Blessing of the Riders – Sunday, July 27
VBS at Living Faith – Monday, June 28
AARP Chapter Event – Thursday, July 1
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.
Monday, June 28
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.
Thursday, July 1
AARP #3967 Farmingdale Chapter Event
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.
Monday, July 5
Earthkeepers Camp
Will be offered by Starflower Experiences in Sweet Hollow Hall, West Hills County Park, Melville, from July 5 to 9 from 8:45 a.m. Ten and 11 year olds will visit Mama Nature’s Munch Room, meet a “Spec,” dig up a buried time capsule and earn four keys to help them live in harmony with the earth and understand how the systems of life on earth operate. The keys open real locks on boxes containing secrets only Earthkeepers know. This incredibly dynamic, fun program helps young people learn about and care for the earth. Youngsters must currently be in 4th or 5th grade. Registration forms are available from Starflower Experiences, 79 Martin Ct., Jericho. Call 938-6152 or e-mail StarflExp@aol.com or www.starflowerexperiences.org.
Thursday, July 8
Athletes for Life Blood Drive
From 3 to 9 p.m. at the Melville Marriott, 1350 Old Walt Whitman Rd., Melville (North Service Rd. of LIE). Info: contact ggelman13@aol.com or call 655-2299.
Upcoming Events
Village of Farmingdale Meetings
Meetings take place at the Village Hall. Call 249-0093 for more information on the following work session meetings:
•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.
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.
The Women’s Financial Group
Hosts a Networking Mixer on July 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Carlyle at Bethpage State Park. Every TWFG member is encouraged to bring a friend from any industry at the member price. A light meal will be served. Cash bar. Members $30; nonmembers $45. There is an additional $10 to pay at the door. Call 631-744-7044.
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.
SUNY Farmingdale Offers Free Instruction
In college preparation including: English, reading, math, biology and chemistry, preGED/College Prep. reading and math; business education including: word processing and computer literacy; health care programs, nurse assistant training, clinical training given in area nursing homes, phlebotomy, high school equivalency, English for international students, adult basic education and more. Come in today! SUNY Farmingdale, Hooper Hall. Call 420-2280. Financial eligibility required. Course offerings may vary according to unit EEO/AA.
At the Farmingdale Wantagh Jewish Center
Located at 3710 Woodbine Ave., Wantagh. Call 785-2445 for information on the following:
•Learning the Torah and Haftorah Trops on Mondays at 7 p.m. Instructor Rabbi Alan Lavin. This is a practical course for those who can read Hebrew to learn how to participate more easily at services and lead prayers. The course is open to all men and women.
•Beginners Hebrew course, sponsored by Hadassah, will be held at on Mondays at 7 p.m. Instructor Murray Zwerling. For those who would like to learn or improve their basic Hebrew reading.
•Introduction to Jewish Prayer on Mondays at 8:15 p.m. Text: To Pray as a Jew by Rabbi Haim Donnin. Instructor Rabbi Alan Lavin. The course is designed for those who would like to learn the history, meaning and structure of the siddur.
•Sisterhood Book Club – If you have an interest in reading, the Sisterhood Book Club is for you. Join other women to discuss interesting books. Call the synagogue office for more information about the Book Club and Sisterhood events.
Adults and Children With Learning Disabilities
ACLD, a private not-for-profit agency, is offering individual and family counseling for the primary caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities. Support groups are available for parents and siblings and new groups for senior parents, parents of transitioning high school students as well as a group for parents who have a developmental disability. Groups are held during day and evening hours and will be facilitated by a social worker at 807 South Oyster Bay Rd., Bethpage. Call Florence Horne 822-0028, ext. 167.
Nursery School Registration
Farmingdale United Methodist Nursery School is accepting registrations for the 2010 school year for its two, three or five day a.m. and p.m. classes for children 18 months through pre-K. The school provides a stimulating environment where emphasis is placed on the individual child’s natural growth and needs and attention concentrated on broadening mental, emotional, social and physical development in a nurturing atmosphere that enables young people to grow through Christian living experiences and learn respect and concern for themselves and others. Children are exposed to a variety of paint, chalk, dough, cutting, coloring, writing, music, books, story time, cooking, play group, computer and other activities in addition to outdoor and indoor large motor activities and walking distance field trips. For class schedules and information on early registration/payment discounts, all available on a first-come first-served basis, visit the school at 407 Main St. (at Grant Ave.) or call Diane A. Mormino 293-9078.
Bring a Smile to a Poor Person’s Face
That is the invitation being sent across LI by Hope for the Future Ministries, a Farmingdale-based not-for-profit organization which helps the poor and homeless. Items needed include warm hats and scarves, thermal gloves and socks, thermal underwear, sweatshirts and sweatpants, toiletries and toys, new gifts, unwrapped with price tags removed. Bring to Hope for the Future Ministries, 131 Verdi St. Call 752-5771.
