Stuart Little the Musical – Saturday, March 26
Prom Boutique Collections – Saturday, March 26
Spring Craft Fair – Saturday, April 2
Saturday, March 26
Stuart Little the Musical
Presented by O’Neill Theatrical Productions. This musical version of E.B. White’s classic tale about a little mouse born into a normal New York family further enhances the charming story of a determined “underdog” trying to survive in a “real people’s world.” March 26, April 2, 9, 16 at 2 p.m. at the Studio Theatre, 141 South Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. Tickets are $8. Group rates are available. Box office 631-226-8400.
There’s a Burglar In My Bed
Comedy by Michael Parker presented by O’Neill Theatrical Productions. William Worthington III and his wife are both going to be away for the weekend from their two hundred acre Massachusetts estate. Both have, in fact, arranged trysts with their respective lovers in the estate’s beach cottage. Inevitably their paths cross and fun filled chaos ensues. Performances (through April 16): Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m.; Sundays 2:30 p.m. at the Studio Theatre, 141 South Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. Tickets $20 adults; $18 seniors (65 years of age and over); $16 students; $15 youths 12 and under with advanced box office telephone reservation on a major credit card. Group rates are available. Box office 631-226-8400.
Prom Boutique Collections
Nassau Community College is hosting the “Prom Boutique,” a program in which individuals and businesses donate new or gently used prom and bridesmaid dresses for distribution to deserving young women. The LI Volunteer Center co-sponsors the Prom Boutique with the college. The program is a college-wide initiative that provides students real world experience in the areas of retailing, visual merchandising, fashion buying, event planning, and marketing and public relations. The event also teaches students the importance of social responsibility in marketing. Students, faculty and staff from all areas of the college come to help setup and run the boutique. All donations will be distributed to invited guests only at the Prom Boutique at Nassau Community College on April 9 and 10. All donations are tax deductible. Call 572-7587. The drop-off site, available from 1 to 3 p.m. at YES Community Counseling Center, 75 Grand Ave., Massapequa, (between Hicksville Rd. and Central Ave.), will be accepting donations through April 3 during store hours to collect donations of new and gently used dressy dresses, prom gowns, bridesmaid gowns, special occasion shoes, handbags, costume jewelry and accessories.
Mill Neck Hosts “Save Our School Petition Rally”
A child who is deaf, blind or physically challenged did not cause the state’s financial deficit, yet in his 2011-12 budget proposal, Governor Cuomo has eliminated 4201 School funding for children with such disabilities. This puts Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf students in jeopardy as well as those attending 10 other 4201 Schools across New York State. Mill Neck Manor thanks the State Assembly and Senate for approving the restoration of 4201 funding, and now we have to convince the Governor to the same. You can help encourage the Governor to restore this essential funding by signing a “Deaf Children Deserve Better” petition at Mill Neck Manor’s Save Our School Petition Rally, to be held at Broadway Mall in Hicksville from 11 a.m. to closing on March 26 in the center court. Enter the mall from the south side in between Macy’s and Target, and look for the entrance near Tax Tips and the Karate School. Only New York State residents may sign the petition. Contact Nancy Leghart 628-4243 or nleghart@millneck.org. Visit www.mill neck.org for the latest on the budget crisis, related news coverage, advocacy efforts and contact information. For more information about Broadway Mall and for directions, visit http://www.broad-waymall.com/.
Saturday, April 2
Spring Craft Fair
At Maria Regina Church, 3945 Jerusalem Ave., Seaford, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 798-2415.
Tuesday, April 5
Basket Bingo
The Massapequa Homemakers Evening Chapter will hold its annual Basket Bingo Shirley Schaefler Scholarship Fundraiser at McKenna School in the Senior Center (rear entrance), Second Ave., Massapequa Park. Doors open at 7 p.m. Donation of $8 includes 10 bingo games and refreshments. For information and tickets call Sue 798-6133.
Sunday, April 10
2011 All Kids Fair
Takes place from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Melville Marriott. The fair, organized as a celebration of life for kids and their families, brings together individuals, vendors, businesses and nonprofit organizations with children from birth through high school and their families. It is part health and wellness fair and part education and activities expo. In up to 80 exhibitor spaces, many available programs and opportunities will be presented for children and merchants will sell a variety of items relevant to this population. There will be classes including those geared towards children in music, yoga, exercise, sports, martial arts and party entertainers such as magicians. Also classes designed for parents, including financial and legal planning for children, dental health, nutrition. Topics include education, health and wellness, special needs and milestones such as birthday parties, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Quinceañeros and Sweet 16s. Exhibitors, class instructors, sponsors and advertisers are encouraged to contact Barbara Kaplan 621-1446 or by email Barbara@AllKidsFair.com.
Upcoming Events
Vendor/Craft Fair
The Southern New York Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting a vendor/craft fair at the Massapequa Fire Department, 515 Hicksville Rd., Massapequa (one block north of Sunrise Hwy.), on April 15 from 6 to 11 p.m. Handicapped accessible. Free admission. The fair will be featuring handmade jewelry, chocolates, desserts, crocheted and knitted items, pocketbooks, sunglasses, cook ware, cosmetics, beauty items, wood flowers and more. Call Joan 491-6630 or Paula 631-243-0443.
