Craft Fair – Friday, December 3
Amahl and the Night Visitors – Saturday, December 4
Fine Arts and Craft Holiday Spectacular – Saturday, December 4
Friday, December 3
Craft Fair
From 6 to 10 p.m. at Maria Regina RC Church, 3945 Jerusalem Ave., Seaford. Also on Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call798-2415.
Saturday, December 4
Amahl and the Night Visitors
Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main St. (corner of Main St. and Grant Ave.), Farmingdale, will present Amahl and the Night Visitors by Gian Carlo Menotti, a special opera in English, at 4 p.m. It tells the story of a poor, crippled boy, Amahl, and his mother, who are dazzled by a visit from the three kings on their way to Bethlehem on the first Christmas Eve. Directed by FUMC’s Music Director David Majoros, this hour-long production will feature professional singers, dancers, orchestral ensemble and members of FUMC’s choirs. The performances will be followed by a Christmas carol sing-along. Suggested donation is $10 adults; children 12 and under $5. For reservations, call 694-3424.
Fine Arts and Craft Holiday Spectacular
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. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at C.W. Post University, Tilles Center, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville.
Sunday, December 5
Hanukkah Concert
Performed by the American Chamber Ensemble. Music for voice, clarinet, piano and strings by European and American Jewish masters, including George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, Lukas Foss, Jacob Weinberg, Boris Levenson, Ernest Bloch, Elie Siegmeister and Gregor Fitelberg. Special guest artist will be legendary clarinetist Stanley Drucker. Performers will be ACE Directors Naomi Drucker and Blanche Abram with pianist Marilyn Lehman, violinist Eriko Sato, cellist Chris Finckel and soprano Karen Lehman. Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the Steinway Piano Gallery, 505 Walt Whitman Rd., (Route 110), Melville. Tickets: $20, general admission. For reservations, call 631- 424-0525.
Tuesday, December 7
Republic Airport Commission
Meeting, which is open to the public, is scheduled for at 7 p.m. in Conference Room 201 of the Main Terminal of Republic Airport, 7150 Republic Airport.
Wednesday, December 8
Farmingdale Board Of Education
Meeting at 8 p.m. at Howitt Middle School in the east cafeteria.
Thursday, December 9
Stock Market Seminar
The LI Stock Traders Meetup Group presents its free monthly seminar (the second Thursday of the month) from 6:45 to 9:15 p.m. at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library auditorium; 999 Old Country Rd., Plainview. This month, two guest speakers from Morgan Stanley Smith Barney will present Global Investment Outlook for 2011, Estate Planning Strategies, Fundamentals of Estate Transfer and Overview of Estate Taxes. All levels of experience welcome. For a more detailed agenda and directions, see www.meetup.com/LISTMG, or call 385-8244.
Friday, December 10
Composer’s Landscape Workshop
Pianists, piano teachers, piano aficionados and students are invited to participate in or audit “The Composer’s Landscape,” a workshop presented by Steinway artist Carol Montparker, pianist, lecturer and teacher. At the two-hour workshop, Ms. Montparker will perform several works by the composer-in-focus (Schubert), followed by a talk and discussion about the essential elements of performing his piano works. Each of several selected piano students will then participate by performing their works-in-progress in the master class. 7:30 p.m. at the Steinway Piano Gallery, 505 Walt Whitman Rd., Melville. Auditors fee $10. Call 631-424-0525.
Monday, December 13
Prostate Cancer Support Groups
Integrated Medical Foundation has announced the November and December dates for its free prostate cancer support groups as part of its mission to improve healthcare through patient education and community outreach. All services are free. Visit www.imfcares.com. Call Stephanie Feirsen 631-247-0100 to register for a prostate cancer support group. 6:30 p.m. at 532 Broadhollow Rd., Melville.
Wednesday, December 15
Defensive Driving
Sponsored by the Community Center of Plainview-Old Bethpage and the N.Y.S.P. State approved for insurance and point reduction. Dec. 15 and 22 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Plainview Middle School, Central Park Rd. To register call 1-516-495-4786. There is a connection problem in some areas of Nassau County. You must dial 1-516 first even if that is your area code.
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:
•Dec. 6: 7 p.m. work session
•Dec. 13: 7 p.m. work session
•Dec. 20: 6 p.m. work session
•Dec. 27: no meeting
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 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.
•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.
•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, 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.
•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.
•Performance Poets Association. This talented troupe performs original poetry recitals on the third Monday of each month at 8 p.m. at Borders Books, 231 Airport Plaza, Route 110, Farmingdale. Call Judith D’Ambrosio 579-2474.
•Farmingdale Knights of Columbus meeting at 8 p.m. at 1 Morton St. (off 109). New members always welcome. Call 1-631-755-2204. Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
•Speak Easy: A Toastmasters Club. Can help you conquer your fear of public speaking. In Bethpage, Northrop Grumman Toastmasters meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 5:45 p.m. in Northrop Grumman Building 5, South Oyster Bay Rd., Bethpage. Call Brian 346-7516.
•Farmingdale American Legion, Hugh C. Newman Post #449 is looking for new members 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. (just south of the railroad crossing), at 8:15 p.m. Call Commander Thomas Taylor 752-9613.
