Laughter for Children’s Sake
Friday, March 18
Spring Craft Fair
Saturday, March 19
Purim Spectacular 2011
Sunday, March 20
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.
Thursday, March 24
TOBAY Hadassah
General meeting at 7 p.m. at the Plainview Jewish Center, 98 Floral Dr. Aaron Jacobs, past permanent representative to the UN from Israel and current associate director of International Affairs, AJC, will be speaking on a most timely topic, The Upheaval in the Arab World and it’s Implications for Israel. Refreshments will be served. For more info call 293-6792.
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.
Monday, March 28
Card Party Luncheon
Sponsored by L.I.L.A.C. (The Long Island League to Abolish Cancer) at noon at Shish Kebab, South Oyster Bay Rd., Plainview. Price $25. Lunch includes a choice of chicken, beef, shrimp or vegetable 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.
Wednesday, March 30
NY Moms World Camp Expo 2011
Presented by NY Mom’s World, this is for busy moms looking for the right summer camp for their kids – but don’t know where to start. Camp Expo 2011 brings many of LI’s top camp directors under one roof to talk about their camps. Participants will enjoy mingling with other moms who are camp-shopping. Learn what local camps are planning this summer and get expert advice on how to choose the right camp for your kids. Excellent opportunity to interview representatives of the best camps Long Island has to offer in a relaxed and congenial setting. Complimentary beverages will be served. 7 to 9 p.m. at Four Points By Sheraton Plainview. Sweepstakes and prizes of up to $250 in camp vouchers. For more information and to RSVP, call 917-747-9807 or log on to http://www.nymomsworld.com/camp-expo/.
Saturday, April 2
Family Bingo Night
Held 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.
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.
