Concert – Saturday, September 18
Village of Farmingdale Walking Tour – Sunday, September 19
Discovery the Secrets for Understanding – Monday, September 20
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.
Sunday, September 19
Village of Farmingdale Walking Tour
Including 165 years of Farmingdale Post Office sites. Meet at 2 p.m. at the Village Green, next to Farmingdale Village Hall.This narrated walk is sponsored by the Farmingdale-Bethpage Historical Society. No preregistration or fee. Visit www.fbhsli.org or call 249-3099. In event of rain, walk will not be held. Learn more about one of Long Island’s most historic business districts.
Monday, September 20
Discover the Secrets for Understanding
Men…Money…Marriage. Improve your relationship with the opposite sex. Learn how men and women communicate differently about money. Marriage is not wine and roses. Free seminar sponsored by Mina Higgins Group and Mediation & Collaborative Action Group. 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 555 Broadhollow Rd., Suite 404, Melville. Light refreshments. Limited seating. Call 631-393-4456 for more information and to reserve your spot
Tuesday, September 21
My Rights and Your Rights
Presented by Dr. Duffy Spencer, social psychologist, at the Bethpage Library, 47 Powell Ave., Bethpage, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 931-3907 or 334-8985.
Wednesday, September 22
Grumman Retiree Club
Bethpage Chapter will have a meeting for its members and former employees at the Crest Hollow Country Club, 8325 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury. Social hour at noon. Meeting at 1 p.m. Call 575-3777. Guest speaker: Nassau County Fire Museum.
Thursday, September 23
Greening Your Place of Worship Forum
All places of worship use energy and often pay large bills. Energy efficiency and renewables are an important way to reduce energy consumption and foster good stewardship of the environment. Toxins and waste in buildings can also be reduced. Learn about and discuss the options available to places of worship. Guest speakers, vendors of green products and services. Sponsored by the LI Interfaith Environment Network. Co-sponsored by Abundant Communities Together. 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Molloy Suffolk Center, 7180 Republic Airport, Farmingdale. Lunch will be served. Bring your own mug. Suggested fee $20. Make checks out to Molloy College. RSVP to Beth Fiteni 676-5000, ext. 7561 or Rev. Patrick Duggan 489-3610, ext. 17.
A Taste of the Town
Everyone at YES Community Counseling Center is very excited about this fundraiser, the 4th annual “Taste of the Town.” The event takes place at Stuart Thomas Manor, Boundary Ave., Farmingdale, from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person. Guests will have the opportunity to taste the outstanding dishes and products from our local restaurants, beverage establishments and other businesses. The proceeds will help YES to maintain and enhance programs for children and families in the community. For tickets or more information, call 799-3203 or drop in at 75 Grand Ave., Massapequa.
Friday, September 24
Beatles for a Cure!
Integrated Medical Foundation announces a concert: “Beatles Faux Sale,” to benefit Prostate Cancer Awareness, Education and Support Services. The concert recreates a live performance of The Beatles, starting with the iconic British Quartet’s very first release, Love Me Do. 7:30 p.m. at the Jeanne Rimsky Theater, Landmark on Main Street. 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets $40. Send check, payable to Integrated Medical Foundation, with name, address, telephone number, number of tickets to Integrated Medical Foundation, Suite 142A, Beatles Faux Sale, Att: Samuel, 532 Broad Hollow Rd., Melville, New York 11747.
Saturday, September 25
Art in the Park Outdoor Show/Sale
Bring your paintings, photography, sculptures, watercolors, pastels and drawings – display them on the beautiful Village Green, Main St., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ribbons will be awarded. For questions/information contact Dolores Cianciabella 631-694-5145, Veronica Jones 391-0946 or Catherine Bongiorno 694-3187. Sponsored by the Women’s Club of Farmingdale. Supported by the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce. Applications can be downloaded by going to www.farmingdalevillage.com and clicking on the Community Events tab. Rain date Sept. 26.
Sunday, September 26
Private Practice Group
The National Association of Social Workers Private Practice Group invites all mental health professionals in Suffolk and Nassau who are in private practice or contemplating it to join them for networking and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Huntington Terrace/Brandywine, 70 Pinelawn Rd., Melville. Free but advance registration required. Call Linda Himberger, LCSW, 631-421-4953.
Tuesday, September 28
Good Shepherd Hospice Bereavement Group
Meetings for Young Widows/Widowers. Weekly Tuesday meetings today through Nov. 16 at The CHS of LI Office Building, 245 Old Country Rd., Melville, from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information or to register contact the Good Shepherd Hospice Bereavement Department 631-465-6262.
