Summer Celebrations
Sunday, June 13
Cutting-Edge Cancer Research
Thursday, June 17
Sunday, June 20
Fred K’s Cancer Event
Saturday, June 12
North Shore Symphony Orchestra
Present a concert at 8 p.m. The concert, entitled Horizons Concert, will feature violin soloist Anton Polezhayev who is NSSO’s Artist-in-Residence. Mr. Polezhayev will perform Lalo’s Symphonie espagnole, which is a brilliant orchestral showcase for the violin soloist and full orchestra. NSSO will also perform Strauss’ Fledermaus Overture, Turina’s La Procession del Rocio and Tchaikovsky’s famous 1812 Overture. Conducted by NSSO’s Music Director and Conductor Susan Deaver, the concert will be held at Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School, 50 Kennedy Dr. Tickets are $10 general; $8 seniors/students and will be on sale beginning one hour prior to the performance. Call 695-4476.
Sunday, June 13
Summer Celebrations
The North Shore Symphony Orchestra will present the fourth concert of its 48th Season at 8 p.m. The concert entitled “Summer Celebrations” will feature the winner of NSSO’s Young Artist Award Competition – cellist Lukas Bentel, who will perform Lalo’s Cello Concerto. A resident of Locust Valley, Lukas Bentel is currently studying at The Manhattan School of Music Precollege. A tribute will be made to Dr. Charles Gouse, founder of the NSSO who died in early March 2009. NSSO will perform Brahms’ Academic Festival Overture, Saint-Saens’ Danse Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah, Chadwick Jubilee from Symphonic Sketches and Debussy March ecossaise. Conducted by NSSO’s Music Director and Conductor Susan Deaver, the concert will be held at Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School, 50 Kennedy Dr. Tickets are $10 general; $8 seniors/students and will be on sale one hour prior to the performance. Call 695-4476.
Model A Ford Show
Old Bethpage Village, Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage, will host the 38th Annual Model “A” Ford Day from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event, showcasing more than 60 historic Model A’s, will take place on the Village Fairgrounds, which is a re-creation of the old Mineola Fairgrounds. In the event that rain forces a cancellation, the event will take place on June 27.) In addition to the vintage automobile display, the sounds of a late-l9th-century brass band will be re-created by the Old Bethpage Village Brass Band, performing at 2 and 3:15 p.m. Call 572-8400.
Monday, June 14
Independent Art Society
Presents a free dual-artist colored pencil demonstration. Join artist-teacher Arlene Steinberg and artist Caryn Coville as they share a variety of creative art techniques with this wonder media. The event will take place at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Rd., from 7 to 9 p.m. Bring crayons, a marker and drawing paper to this free program. Call 931-7768.
Thursday, June 17
Cutting-Edge Cancer Research
Hear about the latest research in breast, kidney colon, pancreatic and skin cancers, pediatric brain tumors and lymphoma. Doctors from area hospitals such as Stony Brook University Hospital, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center will receive grants and discuss their research. 7:30 p.m. at the Plainview Old-Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Rd., Plainview. Open meeting. Call Evelyn 631-366-1332 or Lena 692-2809. Go to www.lileaguetoabolishcancer.org.
NAMI LI Regional Council
Meeting at 7 p.m. at North Shore University Hospital at Plainview, 888 Old Country Rd., Lecture Room (lower level). Call 694-7327 or 367-1893. Program: Timothy Perry, from The Barn at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center, will present an informal discussion about animal assisted therapy and animal assisted activities.
Sunday, June 20
Fred K’s Cancer Event
The Traveling Baseball Babes, with the assistance of the Oral Cancer Foundation and Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foundation, will participate in the first annual Fred K’s Cancer event, walking the 2 miles of the Cantiague Park’s Fitness Trail alongside the event’s honorees and namesakes, Fred Ahne and Fred Leone, friends, family members, and supporters. Donations will be split between the Oral Cancer Foundation and Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foundation. 9 to 11 a.m. at Cantiague Park, W. John St., east of Cantiague Rock Rd., Hicksville. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Call Serena Ahne 297-1057, Lisa Leone 458-6684 or travelingbaseballbabes@gmail.com.
Upcoming Events
Syosset H.S. Classes of ‘72/’73 Reunion
July 31 at the Marriott in Melville. $155pp. Checks should be made payable to: Syosset HS Reunion Class ‘73, PO Box 215, 57 Ira Rd., Syosset, NY 11791. Any questions? Syosset73@aim.com or call Bert 676-8008.
