Oktoberfest:
Saturday, October 2
Blood Drive:
Sunday, October 3
Meet the Candidates:
Thursday, October 7
Saturday, October 2
Oktoberfest
Enjoy a “Taste” of Germany. Featuring food, music, entertainment, rides, games. 1 to 10 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 500 South Oyster Bay Rd. All Profits benefit Our Lady of Mercy. Also on Oct. 3 from 1 to 8 p.m.
New York Fun Run Walk
Held by the LI Support Group for Pulmonary Hypertension. The walk will benefit research to cure Pulmonary Hypertension. There will be guest speakers, raffles such as autographed sports memorabilia, artwork, gift cards, etc. and PH vendor tables. Fun can be had by all while raising the much needed funds for research. The walk will be held, rain or shine, at Eisenhower Park, Field #4. You can register to participate or sponsor a walker online at http://www.phassociation.kintera.org/NewYorkFunwalk.
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
Blood Drive
From 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Holy Family School cafeteria, 5 Fordham Ave.
Tuesday, October 5
Central Nassau Chapter #1592 AARP
Meets at 1 p.m. on the first Tuesday (except July and August) of the month at Levittown Town Hall, 201 Levittown Pky., Hicksville. Anyone over the age of 50 and a national AARP member is invited to attend. No fee. For information call 794-9158. Program: The Choraleers singers will perform.
Thursday, October 7
Meet the Candidates
Join the Hicksville Community Council at the Hicksville Community Center, 28 W. Carl St. All candidates running for elected state, county and town positions were invited to attend the meeting. All residents are invited to attend the meeting and bring a friend. Fefreshments will be served.
Friday, October 8
The Eyes of Learning
A non-profit organization dedicated to higher learning in the metaphysical field held at Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Pky., Hicksville. Members $10; nonmembers $15. Call 731-0909. Go to www.eyesoflearning.org. Workshop: “Ignite the Genius Within” with Christine Ranck, author psychoanalyst and motivational speaker. Einstein stated that he only used 10 percent of his brain. Just think what would have been possible if he utilized the other 90 percent. Christine will, via this multi-media, experiential consciousness expanding workshop, employing guided sound and visual stimulation, demonstrations as well as discussion to give you an experience of yourself that you’ve never had before (the ability to access your inner genius 100 percent of the time). Think what you could do with this awesome power to solve problems and live creatively. IMPORTANT: Before the class, go to www.christineranck.com and download the free soundtrack that we will be working with in the class. Bring it with you on your iPod or other listening device. 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 9
Large Fall Craft Fair
Gift baskets, holiday gifts, hand made crafts, scrapbooking, sewing, handmade cards, jewelry, mums and other fall flowers, crafts for kids, baked goods, lunch and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the St Ignatius Loyola School, 30 East Cherry St. Contact Cara Maloney 749-4781 for more information.
Sunday, October 10
Food Allergy/Anaphylaxis Network’s Walk
Held to raise funds that are vitally needed to support FAAN’s mission. Hundreds of participants are expected to do the three-mile walk with family teams, school teams, company teams, or as individuals. There will be pre and post walk activities for everyone, including a carnival style atmosphere (a DJ, carnival booths, blow-ups, face painting, and fantastic raffle items). Many vendors with allergy free products. Registration at noon. 1:15 p.m. start at Eisenhower Park, Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, Parking Field 6/6a. Sign up to be a team leader and invite family, friends, neighbors and business associates to join your team. Call 800-929-4040.
Tuesday, October 12
Meet the Candidates Night
Held by the Men’s Club of the Plainview Jewish Center, 95 Floral Dr., Plainview, beginning at 8:30 p.m. Candidates for U.S. Congress, NYS Senate, NYS Assembly and Town of Oyster Bay Council (covering the Plainview and Hicksville areas) have been invited to speak and will be available to answer questions. Everyone from the community is welcome to attend.
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.
Sunday October 17
Westbury Friends School Admissions Open House
Nursery through Grade 5. Come for a tour of the campus, a brief presentation and some “apple fun.” 1 p.m. Rain or shine. 550 Post Ave., Westbury, corner of Post Ave. and Jericho Tpke. No RSVP necessary, but you can call 333-3178 or email naranda@westburyfriends.org with any questions.