Wednesday, September 29
Psychic Medium Robert Hansen
Nationally recognized psychic medium Robert Hansen will be featured at a fundraiser organized by The Knights of Columbus, Bethpage, starting at 6:30pm. The event will be held at Hartigan Manor, 517 Central Ave., Bethpage. Special gift baskets have been donated by several local sponsors. This event will benefit several very worthy charities in the community including: Wounded Warriors, Catholic War Veterans, Children of Hope, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Make A Wish Foundation. To make reservations call 670-7777 or email groucho13@optonline.net to reserve your seat.
Thursday, September 30
Old Thyme Country Fair
View the beauty of autumn flowers and shrubs, exquisite and clever floral designs created by members of LI’s garden clubs, plus informative educational exhibits concerning local themes at the Old Thyme Country Fair Standard Flower Show sponsored by Second District Federated Garden Clubs of NYS. Old Thyme Country Fair Flower Show is part of the annual LI Fair which is held at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage (571-7600). The show and fair are open through Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fee for the LI Fair is $12 adults; $8 children and seniors. There is no additional fee to see the Old Thyme Country Fair Flower Show. For more information about the Flower Show call Barbara Aiello 631-283-5228.
Friday, October 1
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.
Saturday, October 2
Walk to Remember
Winthrop-University Hospital’s Perinatal Bereavement Team will host a Walk to Remember at 9 a.m. at Field 5 of Eisenhower Park. East Meadow. This event enables parents, relatives and friends who have lost a child due to pregnancy complications, stillbirth, early infant loss or fetal abnormalities to walk in remembrance of their loved one. In addition to the walk, the day includes a light breakfast, a candlelight memorial service and an opportunity for parents to share their memories with others as well as create a personal memory page for inclusion in Winthrop’s Memory Scrapbook. A donation of $15 per person is requested; children under 12 years of age free. The funds raised will support the work of Winthrop’s Perinatal Bereavement Team. For registration information or to make a donation contact Eileen Magri 663-2984 or send e-mail to: emagri@winthrop.org.
Sunday, October 3
Petie Memorial
From Yolanda Coulaz. Some of you knew him personally, some of you know him as the cover dog from the anthology For Loving Precious Beast or from my holiday greeting cards, or perhaps you know him from the numerous times I rambled on about that beautiful boy (beautiful inside as well as out). At the end of April he became very sick very fast, and within a week’s time we discovered he had a massive brain tumor, and we had to let him go. I found my pit bull Petie (or should I say he found me) on the streets of Farmingdale covered in scars and scabs. We quickly realized that he had been used as a bait dog since he couldn’t harm another dog, cat, squirrel, etc. My husband Roy and I were blessed with his company for almost 11 years He will truly be missed. There will be a memorial poetry reading for Petie at the Lindenhurst Memorial Library at 1:30 p.m. If the weather allows it will take place outdoors and friendly pets will be welcome. This reading will also be an anniversary celebration of the anthology.
Upcoming Events
Action Long Island Events
Programs are held at 58 Service Rd., Melville, unless otherwise noted. All Task Forces meet in the Team Room, lower level. Email rsvp@actionlongisland.org to reserve your seat at any task force meeting:
•Sept. 21: Housing and Development Task Force. The task force has, for the past two years, supported Avalon Bay and its proposed high-quality luxury residential, transit-oriented development which includes 25 percent income restricted housing for young adults and others who find it difficult to stay on Long Island. Action Long Island and the Young Adult Alliance came out to support the project at the hearing in March and now it is time to give one last push before the town board votes! This month’s meeting has been moved from its normal time and location to the Huntington Town Hall at 6 p.m.
•Sept. 22: 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.
•Sept. 23: Environmental Task Force. Join Suffolk County Legislator Ed Romaine to discuss LIPA’s Hurricane Preparedness Plan and the Energy Issues currently facing LI. Help to develop the RFP for a feasibility study to determine what programs and regulations could be put in place to eliminate of fossil fuel driven energy use on LI. Participate in development of commercial recycling programs, and help us to further our plans for a clean energy marketing campaign. The subcommittees will also report. 9 to 10 a.m.
Village of Farmingdale Meetings
Meetings take place at the Village Hall. Call 249-0093 for more information on the following work session meetings:
•Sept. 20: 6 p.m. work session
•Sept. 27: 7 p.m. work session
•Oct. 4: 7 pm. work session. 8 p.m. BOT meeting
•Oct. 12: no meeting
•Oct. 18: 5 p.m. work session
•Oct. 25: 7 p.m. work session
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.
