EGG-Stravaganza Fun for Children
Saturday, April 23
History of the Town of Hempstead
Tuesday, April 26
Craft Fair
Saturday, April 30
Saturday, April 23
EGG-Stravaganza Fun for Children
Easter Egg hunt, crafts, snacks and drink, games. The Easter Bunny available to take photos. Also available face painting, prizes awarded for best Easter bonnet, raffles. Bring your own basket to carry eggs and don’t forget your camera. Plenty of free parking in next door lot. Open to all. $5 per child. 1 to 3 p.m. rain or shine at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3434 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown.
Tuesday, April 26
History of the Town of Hempstead
Hosted by the Wantagh Preservation Society. Presented by Mark Bonilla, Town of Hempstead Clerk, at the Wantagh Public Library , 3285 Park Ave.. Wantagh , at 8 p.m. All welcome. Refreshments will be served. For more information call Tom Watson 781-2108.
Saturday, April 30
Craft Fair
The Levittown Fire Department will hold its annual Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the parking lot at Gardiners Ave. and Hempstead Tpke. (at the old K-Mart). Call Frank for more information 644-7875.
Health and Safety Fair
Gardiners Avenue Elementary School, in Levittown, will be hosting its first community Health and Safety Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fair will be featuring many venders specializing in first aid, home safety, including the Wantagh Fire Department, disability information for adults and children, financial planning, helpful health tips for our families and more. There will also be free blood pressure screening available. The NYS Masonic Safety ID Program will be joining the fair as well. The objective of the NYMSIP is to assist law enforcement agencies in the safe and timely recovery of lost or missing children, young adults or senior citizens. The NYMSIP is a fantastic comprehensive child identification service available to our community. The fair is open for the entire family at no charge. An appearance from our Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray is scheduled. There will be entertainment for children of all ages and snacks will be available.
Sunday, May 1
Westbury Friends School Curriculum Exhibit
Healthy Choices. Bring a picnic blanket and a lawn chair and come for light refreshments and highlights of an exciting year in school for nursery through fifth grade students. Also enjoy a short musical performance, a slide show and a short historical film about WFS, the Quakers and the Underground Railroad. Supervise your child on the beautiful playground while enjoying the May weather and the company of new friends. 1 to 3 p.m. at Westbury Friends School, 550 Post Ave., corner of Post Ave. and Jericho Tpke. For further details, call 333-3178 or email naranda@westburyfriends.org.
Monday, May 2
In Good Taste Event for Suicide Awareness
Treat yourself to the tasty specialties of some of LI’s newest and best restaurants while raising funds and awareness for suicide prevention. Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for an enjoyable evening of fine food, winning wines and delectable desserts at The Carltun, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. The evening, which begins at 6:30 p.m., provides a sampling of the specialties from more than 40 fantastic LI restaurants. An additional treat is a special After Party featuring Everything Chocolate. Tickets are $85 for the main event or $125 which includes the After-Party. Checks may be made payable to AFSP and sent to 25 Pepperidge Rd., East Rockaway, NY 11518. Credit cards are also accepted. Online ticket sales are available at www.afsp.org (click on AFSP store and then Events). Proceeds will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. For more information, contact Dale Camhi 869-4215.
Saturday, May 7
Comedy Show
The Cycle Sisters Motorcycle Club will be hosting its 2nd Annual Comedy Show” starring Carrie Karavas & Friends. The event will be held at the Bellmore Movie Theater, 222 Petit Ave., Bellmore, at 9 p.m. There will a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $20 and proceeds will benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, LI Chapter and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. For more information visit: http://www.mwoy.org/li where information on Cycle Sisters member Nancy Lynch, a Woman of the Year Candidate for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s “2011 Man & Woman of the Year” campaign can be found.
Upcoming Events
Defensive Driving
Sponsored by the Community Center of Plainview-Old Bethpage and the N.Y.S.P. State approved for insurance and point reduction. May 19 and 26 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.
Giant Flea Market
Parkway Community Church, 95 Stewart Ave, Hicksville, is having a Giant Flea Market on May 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be treasures for all. There will also be a Bake Sale and refreshments. First Step Nursery will have an Open House. Vendors wanted. Call 938 1233.
Annual Hagedorn Golf Classic
The Hagedorn Little Village School of Seaford will hold its 20th annual golf classic at the Sands Point Golf Club in Sands Point on Monday, June 20. Contact Maureen McEwreath or Clara Gewirtz 520-6000 for more information.
Giant Community Yard Sale
Thinking of having a yard sale? Why not have it in a highly visible location? Good Shepherd Church, 3434 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown, is hosting a giant, huge, bigger than you could imagine, Community Yard Sale on Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Raindate May 28. $30 per space. Only 100 spaces available. Call 731-2314 for an application and leave a message.