Upcoming Events
Bunko and Pizza Night
Held by the Columbiettes of Joseph Barry Knights of Columbus, 45 Heitz Place, Hicksville, on Oct. 22. Doors open at 7 p.m. Games start at 7:30 p.m. Admission $10 per person (includes two slices of pizza). Pizza served at 7:15 p.m. Cash bar, coffee, cake, raffles. Reservations: Ellie 433-8860.
Glen Cove, Hicksville, Syosset Mercy League Trip
All profit goes to Mercy Medical Center
•Nov. 9-20, the league is sponsoring a European River Cruise. This 12-day cruise will start in Budapest with included tours in Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Melk, Salzburg, Passau, Weltenburg and Nuremburg. Optional stays in Budapest and Prague are offered. Prices starting at $2899 have been reduced to $2599 pp, double occupancy, for a limited time. Price includes airfare, accommodations, all meals and tours. Taxes are extra. For information and a brochure call Barbara 935-5576.
Vendors Wanted
Hicksville United Methodist Church Craft/Holiday Fair held at 130 W. Old Country Rd., on Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Interested vendors should e-mail Annette or Jennifer – adeeme@hotmil.com or call 931-5239 for applications.
Weekly Events
•Bible Studies conducted by the Cornerstone Christian Church of LI every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at 250 W. Old Country Rd., Country Bridge Plaza, (behind Antun’s Catering House; nearest cross road: Route 106). For more information call 342-1552 or go to www.cornerstone christianchurchny.com.
•Martial Arts America in Hicksville, 300 South Broadway, holds free Child Safety workshops on Saturdays. The free workshops are offered as part of the school’s monthly community service. For more information, visit www.MaaSchools.com or call 932-5275.
•Hicksville-Jericho Rotary Club meets every Thursday at 12:15 at Caracalla Ristorante, 102 Jericho Tpke., Syosset.
•Hicksville Homemakers business meeting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the William Bennett Community Center, 28 W. Carl St. Come in and join the group and become a member. Classes held every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monthly Events
•Charles Wagner American Legion Post 421, founded in 1919, meets the first and third Mondays of the month at 8 p.m. at the Hicksville VFW Hall, 320 S. Broadway, Hicksville. During July and August the post meets only the third Monday. All eligible veterans are most welcome. Dedicated to assisting veterans, POW-MIA, military, children and community. Call 338-6995 for information. Come and help your fellow veterans.
•William M. Gouse Jr. Post #3211 VFW meeting at 8 p.m. at 320 S. Broadway. For information call 931-7843. Meetings are held every second and fourth Monday of each month.
•William M. Gouse Jr. Post #3211 VFW Ladies Auxiliary meets at 8 p.m. at 320 S. Broadway. Meetings are held every second Monday of the month.
•Central Nassau Chapter #1592 AARP meets at 1 p.m. on the first Tuesday (except July and August) of the month at Levittown Town Hall, 201 Levittown Pky., Hicksville. Anyone over the age of 50 and a national AARP member is invited to attend. No fee. For information call 794-9158.
•Order Sons of Italy in America invites those interested to join the Galileo Galilei Lodge #2253 in Hicksville. The meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Wm. Bennett Community Building, 28 N. Carl St. Join by calling Marie Matassa 931-2843 for an application.
• Board of Fire Commissioners regular meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month except in the month of December when the meeting is held on the first Tuesday. Meetings start at 6:30 p.m. in the board room of the E. Marie St. Firehouse. Meetings are also held on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at which time department matters and small details are discussed with the chiefs of the department.
•Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) was founded in 1978, is congressionally chartered and exclusively dedicated to Vietnam-era veterans and their families. VVA Chapter #82 is your Nassau County Chapter and meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at Hicksville’s VFW Hall. Call 677-5384 for further information or contact us by e-mail at info@vvachapter82.org. Come and join your fellow Vietnam Veteran in support of each other.