Galactic Blast Vacation Bible School
Hicksville United Methodist Church, 130 W. Old Country Rd., Hicksville, invites all children to Galactic Blast: A Cosmic Adventure Praising God Vacation Bible School. Board the spaceship Galactic Praise to see the awesome universe (and God) in a whole new way. The fun begins July 26 and ends July 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. Each Galactic Mission begins with a Bible Story in the Good New Galaxy, along with science activities at the Orbital Observatory, music at Moon & Tune, art projects at Cosmic Crafts, games at Rocket Rev and a snack at the Astro Bistro. To be part of all the excitement call the church office 931-2626.
Weekly Events
•Family Support Group, an ongoing support group for those who have family members or other loved ones with mental illness. Meets on Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services, 950 South Oyster Bay Rd. The fee is $5 per family. In addition to verbal support, the group presents guest lecturers, workshops, education programs and holds social events. For information call 822-6111.
•Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Chorus welcomes new members. Meetings are held Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. in the choral room of POB Middle School. All voices are needed and no experience is necessary. Rehearsals run from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For information call 931-4377 or 935-6243.
•Ideal Health Business Presentation. Unprecedented ground floor opportunity to earn $2 to $5K per month within six months then more. Free. Every Monday at 8 p.m. at The Family Wellness Center 641-B Old Country Rd., Plainview. Call 822-8499 to register.
•Bible Study Classes. Free weekly classes at 10 a.m. Wednesdays or 8:45 a.m. Sundays at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 99 Central Park Rd. No prior knowledge required. Beginners welcome. Call 349-1966.
•Young Adult Drug Addiction Group offered by the Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Community Program, 950 S. Oyster Bay Rd., Suite 102. For people 18 to 21 who are recovering from drug addiction. The goals are to enhance skills, increase self-awareness and work toward a drug and alcohol-free life. The group meets Thursdays at 8 p.m. Call 822-4060. All inquiries are confidential.
•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.
•Senior Citizen Lunch Program. Nassau County provides a lunch program for seniors 60+, who live in Nassau County. The donation is $3. The lunch is held at the Jamaica Avenue School, 85 Jamaica Ave. Reservations must be called in by Wednesday at 937-6424.
•POB Senior Citizen Club meeting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays in the All-Purpose Room at the Jamaica Avenue School, 85 Jamaica Ave. For information call 937-6424. The club offers trips, cruises, parties, social and line dancing, art courses for all levels, craft classes, card games, bingo, horseracing, yoga, education programs, etc. Members must be 60 years or older, residing in the POB S.D. are eligible. Bring school tax bill as proof of residency. Dues is $15. New members welcome.
Monthly Events
•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.
•Meet the Doctors. Focusing on education, Premiere OBGYN will sponsor a Meet the Doctors program on the first Tuesday of each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 79 Froelich Farm Blvd., Woodbury. Women who are planning a pregnancy or are already expecting can join Drs. Prince, Brooks and Flynn and have their questions answered on conception and a safe pregnancy.
•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/
•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.
•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.
•Golf for Singles Adults, a group of 50 + single seniors meet the third Tuesday of every month, at 7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Sunnyside Blvd., Exit 46 off the LIE, Plainview. For info call 942-4228. The group plays on courses, mostly in Suffolk on the weekends as well as during the week.
•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.
•Plainview Republican Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 8 p.m., downstairs at the American Legion Hall, 115 Southern Pky., Plainview. Connect with new friends and attend enjoyable events throughout the year. Everyone is welcome. Call Steve Joyce 644-0486.
•Introduction to Chemotherapy, a monthly information session for cancer patients who are beginning chemotherapy treatments. Family members are welcome. Refreshments served. Nurses with special training, dietitians and other professionals present information that can help individuals understand, and cope with, the effects of chemotherapy treatments. There is also an opportunity to share information with others who may have been through similar situations. Meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Patient’s Lounge on 3-West at North Shore University Hospital at Plainview, 888 Old Country Rd. Call Sharon Huff, RN, to register 719-2702.
•Cancer Survivors Support Group offered for survivors and their families at North Shore Hospital at Plainview, 888 Old Country Rd. The group is free and meets on the second Thursday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. and includes all cancers. Call Barbara for further information 541-4673.
•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.
•Scleroderma Support Group. Are you a Scleroderma patient, family member or friend? A Scleroderma Support Group meets on the first Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at Plainview-Old Bethpage Library. Call Linda 631-981-6965. No meetings during June, July and August.
•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.
