Pet Memorial Day Ceremonies – Sunday, September 12
Fine Arts and Crafts Fall Spectacular – Sunday, September 12
LI Cruizin’ for a Cure – Sunday, September 12
Sunday, September 12
Pet Memorial Day Ceremonies
Hosted by Bideawee at its Pet Memorial Park, 3300 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh, at 1 p.m., as a loving tribute to departed companion pets that contributed to their owner’s lives. Speakers: Medea Berkman, Bideawee bereavement counselor, and Reverend Lynn Sullivan, associate pastor of the Garden City Community Church. Performances by Soh Young Lee-Segrado and Friends. The National Anthem will be sung by Alyssa Pallotta, a 4th grade student. Interpretive Dance by Youngok Hong dedicated to beloved pets. Highlights: music, congenial companionship, pet loss literature, light refreshments and more. Red carnation remembrance flowers will be distributed courtesy of the East Meadow Branch of the Municipal Credit Union.
Fine Arts and Craft Fall Spectacular
At C.W. Post University, Tilles Center, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, from 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.
LI Cruizin’ for a Cure Car Show
The only car show for the benefit of prostate cancer testing and education on Long Island will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.. at Capital One Bank, 275 Broadhollow Rd., corner of the LIE/Route 495 and Route 110 (Exit 49N), Melville. Volunteers, some of them prostate cancer survivors, are finalizing plans for the show to raise public awareness of prostate cancer, emphasize the need for its early detection and to raise funds for testing. South Nassau Communities Hospital will provide free onsite PSA blood-screening tests. The show will offer a fun-filled family outing featuring classic and antique cars, new hot rods, a vendor pavilion, food and entertainment including two a capella groups and young singing sensation Kayla Star. The entry fee to exhibit a car is $25 on the day of the event. Call 1-888-LICRUIZ.
Thursday, September 16
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: Mental Illness and the Brain with Sandra Blanchard Wilson NP, psychiatric nurse practitioner – board certified.
Saturday, September 18
Concert
JC Café coffeehouse welcomes well-known Christian contemporary singer, musician and songwriter Bill Cooper, accompanied by Betty Kron. 7 p.m. at the Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main St. (at Grant Ave.). $5 suggested donation, complimentary coffee and dessert.
Upcoming Events
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:
•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.
Farmingdale H.S. ’64 Reunion
“The Class of ‘64, Turns 64!” Birthday Bash Reunion at the Hilton, Melville. Oct. 1-3. $115. Call or e-mail Joan DiPaola Tutt at 631-283-1133 or joantuttseashell@aol.com.
Village of Farmingdale Meetings
Meetings take place at the Village Hall. Call 249-0093 for more information on the following work session meetings:
•Sept. 7: 7 p.m. work session. 8 p.m. BOT meeting
•Sept. 13: 7 p.m. work session
•Sept. 20: 6 p.m. work session
•Sept. 27: 7 p.m. work session
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
Exhibit
Organic Abstractions. In a new exhibition on view to the public free-of-charge from Sept. 6 through Oct. 22, curators Beth Giacummo and John Cino have reached out to Long Island artists for a new group show entitled “Organic Abstractions.” The opening reception – representing the work of six artists, including Giacummo and Cino – will be held Sept. 9 at the Briarcliffe College Art Gallery, 1055 Stewart Ave., Bethpage, from 6 to 8 p.m.
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, Farmingdale State College, at 631-434-3740 for further information.
Farmingdale State College 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! Farmingdale State College, 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 ChildrenWith 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.
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.