•NC Mothers of Twins Club, a caring support, education and resource for parents of multiples. Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. at the Parkway Community Church, 95 Stewart Ave., on the third Tuesday of each month with the exception of July and December. Call 616-3366 or visit www.NCMOC.org.
•Hicksville Historical Society. The trustees, members (and guests) of the HHS meet on the fourth Tuesday of March, May, September and November in the Kenneth Barnes Community Room in the Hicksville Library at 7:15 PM. Hickshistsoc@aol.com.
•Catholic War Veterans. All Catholics who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces are invited to attend the meeting of Joseph Barry Post No. 1946 of the Catholic War Veterans on the third Thursday of each month at 8 pm. at the Joseph Barry Knights of Columbus Council, 45 Heitz Pl. For information on joining call 433-5008.
•Perceptual Problems Affecting Reading/Learning. Free meetings about a little-known but common perceptual problem which affects the reading and learning capabilities of children and adults are held at Perceptual Change Associates, 120 Bethpage Rd., Hicksville. Seating is limited for the twice monthly meetings being held on the first Friday and second Thursday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m. For reservations to learn more about this easily correctable perceptual problem call 822-4900.
•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. For information call 731-2488. Meetings are every second and fourth Friday.
•The River Flows Coffee House, an evening of fellowship consisting of conversation, board games, music that rocks. Coffee provided by Starbucks and cake are offered. Presented by The River of Life Church, 15 Marie St., on the second Saturday of each month, from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. A free will offering of $7 per adult is allocated to a “Free Lunch Buffet” and other church ministries. Donations of nonperishable, prepackaged and canned, foods and personal hygiene products are needed to provide aid for the poor or homeless and can be dropped off Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. or by appointment. Call Pastor James Cohen 937-9226.
Ongoing Program
Exhibit
An ongoing exhibit of rocks and minerals, dinosaurs and fossils, butterflies and moths and historical artifacts and curiosities in Hicksville’s historic 1895 Heitz Place Courthouse. Now featuring the “Sights and Sounds” audioguide system in English and Spanish, the Naturalist’s Gift Shop and “Butterfly Days” every Thursday afternoon. Gregory Museum, Heitz Pl. and Bay Ave. Call 822-7505 or log onto www.gregory museum.org. Closed Mondays.
Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services
Located at 950 South Oyster Bay Rd., Hicksville. Call 822-4060. The following programs are offered:
•The Community Program open to all people over 60 who are dealing with issues related to drugs or alcohol. This is an opportunity to talk confidentially with your peers as well as having the support and guidance of a skilled professional. Medicare and most other insurances are accepted.
•A support group for those who have family members with mental illness meets Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. The fee is $5 per family. The staff is comprised of psychiatrists, registered nurses and certified social workers. Call 822-6111.
•An outpatient substance abuse agency offering a Parenting Group on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. This group specializes in parenting issues for substance abusers as well as parents whose children use drugs. All inquiries are confidential.
•Women’s Domestic Issues group provides support and education to women experiencing domestic conflict, child abuse, substance abuse and related issues. The focus will be on education, support as well as empowerment and proactive behavior. The group will be held on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Preregistration required.
•Young Adult Drug Addiction Group for people 18 to 21 who are recovering from drug addiction. The goals are to enhance skills, increase self-awareness and work toward a drug and alcohol free life. The group meets Thursdays at 8 p.m. All inquiries are confidential.
Eyes of Learning
A non-profit metaphysical study group held at Levittown Hall, Levittown Pky., Hicksville. Membership is $15 for individuals; $25 joint membership per year. As a member, you will continue to receive a calendar mailed to your home six times per year and be entitled to a discount at all E.O.L. programs. Contact Patricia at: membership@eyesoflearning.org. Call 731-0909.
HUMC Food Pantry Open
Hunger is a real issue facing our local area. In response to this need, the Hicksville United Methodist Church, 130 Old Country Rd., opened a food pantry. The pantry is open on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Non-perishable foods, paper goods and hygiene items are given to our neighbors in need. Contact us if you can help in any way. The pantry relies on private donations. If you would like to help fill our shelves, we accept donations. Call 516-931-2626.
Thrift Shop
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.
