Free Healthcare Screenings – Saturday, June 12
Chinese Auction – Wednesday, June 23
Blessing of the Riders – Sunday, July 27
Saturday, June 12
LI Yoga Association Workshop
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 407 Main St. There is a fee for this event. Call 631-261-1777.
Free Healthcare Screenings
As part of the grand opening celebration of its newest store in Farmingdale, Stop & Shop. 55 Motor Ave., is offering free healthcare screenings for local residents. Free cholesterol, blood glucose and blood pressure screenings will be offered at the pharmacy between 9 a.m. and noon. Also on June 19.
Sunday, June 13
Multi-Cultural Sunday
The Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main St. (corner of Grant Ave.), will celebrate “Many Nations and Languages, One Faith” at 9:30 a.m. with multi-language musical offerings and a hymnfest, followed by a tasting of ethnic foods prepared by the congregation, many of whom will be dressed in native clothing. The community is invited to join the fun. Dress ethnically, if you wish; finger food offerings would be appreciated. For more information, contact the church office 694-3424.
Thursday, June 17
JDRF Meeting/Research Update
Learn about the latest developments in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s billion dollar research efforts and how they can affect people who have diabetes. Speaker: Barbara Araneo, Ph.D., Director of the Diabetes Complications Therapeutic Area. All are welcome. 7 p.m. at the Melville Marriott, 1350 Old Walt Whitman Rd., Melville. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Call 631-414-1126 or email longisland@jdrf.org. Refreshments will be served.
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.
Wednesday, June 23
Chinese Auction
Held by Captain Kathy Mazza Lodge #2163A (formerly Aida Lodge), Order Sons of Italy in America at the Bethpage Community Center, 103 Grumman Rd. W., Bethpage. Doors open at 7 p.m. Price of $8 per person includes admission, auction tickets (20), refreshments. Extra envelopes will be $2 for an additional 20 auction tickets. Call Frances Valenti 681-0807 or Dorothea Yarcel 82-8423.
Sunday, July 27
Blessing of the Riders
Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main St. (corner of Grant Ave.), will welcome the Lighthouse Harley Chapter of the Long Island Motorcycle Club at 10:45 a.m. for the annual Blessing of the Riders. Rev. Julia Y.H.Yim, Pastor, will officiate at the event, which last year drew over 100 riders and spectators. The community is invited to attend. For more information, contact the church office 694-3424.
Upcoming Events
Action Long Island Programs
Programs are held at 58 Service Rd., Melville, unless otherwise noted. Email RSVP@ACTIONLONGISLAND.ORG to reserve your seat at any task force meeting:
•June 15: Housing and Development Task Force. The Task Force will develop and implement community outreach programs to housing conference, study proposed development projects and the subcommittees will report. 9 to 10 a.m.
June 16: Healthcare Task Force. The LI Wellness Challenge is well underway. Action Long Island will begin development of its Women’s Health Conference, review its position on Federal Healthcare Reform and the subcommittees will report. 9 to 10 a.m.
June 17: Small Business/Economic Development Task Force. Continue development and implementation of localized Small Business Round Table workshops and informational programs to educate and motivate local small businesses. ALI will also continue planning for its joint program with Suffolk County and further develop the Economic Initiative to boost the economy and create manufacturing jobs on LI. 9 to 10:30 a.m.
•June 22: The Healthcare Task Force Presents: The First Annual Long Island Wellness Challenge Kick Off Event from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury. In partnership with the American Heart Association, ALI will honor companies that have taken a step toward wellness. Learn about health and wellness from guest speakers, Bob Nystrom and Susan Somerville. There will also be time for networking and to get to know the companies and organizations involved in the challenge.
•June 23: Transportation Task Force. There will be a report on the progress of re-opening of the LIRR station at Republic Airport, construction progress on Route 110 between the LIE and the NSP and the planned construction on Route 347; MTA takeover of Nassau and Suffolk County bus systems. 9 to 10 a.m.
•June 24: Environmental Energy. ALI will continue development and implementation of its Energy Industry Economic Initiative and work to eliminate the use of fossil fuels on Long Island and continue to grow its commercial recycling program for local businesses. The subcommittees will report. 8:30 to 10 a.m.
