Walk to Remember – Saturday, October 2
Peti Memorial – Sunday, October 3
Blessing of the Animals – Sunday, October 3
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.
Blessing of the Animals
At 10 a.m. at St. Thomas’ Church, 298 Conklin Ave. All are welcome with or without pets.
Monday, October 4
Farmingdale Columbiettes #2204
Will be having their next meeting at 7 p.m. at the Farmingdale Knights of Columbus Hall #2204, 1 Morton St. (off Rte 109 behind 7-11). This wonderful organization is Catholic and based on charity would love for you to join them. If interested come a little before the meeting or contact Ginny for more information 631-619-6963. You may also email: lyn.stkilian@yahoo.com.
Tuesday, October 5
Farmingdale Homemakers Council of NC
Meeting at 10 a.m. at Ellsworth Allen Town Park, Veterans Way. Come for crafts, programs and refreshments. New members welcome. Call Barbara 249-0976.
Eco Del Sur Performance
Farmingdale State College welcomes Latin American artists Eco Del Sur who will perform in Roosevelt Hall’s Little Theater at 11 a.m. Offered through the Artists and Lecturers program, the event is free and open to the public. An eclectic mix of talented musicians with varied musical backgrounds, Eco Del Sur united to explore and perform ancient Andean songs as well as contemporary music from different Latin American regions. The performers are from a variety of countries including Chile, Colombia and Ecuador, making them a diverse mixture of backgrounds and musical experiences. Each member of the group has mastered several indigenous and contemporary instruments.
Transition Network/LI Chapter
Will hold at Connect Now meeting from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Brandywine Assisted Living at Huntington Terrace, 70 Pinelawn Rd., Melville (631) 531-0000. Free admission. Light refreshments will be served. Members: Looking for a new peer group? Interested in starting a special interest group? Nonmembers: Learn more about TTN. Enjoy the opportunity to meet fabulous women and Connect Now. Register by visiting the LI Chapter events page at www.thetransitionnetwork.org or by email to smg27@optonline.net.
Friday, October 15
Comedy Night Dinner Show
Sponsored by the Eve Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to breaking the chains of domestic violence. This fun-filled evening, at Palmer’s American Grille, 123 Fulton St., features three comedians, door prizes, fifty/fifty and a three-course dinner, all for $49.95. This fundraiser will help provide funds for various programs which will help in the fight to combat domestic violence on LI. Reservations are strongly recommended by calling Palmer’s 420-0609.
Saturday, October 16
Thrift Shop Yard Sale
From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, at the Plainview Reformed Church, 560 Old Bethpage Rd., Plainview. Call 931-8770. www.plainviewreformedchurch.org.
Upcoming Events
Action Long Island Event
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:
•Oct. 5: Our Kids in Action is celebrating its 10th Anniversary! Play an active role in the development and implementation of a wellness program for middle school students and help to make this year’s Annual Youth Conference the best ever. Motivate and inspire young people to become healthy, responsible, caring citizens with good judgment and integrity – the necessary attributes for tomorrow’s workforce and community leaders. 9 to 10 a.m.
•Oct. 13: Young Adult Task Force. Action LI will debrief the Avalon Bay-Huntington Station Hearing and discuss the alliance’s next step regarding Young Adult Housing. This meeting will also be crucial in organizing our next political event where we will give the Politicians the opportunity to meet with Long Island’s young adults. 6 to 7 p.m.
•The MTA Payroll Tax is taking its toll on the economy, the business community and action must be taken. Action LI ’s Small Business and Economic Development Task Force is working with its Transportation Task Force, many LI companies and legislators to effectively address the issue. In order to maintain a balanced position, Action LI’s Transportation Task Force is studying the potential impact of repeal of the MTA Payroll Tax on the transportation system and work closely with the MTA in an attempt to develop a solution that does not compromise the level of service. Those members who are in the Small Business & Economic Task Force, this event will act as the meeting for the month. 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the Melville Marriott.
Village of Farmingdale Meetings
Meetings take place at the Village Hall. Call 249-0093 for more information on the following work session meetings:
•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
Vendors Needed
The shows feature a wide variety of all kinds: chocolatiers, artists, oil and canvas, watercolors, photographers, antique furniture, potters, ceramics, floral and wreath designers, monogrammed and antique jewelry, stained glass, decoupage, dolls, quilting, tapestry, decorated pillows, wooden and leather crafts, Victorian items, beautifully designed ornaments of all kinds, handpainted furniture and accessories for the home, pet clothing and accessories, handpainted glassware, personalized children’s wooden toys, vintage quilts and bedding, soy candles, lotions, handmade soaps, oils, wearable art, clothing and hats, handpainted tye-dyed, Swarovski Crystal belts, beautifully designed handbags, accessories and more. Call Terry 221-6593 or email mcmullenpro33@yahoo.com. The following events are fundraisers for Toys of Hope Foundation.
•Saturday, Nov. 27: Fine Arts and Craft Holiday Expo at C.W. Post University, Tilles Center, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville.
•Sunday, Nov. 28: Fine Arts and Craft Winter Wonderland Spectacular at The Hilton Hotel, 598 Broadhollow Rd., Melville.
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.
