Thrift Shop – Saturday, October16
Volunteer Fair – Thursday, October 21
NAMI LI Regional Council – Thursday, October 21
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.
Thursday, October 21
Volunteer Fair
More than 50 agencies expected to attend. Would you like to learn more about nonprofit organizations and charities? Do you want to discover how volunteering can make a difference in our community and in your life? Attend the 4th Annual LI Volunteer Fair, hosted by Farmingdale State College, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Roosevelt Hall’s Multi Purpose Room. The event is free and all are welcome. The fair brings together members of the LI community and the area’s nonprofits. Attendees will be introduced to organizations that need volunteer participation in order to continue to reach out to Long Islanders in need. Information on credit bearing internships will also be available through many of the nonprofit organizations. This year‘s fair will also include a student seminar titled “Experience Counts: Jump-start Your Career Through Internships and Volunteering.” Contact Judi Cestaro 631-420-2733 or judi.cestaro@farmingdale.edu.
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: Living in Victory – A life with mental illness, a successful journey through life.
Saturday, October 23
Kid’s Convention
At Farmingdale State College (Roosevelt Hall), 2350 Broadhollow Rd., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Held by Every Child Matters – Long Island. www.everychildmatters.org. 631-462-0303. For kids and families. Free. A day of conscious fun, food, and solidarity all for a chance to raise community political awareness through interacting with elected officials and much more.
Sunday, October 24
Fall Fair
For All the Way Home Animal Rescue. Family fun plus dogs, puppies, cats, kittens for adoption. Stop at Linda/Debbie Kitties tent from Bethpage and Plainview. Noon at Sinai Reform Temple, 39 Brentwood Rd., Bayshore. Call Dayna at 631-766-1383.
Friday, October 29
Halloween Parade
As a continuation of a longstanding Daler tradition, the Farmingdale High School senior class is preparing for its annual Halloween Parade. The parade begins at the rear of the high school, 150 Lincoln St., and proceeds down Woodward Pky., ending at the Woodward Parkway Elementary School. This parade is a chaperoned event that begins at 9:15 a.m. and concludes at approximately 10:30 a.m.
Upcoming Events
Village of Farmingdale Meetings
Meetings take place at the Village Hall. Call 249-0093 for more information on the following work session meetings:
•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 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 except holidays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at St Kilian’s RC Church Parish Center (basement), 485 Conklin St. (Route 24). Widowed welcome as well. All singles needing support. Call 753-0923 or Lyn.StKilian@Yahoo.com.
•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
Exhibits
•In a new exhibition, on view to the public free-of-charge 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 exhibit will be at the Briarcliffe College Art Gallery, 1055 Stewart Ave., Bethpage. Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturay 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Fridays and Sundays. Free parking and admission.
•The Lockhorns Art Exhibit on display in Memorial Gallery, Sinclair Hall, Farmingdale State College (accessible to persons with mobility impairments) through Nov. 5. Artist lecture on Oct. 21 at 11 a.m. in Gleeson Hall. Gallery hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The award-winning Lockhorns panel gently spoofs the state of marital bliss, poking fun at the foibles of both partners to the amusement of a worldwide audience in more than 500 newspapers. Their snappy repartee and witty banter has made them a perennial favorite. The bickering couple’s daily bouts began in 1968, as the “Lockhorns of Levittown,” with the comic collaboration of cartoonist Bill Hoest and his wife, Bunny. Call 631-420-6118 or 631-420-2181.
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 Children With 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.