Stroke Support Groups
Stroke Life Society is a community organization of survivors and co-survivors in the pursuit of living and helping others. A stroke can be very isolating. By sharing experiences and encouraging one another, together we can face and overcome common challenges. All welcome. RSVP is requested but not required. For information and other locations and times, call Ben Thomas 398-4994:
•April 5 (and every first Tuesday of the month) at 11 a.m. at the Church of St. Jude, 3606 Lufberry Ave., Wantagh.
•April 10 (and every second Sunday of the month) at 4 p.m. in Room 12, St. Frances de Chantal, 1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh.
•April 15 at 2 p.m. at St. Bernard’s Parish Center, 3100 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown.
Weekly Events
•Massapequa Senior Citizens Center, located in the back of McKenna School on Second Ave. and Spruce St., Massapequa Park. Meetings are Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center offers luncheons, day trips, arts and crafts, painting, speakers, stretch and relaxation exercises and Chi Kung. Call 308-5505.
•One on One Information and Referral Service for Massapequa and Massapequa Park residents. Topics include Medicare, local recreation, health insurance, nursing homes and assisted living. 10 a.m. to noon Mondays at the Massapequa Library, Bar Harbor (40 Harbor Ln. 799-0770) and Central Avenue (523 Central Ave. 798-4607) Buildings.
•Bingo every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Beth Shalom Center of Amityville and the Massapequas, 79 County Line Rd., Amityville. 264-2891.
•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.
•Cub Scout Round Up. Parents of boys in first – fifth grades who are interested in joining the Cub Scouts at Temple B’nai Torah, Wantagh, should contact Jeff Cohen at 205-1589. The Cub Scouts are sponsored by the Brotherhood of Temple B’nai Torah. Meetings are on Thursdays in the Youth Lounge from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. For more information about the Cub Scout Pack go to our website at www.troop189ny.com.
•The 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. 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 meeting on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Rose of Lima Church, 2 Bayview Ave. Call Nancy 798-2547 (between 7 and 9 p.m.) or Ed 845-5423.
Monthly Events
•Massapequa Fire District regular monthly meetings are usually held on the second and fourth Monday of each month at the firehouse, 1 Brooklyn Ave., at 8 p.m. The board will also conduct monthly work sessions on the first, third, and when applicable, the fifth Monday of each month commencing at the same time.
•Massapequa Homemakers Evening Chapter meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at McKenna School, Second Ave., Massapequa Park. Come for fun, classes, crafts and friendship. Call Sue 798-8776.
•Disabled America Veterans #143 meetings are held from September to June on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at TOBAY’s Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Rd., Massapequa. Call 797-6921 or e-mail at DAVChapter143@gmail.com.
•Veterans of Foreign Wars Post $7763 Massapequa Park meets at 8 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at 1012 Park Blvd. To become a member one had to serve overseas during conflict. Call 799-6758 or 796-8331.
•Massapequa Park Republican Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2 East Gate Rd. (corner of Front St.) Massapequa Park.
•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.
•Massapequa Park Garden Club meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 8 p.m. at the Village Hall, Front St., Massapequa Park. Call 797-4899.
•St. Bernard’s W/W Interfaith Organization general meeting at 8 to 11 p.m. at the Elks Club, 2612 Veterans Blvd. All are invited. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month. Calls Chris 631-842-6734.
•American Veterans Post #88 meets the second Friday of each month at 8 p.m. at 690 Broadway. Eligibility is open to active members of the armed forces and to all honorably discharged veterans. New members are welcome. Call 798-9188.
•St. Bernard’s W/W Interfaith Organization Dance every fourth Friday at the Elks Club, Veterans Blvd., from 8 p.m. to midnight. $12. For further information contact call Chris 631-842-6734.
•Networking for Referrals. A group of LI Professionals Networking holds networking for referrals every other Friday at 7:45 a.m. at the Massapequa Diner, Sunrise Hwy., for the purpose of meeting others to exchange business referrals. Open to all interested in sharing and receiving business leads. First two meetings free. $5 for breakfast. For reservations call 795-1223, ext. 42.
Ongoing Programs
Free Food Offered to Those in Need
The community food pantry at St. Rose of Lima’s Community Outreach Center offers free, nonperishable food items to families and individuals in need. The pantry is fully operational and anyone who would like assistance can call 798-4954 or stop by the center at St. Rose of Lima, Merrick Rd.
Alix Rubinger Food Pantry
At Congregation Beth-El, 99 Jerusalem Ave. Open Monday and Thursday from 10 a.m. Open to all who are in need regardless of religious affiliation.
LI Gam-Anon Unity
Gam-Anon is an anonymous fellowship for spouses, adult children over 18 years of age, family and friends who may be affected by a gambling problem. There are meetings every night. Call the 24-hour hotline 516 and 631-321-2883.
Hope for Youth
Hope for Youth is a not-for-profit agency located in Amityville and serving LI families and youth. Caring families are being sought to be part of the agency’s Therapeutic Foster Care Program or the Emergency Foster Boarding home program. Extensive training is offered and support to foster parents. Call 666-9333.
Mishpacha and Me
Congregation Beth-El, 89 Jerusalem Ave. is offering Mishpacha (mommy, daddy, grandma, grandpa, aunt or uncle) and Me designed for children ages 18 months to 4 years old. Meets twice per month on Sunday mornings and offers the opportunity to learn a little about Jewish customs, Bible stories, holiday celebrations and songs in a supportive, nurturing environment. To preregister call Barbara 541-0740.
