 p.m. During the tour, Mindy will explain her process for creating stylish and personalized interiors. Mindy may look familiar to fans of Home and Garden television as she has hosted dozens of segments of Decorating Cents, which you can view on her website www.EncoreDecor.com . Attendees can bring pictures of their rooms plus paint or carpet swatches and Mindy will be offering complimentary individual design consultations after the presentation. RSVP to Robert Allen | Beacon Hill’s Woodbury showroom 677-9160, ext. 3 by June 7.
Friday, June 11
Eyes of Learning
A non-profit metaphysical study group held at Levittown Hall, Levittown Pky., Hicksville. For information call 731-0909 or visit eyesoflearning.org. Members $10; nonmembers $15. Program: Lecture: “Crystal Skulls” with Stephen S. Mehler, MA. Stephen will present an overview of the Ancient Crystal Skulls with an archaeological geological approach to this timely topic. Ancient skulls are those which were carved over 1,000 years ago. Used for healing and connecting to the spirit world, they were the original computers…storing energy and information. As we come to the end of this cycle, the crystal skulls are becoming more important and their knowledge forthcoming as they help us journey into the next cycle. 8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 16
I.L. Peretz Jewish School Open House
Engaging, child-centered, family-friendly Jewish education. Dynamic faculty, Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation. No membership fee. Music/arts and community service programs. Celebration of High Holidays and all major Jewish holidays included. Open house will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at IL Peretz Jewish School, 574 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow. Contact: Staci Davis 794-0506.
Thursday, June 17
Governor’s Comedy Club Fundraiser
To support the Family Readiness Group for the 455th En Det currently deployed to Afghanistan. Funds are being raised for the families and soldiers for deployment and reunion activities, emergencies, etc. 8 p.m. Contact Kathy Lapine 931-7202, 31 Meadow Ln., Hicksville, NY 11801. $20 per person with all proceeds from ticket sales going directly to the 455th Family Readiness Group.
Friday, June 18
“The Prom” Fashion Show
Presented by Joseph Barry Columbiettes, 45 Heitz Pl. Fashions from Estelles Dressy Dresses featuring formal evening wear. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Show immediately following dinner. Hot buffet, coffee/dessert $22. Cash bar. Raffles/prizes. Reservations call Jackie 579-0480 or Barbara 931-2960 or e-mail JAS4754@aol.com.
Saturday, June 19
Holy Grounds Coffee House
At the Hicksville United Methodist Church, Old Country Rd. and Division Ave. Featuring live Christian music performed by Simple Praise. Free refreshments. All ages are welcome. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and close at 11 p.m. Suggested donation of $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.
Upcoming Events
Holy Trinity High School’s Golf Classic
Holy Trinity Diocesan High School’s 17th Annual Golf Classic will be held on June 21at the Brookville County Club in Glen Head. This year’s honorees will include Don Gallant Sr., Don Gallant Jr. and All County Business Solutions; all of whom are long time supporters and friends of Holy Trinity. The new play your own ball and shotgun start format will begin at noon. A continental breakfast will be available before the start and swimming packages are also available for non-golfers. Cocktails and dinner will begin at 5 p.m., along with chances to win raffle prizes, including two roundtrip tickets to anywhere jetBlue airlines flies. For additional information, including pricing, visit www.holytrinityalumni.org. For more information contact Jennifer Fleming, Director of Advancement & Alumni Affairs, 98 Cherry Ln., Hicksville, NY 11801. Call 433-7361 or www.holytrinityalumni.org.
Glen Cove, Hicksville, Syosset Mercy League Trips
All profit goes to Mercy Medical Center
•On July 8 the league plans a day in Atlantic City. There will be a one hour Skyline Cruise followed by lunch at the Flying Cloud Café, then four hours of gambling at the Hilton Casino. Cost is $80. Bus leaves at 7:15 a.m. and returns abut 8:30 p.m. For reservations and details, call Rosalie 433-0672.
•Aug. 8 through Aug. 12, the league is going to Sprucewold Lodge in Boothbay Harbor, ME. The trip includes four nights at the lodge, four breakfasts, Welcome Party and dinner on arrival. Sightseeing includes the Burnt Island Lighthouse Museum. A cook out, dinner and dancing at the Harbor Restaurant, an Italian dinner following an evening of music at the historic Boothbay Harbor Opera House. Cost is $679 D.D. and $759 single. For reservations and details call Jeanette 931-2062.
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 website www.cornerstone christianchurchny.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.
