LI Rose Society
Friday, March 11
LI Roller Rebels
Saturday, March 12
Independent Art Society
Monday, March 14
Friday, March 11
LI Rose Society
Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, Old Country Rd. Program: Pat Shanley, the district director of the American Rose Society and president and founder of The Manhattan Rose Society will speak on growing roses in New York City. Admission is free. Refreshments are served. ARS accredited Consulting Rosarians are available to answer questions. Enjoy the company of other rose enthusiasts. All are welcome.
Saturday, March 12
LI Roller Rebels
Come out for the L.I. Roller Rebels’ home opener. The All-Star Team takes on the CT Roller Girls at Skate Safe America, 182 Bethpage Sweet Hollow Rd., Old Bethpage (249-1717). Doors open at 7 p.m., action starts at 8 p.m.Tickets $10 in advance; $15 at the door, under 8 free. For purchasing info, visit www.LongIslandRollerRebels.com.
North Shore Symphony Orchestra
Currently celebrating its 50th Anniversary, will present a concert at 8 p.m. at Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School, 50 Kennedy Dr., Plainview. Focusing on “Drama in Music,” NSSO will perform music of Verdi and Brahms. Conducted by NSSO’s Music Director and Conductor Susan Deaver, the concert will feature violin soloist Anton Polezhayev, NSSO’s Artist-in-Residence, and NSSO principal cellist Jeong-Yoon Park, in a performance of Brahms Double Concerto in A minor for Violin and Cello. Also featured on the concert with NSSO will be the POB JFK High School Chamber Orchestra, Glenn K. Rubin, director. The combined orchestras will perform Alfred Reed’s Festival Prelude. Tickets are general admission $10; senior/student $8 and may be purchased one hour prior to the concert or in advance at the www.northshoresymphonyorch.org. Call 695-4476.
Monday, March 14
Independent Art Society
Will present “Close-up Portraits in Acrylics” with guest artist Jessica Henn at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Rd., from 7 to 9 p.m. The community is invited to this free event. For additional information, call 931-7768.
Thursday, March 17
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: Understanding Case Management. Speaker: Miriam Siegel, senior case manager, Federation of Organizations.
Friday, March 18
Laughter for Children’s Sake
Variety Child Learning Center will hold its annual “Laughter for Children’s Sake” fundraising event at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. The evening, which draws together friends, families and early childhood education professionals will raise money to benefit VCLC’s special education programs for children with developmental disabilities, including autism; support services for their families; and training for professionals in the field. This year, VCLC will celebrate its 45th Anniversary at Laughter for Children’s Sake” which provides guests with comedic acts from television, stage and/or screen, along with dinner, open bar and fabulous silent auction and raffle prizes. Tickets are $125 each and sponsorships are still available. Visit www.vclc.org or call 516-921-7171, ext. 2259 for more details.
Saturday, March 19
Spring Craft Fair
Holy Trinity High School will host over 100 vendors selling their spring crafts/flowers, plus food, refreshments, bake sale, raffles/Chinese auction. All proceeds go toward HT athletics and performing arts. The fair will be held at Holy Trinity DHS, 98 Cherry Ln., Hicksville. Call 433-2900, ext. 119 or email titanclub@holytrinityhs.echalk.com.
Sunday, March 20
Purim Spectacular 2011
Presented by Town of Oyster Bay Chabad. Starring the “Torah Tots” – (Jewish Themed Disney like costumed characters), live in concert. The show, featuring music, song, lights, scenery, audience participation and a touch of Broadway choreography, brings the mitvzot to life in a swirl of splendor. The kids will also participate in fun Purim themed crafts, masquerade (come in costume), multimedia megillah reading. They will eat hamantashen, pizza and more and have a chance at winning an amazing grand raffle prize. 2 to 4:35 p.m. at the Plainview Holiday Inn, Sunnyside Blvd. All this is free, by online reservation only – no exceptions. To RSVP, go to www.JewishTOB.org for more info call 682-0404.
Tuesday, March 22
Defensive Driving
Sponsored by the Community Center of Plainview-Old Bethpage and the N.Y.S.P. State approved for insurance and point reduction. March 22 and 29 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.
Saturday, March 26
Blood Drive
The 3rd Annual Sarah Grace Weippert Memorial Blood Drive will take place at the William P. Bennett Community Center, 28 Carl St., Hicksville, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, be between the ages of 16-76 (16-year-olds need parental consent; 76 and older need doctors note) and have a signed photo ID.For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Matthew or Marissa Weippert at 433-9745 or email Matt.Weippert@TheSarahGraceFoundation.org.
