Blood Drive – Saturday, August 14
Free Veterans Pancake Breakfast – Saturday, August 14
Republic Airport Commission – Tuesday, August 17
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 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.
Wednesday, August 25
Farmingdale Board Of Education
Meeting at 7 p.m. at Howitt Middle School in the east cafeteria.
Upcoming Events
Action Long Island Events
Programs are held at 58 Service Rd., Melville, unless otherwise noted. Email RSVP@ACTIONLONGISLAND.ORG to reserve your seat at any task force meeting:
•Aug. 17: Housing and Development Task Force. Boost the housing industry by educating the general public on the housing and development options available on LI. Help the Task Force to continue the development and implementation of community outreach programs and road shows to take educational seminars to key communities on Long Island. Plans will continue for the second annual housing conference, study proposed development projects, and the subcommittees will report. 9 to 10 a.m.
•Aug. 18: Play an active role in the development and implementation of the second Annual LI Wellness Challenge and bring the challenge to LI middle schools. The Task Force is also working to keep small businesses up to date on the effects of the new Federal Healthcare Legislation and planning a Women’s Health Event in November. The subcommittees will report. 9 to 10 a.m.
•Aug. 25: Transportation Task Force. The Task Force will be discussing ideas to develop an innovative transportation infrastructure on LI. The subcommittees will report on MTA takeover of Nassau and Suffolk County bus systems, the progress of re-opening the LIRR station at Republic Airport, construction progress on Route 110 between the LIE and the NSP and the planned construction on Route 347. 8:30 to 10 a.m.
•Aug. 26: The Environmental Task Force will continue development of its plan to eliminate the use of fossil fuels on LI, continue implementation of ALI’s commercial recycling program, and further our plans for a clean energy marketing campaign. The subcommittees will also report. 9 to 10 a.m.
White Post Farms Events
White Post Farms, 250 Old Country Rd., Melville, has a special guest every Thursday-Sunday until Labor Day. Kids will love to meet their favorite TV characters and movie superheroes. Bring your camera. It’s a great photo opportunity for the whole family. Admission for these special events is $12.95 and includes the character Meet & Greet, Water Bounce n’ Slide Playground, the Petting Zoo, the playgrounds, giant sandbox and two shows for the kids. Download discount coupons at www.whitepostfarms.com. Call 631-351-9373:
•Aug. 19: Meet Max from Max & Ruby on Nick Jr.
•Sept. 3-6: Meet Nickelodeon’s Dora The Explorer. Meet two great characters from Nickelodeon – Diego from Go, Diego, Go and Kai-Lan from Ni Hao, Kai-Lan.
Village of Farmingdale Meetings
Meetings take place at the Village Hall. Call 249-0093 for more information on the following work session meetings:
•Aug. 16 at 6 p.m.
•Aug. 23 at 7 p.m.
•Aug. 30 at 7 p.m.
Vendors Needed
Vendors are being sought for a Fine Arts and Craft Fall Spectacular at C.W. Post University, Tilles Center, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, on Sept. 12 fro 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chocolatiers, artists, oil and canvas, watercolors, fiber, metal, mixed-media, monogrammed items, photographers, antique furniture, glass or jewelry, potters, ceramics, floral and wreath designers, murals artist, Victorian jewelry, stained glass, decoupage, dolls, bears, vintage quilts and bedding, tapestry, antique jewelry, decorated pillows, wooden or leather crafts, Victorian items, decorated ornaments, handpainted furniture and accessories, handpainted glassware, personalized or adorned pet clothing and accessories, personalized children’s wooden toys, soy candles, lotions, handmade soaps, oils, wearable art, handpainted or tye dyed clothing, hats, bags and more. Call Terry 221-6593 or email mcmullenpro33@yahoo.com.
Weekly Events
•Bingo every Monday and some Saturdays there is a Bingo Game to support the Arthritis Foundation LI Chapter. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the game starts at 7:15 p.m. Bingo takes place at110 Bingo Hall, 585 Broadhollow Rd., Melville, across from Harrows. Come to bingo and enjoy a night of fun and good times, while supporting a great cause! 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 (Route 24). Widowed and never married welcome as well. All singles needing support. Call 753-0923.
