Kids Convention – Saturday, October 23
Fall Fair – Sunday, October 24
Save Children LI Council – Sunday, October 24
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.
Save the Children LI Council
Invites you to attend the 2010 Banbury Symposium See Where the Good Goes at 5 p.m. in the Grace Auditorium, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor. Light refreshments to follow. Moderator N.J. Burkett. Panelists: Carlos Cardenas, MA, MD, MPH, Save the Children, Guatemala country director; Steve A.N. Goldstein, MA, MD, Ph.D., professor of pediatrics, University of Chicago; Anne M. Mulcahy, chair of the board of Save the Children; Mary Beth Powers, Save the Children, Newborn & Child Survival campaign chief. Tickets $25 each. Free for students. Call 516-367-1017 or 631-549-3444.
Wednesday, October 27
Grumman Retiree Club
Bethpage Chapter (d/b/a the Grumman Club) will have a meeting for its members and former employees at 1:30 p.m. (lunch at noon by reservation) at the Milleridge Inn, 585 N. Broadway, Jericho. Call 575-3777. The speaker will be Audiologist Dr. Alison Hoffman.
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.
Halloween Fest
Albany Avenue is holding its second annual Halloween Fest on the back field from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Chili’s is providing hot dogs and hamburgers and over 200 people have already signed up to come. Kids will be dressed in their costumes and there will be crafts, tattoos and a DJ. The Family Fun Committee, which runs the Halloween Fest, has paired with the Eve Foundation, a nonprofit organization that deals with domestic violence education. The foundation was created by a family in the Farmingdale community in memory of their daughter. Eve was a graduate of Albany Avenue and gave back to her community through her career as a social worker. Canned/boxed goods for those in need will be collected. Donations are being brought to the main lobby of Albany Avenue throughout the month of October or to the admission table at the Halloween Fest.
Thursday, November 4
Holiday Chinese Auction
A fun-filled night is planned. There will be a great many gifts raffled off, free coffee and cake and one free sheet of chances, Super Sweeps, Big Sweeps, toys table, lottery ticket raffle, 50/50 raffle. Money doll and Let’s Make a Deal. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at the 110 Bingo Hall, 585 Broadhollow Rd., Melville (across from Kentucky Fried Chicken, one quarter mile from Adventureland, same side of street). Food court available. Donation $5 per person. All proceeds benefit the Deborah Hospital Foundation. Call 631-957-8041.
Friday, November 5
Turkey and Trimmings Drive
Long Islanders will be able to help the many LI families in need this holiday season by donating turkeys and holiday dry goods during the second Annual Bethpage Federal Credit Union “Turkey & Trimmings” drive to benefit LI Harvest. The food drive will include daylong and after-school activities for family fun including raffles, children’s activities and special guests. Drop off frozen turkeys, holiday dry goods, supermarket “turkey” receipts and gift certificates from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the front parking lot of the Bethpage Federal Credit Union, 899 South Oyster Bay Rd., Bethpage, or at any of Bethpage’s branch locations.
Upcoming Events
Military Bridge Fundraiser
Hosted by the Farmingdale Columbiettes on Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. at K of C Hall 2204, 1 Morton St. (off Route 109, behind 7-11). $10pp. Fun for men and women so bring friends and family. Very easy to learn (instructions beforehand). Prizes for everyone. For tickets (limited space) contact Evelyn 797-0630 or Lyn.StKilian@yahoo.com.
Village of Farmingdale Meetings
Meetings take place at the Village Hall. Call 249-0093 for more information on the following work session meetings:
•Oct. 25: 7 p.m. work session
•Nov. 1: 7 p.m. work session. 8 p.m. BOT meeting
•Nov. 8: 7 p.m. work session
•Nov. 15: 6 p.m. work session
•Nov. 22 – 7 p.m. work session
•Nov. 29: no meeting
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 516-753-0923 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.
•Caregiver Support Group offered by the LI Alzheimer’s Foundation at Brandywine Senior Living at Huntington Terrace, 70 Pinelawn Rd., Melville. This professionally facilitated group meets on Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and allows participants opportunities to share feelings and strategies related to caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Call 767-6856 and speak with group facilitator, Alana Rosenstein, LMSW, before attending for the first time. Those who are financially able are asked to contribute $10 to the LI Alzheimer’s Foundation for each session they attend.
•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 Columbiettes #2204 welcomes new members. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Farmingdale Knights of Columbus Hall #2204, 1 Morton St. (off Route 109 behind 7-11). This wonderful Catholic women’s organization is based on charity and would love for you to join. If interested in hearing more contact Ginny 631-619-6963 or email Lyn at lyn.stkilian@yahoo.com.
•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.
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.