Blood Drive
Sponsored by Athletes for Life, a partnership across Long Island’s running clubs. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at LI Blood Services, 905 Walt Whitman Rd. (Route 110 just north of the Northern State Pky.), Melville. Information: e-mail ggelman13@aol.com or call 655-2299.
Upcoming Events
Family Bingo Night
Held on Saturday, April 2 at 6 p.m. at Temple Beth Elohim, 926 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage. $10 adults; $8 children – includes all games. Must sign up early. Call 694-4544.
Card Party Luncheon
Sponsored by L.I.L.A.C. (The Long Island League to Abolish Cancer) on March 28 at noon at Shish Kebab, South Oyster Bay Rd., Plainview. Price $25. Lunch includes a choice of chicken, beef, shrimp or begetable kebab with rice and salad as well as beverage and dessert. Indicate whom you wish to sit with for lunch and every effort will be made to accommodate you. Join the league with your group to lunch and play Mah Jongg, Bridge or any other game you choose. To reserve your place or for information, contact Evelyn 631-366-1332 or Lena 516-692-2809 by March 21.
Weekly Events
•Family Support Group, an ongoing support group for those who have family members or other loved ones with mental illness. Meets on Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services, 950 South Oyster Bay Rd. The fee is $5 per family. In addition to verbal support, the group presents guest lecturers, workshops, education programs and holds social events. For information call 822-6111.
•Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Chorus welcomes new members. Meetings are held Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. in the choral room of POB Middle School. All voices are needed and no experience is necessary. Rehearsals run from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For information call 931-4377 or 935-6243.
•Ideal Health Business Presentation. Unprecedented ground floor opportunity to earn $2 to $5K per month within six months then more. Free. Every Monday at 8 p.m. at The Family Wellness Center 641-B Old Country Rd., Plainview. Call 822-8499 to register.
•Bible Study Classes. Free weekly classes on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 99 Central Park Rd. No prior knowledge required. Beginners welcome. Call 349-1966.
•Young Adult Drug Addiction Group offered by the Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Community Program, 950 S. Oyster Bay Rd., Suite 102. 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. Call 822-4060. All inquiries are confidential.
•Calling All Seniors. Why be bored at home? Come for fun, trips and to meet new friends. Qualifications: resident of Hicksville, Plainview or Levittown. Meetings every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bethpage Senior Center, 103 Grumman Rd. West, Bethpage. Call 571-9910.
•POB Senior Citizen Club meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays in the All-Purpose Room at the Jamaica Avenue School, 85 Jamaica Ave. For information call 937-6424. The club offers trips, cruises, parties, social and line dancing, art courses for all levels, craft classes, card games, bingo, horseracing, yoga, education programs, etc. Members must be 60 years or older, residing in the POB S.D. are eligible. Bring school tax bill as proof of residency. Dues is $15. New members welcome.
Monthly Events
•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.
•Meet the Doctors. Focusing on education, Premiere OBGYN will sponsor a Meet the Doctors program on the first Tuesday of each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 79 Froelich Farm Blvd., Woodbury. Women who are planning a pregnancy or are already expecting can join Drs. Prince, Brooks and Flynn and have their questions answered on conception and a safe pregnancy.
•The LI Psoriasis Network Meetup Group will get together in the second floor In-Service Classroom of North Shore University at Plainview, 888 Old Country Rd., on the first Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. All are welcome. No cost. More information is available at http://psoriasis.meetup.com/24/
•Alzheimer’s Support Group. Are you a caregiver who would like to share your experience with others? There is strength in knowing you are not alone. Join this support group at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month in the Adult Day Health Care Program Room at the Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, 378 Syosset-Woodbury Rd., Woodbury. Call Sheldon Rybak, RCSW/ACSW 622-7770.
•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.
•Golf for Singles Adults, a group of 50 + single seniors meet the third Tuesday of every month, at 7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Sunnyside Blvd., Exit 46 off the LIE, Plainview. For info call 942-4228. The group plays on courses, mostly in Suffolk on the weekends as well as during the week.
•Italian Culture Society at Farmingdale meets the last Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Ellsworth W. Allen Park, Motor Ave. Italian lessons are given by a native Italian teacher. For lessons in Italian come early at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments are served – ample parking. For private lessons call Francesca at 249-4543.
•Central Oyster Bay Democratic Club (COBDC) meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the community room at Ellsworth Allen Park, Motor Ave., Farmingdale. All are welcome to attend. The club serves the communities of Plainview, Bethpage, Old Bethpage, Farmingdale, North Massapequa, Massapequa Park and Massapequa. For more information email centoysterbaydems@gmail.com or attend a meeting.