•Therapeutic Movement Group. Bodies in Motion is a therapeutic movement group for children ages 5 to 1 who need that extra special attention to promote coordination, strength, balance, fine and gross motor skills, social skills, attention and focusing. This group meets Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. at Hot Shots Xtremes Gymnastics Center, second floor, 127 B. Carmans Rd., Farmingdale. Call 631-249-3127 or 631-249-3126. Email: kidsjumpstart@yahoo.com. Facilitators are licensed therapists specializing in pediatrics.
•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.
•The Hardscrabble Balladeers. Singers are wanted for the Hardscrabble Balladeers Adult Choral Group, now rehearsing at 7:30 p.m. every Monday at the Community Center of the Hardscrabble Apartment Complex, 404 Main St., Farmingdale. The performance season starts in September. Repertoire includes all popular standards, hymns and semi-classical numbers. Opportunities for soloists and small ensemble groups are available. Call Lou 586-8067 for additional information.
•Senior Pops Orchestra. If you love good music and play the violin, cello, viola or bass, come join the Senior Pops Orchestra. Rehearsals on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. at Sweet Hollow Hall, West Hills County Park, Melville (near Northern State Route 110). The “Pops” is a not-for-profit organization whose members enjoy getting together to make beautiful music. Call 414-1831 for travel directions. Further information call 795-1706.
•The Scrabble Club meets on Thursdays from 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. at the Plainedge Library, 1060 Hicksville Rd., Massapequa. All ages. Scrabble players wanted. Call Judy 827-9506.
•Storytime every Thursday at 11 a.m. at Borders, 231 Airport Plaza, Farmingdale. Call 631-752-0194.
•The Relationship Journey, a group for widow, widowers, divorced and singles 45+. Meets every Thursday at 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 449 Stewart Ave., Bethpage. Fee $7. Facilitated by TV talk show host of The Relationship Journey. Refreshments. Call 395-8303 for room location.
•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, human development expert. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m. in Melville. Call 631-692-0986. $10.
•Clutterers Anonymous, a 12-step self-help group, offers help and support to those who have clutter problems in their homes or workplace. Meets weekly on Thursdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 265 Asbury Ave., and also the 1st and 3rd Friday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the School of the Community Reformed Church, 90 Plandome Rd., Manhasset. There are no dues or fees. For more information, email CLAWestbury@yahoo.com, call (866) 800-3881 or visit www.ClutterersAnonymous.net.
•Massapequa Ballroom Dance Society hosts a full-course hot buffet Dance Luncheon, open to the public, on Fridays from noon to 3:30 p.m. at Manor East Catering Hall, 201 Jerusalem Ave., Massapequa. Dance to all your favorite music with a professional DJ. Singles area and couples. $15 donation. Call 718-332-7825 or email Dancezee@aol.com.
•Overeaters Anonymous. Are you a compulsive overeater? Under eater? Overeaters Anonymous can help. There is a meeting on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Rose of Lima Church, 2 Bayview Ave., Massapequa. For information about the meeting call Nancy 798-2547 (between 7 and 9 p.m.) or Ed 845-5423.
Monthly Events
•Island Photo Group, a talented group of dedicated photographers working together to advance each other’s photographic skills and to be an exciting force in photographic education on LI. They meet 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. in Farmingdale. For information contact 986-4976 or 753-0654 or email barlowephoto@yahoo.com or visit www.IslandPhotoGroup.org.
•Performance Poets Association. This talented troupe performs original poetry recitals on the third Monday of each month at 8 p.m. at Borders Books, 231 Airport Plaza, Route 110, Farmingdale. Call Judith D’Ambrosio 579-2474.
•Farmingdale Knights of Columbus meeting at 8 p.m. at 1 Morton St. (off 109). New members always welcome. Call 1-631-755-2204. Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
•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.
•Farmingdale American Legion, Hugh C. Newman Post #449 is looking for new members 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. (just south of the railroad crossing), at 8:15 p.m. Call Commander Thomas Taylor 752-9613.
•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.
•South Shore Hand Smockers meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Main St., Babylon. Beginners are welcome. Call Marie 631-277-1096.
•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.