AARP #3967 Farmingdale Chapter Events
•June 23: Annual Spring Luncheon at the Fox Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. The luncheon, from noon to 4 p.m., is elegant with full dinner choices and entertainment. The cost is $35 per person. Those interested in attending must reserve a seat with Anne Derasmo 631-694-2371
•July 1: Annual Picnic at Marjorie Post Park in the gazebo from noon to 4 p.m. This fun day will include Bingo and a box chicken lunch for $10. Reserve your spot by June 15. For more information and tickets call Anne Derasmo 631-694-2371.
Village of Farmingdale Meetings
Meetings take place at the Village Hall. Call 249-0093 for more information on the following work session meetings:
•June 14 at 7 p.m.
•June 21 at 6 p.m.
•June 28 at 7 p.m.
•July 6 at 7 p.m. BOT meeting 8 p.m.
•July 19 at 6 p.m.
•July 26 at 7 p.m.
VBS at Living Faith Christian Church
Living Faith Christian Church is having its first Vacation Bible School in its new building at 25 Hempstead Tpke., Farmingdale from June 28 through July 2. The cost is $10 per child or $15 per family. Anyone interested in enrolling their children to attend should contact the church office 752-1979 or visit us on the web at livingfaithny.org.
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
•Bingo every Monday and some Saturdays to support the Arthritis Foundation LI Chapter. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the game starts at 7:15 p.m. at 110 Bingo Hall, 585 Broadhollow Rd., Melville. 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. Widowed and never married welcome as well. All singles needing support. Call 753-0923.
•Do You Speak Yinglish? The Yiddish Club allows individuals of varying language abilities to speak “Yinglish,” a combination of Yiddish and English. Read, speak and tell stories related to Yiddish experiences. Meets every Monday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Farmingdale Wantagh Jewish Center, 3710 Woodbine Ave., Wantagh. Call 785-2445.
•Singers Wanted for the Hardscrabble Balladeers Adult Choral Group, rehearsing at 7:30 p.m. every Monday at the Community Center of the Hardscrabble Apartment Complex, 404 Main St. Repertoire includes all popular standards, hymns and semi-classical numbers. Opportunities for soloists and small ensemble groups are available. Call Lou 586-8067.
•Senior Pops Orchestra. If you love good music and play the violin, cello, viola or bass, join the Senior Pops Orchestra. Rehearsals on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. at Sweet Hollow Hall, West Hills County Park, Melville. Call 414-1831 for travel directions. For information call 795-1706.
•Storytime every Thursday at 11 a.m. at Borders, 231 Airport Plaza. 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 on 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 group of photographers working together to advance each other’s photographic skills and to be an exciting force in photographic education on LI. Meets 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. Call 986-4976 or 753-0654.
•Farmingdale Knights of Columbus meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 8 p.m. at 1 Morton St. (off 109). New members always welcome. Call 1-631-755-2204.
•Farmingdale American Legion, Hugh C. Newman Post #449 for those 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., 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. For lessons in Italian come early at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments are served. 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. Call 909-8318.
•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 Library. Call Ann Derasmo 631-694-2371.
•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., 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. Call 631-931-3907. Free.
•Earthwalk conducted by the staff of Starflower Experiences on the first Sunday of every other month at 2 p.m. A light touch of nature on an unusual and enjoyable walk. For adults and children 9 and up. Meet at Sweet Hollow Hall in West Hills County Park, Melville. Fee of $2.50 per person. Call 938-6152 to sign up and for directions.
Ongoing Programs
Farmingdale Adult Day Care Center
A social day care program offering socialization and stimulation to persons 60 and over. The caring staff provides innovative activities for those who can no longer attend regular senior centers because of physical and/or mental impairment. It also affords respite to caregivers allowing them valued time to devote to matters of home or personal needs. This interfaith service meets on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 407 Main St. Support groups are also held once a month on Wednesdays. Call 293-8928.
Free Educational Services
Free courses and academic advice is available to economically and educationally disadvantages adults. The LI Educational Opportunity Center offers programs leading to employment in a variety of fields as well as entrance to college. The LIEOC has satellite units in many areas. Call the unit located at Hooper Hall, SUNY Farmingdale, at 631-434-3740 for further information.
Pretty New Thrift Shop
Donations are needed for the Pretty New Thrift Shop, 238 Main St., Farmingdale. The shop supports the work of Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc., a multi-service mental health and substance abuse agency located in Hicksville. The shop is open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and accepts gently used clothing, housewares, furniture and collectibles. Call 420-1394.
