Vacation Bible School – Monday, August 9
Free Health Seminar – Tuesday, August 10
Sustainable Film Series – Wednesday, August 11
Monday, August 9
Vacation Bible School
For ages 5 to 12 from Aug. 9 – Aug. 13 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Regeneration Church, 17 Cobb Pl., Farmingdale. Come for an exciting week of crafts, fun, snacks and more. There is not cost for this program and all are welcome. Register online at: www.regenerationchurchny.org, or call 454-6471.
Tuesday, August 10
Free Health Seminar
Senator Hannon is partnering with Winthrop Hospital to answer the health concerns that are on your mind. Learn about Winthrop University Hospital’s Center for the Advanced Care of Chronic Conditions, Health and Wellness and Sleep Disorders. The event will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the beautiful “Welcoming Center at The Winthrop Wellness Pavilion” located at1300 Franklin Ave,, Garden City (the old Saks Fifth Avenue building). A questions and answers segment will follow the seminar.
Wednesday, August 11
Sustainable Film Series
The Sustainability Institute at Molloy College, Farmingdale, presents its Sustainable Film Series with the 2009 film FRESH. The 70-minute film starts at 7:30 p.m. with networking and food starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free and there will be free local food, popcorn and beverages. FRESH celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Forging healthier, sustainable alternatives, they offer a practical vision for a future of our food and our planet. FRESH addresses an ethos that has been sweeping the nation and is a call to action America has been waiting for. Vision Long Island is this month’s event sponsor. For more info call 678-5000, ext. 7562 or email [2]info@si.molloy.edu.
Nassau Hub Study Open House
Held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Long Island Marriot Hotel and Conference Center, 101 James Doolittle Blvd., Uniondale. For more information visit www.nassauhub.com.
Saturday, August 14
Blood Drive
Runner’s Edge is hosting a summer blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot behind its store at 242 Main St. Donors must bring ID with signature or photo, weigh at least 100 pounds and be between the ages of 16 – 75 (16 year olds must have parental permission. Age 76 and over need doctor’s note). Appointment times run every 15 minutes. The Runner’s Edge is offering 25 percent off all apparel for anyone donating during this drive. Additional info: Mindy Davidson. E-mail mindyruns@aol.com or call 359-9409.
Sunday, August 15
Free Veterans Pancake Breakfast
Senator Kemp Hannon will host a free Veterans Pancake Breakfast from 10 a.m. to noon at American Legion Post 1082, 294 Bellmore Rd., East Meadow. Each veteran may bring the guest of his or her choice. You must register for the breakfast by calling Senator Hannon’s Community Office at (516) 739-1700.
Tuesday, August 17
Republic Airport Commission
The next Republic Airport Commission meeting, which is open to the public, is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the Conference Room #201 of the Main Terminal of Republic Airport, 7150 Republic Airport. For additional information, call 631-752-7701, ext, 6109.
Thursday, August 19
Benefit for Low Income Seniors
A fundraiser to support “Senior Dreams Come True” will be held at Chili’s Restaurant, 901 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale, which will donate 10 percent of the entire bill (lunch or dinner) for those that dine at the restaurant and show a GDGC “Senior Dreams Come True” voucher. The voucher can be obtained on the website: www.genserlaw.com. The program will benefit low income seniors on Long Island by granting wishes – from helping a senior meet basic needs to fulfilling a lifelong dream. As advocates for seniors, Genser Dubow Genser & Cona, a leading elder law firm in Melville, has launched “Senior Dreams Come True” through its subsidiary GDGC Charitable Events, a nonprofit organization.
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:
•Aug. 9 at 7 p.m.
•Aug. 16 at 6 p.m.
•Aug. 23 at 7 p.m.
•Aug. 30 at 7 p.m.
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.
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.
